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Gary Cornish (born 10 April 1987) is a Scottish former professional boxer who competed from 2011 to 2018. He challenged once for the vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title in 2015.
Key Information
Amateur career
[edit]As a youngster, he played football for Brora Rangers.[1] He decided to go to the local boxing gym only to improve his fitness for football. He fell in love with boxing, quickly discovering his talent for the sport. Trainers and seasoned fighters were not used to 6 ft 7in boxers who possessed such speed and athleticism, and as such it proved difficult to find suitable opponents. After a pursuit of football, he eventually returned to boxing, the sport where he had shown most ability, at age of 19. His amateur career was short, due to the difficulty in finding suitable opponents, and he turned professional with an amateur record of 9–0.
Professional career
[edit]His break out fight came in 2015, when he challenged Hungarian Zoltan Csala for the vacant IBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight title. Cornish dominated Csala and won the fight via a technical knockout in the fourth round.
Cornish vs. Joshua
[edit]On 12 September 2015, Cornish fought Anthony Joshua for the Vacant Commonwealth Belt. Cornish was stopped by the referee just 90 seconds into the fight.[2] He was the first Scottish heavyweight to fight for the commonwealth heavyweight title.
Cornish remained largely absent from the public eye following the Joshua fight, but since regrouped in 2016 with two points victories in bouts fought in Scotland.
In 2017, he became the first Scottish boxer to fight for the British heavyweight title against Sam Sexton. His bid for the title proved unsuccessful, as he lost by unanimous decision to Sexton.[3]
In March 2019, Cornish announced that he would be retiring from boxing on medical grounds after a brain scan. He described his decision to retire as "devastating".[4]
Personal life
[edit]Cornish is proud of his Scottish heritage. He has a tattoo on his chest, saying "Alba gu bràth,"[5] which is a Scottish Gaelic phrase used to express allegiance to Scotland as it means 'Scotland forever'. He’s happily married to Briony, who’s also from Scotland, Inverness, where they currently reside.
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 27 fights | 25 wins | 2 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 13 | 1 |
| By decision | 12 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Win | 25–2 | David Howe | TKO | 1 (6), 1:29 | 26 Jan 2018 | Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland | |
| 26 | Loss | 24–2 | Sam Sexton | UD | 12 | 6 Oct 2017 | Meadowbank Arena, Edinburgh, Scotland | For vacant British heavyweight title |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Kamil Sokolowski | PTS | 6 | 18 Feb 2017 | Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley, Scotland | |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Tomas Mrazek | PTS | 6 | 24 Jun 2016 | Radisson Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland | |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | Kamil Sokolowski | PTS | 8 | 25 Mar 2016 | Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen, Scotland | |
| 22 | Loss | 21–1 | Anthony Joshua | TKO | 1 (12), 1:37 | 12 Sep 2015 | The O2 Arena, London, England | For WBC International, and vacant Commonwealth heavyweight titles |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Zoltan Csala | TKO | 4 (12), 0:47 | 23 May 2015 | Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow, Scotland | Won vacant IBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Marino Goles | TKO | 1 (10), 0:59 | 28 Feb 2015 | Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley, Scotland | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Larry Olubamiwo | PTS | 8 | 9 Jun 2014 | Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley, Scotland | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Hrvoje Kisicek | TKO | 2 (6) | 28 Apr 2014 | Radisson Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Ivica Perkovic | TKO | 3 (6), 2:50 | 30 Nov 2013 | Copper Box Arena, London, England | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Tomas Mrazek | TKO | 7 (8), 2:47 | 20 Sep 2013 | Hilton Hotel, London, England | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Paul Butlin | KO | 5 (10), 3:08 | 7 Jun 2013 | The Ironworks, Inverness, Scotland | Won vacant International Masters heavyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Humberto Evora | RTD | 4 (8), 3:00 | 15 Mar 2013 | York Hall, London, England | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Jakov Gospic | TKO | 4 (8), 2:03 | 15 Feb 2013 | Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring, England | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Tamas Bajzath | PTS | 6 | 21 Jan 2013 | Radisson Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Yavor Marinchev | TKO | 5 (6), 0:52 | 7 Dec 2012 | Drumossie Hotel, Inverness, Scotland | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Moses Matovu | PTS | 6 | 22 Oct 2012 | Radisson Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Peter Erdos | PTS | 6 | 28 Sep 2012 | The Ironworks, Inverness, Scotland | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Tayar Mehmed | PTS | 4 | 2 Jun 2012 | Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Laszlo Peczeli | TKO | 2 (6), 0:15 | 11 May 2012 | Drumossie Hotel, Inverness, Scotland | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Igoris Borucha | PTS | 4 | 25 Feb 2012 | Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen, Scotland | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Remigijus Ziausys | PTS | 4 | 21 Jan 2012 | Olympia, Liverpool, England | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Hastings Rasani | PTS | 8 | 2 Dec 2011 | Drumossie Hotel, Inverness, Scotland | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Rolandas Cesna | PTS | 4 | 23 Sep 2011 | Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen, Scotland | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Hastings Rasani | RTD | 4 (6), 2:00 | 11 Jun 2011 | Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen, Scotland | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Howard Daley | TKO | 2 (6), 0:43 | 4 Aug 2011 | Radisson Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland |
References
[edit]- ^ Gary Cornish: Scotland's Great White Hope? Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Scotzine (26 February 2013). Retrieved on 17 July 2015.
- ^ "Anthony Joshua stops Gary Cornish in 90 seconds to win Commonwealth heavyweight title". Sky Sports. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
- ^ "Gary Cornish v Sam Sexton: Scottish heavyweight's historic title bid ended". BBC Sport. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
- ^ "Gary Cornish: Scottish boxer who fought Anthony Joshua retires after brain scan". BBC Sport. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
- ^ Gary Cornish says he's set to be Scotland’s first British heavyweight champion after winning the IBO Intercontinental title. Daily Record (23 May 2015). Retrieved on 18 July 2015.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Gary Cornish from BoxRec (registration required)
Gary Cornish
View on GrokipediaNicknamed the "Highlander," Cornish, from Inverness, Scotland, began boxing as a way to maintain fitness after playing semi-professional football for Brora Rangers.[2] As an amateur, he won the Scottish heavyweight championship before turning professional.[2] Over his professional career, he amassed a record of 25 wins and 2 losses, including 13 knockouts, remaining undefeated for his first 21 bouts.[3]
Cornish's most notable fight came on 12 September 2015, when he challenged the vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title against Olympic gold medalist Anthony Joshua at The O2 Arena in London; he was stopped by technical knockout after 97 seconds of the first round, marking his first professional defeat.[2] In 2017, he became the first Scottish boxer to contest the British heavyweight title, facing Sam Sexton at the Meadowbank Sports Centre in Edinburgh, but lost by unanimous decision after 12 rounds.[2] Standing at 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm) tall with an orthodox stance, Cornish was known for his reach and power but struggled against elite opposition.[3]
Cornish announced his retirement in March 2019 at age 31, following the revocation of his license by the British Boxing Board of Control after a routine brain scan revealed medical concerns; he unsuccessfully appealed twice before stepping away from the sport.[2] Post-retirement, he has reflected on his career with acceptance, noting his love for boxing while pursuing other interests.[4]
Early life and amateur career
Early life
