All boxersKostas Petrou
“The Greek Tank”
Boxing30-7-0RECORD
12WINS BY KO / TKO
18WINS BY DECISION
37PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Greek Tank |
| Date of birth | 17 Apr 1959 |
| Nationality | British |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Welterweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | Not added yet |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1981–1988 |
| Status | Retired |
| Last fight | Loss vs Sylvester Mittee, 18 Sep 1985 |
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Titles and honours
- British welterweight champion (1985)
- Midlands Area champion
Background
Kostas Petrou is a British welterweight of Greek Cypriot origin who grew up largely in Birkenhead and turned professional in Birmingham in 1981. Known as a relentless pressure fighter, he won the British welterweight title by stopping Rocky Kelly in 1985.
Fight history
2 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Sylvester Mittee | Decision (points) | 18 Sep 1985 | Lost British welterweight title; for Commonwealth welterweight title | |||
| Win | Rocky Kelly | TKO | 9 | 13 Apr 1985 | Darlington, England | Won British welterweight title |
Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).