Joe Savage

Name: Joe Savage
Birth Name: Joseph Fredrick Savage
Hometown: Wednesbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 183cm
Pro Boxer: Record

Biography

Joe Savage was reported to be the undefeated bare-knuckle champion of Great Britain. Savage looked the part; shaved head, powerful arms, and numerous tattoos. He claimed the legendary underground title as World Heavyweight Bare-knuckle Champion, and boasted a record of 42-0 with 42 knockouts.

According to an interview in a British newspaper, Savage said he was forced to retire from bare-knuckle boxing because his ear had almost been torn completely off. The ear was re-attached, but Savage's no-holds barred career was over.

In 1993, Savage decided to try his hand at professional boxing. He entered the People's Choice One-Night Heavyweight Tournament on December 3, 1993, but pulled out at the last moment.

He did venture into pro boxing a short time later, but was quickly dispatched in the first round by former heavyweight contender Bert Cooper in April 1994. Savage then vanished from the scene.

Savage reportedly works as a bodyguard and a trainer of bare-knuckle fighters in Great Britain.