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Lucas Browne

Lucas Browne (born 14 April 1979) is an Australian former professional boxer, mixed martial artist and kickboxer. In boxing he competed from 2009 to 2024, and held multiple championships including the Australian and Commonwealth heavyweight titles.

Lucas Browne
Browne in 2014
Born (1979-04-14) 14 April 1979 (age 45)
Auburn, New South Wales, Australia
Other namesBig Daddy
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach196 cm (77 in)
Professional boxing record
Total37
Wins30
By knockout26
Losses6
By knockout6
No contests1
Mixed martial arts record
Total8
Wins6
By knockout6
Losses2
By knockout2
Other information
Websitewww.lucas-browne.com
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: 12 May 2024

Professional boxing career

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Early career

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Browne turned professional on 20 March 2009 at the age of 30. He won his first contest by fourth-round knockout. On 17 February 2012, Browne became the Australian heavyweight champion by knocking out Colin Wilson in three rounds.[1]

On 28 April 2013, he defeated the future hall of famer and three-weight division world champion James Toney by twelve round unanimous decision with scores of 117–111, 119–109, and 120–108.[2] Three months later, he stopped former NABF heavyweight champion Travis Walker in seven rounds. Walker dropped Browne in round 1. Although Walker appeared to clearly win round 7, his corner called the fight off before round 8 could get underway.[3]

In November 2013, Browne scored a fifth-round TKO of former European Union heavyweight champion Richard Towers. The fight was an eliminator for the Commonwealth heavyweight title, which at the time was held by David Price.[4]

Regional success

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On 26 April 2014, Browne fought Éric Martel-Bahoéli for the vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title at the Ponds Forge Arena in Sheffield, England. Browne knocked down Martel-Bahoéli in round 2 but the fight continued. In round 3, following an accidental clash of heads, Browne was cut over the left eye. Two inspections were undertaken by the ringside doctor, who allowed the fight continue. Martel-Bahoéli was knocked down again in round 4 and the end came in round 5 when Browne connected with a right uppercut. Browne also claimed the WBC Eurasian Pacific Boxing Council heavyweight title.[5]

Browne vs. Rudenko

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Browne defended the WBC-EPBC title on 1 August 2014 against Andriy Rudenko (24–0) at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, England. Browne defeated Rudenko by a 12-round unanimous decision to win the vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title. The judges scored the fight 116–112, 115–113, and 117–112 all in favour of Browne.[6]

Browne vs. Chagaev

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On 14 November 2015, the WBA ordered Ruslan Chagaev to reach a deal to make a defence of his WBA title against Australian heavyweight contender Browne. The two sides had until 30 November to reach a deal.[7] Chagaev's promoter Timur Dugazaev announced the fight would likely take place in Grozny in March 2016.[8] In the January 2016, the fight was officially announced to take place on 5 March.[9] Browne won the fight by stopping Chagaev in the tenth round. Browne landed nearly 20 unanswered punches, mostly right hands, before referee Stanley Christodoulou stopped the fight at 2 minutes, 27 seconds. Browne was knocked down in the sixth round and at the time of the knockout, behind on all judges scorecards, 81–88, 82–88, and 82–88. The fight was not without controversy, with a reported 59 seconds of erroneous time during rounds 6 and 7 of the bout.[10][11][12]

Drug issues

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Browne was later stripped of the title and the Chagaev bout was ruled a no contest, due to a failed drug test for the banned substance clenbuterol. Browne repeatedly maintained his innocence, however testing on the second sample for the drug proved positive.[13][14]

On 2 November 2016, the WBA ordered Browne to fight American heavyweight veteran Shannon Briggs for the WBA regular title. The fight was ordered to take place before the end of 2016. Browne was originally due to fight Fres Oquendo, who hadn't fought since 2014, however that fight could not be made due to Oquendo recovering from an injury. The WBA ordered the winner of this bout to fight Oquendo in a mandatory defense within 120 days.[15][16]

Just eight months after being stripped of the WBA heavyweight title due to positive A and B samples for the banned substance clenbuterol, Browne produced another positive drug test, this time for the banned substance ostarine.[17]

