Lucas Browne
Other namesBig Daddy
Birth date14 April 1979 (age 47)
Birth placeAuburn, New South Wales, Australia
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight classHeavyweight
Reach196 cm
StanceOrthodox
Box win31
Box kowin27
Box loss7
Box koloss7
Box nc0
Mma win6
Mma kowin6
Mma loss2
Mma koloss2
Updated12 May 2024
Boxrec489046
Sherdog42821

Lucas Browne (born 14 April 1979) is an Australian professional boxer, bare-knuckle boxer signed to BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing in the heavyweight division, and former mixed martial artist.[1] In boxing, he held the WBA (Regular) heavyweight title in 2016. At regional level, he has held multiple heavyweight championships, including the Australian title in 2012; and the Commonwealth title from 2014 to 2015. He is the first Australian to win a world heavyweight title in boxing history.

Professional boxing career

Early career

Browne turned professional on 20 March 2009 at the age of 30. He won his first contest by fourth-round knockout. On 17 February 2012, Browne became the Australian heavyweight champion by knocking out Colin Wilson in three rounds.[2]

On 28 April 2013, he defeated the future hall of famer and three-weight division world champion James Toney by twelve round unanimous decision with scores of 117–111, 119–109, and 120–108.[3] Three months later, he stopped former NABF heavyweight champion Travis Walker in seven rounds. Walker dropped Browne in round 1. Although Walker appeared to clearly win round 7, his corner called the fight off before round 8 could get underway.[4]

In November 2013, Browne scored a fifth-round TKO of former European Union heavyweight champion Richard Towers. The fight was an eliminator for the Commonwealth heavyweight title, which at the time was held by David Price.[5]

Regional success

On 26 April 2014, Browne fought Éric Martel-Bahoéli for the vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title at the Ponds Forge Arena in Sheffield, England. Browne knocked down Martel-Bahoéli in round 2 but the fight continued. In round 3, following an accidental clash of heads, Browne was cut over the left eye. Two inspections were undertaken by the ringside doctor, who allowed the fight continue. Martel-Bahoéli was knocked down again in round 4 and the end came in round 5 when Browne connected with a right uppercut. Browne also claimed the WBC Eurasian Pacific Boxing Council heavyweight title.[6]

Browne vs. Rudenko

Browne defended the WBC-EPBC title on 1 August 2014 against Andriy Rudenko (24–0) at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, England. Browne defeated Rudenko by a 12-round unanimous decision to win the vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title. The judges scored the fight 116–112, 115–113, and 117–112 all in favour of Browne.[7]

Browne vs. Chagaev

On 14 November 2015, the WBA ordered Ruslan Chagaev to reach a deal to make a defence of his WBA title against Australian heavyweight contender Browne. The two sides had until 30 November to reach a deal.[8] Chagaev's promoter Timur Dugazaev announced the fight would likely take place in Grozny in March 2016.[9] In the January 2016, the fight was officially announced to take place on 5 March.[10] Browne won the fight by stopping Chagaev in the tenth round. Browne landed nearly 20 unanswered punches, mostly right hands, before referee Stanley Christodoulou stopped the fight at 2 minutes, 27 seconds. Browne was knocked down in the sixth round and at the time of the knockout, behind on all judges scorecards, 81–88, 82–88, and 82–88. The fight was not without controversy, with a reported 59 seconds of erroneous time during rounds 6 and 7 of the bout.[11][12][13]

Drug issues

Browne was later stripped of the title due to a failed drug test for the banned substance clenbuterol, though his victory over Chagaev was never overturned. Browne repeatedly maintained his innocence, however testing on the second sample for the drug proved positive.[14][15]

On 2 November 2016, the WBA ordered Browne to fight American heavyweight veteran Shannon Briggs for the WBA regular title. The fight was ordered to take place before the end of 2016. Browne was originally due to fight Fres Oquendo, who hadn't fought since 2014, however that fight could not be made due to Oquendo recovering from an injury. The WBA ordered the winner of this bout to fight Oquendo in a mandatory defense within 120 days.[16][17]

Just eight months after being stripped of the WBA heavyweight title due to positive A and B samples for the banned substance clenbuterol, Browne produced another positive drug test, this time for the banned substance ostarine.[18]

On 18 May 2017, Browne's manager, Matt Clark announced that he would be making a return to the ring on 2 June 2017 at the Club Punchbowl in Sydney.[19] On 26 May, his opponent was announced as journeyman Mathew Greer (16–20, 13 KOs).[20] In a scheduled six round fight, Browne dropped and stopped the over matched Greer in round 2.[21] After the win, Browne set his sights on WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker.[22]

