Neil Malpass

Name: Neil Malpass
Hometown: South Elmsall, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Birthplace: South Elmsall, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Died: 2024-12-12 (Age:69)
Height: 193cm
Pro Boxer: Record

As an amateur Malpass was Northern Counties heavyweight champion and, after winning 10 of his first eleven professional fights (8 inside the distance), was seen as a heavyweight prospect for a while. However, ultimately he did not break through at the top level and became a 'journeyman' type fighter travelling all over Britain and Europe as an 'opponent' for up and coming fighters. Career highlights include taking former European heavyweight champion and WBC title challenger Alfredo Evangelista the distance, stoppage wins over Northern Ireland heavyweight champion Sean McKenna and former British heavyweight champion Danny McAlinden and two fights (one draw and one win by disqualification) against the notorious Paul Sykes in Central Area championship fights. Malpass was Central Area heavyweight champion on three occasions with his last fight for the title against Gypsy John Fury - a Yorkshire v Lancashire match-up - billed as the 'War of the Roses'.