{{short description|English boxer (born 1991)}} {{Infobox boxer | name = Tyler Denny | realname = | nickname = | image = | caption = | weight = Middleweight | height = 5ft 10in<ref name=denny/> | reach = | nationality = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|7|2|df=yes}}<ref name=denny>{{cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/215455-tyler-denny|title=Tyler Denny|publisher=tapology.com|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref> | birth_place = Wordsley, West Midlands, England<ref name=denny/> | death_date = | death_place = | style = Southpaw | boxrec=714480 | total =28 | wins =21 | KO =1 | losses =4 | draws =3 | no contests = }}
'''Tyler Denny''' (born 2 July 1991) is an English professional boxer who is a former European middleweight champion. He has also held the English middleweight title and challenged for the British and Commonwealth championships in the same weight division.
==Career== A former Midlands Area amateur champion, Denny turned professional in 2015, defeating Shaun Watt on points in a four-round contest in his first pro-fight on 27 March that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fightpost.co.uk/2020/07/13/tyler-denny-ive-never-wanted-to-do-a-normal-job/|title=Tyler Denny: "I’ve Never Wanted To Do A ‘Normal’ Job."|publisher=Fightpost|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref>
Unbeaten in first 11 bouts, he faced Reece Cartwright for the vacant English middleweight title at Walsall Town Hall on 22 September 2018, losing the fight when the ringside doctor ordered it to be stopped in round eight due to facial injuries he had sustained.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/boxing/2018/09/25/title-heartbreak-for-tyler-denny/|title=Title heartbreak for Tyler Denny|publisher=Express and Star|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.halesowennews.co.uk/sport/16899854.denny-suffers-english-title-heartbreak/|title=Denny suffers English title heartbreak|publisher=Halesowen News|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref>
Denny had a second attempt at winning the title on 30 November 2019, when he took on Linus Udofia at York Hall in London, but again fell short, losing by majority decision with two of the ringside judges scoring the fight 97–94 and 96–94 for his opponent, while the third had it a 95–95 draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/794460/2405334|title=Linus Udofia vs Tyler Denny|publisher=boxrec.com|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.net/linus-udofia-aims-breakout-victory-john-harding-jr-oct-4/|title=Linus Udofia aims for breakout victory over John Harding Jr|publisher=World Boxing News|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref>
On 13 November 2021, Denny hoped to make it third time lucky as he took on River Wilson-Bent for the English title at Coventry Skydome. However, the contest ended in a controversial technical draw when the referee stopped it in the seventh round because of a cut over Wilson-Bent's left eye caused by an accidental clash of heads. The judges' scorecards were split with one favouring each fighter and the other tied.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/boxing/2021/11/15/tyler-denny-furious-as-victory-snatched-away-with-controversial-draw/|title=Tyler Denny furious as victory 'snatched away' with controversial draw|publisher=Express and Star|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/tyler-denny-and-river-wilson-bent-must-rematch/|title=Tyler Denny and River Wilson Bent must rematch|publisher=Boxing News Online|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref>
A rematch was ordered and took place on 25 June 2022 at the same venue. Denny won the fight to finally become English middleweight champion at the fourth time of asking via split decision with two judges giving the bout in his favour 97–93 and 96–93 respectively and the third scoring it 96–94 for Wilson-Bent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/tyler-denny-gets-revenge-decisions-river-wilson-bent-english-title--167229|title=Tyler Denny Gets Revenge, Decisions River Wilson-Bent For English Title|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2022/07/16/the-school-run-is-far-more-fun-for-champion-for-rowley-regis-tyler-denny/|title=The school run is far more fun for champion for Rowley Regis' Tyler Denny|publisher=Express and Star|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref>
He successfully defended his title with unanimous decision wins over Bradley Rea at Manchester Arena on 12 November 2022,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/dalton-smith-frazer-clarke-tyler-denny-viddal-riley-win-manchester--170410|title=Dalton Smith, Frazer Clarke, Tyler Denny, Viddal Riley Win in Manchester|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/sport/23125591.no-excuses-battling-bradley-first-pro-loss/|title=No excuses from battling Bradley after first pro loss|publisher=Messenger Newspapers|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref> and Brad Pauls at Wembley Arena in London on 11 February 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/tyler-denny-shines-unanimous-decision-win-over-brad-pauls--172416|title=Tyler Denny Shines In Unanimous Decision Win Over Brad Pauls|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref>
