Date of Birth: 12/7/95

From: Manchester

Record: 16-3 (7KOs)

Weight: Super-Lightweight

Stance: Orthodox

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'SWEET SUGAR' Kane Gardner is swiftly approaching a significant title bout.

Having excelled as an amateur at Droylsden ABC and representing England, Kane ventured into the professional boxing realm in September 2017.

He triumphed over numerous skilled opponents and notably halted the typically resilient Chris Adaway in November 2018.
In May 2019, Kane defeated Ben Fields in a six-round battle, but their rematch two weeks later marked a challenging moment for him in professional boxing.
During this four-round encounter, Fields, known to be a tough competitor for VIP boxers, managed to knock Gardner down in the first round, clinching a close victory.

In December 2019, Gardner stepped up to an eight-round level and displayed a commendable performance by outpointing Jordan Ellison.

His scheduled match against Nathan Bennett in September 2021 was cancelled due to Bennett contracting COVID-19.
Both were part of the four VIP contestants in the Boxxer Super-Lightweight tournament in November 2021 and coincidentally faced off against each other.
Their intense three-round showdown resulted in Gardner's victory, leaving fans eager for a rematch over ten rounds.
Despite his defeat in the semi-final to another VIP boxer Tom Farrell, Gardner fought valiantly and was close to securing a win that would have granted him the £40,000 first prize.

Known for his engaging fights, Gardner bounced back from this setback in March 2022 by defeating Samuel Opaogun in an exciting match, knocking down his opponent three times
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His success continued in May when he faced South African fighter Marios Matamba as an underdog and delivered a stellar performance, winning by points after ten rounds.
In September, Gardner defeated Miguel Cesario Antin over eight rounds, maintaining his active boxing schedule.

Starting 2023 on a high note, he triumphed over Conah Walker, a top contender, a victory that garnered more significance with Walker's subsequent performances.
However, Gardner faced a setback later in the year when he put up a strong fight against Pierce O'Leary but fell short on points.

Despite taking on multiple opponents afterwards, interest waned among competitors upon learning of his challenging status.

In June 2024, Steve Wood arranged a Commonwealth eliminator where Gardner faced Jamie Robinson, resulting in a thrilling and high-quality bout at Bolton Wanderers stadium.
Marked by intensity, Gardner secured the only knockdown in round four and earned the victory as per referee Jamie Kirkpatrick's scorecard.