Browne vs. Whyte

Main article: Dillian Whyte vs. Lucas Browne

On 17 October 2017, it was reported that Browne would travel to Moscow, Russia, to fight unbeaten 30-year-old Sergei Kuzmin (11–0, 8 KOs) for the WBA Inter-Continental title on 27 November. Kuzmin, known for his amateur background where he beat the likes of Joe Joyce, Robert Cammarelle and Ivan Dychko.[23] Browne backed out of the fight and was replaced by American boxer Amir Mansour.[24] On 7 November, it was reported that Browne had signed a deal to challenge undefeated WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker. Locations discussed were Parker's home city of Auckland or Melbourne in Australia. Browne's promoter Matt Clark stated that Browne had signed the contract and was now waiting on Parker to sign the deal. At the time, Browne was not listed in the WBO's top 15 rankings, meaning he would need to fight for a WBO regional title to get ranked.[25] On 11 January 2018, the fight between Browne and WBC Silver heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte was finally made, to take place at the O2 Arena in London on 24 March. In order to win Whyte's WBC Silver title, Browne vowed to get into immense physical condition, joining the weight loss challenge at F45 Kellyville Ridge, while also adding the burn machine to his strength and conditioning program.[26][27]

Whyte hit Browne with a hard left hook to the head in round 6 to knock him down and out unconscious, winning the fight. There was no count made and the fight was waved off immediately with ringside doctors attending to Browne before giving him oxygen. The fight was officially stopped at 0:37 of the round. Browne's face was cut and badly swollen from the clean shots landed from Whyte. Browne left himself open most of the time and tried switching stances after a few rounds. Browne suffered a cut over his left eye in round 3, which got worse with each round. Whyte then bloodied Browne's nose in round 5.[28] After the fight, Browne was stretchered to a nearby hospital for precaution and Whyte called out WBC champion Deontay Wilder for a fight in June 2018. Promoter Hearn said, "I hope the WBC make Dillian mandatory now, the fight is there for Deontay Wilder in June. We have to force the shot and after that performance, he deserves the shot." Hearn stated there could be a possibility that the WBC order a final eliminator between Whyte and Dominic Breazeale.[29][30]

Back to winning ways

Browne returned to the ring on 28 September 2018 at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast and knocked out 41-year-old Julius Long (18–20, 14 KOs) for a second time in three years. A right hand to the chin knocked out Long. After the fight, Browne called out Dave Allen and Adam Kownacki.[31] He was also called out by David Price in October.

Browne returned two months later on 24 November against journeyman Junior Pati at the Saint Johns Netball Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. The fight marked Browne's first time fighting in the country as a professional. Browne controlled the fight, eventually knocking Pati out in round 5 with a left hook followed by a right uppercut. Referee Lance Revill waved off the fight. Browne also claimed the vacant WBC Asian Boxing Council silver title. After the fight, Browne published a short video on his Instagram account crediting his return to F45 at Kellyville Ridge and the addition of an intense swimming pool preparation as being the key contributors to his immense physical condition.[32]

On 2 March 2019, Browne fought Kamil Sokolowski. Browne won the six round bout on points.[33]

In his next fight, Browne faced David Allen. The first two rounds didn't provide too much action, but in the third round Allen caught Browne with a vicious body shot and knocked him down. Browne was not able to recover and Allen was awarded the KO victory in the third round.[34]

On 21 April 2021, Browne went up against Paul Gallen and lost via first-round technical knockout.[35]

Final fight and retirement

Browne announced his retirement from boxing following a first-round defeat to New Zealand's Hemi Ahio at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on 12 May 2024.[36]

Bare-knuckle boxing

In September 2025, Browne began his career in bare-knuckle boxing, signed under BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing.[37] He made his debut against Corey Harrison, where he won by doctor stoppage at the beginning of round 2.[38] Browne then fought for the BKB Heavyweight Championship against Gustavo Trujillo, where he lost by knockout in the first round.[39]

Personal life

Browne is a single parent and has a daughter and two sons.[40] Before beginning his career in combat sports he was a nightclub bouncer in Kings Cross and a professional rugby league footballer for the Parramatta Eels under-18s in the S. G. Ball Cup. Browne also made it to the top 50 of Australian Idol 2004.[41]