Gary Cornish was born on 10 April 1987 in Inverness, Scotland, and spent his childhood in the northern Highlands region.[3] Growing up in this rural area, he was immersed in a close-knit community that emphasized physical activity and outdoor pursuits.[5] As a young man, Cornish was deeply involved in football, playing as a striker for Brora Rangers in the Highland Football League during his early adulthood.[2] This team sport became a central part of his youth, reflecting his initial passion for athletic competition in a collective setting.[4] At the age of 19, Cornish decided to start boxing primarily to enhance his fitness levels for football, marking a pivotal shift from team-based activities to the demands of individual combat training.[6] He began his initial training sessions at local gyms in Inverness, including the Inverness City Amateur Boxing Club, where the structured environment quickly captivated him.[7] His working-class upbringing in the Scottish Highlands, coupled with a background that included manual labor as a joiner, fostered a resilient determination that underpinned his early commitment to the sport.[8]Amateur career
Gary Cornish began his boxing journey in the heavyweight division with a focus on fitness, initially using the sport to enhance his physical conditioning for football, before progressing to structured training sessions that emphasized technique and sparring.[2] As he gained confidence, his regimen shifted toward competitive preparation, incorporating bouts in Scottish regional tournaments to build experience against local opposition.[2] Cornish compiled an undefeated amateur record of 9–0, showcasing his potential through consistent victories that highlighted his size and power advantages at 6 ft 7 in.[4] A key accomplishment was winning the Scottish Amateur Heavyweight Championship in 2010, which solidified his status as Scotland's top prospect in the division.[2][9] By 2010–2011, Cornish decided to turn professional, citing the scarcity of suitable heavyweight opponents in Scotland's amateur scene as a primary factor limiting further development.[4] He sought higher-level competition and greater opportunities for advancement in the paid ranks, marking the end of a brief but successful unpaid tenure.Professional career
Early professional career
Gary Cornish made his professional boxing debut on April 18, 2011, at the Radisson Hotel in Glasgow, Scotland, where he defeated Howard Daley by technical knockout in the second round of a scheduled six-round bout.[3] Standing at an imposing 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) with an orthodox stance, the heavyweight from Inverness entered the paid ranks after a limited amateur background, weighing around 17 stone and quickly establishing himself as a formidable presence in the UK circuits.[11] His early fights were primarily against journeyman opponents from Eastern Europe and local contenders, allowing him to build experience in regional promotions across Scotland and England. From 2011 to 2015, Cornish compiled an unbeaten record of 21 consecutive victories, 12 of which came by knockout, showcasing his developing power and reach advantages in the heavyweight division.[12] Notable early wins included stoppages against opponents like Yavor Marinchev in December 2012 and a points decision over experienced veteran Paul Butlin in July 2013, highlighting his ability to dominate lesser-known fighters on domestic cards.[3] Based out of Inverness, Cornish trained under local coaches while managed by Tommy Gilmour, with a deliberate emphasis on enhancing his knockout prowess through strength and conditioning work tailored to his towering frame.[13] This foundational streak solidified Cornish's reputation as Scotland's emerging heavyweight prospect, as he methodically climbed the ranks by facing progressively tougher opposition in UK-based events, setting the stage for higher-profile challenges without suffering a defeat in his initial four years as a professional.Title pursuits
During his unbeaten professional streak, Gary Cornish pursued his first major title opportunity in May 2015, when he was selected to challenge for the vacant International Boxing Organization (IBO) Inter-Continental Heavyweight Championship, marking him as the first Scottish heavyweight to contest an international title.[14] This bout positioned Cornish as Scotland's emerging contender for higher honors, including potential Commonwealth contention, building on his rapid rise in the domestic scene.[15] On 23 May 2015, at the Bellahouston Leisure Centre in Glasgow, Cornish faced Hungarian veteran Zoltan Csala, who entered with an 8-1 record and held a world ranking approximately 50 places above the Scot.[15] Leveraging his 6-foot-7-inch frame for superior reach, Cornish applied early pressure with jabs and combinations to control the distance, gradually breaking down Csala's defenses despite the opponent's resilience—Csala had never been stopped in his career prior to this fight.