Bailey Sugden
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England
Badboy
| Bailey Sugden | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 November 1997 England |
| Other names | British Bulldog Badboy |
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb; 10.2 st) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Newark-on-Trent, England |
| Team | Suggy's Gym |
| Trainer | Dean Sugden |
| Years active | 2015 - present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| Losses | 7 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Chad Sugden (brother) |
Bailey Sugden is a British kickboxer. He is the current ISKA K-1 World 63.5 kg Champion.
Bailey Sugden started kickboxing training at the age of 4 under the teaching of his father Dean Sugden, a former WKA Kickboxing world champion.[1]
Sugden had 22 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw as an amateur kickboxer.[2] He turned professional on 21 March 2015, at the Future Stars League event in Harrow, England. He won a 4-man tournament, defeating Luke Portrainer by unanimous decision in the semi-final and Joe Himsworth in the final by unanimous decision.[3]
On 11 March 2017 Sugden took part in the 2017 Road to Glory UK Tournament. He defeated Andrew Liddell by third-round technical knockout. In the semi-final he defeated Adrian Maxim by majority decision. In the final he lost to Mo Adburahaman by unanimous decision. Despite the loss he received a Glory contract.[4]
On 14 July 2017 Sugden made his Glory promotional debut at Glory 43: New York against Arthur Sorsor. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[5]
On 9 December 2017 Sugden was scheduled to face Zhang Chenglong at Glory 49: Rotterdam.[6] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[7]
Sugden faced Zakaria Zouggary at Glory 52: Los Angeles on 31 March 2018. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[8]
On 28 September 2019 Sugden faced Asa Ten Pow at Glory 68: Miami. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[9]
On 22 January 2021 it was announced that Sugden would face Václav Sivák at Oktagon Underground: Last Man Standing on 27 February 2021, in the quarterfinals of the Oktagon 70 kg tournament.[10] He lost the fight by majority decision.[11]
On 18 March 2022 Sugden faced Ibrahim Madi from France for the vacant ISKA K-1 World 63.5 kg title in Grantham, England. He won the fight by unanimous decision after five rounds.[12][13]
Sugden made his first ISKA K-1 title defense against Pedro Ruiz on 11 March 2023.[14] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[15]
Titles and achievements
Professional
- International Sport Kickboxing Association
- 2022 ISKA K-1 World 63.5 kg Champion
- Glory
- 2017 Road to Glory UK 65 kg Tournament runner-up
Amateur
- International Sport Kickboxing Association
- ISKA K1 English Champion
- JFCC KIkcboxing
- 2x JFCC Five Nations Full Contact Champion
- World Kickboxing Association
- WKA British Open Champion
- 2009 WKA World Championships U-12 +45 kg Champion[16]
- 2009 WKA British Championships U-12 +45 kg Champion
