Jack Bodell
English boxer (1940–2016)
Jack Bodell
Bodell (right) during a boxing match
Born (1940-08-11 ) 11 August 1940Died 9 November 2016(2016-11-09) (aged 76) Nationality English Statistics Weight(s) Heavyweight , light heavyweight Height 6 ft 0.5 in (184 cm) Stance Southpaw
Boxing record Total fights 71 Wins 58 Wins by KO 31 Losses 13
Jack Bodell (11 August 1940 – 9 November 2016) was an English professional boxer who competed in the heavyweight division.
Boxing career
Born in Swadlincote , Derbyshire , Bodell started out as a light heavyweight , winning the 1961 ABA championships and a bronze medal at the European amateur championships the same year. Bodell turned professional in 1962 and won the British heavyweight championship in 1969, before losing it to Henry Cooper in his first defense. Bodell regained the title a year later by outpointing Joe Bugner . He lost the European title in 1971 after a defeat by Spaniard José Manuel Urtaín, and after losing both his British and Commonwealth titles to a second-round knockout by Danny McAlinden in June 1972, he retired from professional boxing.
Among his notable fights were a first-round knockout loss to Jerry Quarry after just 64 seconds, and a points win over future world title contender José Roman . Bodell's record was 58 wins (including 31 by knockout) and 13 losses. He died on 9 November 2016 at the age of 76.[ 1]
Professional boxing record
71 fights
58 wins
13 losses
By knockout
31
11
By decision
27
2
Draws
0
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
71
Loss
58–13
Danny McAlinden
KO
2 (15)
27 Jun 1972
Villa Park , Birmingham, West Midlands
For BBBofC /Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles
70
Loss
58–12
TKO
2 (15)
17 Dec 1971
Madrid
For EBU Heavyweight Title
69
Loss
58–11
Jerry Quarry
KO
1 (10)
16 Nov 1971
Empire Pool , Wembley, London
68
Win
58–10
Joe Bugner
PTS
15
27 Sep 1971
Empire Pool , Wembley, London
BBBofC /Commonwealth/EBU Heavyweight Titles
67
Win
57–10
PTS
10
27 Apr 1971
Royal Albert Hall , Kensington, London
66
Win
56–10
Manuel Ramos
PTS
10
13 Apr 1971
Wolverhampton Civic Hall , Wolverhampton, West Midlands
65
Win
55–10
Jack O'Halloran
KO
4 (10)
24 Feb 1971
Wolverhampton Civic Hall , Wolverhampton, West Midlands
64
Win
54–10
PTS
10
18 Jul 1970
Ellis Park Stadium , Johannesburg, Gauteng
63
Loss
53–10
Henry Cooper
PTS
15
24 Mar 1970
Empire Pool , Wembley, London
Lost BBBofC /Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles
62
Win
53–9
PTS
15
13 Oct 1969
Nottingham Ice Stadium , Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Won BBBofC Heavyweight Title
61
Win
52–9
José Roman
PTS
10
14 Jul 1969
Nottingham Ice Stadium , Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
60
Win
51–9
KO
2 (10)
23 Jun 1969
London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel , Mayfair, London
59
Win
50–9
Billy Walker
TKO
8 (10)
25 Mar 1969
Empire Pool , Wembley, London
58
Win
49–9
DQ
1 (10)
17 Feb 1969
Nottingham Ice Stadium , Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Eddie disqualified at 1:15 for hitting Bodell while he was down.
57
Win
48–9
TKO
2 (12)
27 Nov 1968
Sophia Gardens , Cardiff
BBBofC Heavyweight Title Eliminator
56
Win
47–9
RTD
5 (10)
12 Aug 1968
Winter Gardens , Blackpool, Lancashire
55
Win
46–9
Brian London
TKO
9 (12)
10 Jun 1968
Liverpool Stadium , Liverpool, Merseyside
BBBofC Heavyweight Title Eliminator
54
Win
45–9
TKO
2 (10)
6 Mar 1968
Solihull Civic Hall , Solihull, West Midlands
53
Win
44–9
Johnny Prescott
PTS
10
6 Feb 1968
Wolverhampton Civic Hall , Wolverhampton, West Midlands
RetainedBBBofC Midlands Heavyweight Title
52
Win
43–9
PTS
8
19 Oct 1967
Colston Hall , Bristol, Avon
51
Win
42–9
PTS
8
6 Sep 1967
De Montfort Hall , Leicester, Leicestershire
50
Loss
41–9
Henry Cooper
TKO
2 (15)
13 Jun 1967
Molineux Stadium , Wolverhampton, West Midlands
For BBBofC /Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles
49
Win
41–8
PTS
10
17 Apr 1967
De Montfort Hall , Leicester, Leicestershire
48
Win
40-8
PTS
10
24 Jan 1967
Wolverhampton Civic Hall , Wolverhampton, West Midlands
47
Win
39–8
TKO
7 (10)
13 Dec 1966