[15] In the fourth round, Cornish unleashed a flurry of right hands that overwhelmed Csala, prompting the referee to halt the contest via technical knockout (TKO) at 0:47, securing the IBO Inter-Continental title in his 21st professional victory.[14][15][16] This triumph elevated Cornish to the status of Scotland's premier heavyweight, earning widespread respect within the division and opening doors to eliminators for major belts, such as his subsequent scheduled clash with English champion John McDermott for Commonwealth contention. As the first Scottish heavyweight to claim a significant international championship, the win underscored Cornish's potential on the global stage and intensified interest from promoters seeking top-tier matchups.Cornish vs. Anthony Joshua
The pivotal matchup between Gary Cornish and Anthony Joshua occurred on 12 September 2015 at The O2 Arena in London, contesting the vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title.[19] As the holder of the IBO heavyweight title, Cornish entered the bout with an undefeated professional record of 21-0 (12 KOs), positioning him as a significant underdog against Joshua, the undefeated 2012 Olympic gold medalist and emerging British heavyweight prospect.[20] Cornish, a 28-year-old Scottish fighter standing at 6 ft 7 in, had taken five weeks off his job as a joiner to focus on preparation, expressing confidence in his ability to outbox or stop his opponent while aiming to claim the belt and become Scotland's first Commonwealth heavyweight champion.[8] The pre-fight hype centered on the contrast between Cornish's size and experience against Joshua's speed and power, with Cornish warning of his increasing punch output in the lead-up to the event.[21] The fight began with Cornish using his long jab effectively in the opening seconds, but Joshua quickly countered after about 20 seconds with a sharp jab of his own.[22] Joshua then unleashed a powerful right hook that dropped Cornish to the canvas for the first knockdown.[23] Cornish rose to his feet but appeared unsteady, and Joshua followed with a barrage of punches that sent him down again moments later.[22] Referee Victor Loughlin waved off the contest at the 1:37 mark of the first round as Joshua pressed forward, awarding Joshua a technical knockout victory and the title.[23][24] In the immediate aftermath, Cornish displayed sportsmanship by acknowledging Joshua's superiority, later reflecting in a 2016 interview that he felt "no shame in losing to a future world champion," emphasizing the inherent risks of heavyweight boxing.[25] No major injuries were reported for Cornish following the bout, allowing him to continue his career.[22] Despite marking his first professional defeat and adjusting his record to 21-1, Cornish viewed the high-profile loss as valuable exposure that elevated his visibility in the sport.[25]British heavyweight title challenge
On October 6, 2017, Gary Cornish challenged for the vacant British heavyweight title against Sam Sexton at the Meadowbank Sports Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland.[26] The bout, scheduled for 12 rounds, saw Cornish enter with a record of 24-1 (13 KOs), having rebounded from his loss to Joshua with three victories.[27] Despite Cornish's significant height advantage at 6'7" compared to Sexton's 6'2", the fight developed into a gritty, tactical affair marked by clinches and occasional rough exchanges.[3][28] Cornish demonstrated resilience throughout, landing effective body shots in the mid-rounds to pressure Sexton, particularly in the fifth round where a brutal hook forced the Englishman to the ropes.[29] Sexton recovered strongly, however, countering with flurries and outworking Cornish over the later rounds in a contest criticized for its dull pace and instances of fouling from the Scot.[30] The judges scored the fight unanimously for Sexton: 116-113, 116-114, and 115-114, handing Cornish his second professional loss and dropping his record to 24-2 (13 KOs).[31] In the lead-up to this title opportunity, Cornish rebuilt momentum with three victories in 2016 and 2017, including stoppage wins over Kamil Sokolowski in March 2016 and February 2017, and a decision over Tomas Mrazek in June 2016, positioning him as the mandatory challenger.[3] This challenge represented a historic bid for Cornish to become the first Scottish heavyweight to claim the British title, underscoring the relative underrepresentation of Scots in the division's elite ranks.[29][27]Retirement
