Chad Sugden

Chad Sugden
Born	(1994-04-27) 27 April 1994 (age 30) Newark, Nottinghamshire, England
Other names	2Slick
Nationality	British
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Division	Light-heavyweight
Style	Orthodox
Trainer	Dean Sugden
Years active	2012 – present
Professional boxing record
Total	16
Wins	12
By knockout	4
Losses	3
Draws	1
Kickboxing record
Total	18
Wins	14
By knockout	3
Losses	4
Other information
Notable relatives	Bailey Sugden (brother)
Boxing record from BoxRec

Chad Sugden (born 27 April 1994) is a British professional boxer and former kickboxer. As a boxer, he challenged for the British light-heavyweight title in 2020.^[1] As a kickboxer, he held the ISKA World and Intercontinental title at 72.5 kg.^[2]

Amateur career

Sugden began his fighting career at the age of 5, alongside his younger brother Regis (4yrs),^[3] under the guidance of his father and WKA Light Middleweight World Champion Dean Sugden.^[4] During his time as an amateur Sugden collected an impressive array of accolades and gained notable media coverage as a kickboxer and boxer, often referred to as "the best in the world"^[5] and even earning a place at the WOF Asian Intercontinental games after a personal invite from the President of the Philippines.^[6]

In April 2008 Sugden travelled to Bangkok, Thailand to compete in the International Martial Arts Games where he won a Gold medal "in clinical fashion"^[7] solidifying his nickname "2Slick".^[8]

Sugden won the IKF Junior Amateur FCR Lightweight World Title on 29 November 2009 in Rochester, Kent, England when he defeated Charlie Ward by unanimous decision, 45-50, 47-48, 46-50. When Sugden turned 18 in 2012, it moved him to an adult fighter and his "JUNIOR" (8-17) title was retired.

Sugden won the IKF Junior Amateur FCR Welterweight World Title on 16 October 2010 in Kelham, England when he defeated David Lenson (USA) Staten Island, New York USA, 18-2 by unanimous decision. 50-44, 49-45, 49-45. When Sugden turned 18 in 2012, it moved him to an adult fighter and his "JUNIOR" (8-17) title was retired.

Sugden enjoyed great success as an amateur with a record of 100W-5L-0D, including a notable victory, at the age of 16, over the previously unbeaten, London based, Salah Khalifa ^[9] under K-1 rules. Khalifa's calibre as an opponent and world-class fighter is verified by his Sept 2014 match up with the great Yodsanklai.^[10]

Pro career

On 31 March 2012, at just 17 years old, Sugden made his professional debut on the first "Main Event" and has since fought on Enfusion, Glory and more recently in Super Fights at the K-1 World Max Final 16 in Majorca,^[11] the K-1 World Max Final 8 in Gran Canaria^[12] and the K-1 World Max Final 4 in Azerbaijan.^[13]

Sugden is the first UK fighter signed up to a long term contract with K-1 Global^[14] and as well as being the youngest ever holder of the ISKA Professional World Title,^[15] in 2013 Peter Aerts presented Sugden with the ISKA Pro K-1 fighter of the year above many seasoned professionals.

One of the highlights of Sugden's career so far is his victory in the Fight Sport 8 Man Grand Prix in Warrington, England, where he beat Solomon Wickstead, Peter Tiarks and Kerrith Bella in one night to be crowned the UK K-1 Grand Prix 2012 8 Man Tournament Champion at 70 kg.^[16]

Titles and accomplishments

Kickboxing

Professional

• International Sport Kickboxing Association
  • 2014 ISKA Oriental Rules World 72.3 kg Champion^[17][18]
  • 2012 ISKA K-1 Intercontinental 72.3 kg Champion
• K-1
  • UK K-1 Grand Prix 2012 8 Man Tournament Champion 70 kg max^[19][20][21]

Amateur

• Golden Belt World Champion
• 2 x IKF World Champion ^[22]
• 3 x EFK titles (Commonwealth, European and World Champion)
• ISKA National and British Full Contact Kickboxing Champion
• 2 x WKA British Kickboxing Champion
• BLCC British Champion