Wolverhampton Civic Hall , Wolverhampton, West Midlands
46
Win
38–8
TKO
1 (10)
15 Nov 1966
Wolverhampton Civic Hall , Wolverhampton, West Midlands
45
Win
37–8
PTS
10
27 Oct 1966
Liverpool Stadium , Liverpool, Merseyside
44
Win
36–8
PTS
10
21 Sep 1966
Embassy Sportsdrome , Birmingham, West Midlands
43
Loss
35–8
TKO
3 (10)
28 Jun 1966
Royal Albert Hall , Kensington, London
42
Loss
35–7
Thad Spencer
RTD
2 (10)
18 Apr 1966
Belle Vue Zoological Gardens , Belle Vue, Manchester
41
Win
35–6
PTS
10
22 Mar 1966
Wolverhampton Civic Hall , Wolverhampton, West Midlands
40
Win
34–6
TKO
3 (10)
17 Feb 1966
Grosvenor House , Mayfair, London
39
Win
33–6
TKO
8 (10)
31 Jan 1966
Colston Hall , Bristol, Avon
38
Win
32–6
PTS
10
19 Jan 1966
Solihull Civic Hall , Solihull, West Midlands
37
Win
31–6
PTS
10
14 Dec 1965
Liverpool Stadium , Liverpool, Merseyside
36
Win
30–6
KO
2 (10)
9 Dec 1965
King's Hall , Derby, Derbyshire
35
Win
29–6
TKO
5 (8)
8 Nov 1965
Nottingham Ice Stadium , Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
34
Win
28–6
TKO
2 (8)
19 Oct 1965
Empire Pool , Wembley, London
33
Win
27–6
TKO
3 (8)
4 Oct 1965
Colston Hall , Bristol, Avon
32
Win
26–6
TKO
2 (10)
20 Sep 1965
Liverpool Stadium , Liverpool, Merseyside
31
Win
25–6
Freddie Mack
PTS
8
7 Sep 1965
Earls Court Arena , Kensington, London
30
Win
24–6
DQ
4 (8)
15 Jun 1965
St Andrew's , Birmingham, West Midlands
29
Loss
23–6
TKO
6 (10)
24 May 1965
London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel , Mayfair, London
28
Win
23–5
Johnny Halafihi
RTD
7 (8)
26 Apr 1965
Manor Place Baths , Walworth, London
27
Win
22–5
Buddy Turman
TKO
4 (8)
20 Apr 1965
Wolverhampton Civic Hall , Wolverhampton, West Midlands
26
Win
21–5
TKO
5 (8)
12 Apr 1965
Colston Hall , Bristol, Avon
25
Win
20–5
KO
2 (8)
30 Mar 1965
Empire Pool , Wembley, London
24
Win
19–5
TKO
4 (8)
22 Mar 1965
Nottingham Ice Stadium , Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
23
Win
18–5
TKO
4 (8)
1 Mar 1965
St James's Hall , Newcastle upon Tyne
22
Win
17–5
PTS
10
20 Jan 1965
Solihull Civic Hall , Solihull, West Midlands
Won BBBofC Midlands Heavyweight Title
21
Loss
16–5
Freddie Mack
TKO
5 (10)
29 Sep 1964
Embassy Sportsdrome , Birmingham, West Midlands
20
Win
16–4
PTS
8
21 Apr 1964
Embassy Sportsdrome , Birmingham, West Midlands
19
Loss
15–4
Joe Erskine
PTS
10
3 Mar 1964
Granby Halls , Leicester, Leicestershire
18
Loss
15–3
TKO
6 (10)
5 Dec 1963
Milan , Lombardy
17
Loss
15–2
TKO
2 (10)
7 Sep 1963
Olympia Ice Rink , Johannesburg, Gauteng
16
Win
15–1
DQ
5 (8)
7 May 1963
Embassy Sportsdrome , Birmingham, West Midlands
15
Win
14–1
PTS
8
11 Mar 1963
Manor Place Baths , Walworth, London
14
Win
13–1
KO
3 (8)
6 Mar 1963
Solihull Civic Hall , Solihull, West Midlands
13
Win
12–1
TKO
8 (8)
13 Feb 1963
Granby Halls , Leicester, Leicestershire
12
Win
11–1
TKO
3 (12)
10 Dec 1962
Nottingham Ice Stadium , Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Retained BBBofC Midlands Light Heavyweight Title
11
Win
10–1
TKO
4 (8)
7 Nov 1962
Seymour Hall , Marylebone, London, England
10
Win
9–1
KO
1 (8)
31 Oct 1962
Wolverhampton Civic Hall , Wolverhampton, West Midlands
9
Win
8–1
TKO
7 (8)
8 Oct 1962
Nottingham Ice Stadium , Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
8
Win
7–1
PTS
8
18 Sep 1962
Embassy Sportsdrome , Birmingham, West Midlands
7
Loss
6–1
RTD
1 (8)
3 Jul 1962
Highbury Speedway Stadium , Fleetwood, Lancashire
6
Win
6–0
TKO
5 (12)
7 Jun 1962
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Won BBBofC Midlands Light Heavyweight Title
5
Win
5–0
PTS
8
17 Apr 1962
Granby Halls , Leicester, Leicestershire
4
Win
4–0
PTS
6
2 Apr 1962
Nottingham Ice Stadium , Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
3
Win
3–0
TKO
2 (6)
20 Mar 1962
Wolverhampton , West Midlands
2
Win
2–0
TKO
1 (6)
22 Feb 1962
Coventry , West Midlands
1
Win
1–0
PTS
6
13 Feb 1962
West Bromwich , West Midlands
In popular culture
Jack Bodell is mentioned in the "Boxing Tonight" sketch in episode 37 of Monty Python's Flying Circus , in which he (played by Nosher Powell ) fights Sir Kenneth Clark (played by Graham Chapman ).
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