David Mark Ferguson (born 28 February 1976) is a British former

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who competed from 2007 to 2010.

Professional career

Ferguson competed in the "

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" competition at

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. He beat Billy Bessey in the opening round, before losing to

Martin Rogan Martin Rogan (born 1 May 1977) is an Irish former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2014. At regional level, he held the Commonwealth heavyweight title in 2009; and won the inaugural Prizefighter series in 2008. Professional career O ...

, the eventual winner, in the semi-final. He also competed in the second "

" competition in

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on 12 September 2008. He went out on a split decision to

Luke Simpkin Luke Simpkin (born 5 May 1979 in Derby) is a British light heavyweight boxer based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, England. His record stands at 11 wins, 32 losses and 3 draws after 46 bouts. Simpkin competed in the "Prizefighter" competition in Ne ...

in the opening round.

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* * at BritishBoxing.net 1976 births Living people Sportspeople from North Shields Sportspeople from Wallsend English male boxers Heavyweight boxers Prizefighter contestants {{England-boxing-bio-stub