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Shane CameronNew Zealand professional boxer
Date of Birth: 17.10.1977
Country:  New Zealand |
Content:
- Early Life and Amateur Career
- Professional Debut
- Title Defenses
- Major Losses
- Comeback and Pursuit of World Title
- Retirement
- Physical Attributes
Early Life and Amateur Career
Shane Cameron was born on October 17, 1977, in Gisborne, New Zealand. He pursued amateur boxing, earning a bronze medal in the 91 kg weight class at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
Professional Debut
At age 25, Cameron made his professional debut on November 28, 2002. By his 10th fight in December 2004, he secured his first title by knocking out Shane Wijohn for the New Zealand heavyweight championship.
Title Defenses
In 2006, Cameron became the IBF Pan Pacific champion and the WBA Pan African champion. He added the WBO Asia-Pacific title in 2007 and the WBO Oriental title in 2008.
Major Losses
In November 2007, Cameron suffered a 12th-round knockout loss to Friday Ahunanya. In 2009, he was defeated by David Tua in a second-round knockout.
Comeback and Pursuit of World Title
In 2012, Cameron rebounded with a knockout of Monte Barrett. He later challenged Danny Green for the vacant IBO world title, but lost by unanimous decision.
Retirement
Cameron's last fight was in December 2013 against Brian Minto, which he retired from after seven rounds.
