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Des Rea was a British professional boxer with a 29-36-5 record. 8 of those wins came by knockout (28% KO rate). Des Rea died on July 21, 2016.

🇬🇧UNITED KINGDOMDIED AGED 72

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Des Rea

29

Wins8 KO · 28%

36

Losses

5

Draws7 tracked bouts

Tracked since
Aug 21, 1968
Died
Jul 21, 2016
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Current streak
L7
Last bout
L to Pat Thomas · TKO · Feb 27, 1974

Complete Fight History

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1974

FEB 27L toPat Thomas· TKOSophia Gardens · Cardiff—

1973

OCT 5L toPat Thomas· TKOSophia Gardens · Cardiff—

JAN 15L toPat Thomas· PTSDouble Diamond Club · Caerphilly—

1972

MAR 7L toJohn H. Stracey· TKO · R2Royal Albert Hall · London—

1971

JUL 1L toJørgen Hansen· PTSK.B. Hallen · Copenhagen—

1968

NOV 4L toJosé Nápoles· TKO · R5Forum · Inglewood—

AUG 21L toBruno Arcari· TKO · R6Teatro Ariston · San Remo—

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Common Questions

What is Des Rea's professional boxing record?
Des Rea's professional record is 29-36-5, with 8 knockouts.
Has Des Rea lost a fight?
Yes. Des Rea lost 36 professional fights and finished with a 29-36-5 record.
When is Des Rea's next fight?
Des Rea died on July 21, 2016 and has no next fight.
Is Des Rea retired?
Des Rea died on July 21, 2016; the last bout Kill The Body has tracked was on February 27, 1974.