David Pearce (boxer)

David Pearce
Pearce in 1983 with Arthur Scargill
Born(1959-05-08)8 May 1959
Died20 May 2000(2000-05-20) (aged 41)
NationalityWelsh
Other namesBomber Pearce, Welsh Rocky
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Cruiserweight
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins19
Wins by KO15
Losses4
Draws1
WebsiteTribute website

David "Bomber" Pearce (8 May 1959 – 20 May 2000) was a Welsh heavyweight boxing champion.

Also known as the Welsh Rocky, Pearce held both the Welsh and the British heavyweight titles and held the number one WBC cruiserweight ranking from September 1983 to September 1985.[1] In all he won 19 (15 KO) of his 24 bouts, losing four, with one drawn. He won two of his unlicensed bouts, losing one.

  1. ^ "The Newport Rocky: The Best British Boxer You've Never Heard of". 4 September 2020.