Denny challenged European middleweight champion Matteo Signani at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on 18 November 2023, winning the bout when his opponent failed to answer the bell at the start of round eight.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://talksport.com/boxing/1646642/boxing-bizarrely-stopped-time-wasting-tyler-denny-unusual-knockout/|title=‘What has just happened?’ – Boxing match bizarrely stopped after time wasting as Brit Tyler Denny wins European title via unusual knockout|publisher=Talksport|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/tyler-denny-on-ebu-title-win-i-too-quick-too-skillful-everything-too-good--179429|title=Tyler Denny on EBU Title Win: I Was Too Quick, Too Skillful, Everything Was Too Good|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://3kingsboxing.com/tyler-denny-matteo-signani-card-recap/|title=Denny Gets First Stoppage Over Signani; Azim Grabs EBU Title|publisher=3kingsboxing.com|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref>
He made his first defense of the title against Felix Cash at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on 22 June 2024. The referee stopped the fight in the fifth round due to a cut on Cash's right eyelid caused by an accidental clash of heads. All three judges scorecards had Denny ahead at that point meaning he retained his crown via technical decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/tyler-dennys-dream-run-continues-technical-win-over-felix-cash--184417|title=Tyler Denny's Dream Run Continues in Technical Win Over Felix Cash|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/boxing/2024/06/22/brilliant-tyler-denny-beats-felix-cash-to-retain-european-title/|title=Brilliant Tyler Denny beats Felix Cash to retain European title|publisher=Express and Star|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/tyler-denny-defeats-felix-cash-by-5th-round-technical-decision-boxing-results/279735|title=Tyler Denny Defeats Felix Cash By 5th Round Technical Decision – Boxing Results|publisher=Boxing News 24/7|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref>
Denny faced Hamzah Sheeraz at Wembley Stadium on the undercard of the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois heavyweight world title contest on 21 September 2024, with his European title and his opponent's Commonwealth belt on the line. He lost by stoppage in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hamzah-sheeraz-blitzes-tyler-denny-two-rounds--186049|title=Hamzah Sheeraz blitzes Tyler Denny in two rounds|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tntsports.co.uk/boxing/willy-hutchinson-hamzah-sheeraz-tyler-denny-joshua-buatsi_sto20039095/story.shtml|title=Hamzah Sheeraz cruises to title win over Tyler Denny, Joshua Buatsi defeats Willy Hutchinson despite surprise scorecards|publisher=TNT Sports|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/boxing/2024/09/23/tyler-denny-hails-supporters-after-wembley-loss/|title=Tyler Denny hails supporters after Wembley loss|publisher=Express and Star|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref>
He got back to winning ways in his next fight, defeating Elvis Ahorgah on points at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham on 20 April 2025<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/frazer-clarke-wipes-out-ebeneezer-tetteh-in-one-tyler-denny-outscores-elvis-ahorgha|title=Frazer Clarke wipes out Ebenezer Tetteh in one; Tyler Denny outscores Elvis Ahorgha|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=20 April 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/whittaker-cameron-2-results-frazer-clarke-ices-ebenezer-tetteh-in-one-denny-outpoints-ahorgah|title=Whittaker-Cameron 2 Results: Frazer Clarke Ices Ebenezer Tetteh In One, Denny Outpoints Ahorgah|publisher=The Ring|accessdate=20 April 2025}}</ref> and followed that up with another win by the same method over Grant Dennis at the Town Hall in Dudley on 5 December 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightcity.uk/news/denny-shows-what-champs-are-made-of|title=Denny shows what champs are made of|publisher=Fight City|accessdate=6 December 2025}}</ref>
Denny challenged British and Commonwealth middleweight champion George Liddard at the Copper Box Arena in London on 21 March 2026.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/george-liddard-promises-he-wont-take-tyler-denny-lightly|title=George Liddard promises he won't take Tyler Denny lightly|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=10 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2026/02/09/black-country-boxer-handed-british-title-shot/|title=Black Country boxer handed British title shot|publisher=Express and Star|accessdate=10 February 2026}}</ref> He lost via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingnews24.com/2026/03/george-liddard-outpoints-tyler-denny-adds-ibf-intercontinental-title/|title=George Liddard Outpoints Tyler Denny, Adds IBF Intercontinental Title|publisher=Boxing News 24|accessdate=21 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ringmagazine.com/news/liddard-endures-gutcheck-outpoints-denny-in-british-title-defense-5UVZZTti2KgG8CzxOHHCoP|title=Liddard endures gutcheck, outpoints Denny in British title defense|publisher=The Ring|accessdate=21 March 2026}}</ref>
==Personal life== Denny worked as a plumber before becoming a full-time professional boxer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/will-the-fairy-tale-continue-for-perennial-underdog-tyler-denny/|title=Will the fairy tale continue for perennial underdog Tyler Denny?|publisher=Boxing News Online|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://talksport.com/boxing/1941531/plumber-anthony-joshua-daniel-dubois-undercard-tyler-denny/|title=I used to be a plumber, now I’m fighting on the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois undercard|publisher=Talksport|accessdate=9 February 2025}}</ref>
==References== {{Reflist}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Denny, Tyler}} Category:Living people Category:1991 births Category:English male boxers Category:British male boxers Category:Middleweight boxers Category:European Boxing Union champions Category:21st-century English sportsmen Category:Sportspeople from the West Midlands (county) Category:Sportspeople from Wordsley Category:Southpaw boxers