Gary Cornish announced his retirement from professional boxing on 5 March 2019, at the age of 31, following a period of inactivity lasting more than a year since his last bout in January 2018.[32][33] The decision came after the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) revoked his license due to medical concerns arising from a routine brain scan.[2][34] The scan revealed changes in his brain condition, prompting doctors to advise against any further head trauma to prevent potential long-term damage.[35][2] Cornish had undergone two unsuccessful appeals against the BBBofC's decision, which ultimately forced the end of his in-ring career.[2] At the time, he was actively preparing for a comeback, including sparring sessions with top-ranked heavyweight Alexander Povetkin in Russia and maintaining strong training form, which made the outcome particularly challenging.[2][33] Cornish described the retirement as "devastating" and admitted to feeling "gutted," especially given his deep passion for the sport after over a decade of involvement and the "buzz" it provided.[2][34] Despite the emotional toll, he reflected positively on his achievements, noting contentment with his journey while acknowledging the shift to a new chapter in life.[35] As Scotland's leading heavyweight contender in recent years, Cornish closed his career with a professional record of 25 wins and 2 losses, including 13 knockouts, having established himself as the top figure in the division despite his defeats.[36][34][3]Personal life
Family and residence
Cornish married his partner Lauren in July 2017, following a relationship that developed during his professional boxing career. The couple experienced a serious car accident on the A9 road near Blair Atholl one week before their wedding, which involved both and underscored the personal challenges they faced together.[37][38] The pair reside in Inverness, Scotland, where Cornish has maintained strong connections to his Highland origins despite the relocations required for his boxing pursuits, including a period training in Glasgow. This home base has provided stability in the years following his 2019 retirement from the sport.[3][39]Heritage and personal interests
Gary Cornish has consistently expressed a deep sense of Scottish pride throughout his boxing career, rooted in his upbringing in Inverness, the largest city in the Scottish Highlands.[26] His nickname, "Highlander," directly reflects this regional identity, evoking the rugged heritage of northern Scotland and symbolizing his towering 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) frame as a representative of Highland resilience.[1][5] This national allegiance is vividly embodied in a prominent tattoo across his chest reading "Alba gu bràth," a Scottish Gaelic phrase translating to "Scotland forever," which he inked as a personal tribute to his cultural roots.[40] The tattoo, often visible during weigh-ins and fights, underscores Cornish's commitment to Scottish symbolism.[41] Beyond boxing, Cornish maintains a strong affinity for football, a passion that initially drew him to the sport as a means to enhance his physical conditioning while playing in the Highland League for Brora Rangers.[4] Post-retirement, he has reflected on how these early football experiences shaped his discipline and work ethic, lessons that carried over from the pitch to the ring.[42] Cornish's career has cemented his legacy as a trailblazer for northern Scottish heavyweights, becoming the first from Scotland to challenge for the British heavyweight title in 2017 and inspiring a new generation of talent from the Highlands, where boxing has historically been underrepresented.[26][43] His achievements, including being the first Scot to claim an international heavyweight belt in 2015, have elevated the visibility of regional fighters and encouraged local youth programs in Inverness.[16][5]Boxing record
Amateur record
Gary Cornish maintained an undefeated amateur record of 9–0 in the heavyweight (+91 kg) division before turning professional in 2011.[7][4] His limited number of bouts stemmed from challenges in securing suitable sparring partners given his 6 ft 7 in frame, which restricted opportunities in Scottish amateur ranks.[4] Representing Inverness City Amateur Boxing Club, he achieved his most prominent success by capturing the Scottish Senior National Championships super heavyweight title in 2010.[9][44] Detailed records for all nine victories are sparsely documented in public amateur boxing databases such as those maintained by Scottish Boxing and international amateur archives; full bout details beyond the national title run remain unavailable in accessible sources. The following table summarizes the known bouts from his national title run, which contributed three wins to his overall streak.[9][45]| Date | Opponent | Location | Result | Round/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-27 | Shaun Finlay | Lasswade | Win | RSC 3 (Quarter-final) |
