West Country Boxing - Past Boxers

Alan Bosworth (born 31 December, 1967 in Northampton, England) using the nickname "Bozzy" fought as a light welterweight, and a former British and European title challenger at that weight. Bosworth has fought several notable fighters throughout his career including former world champion Junior Witter, and former world title challengers Allan Vester, George Scott and Jan Piet Bergman.
Bosworth's professional boxing career began in October 1995, with a 2nd round knockout of Simon Hamblett. Bosworth was undefeated in his first nine fights, before suffering a 5th round knockout at the hands of Wayne Rigby in March 1997. Bosworth was also knocked out in the 8th round of his next fight against Colin Dunne. On 24 April, 1999, Bosworth was knocked out in the 6th round of a fight against Jan Piet Bergman in
On 3 March 2000, Bosworth traveled to
On 25 July, 2003, Bosworth defeated Gavin Down via a 5th round knockout in an eliminator for the British light welterweight title. Bosworth did not receive a British title fight, but was given a shot at the vacant English light welterweight title. The highlight of Alan’s career came on 11 December, 2003, Bosworth defeated Stephen Smith on a close points decision to win the vacant title.
On November 12, 2004, Bosworth was defeated by Francis Barrett via a close point's decision in a challenge for the European light welterweight title. In May, 2005, Bosworth was defeated by Nigel Wright on points in the first defence of his English light welterweight title. On 20 October, 2006, Bosworth defeated Matthew Hatton via disqualification in an eliminator for the British welterweight title. Bosworth's last fight was a 7th round knockout defeat against Ashley Theophane on 20 January, 2007.






