Dennis Haugh

Dennis Haugh
Statistics
Weight(s)	175 lb (79 kg)
Height	5'9 ¼
Nationality	Irish
Born	1883 Kilnaneave, Tipperary, Ireland
Died	1959 London, England
Boxing record
Total fights	46
Wins	24
Wins by KO	12
Losses	18
Draws	4

Dennis Haugh was an Irish light heavyweight boxer who was British champion between 1913 and 1914. He was the first holder of the title at this weight.

Born in Kilnaneave in Tipperary in 1883, Haugh gained his early boxing experience while serving in the armed forces. His first recorded professional fights were on 30 March 1909, winning two fights on the same day.

In June 1913 he fought Sid Ellis for the British light-heavyweight title, winning by a first round knockout to become the first holder of the Lonsdale belt at his weight. He successfully defended the title against Dan Voyles in November 2013 winning by an 8th round TKO, and defeated the former British amateur heavyweight champion Dick Smith (in his first professional fight) in January 1914 in a controversial points decision. He lost the title to Smith in a rematch in March 1914 in a 20-round points decision. In June 1914 he fought the Australian Terry Keller, losing on points.

Haugh boxed professionally until 1916 but won only one fight after losing his British title, beating Bandsman Dick Rice in March that year. He continued to box in military contests, and fought in the finals of the Humber Garrison contests in October 1918.

Dennis died in 1959 in London, England.

His nephew John Haugh won All-Ireland Senior Hurling titles with Tipperary in 1951, 1958 and 1961.

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