| 2010-03-05 | James McAvoy | Aberdeen | Win | WO (Semi-final) |
| 2010-03-26 | Michael McDonagh | Coatbridge | Win | 13:1 (Final; Scottish Champion) |
Professional record
Gary Cornish's professional boxing career spanned from April 2011 to January 2018, encompassing 27 bouts in the heavyweight division, where he maintained an orthodox stance throughout. He achieved 25 victories, including 13 stoppages, against 2 defeats, yielding a knockout ratio of approximately 52%.[3] The following table details his complete professional record, structured in BoxRec format. Dates and details have been verified and corrected against primary sources where discrepancies existed.| No. | Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Title(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011-04-18 | Howard Daley | W | TKO | 2/6 | Radisson Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland | |
| 2 | 2011-06-11 | Hastings Rasani | W | RTD | 3/4 | Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen, Scotland | |
| 3 | 2011-09-11 | Rolandas Cesna | W | PTS | 4 | Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen, Scotland | |
| 4 | 2011-12-02 | Hastings Rasani | W | TKO | 3/4 | Drumossie Hotel, Inverness, Scotland | |
| 5 | 2012-01-21 | Remigijus Ziausys | W | PTS | 4 | Olympia, Liverpool, England | |
| 6 | 2012-02-25 | Igoris Borucha | W | PTS | 4 | Exhibition Centre, Aberdeen, Scotland | |
| 7 | 2012-05-12 | Laszlo Peczeli | W | PTS | 4 | Drumossie Hotel, Inverness, Scotland | |
| 8 | 2012-06-16 | Tayar Mehmed | W | PTS | 4 | Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England | |
| 9 | 2012-09-15 | Peter Erdos | W | PTS | 4 | The Ironworks, Inverness, Scotland | |
| 10 | 2012-10-20 | Moses Matovu | W | PTS | 4 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland | |
| 11 | 2012-12-01 | Yavor Marinchev | W | TKO | 5/6 | Drumossie Hotel, Inverness, Scotland | |
| 12 | 2013-01-26 | Tamas Bajzath | W | TKO | 3/6 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland | |
| 13 | 2013-02-23 | Jakov Gospic | W | PTS | 6 | Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring, England | |
| 14 | 2013-03-23 | Humberto Evora | W | RTD | 4/6 | York Hall, Bethnal Green, England | |
| 15 | 2013-07-13 | Paul Butlin | W | PTS | 6 | The Ironworks, Inverness, Scotland | |
| 16 | 2013-09-21 | Tomas Mrazek | W | PTS | 6 | Hilton Hotel, Mayfair, England | |
| 17 | 2013-11-30 | Ivica Perkovic | W | PTS | 6 | Copper Box Arena, Hackney Wick, England | |
| 18 | 2014-04-12 | Hrvoje Kisicek | W | PTS | 6 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland | |
| 19 | 2014-09-27 | Larry Olubamiwo | W | PTS | 6 | Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley, Scotland | |
| 20 | 2015-02-28 | Marino Goles | W | PTS | 10 | Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley, Scotland | |
| 21 | 2015-05-23 | Zoltan Csala** | W | TKO | 4/10 | Vacant IBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight | Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow, Scotland |
| 22 | 2015-09-12 | Anthony Joshua*** | L | TKO | 1/12 | Vacant Commonwealth Heavyweight; WBC International Heavyweight | O2 Arena, Greenwich, England |
| 23 | 2016-03-19 | Kamil Sokolowski | W | PTS | 6 | Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen, Scotland | |
| 24 | 2016-06-18 | Tomas Mrazek | W | PTS | 6 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland | |
| 25 | 2017-02-25 | Kamil Sokolowski | W | PTS | 6 | Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley, Scotland | |
| 26 | 2017-10-06 | Sam Sexton**** | L | PTS | 10 | Vacant British Heavyweight | Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| 27 | 2018-01-26 | David Howe | W | TKO | 1/6 | Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland |
- No. 1: Debut win by stoppage.
** No. 21: First Scottish heavyweight to win a regional title of this level. [14]
*** No. 22: Cornish's first professional loss; stopped after 97 seconds of round 1.
**** No. 26: Second and final loss, in a title challenge. [26]
References
- https://www.[espn.com](/page/ESPN.com)/boxing/story/_/id/13514274/history-scotland-gary-cornish-takes-anthony-joshua-o2
- https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/[boxing](/page/Boxing)/gary-cornish-historic-title-win-5757979
- https://www.[bbc](/page/BBC).com/sport/boxing/32870296