On 18 May 2017, Browne's manager, Matt Clark announced that he would be making a return to the ring on 2 June 2017 at the Club Punchbowl in Sydney.[18] On 26 May, his opponent was announced as journeyman Mathew Greer (16–20, 13 KOs).[19] In a scheduled six round fight, Browne dropped and stopped the over matched Greer in round 2.[20] After the win, Browne set his sights on WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker.[21]

Browne vs. Whyte

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On 17 October 2017, it was reported that Browne would travel to Moscow, Russia, to fight unbeaten 30-year-old Sergei Kuzmin (11–0, 8 KOs) for the WBA Inter-Continental title on 27 November. Kuzmin, known for his amateur background where he beat the likes of Joe Joyce, Robert Cammarelle and Ivan Dychko.[22] Browne backed out of the fight and was replaced by American boxer Amir Mansour.[23] On 7 November, it was reported that Browne had signed a deal to challenge undefeated WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker. Locations discussed were Parker's home city of Auckland or Melbourne in Australia. Browne's promoter Matt Clark stated that Browne had signed the contract and was now waiting on Parker to sign the deal. At the time, Browne was not listed in the WBO's top 15 rankings, meaning he would need to fight for a WBO regional title to get ranked.[24] On 11 January 2018, the fight between Browne and WBC Silver heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte was finally made, to take place at the O2 Arena in London on 24 March. In order to win Whyte's WBC Silver title, Browne vowed to get into immense physical condition, joining the weight loss challenge at F45 Kellyville Ridge, while also adding the burn machine to his strength and conditioning program.[25][26]

Whyte hit Browne with a hard left hook to the head in round 6 to knock him down and out unconscious, winning the fight. There was no count made and the fight was waved off immediately with ringside doctors attending to Browne before giving him oxygen. The fight was officially stopped at 0:37 of the round. Browne's face was cut and badly swollen from the clean shots landed from Whyte. Browne left himself open most of the time and tried switching stances after a few rounds. Browne suffered a cut over his left eye in round 3, which got worse with each round. Whyte then bloodied Browne's nose in round 5.[27] After the fight, Browne was stretchered to a nearby hospital for precaution and Whyte called out WBC champion Deontay Wilder for a fight in June 2018. Promoter Hearn said, "I hope the WBC make Dillian mandatory now, the fight is there for Deontay Wilder in June. We have to force the shot and after that performance, he deserves the shot." Hearn stated there could be a possibility that the WBC order a final eliminator between Whyte and Dominic Breazeale.[28][29]

Back to winning ways

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Browne returned to the ring on 28 September 2018 at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast and knocked out 41-year-old Julius Long (18–20, 14 KOs) for a second time in three years. A right hand to the chin knocked out Long. After the fight, Browne called out Dave Allen and Adam Kownacki.[30] He was also called out by David Price in October.

Browne returned two months later on 24 November against journeyman Junior Pati at the Saint Johns Netball Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. The fight marked Browne's first time fighting in the country as a professional. Browne controlled the fight, eventually knocking Pati out in round 5 with a left hook followed by a right uppercut. Referee Lance Revill waved off the fight. Browne also claimed the vacant WBC Asian Boxing Council silver title. After the fight, Browne published a short video on his Instagram account crediting his return to F45 at Kellyville Ridge and the addition of an intense swimming pool preparation as being the key contributors to his immense physical condition.[31]

On 2 March 2019, Browne fought Kamil Sokolowski. Browne won the six round bout on points.[32]

In his next fight, Browne faced David Allen. The first two rounds didn't provide too much action, but in the third round Allen caught Browne with a vicious body shot and knocked him down. Browne was not able to recover and Allen was awarded the KO victory in the third round.[33]

On 21 April 2021, Browne went up against Paul Gallen and lost via first-round technical knockout.[34]

Final fight and retirement

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Browne announced his retirement from boxing following a first-round defeat to New Zealand's Hemi Ahio at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on 12 May 2024.[35]

Personal life

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Browne has three children. Before becoming a professional boxer and mixed martial artist he was a nightclub bouncer in Kings Cross and a professional rugby league footballer for the Parramatta Eels under-18s in the S. G. Ball Cup. Browne also made it to the top 50 of Australian Idol 2004.[36]

