John Hedges vs Pat Brown Results & Report

Hedges vs Brown results: A brutal Pat Brown body shot secured him a sixth-round knockout win against John Hedges. The victory earned him the British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles at Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday. Former Olympian Brown had…

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 12:42 PM
John Hedges vs Pat Brown Results & Report
Key Things to Know
  • Pat Brown defeated John Hedges via a sixth-round knockout in Manchester.
  • The victory earned Pat Brown the British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles.
  • John Hedges suffered the first defeat of his professional boxing career.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pat Brown secured a sixth-round knockout victory over John Hedges at Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday. The win earned Brown the British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles. Despite early frustration from Hedges' footwork and clinches, Brown found his rhythm in the fifth round before delivering a decisive body shot in the sixth that Hedges could not recover from.

The victory marks a significant milestone for the former Olympian, who had never previously fought past eight rounds. Following the bout, promoter Eddie Hearn teased a potential future matchup between Brown and Jai Opetaia. The defeat was the first of Hedges' professional career.

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