Professional boxing record

16 fights	12 wins	3 losses
By knockout	4	1
By decision	8	2
Draws	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
16	Loss	12–3–1	Joel McIntyre	TKO	8 (10), 2:29	15 Jul 2022	Newark Showground, Newark, England	For vacant English light-heavyweight title
15	Win	12–2–1	Ossie Jervier	PTS	4 (4)	11 Dec 2021	Circus Tavern, Purfleet, England
14	Loss	11–2–1	Shakan Pitters	UD	12	22 Aug 2020	Production Park Studios, Redditch, England	For vacant British light-heavyweight title
13	Draw	11–1–1	Craig Richards	PTS	8	19 Dec 2019	York Hall, London, England
12	Win	11–1	Farouk Daku	PTS	8	12 Oct 2019	Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Nottingham, England
11	Win	10–1	Luke Blackledge	PTS	8	6 Jul 2019	Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Nottingham, England
10	Win	9–1	Taha Mirhosseini	TKO	4 (6), 2:53	22 Dec 2018	Banks's Stadium, Walsall, England
9	Win	8–1	Jevgenijs Andrejevs	PTS	4	20 Oct 2018	Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Nottingham, England
8	Win	7–1	Daniel Borisov	TKO	3 (6), 2:50	3 Nov 2017	Rockingham Forest Hotel, Corby, England
7	Win	6–1	Norbert Szekeres	TKO	1 (4), 2:15	1 Sep 2017	Banks's Stadium, Walsall, England
6	Win	5–1	Raimonds Sniedze	PTS	4	24 Jun 2017	Bingham Leisure Centre, Bingham, England
5	Loss	4–1	Alistair Warren	PTS	6	15 Dec 2016	iPro Stadium, Derby, England
4	Win	4–0	Kieron Gray	KO	3 (6), 2:29	24 Sep 2016	Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England
3	Win	3–0	Christian Hoskin-Gomez	PTS	6	24 Jul 2016	Chase Leisure Centre, Cannock, England
2	Win	2–0	Vaidas Balciauskas	PTS	6	14 May 2016	Banks's Stadium, Walsall, England
1	Win	1–0	Deividas Sajauka	PTS	4	19 Mar 2016	Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England

Professional kickboxing record

Professional Kickboxing record

14 Wins (3 (T)KOs), 4 Losses
Date	Result	Opponent	Event	Location	Method	Round	Time
07.08.15	Win	Murthel Groenhart	Glory 23: Las Vegas	Las Vegas, Nevada, USA	Decision (split)	3	3:00
05.23.15	Loss	Michael Wakeling	The Main Event	Birmingham, UK	Decision	3	3:00
03.04.15	Win	Atakan Arslan	Glory 20: Dubai	Dubai, UAE	Decision	3	3:00
07.06.14	Win	Nathan Epps	The Main Event, USN Arena	Bolton, England	Decision	3	3:00
26.04.14	Loss	Enriko Kehl	Mix Fight Gala 15	Darmstadt, Germany	Decision	3	3:00
23.02.14	Loss	Alim Nabiev	K-1 World max Final 4	Baku, Azerbaijan	Decision	3	3:00
11.01.14	Win	Jorge Falcon	K-1 World MAX World Championship Tournament Quarter-final in Gran Canaria	Gran Canaria, Spain	KO	1
01.12.13	Win	Ahmed Astitou	The Lancastrian Suite	Gateshead, England	Decision	3	3:00
14.09.13	Loss	Cristopher Mena	K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Final 16, reserve bout	Palma, Mallorca	Decision	3	3:00
18.05.13	Win	Paolo Fiorio		Newark, England	Decision	5	3:00
Wins the ISKA Oriental rules World 72.5 kg title.
23.03.13	Win	Sam Wilson	Glory 5: London	London, England	Decision	3	3:00
15.12.12	Win	Costel Pasniciuc	Pure force	Luton, England	Decision	5	3:00
Wins the ISKA Intercontinental 72.5 kg title.
28.10.12	Win	Kerrith Bhella	Fight Sport Grand Prix 70 kg MAX Tournament Final	Warrington, England	Decision	3	3:00
Wins the Fight Sport Grand Prix 70 kg MAX Tournament Championship.
28.10.12	Win	Peter Tiarks	Fight Sport Grand Prix 70 kg MAX Tournament S-Final	Warrington, England	Decision	3	3:00
28.10.12	Win	Soloman Wickstead	Fight Sport Grand Prix 70 kg MAX Tournament Q-Final	Warrington, England	Decision	3	3:00
07.07.12	Win	Jake Barton	Xplosion at the indigO2 Arena	London, England	TKO	2
19.05.12	Win	Amar Singh	History in the Making	Newark, England	TKO	4
31.03.12	Win	Joe Roberts	The Main Event	Manchester, England	Decision	3	3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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