Professional boxing record

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37 fights 30 wins 6 losses
By knockout 26 6
By decision 4 0
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
37 Loss 30−6 (1) Hemi Ahio TKO 1 (8) 12 May 2024 Perth Arena, Perth, Australia
36 Loss 30−5 (1) Mark Petrovsky TKO 4 (8), 1:34 9 Dec 2023 Agenda Arena, Dubai, UAE
35 Loss 30–4 (1) Jarrell Miller TKO 6 (10), 2:33 18 Mar 2023 Agenda Arena, Dubai, UAE
34 Win 30–3 (1) Junior Fa KO 1 (10), 1:58 5 Jun 2022 Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia Retained WBA Oceania heavyweight title;
Won vacant IBF Australasian heavyweight title
33 Win 29–3 (1) Faiga Opelu KO 7 (10), 2:59 4 Dec 2021 Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, Australia Won vacant WBA Oceania heavyweight title
32 Loss 28–3 (1) Paul Gallen TKO 1 (6), 1:55 21 Apr 2021 WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, Australia
31 Win 28–2 (1) John Hopoate TKO 2 (6), 2:55 9 Nov 2019 St Marys Band Club, Sydney, Australia
30 Loss 27–2 (1) David Allen KO 3 (12), 0:58 20 Apr 2019 The O2 Arena, London, England
29 Win 27–1 (1) Kamil Sokolowski UD 6 2 Mar 2019 Trump Turnberry, South Ayrshire, Scotland
28 Win 26–1 (1) Junior Pati KO 5 (8), 2:35 24 Nov 2018 Saint Johns Netball Centre, Auckland, New Zealand Won inaugural ABCO Silver heavyweight title
27 Win 25–1 (1) Julius Long KO 3 (8), 1:04 28 Sep 2018 Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
26 Loss 24–1 (1) Dillian Whyte KO 6 (12), 0:37 24 Mar 2018 The O2 Arena, London, England For WBC Silver heavyweight title
25 Win 24–0 (1) Matthew Greer TKO 2 (6), 1:14 2 Jun 2017 Club Punchbowl, Sydney, Australia
24 NC 23–0 (1) Ruslan Chagaev TKO 10 (12), 2:27 5 Mar 2016 Colosseum Sport Hall, Grozny, Russia WBA (Regular) heavyweight title at stake;
Originally TKO win for Browne, later ruled NC after he failed a drug test
23 Win 23–0 Julius Long KO 9 (10), 2:59 14 Aug 2015 Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
22 Win 22–0 Chauncy Welliver RTD 5 (12), 3:00 12 Nov 2014 Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia Retained WBA Inter-Continental and EPBC heavyweight titles
21 Win 21–0 Andriy Rudenko UD 12 1 Aug 2014 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England Retained WBC–EPBC heavyweight title;
Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title
20 Win 20–0 Éric Martel-Bahoéli KO 5 (12), 1:26 26 Apr 2014 Ponds Forge, Sheffield, England Won vacant Commonwealth and EPBC heavyweight titles
19 Win 19–0 Clarence Tillman KO 2 (6), 2:23 13 Dec 2013 Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
18 Win 18–0 Richard Towers TKO 5 (12), 0:51 2 Nov 2013 Hull Arena, Hull, England
17 Win 17–0 Travis Walker RTD 7 (10), 3:00 25 Jul 2013 Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
16 Win 16–0 James Toney UD 12 28 Apr 2013 Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia Won vacant WBF (Foundation) heavyweight title
15 Win 15–0 Kotatsu Takehara KO 1 (8), 1:08 1 Mar 2013 Lions Richlands, Brisbane, Australia
14 Win 14–0 Jason Gavern TKO 3 (10), 2:23 11 Dec 2012 Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, SAR
13 Win 13–0 Hastings Rasani TKO 1 (6), 0:44 16 Jun 2012 Manchester Velodrome, Manchester, England
12 Win 12–0 Paul Butlin TKO 4 (6), 1:15 21 Apr 2012 Sports Centre, Oldham, England
11 Win 11–0 Colin Wilson KO 3 (10), 2:56 17 Feb 2012 Southport RSL Club, Gold Coast, Australia Won vacant Australian heavyweight title
10 Win 10–0 Alipate Liava'a TKO 1 (4), 1:51 9 Dec 2011 WA Italian Club, Perth, Australia
9 Win 9–0 Paula Lakai KO 4 (4), 1:57 5 Nov 2011 WA Italian Club, Perth, Australia
8 Win 8–0 Fai Falamoe TKO 5 (10), 2:59 30 Sep 2011 Campbelltown Stadium, Sydney, Australia Won vacant WBF (Foundation) Asia-Pacific heavyweight title
7 Win 7–0 Clarence Tillman UD 12 5 Aug 2011 Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre, Kalgoorlie, Australia Won vacant UBC Intercontinental heavyweight title
6 Win 6–0 Scott Belshaw KO 2 (4), 1:40 13 May 2011 Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
5 Win 5–0 Henry Taani KO 1 (6), 2:34 15 Apr 2011 WA Basketball Centre, Perth, Australia
4 Win 4–0 Alipate Liava'a KO 3 (6), 1:35 2 Apr 2011 Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre, Kalgoorlie, Australia
3 Win 3–0 John Szigeti KO 3 (6), 1:17 4 Feb 2011 Southport RSL Club, Gold Coast, Australia
2 Win 2–0 Sam Leuii TKO 1 (4), 2:10 1 Jul 2010 Penrith Stadium, Sydney, Australia
1 Win 1–0 Jason Keir KO 4 (4), 0:33 20 Mar 2009 Manly Leagues Club, Sydney, Australia

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
8 matches 6 wins 2 losses
By knockout 6 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–2 Jim York TKO (punches) XMMA: Xtreme MMA 3 5 November 2010 2 1:52 Sydney, Australia
Win 6–1 Sam Brown KO (punches) Shamrock Events: Kings of Kombat 1 29 August 2010 3 3:16 Melbourne, Australia
Loss 5–1 Daniel Cormier TKO (punches) XMMA 2: ANZ vs. USA 31 July 2010 1 4:35 Sydney, Australia
Win 5–0 Leamy Tato TKO (punches) XMMA 1: Xtreme MMA 20 December 2009 2 2:42 Sydney, Australia Won the XMMA Heavyweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Willie Moon TKO (punches) CFC: Cage Fighting Championships 11 20 November 2009 1 N/A Sydney, Australia
Win 3–0 Felise Leniu KO (punches) CFC 10: Light heavyweight Grand Prix Finals 21 August 2009 2 1:14 Sydney, Australia
Win 2–0 Tui Wright TKO (doctor stoppage) CFC 8: Light heavyweight Grand Prix 22 May 2009 1 0:23 Sydney, Australia
Win 1–0 Jeff King TKO (punches) CFC 7: Battle at the Big Top 20 February 2009 2 1:47 Sydney, Australia

Mixed martial arts titles

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Xtreme MMA

  • XMMA Heavyweight Championship (One time)[37]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Lucas "Big Daddy" Browne vs Colin Wilson - Australian Heavyweight Title 17/2/12 - Fox Sports Australia". YouTube. 18 February 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Lucas Browne beats James Toney via unadecision". Boxing Scene. 28 April 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Lucas Browne stops Traviv Walker in eight rounds". Boxing Scene. 25 July 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
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  34. ^ "Gallen vs Browne - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
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  36. ^ "Lucas Browne Gave Up Budding Singing Career After Appearing on Australian Idol". Dailytelegraph.com.au. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  37. ^ "With opponents scarce, Strikeforce's Daniel Cormier heads to Australian XMMA show". MMAjunkie.com. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Auckland Auimatagi 		WBF (Foundation) Asia-Pacific
heavyweight champion
30 September 2011 – 28 April 2013
Won full title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Hunter Sam
Vacant
Title last held by
Michael Kirby 		Australian heavyweight champion
17 February 2012 – September 2012
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Solomon Haumono
Vacant
Title last held by
David Price 		Commonwealth
heavyweight champion
26 April 2014 – September 2015
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Anthony Joshua
New title EPBC heavyweight champion
26 April 2014 – October 2015
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Joseph Parker
Vacant
Title last held by
David Haye 		WBA Inter-Continental
heavyweight champion
1 August 2014 – 5 March 2016
Won world title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Luis Ortiz
New title ABCO Silver
heavyweight champion
24 November 2018 – present 		Incumbent
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Kali Meehan 		WBF (Foundation)
heavyweight champion
28 April 2013 – November 2013
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Mark de Mori
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