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
39Loss32–7Arman KhudoyanTKO6 (6), 2:3711 Oct 2025style="text-align:left;|Forum Leverkusen, Leverkusen, Germany
38Win32–6Tony GilesUD325 Jul 2025The O2 Arena, London, England
37Loss31–6Hemi AhioTKO1 (8), 2:0112 May 2024style="text-align:left;|Perth Arena, Perth, Australia
36Loss31−5Mark PetrovskyTKO4 (8), 1:349 Dec 2023style="text-align:left;|Agenda Arena, Dubai, UAE
35Loss31–4Jarrell MillerTKO6 (10), 2:3318 Mar 2023Agenda Arena, Dubai, UAE
34Win31–3Junior FaKO1 (10), 1:585 Jun 2022Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, AustraliaRetained WBA Oceania heavyweight title;
Won vacant IBF Australasian heavyweight title
33Win30–3Faiga OpeluKO7 (10), 2:594 Dec 2021Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, AustraliaWon vacant WBA Oceania heavyweight title
32Loss29–3Paul GallenTKO1 (6), 1:5521 Apr 2021WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, Australia
31Win29–2John HopoateTKO2 (6), 2:559 Nov 2019St Marys Band Club, Sydney, Australia
30Loss28–2David AllenKO3 (12), 0:5820 Apr 2019The O2 Arena, London, England
29Win28–1Kamil SokolowskiUD62 Mar 2019Trump Turnberry, South Ayrshire, Scotland
28Win27–1Junior PatiKO5 (8), 2:3524 Nov 2018Saint Johns Netball Centre, Auckland, New ZealandWon inaugural ABCO Silver heavyweight title
27Win26–1Julius LongKO3 (8), 1:0428 Sep 2018Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
26Loss25–1Dillian WhyteKO6 (12), 0:3724 Mar 2018The O2 Arena, London, EnglandFor WBC Silver heavyweight title
25Win25–0Matthew GreerTKO2 (6), 1:142 Jun 2017Club Punchbowl, Sydney, Australia
24Win24–0Ruslan ChagaevTKO10 (12), 2:025 Mar 2016Colosseum Sport Hall, Grozny, RussiaWon WBA (Regular) heavyweight title;
Browne was later stripped of the title after failing a drug test, but his victory was upheld
23Win23–0Julius LongKO9 (10), 2:5914 Aug 2015Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
22Win22–0Chauncy WelliverRTD5 (12), 3:0012 Nov 2014Hisense Arena, Melbourne, AustraliaRetained WBA Inter-Continental and EPBC heavyweight titles
21Win21–0Andriy RudenkoUD121 Aug 2014Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, EnglandRetained EPBC heavyweight title;
Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title
20Win20–0Éric Martel-BahoéliKO5 (12), 1:2626 Apr 2014Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandWon vacant Commonwealth and EPBC heavyweight titles
19Win19–0Clarence TillmanKO2 (6), 2:2313 Dec 2013Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
18Win18–0Richard TowersTKO5 (12), 0:512 Nov 2013Hull Arena, Hull, England
17Win17–0Travis WalkerRTD7 (10), 3:0025 Jul 2013Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
16Win16–0James ToneyUD1228 Apr 2013Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, AustraliaWon vacant WBF (Foundation) heavyweight title
15Win15–0Kotatsu TakeharaKO1 (8), 1:081 Mar 2013Lions Richlands, Brisbane, Australia
14Win14–0Jason GavernTKO3 (10), 2:2311 Dec 2012Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, SAR
13Win13–0Hastings RasaniTKO1 (6), 0:4416 Jun 2012Manchester Velodrome, Manchester, England
12Win12–0Paul ButlinTKO4 (6), 1:1521 Apr 2012Sports Centre, Oldham, England
11Win11–0Colin WilsonKO3 (10), 2:5617 Feb 2012Southport RSL Club, Gold Coast, AustraliaWon vacant Australian heavyweight title
10Win10–0Alipate Liava'aTKO1 (4), 1:519 Dec 2011WA Italian Club, Perth, Australia
9Win9–0Paula LakaiKO4 (4), 1:575 Nov 2011WA Italian Club, Perth, Australia
8Win8–0Fai FalamoeTKO5 (10), 2:5930 Sep 2011Campbelltown Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaWon vacant WBF (Foundation) Asia-Pacific heavyweight title
7Win7–0Clarence TillmanUD125 Aug 2011Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre, Kalgoorlie, AustraliaWon vacant UBC Intercontinental heavyweight title
6Win6–0Scott BelshawKO2 (4), 1:4013 May 2011Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
5Win5–0Henry TaaniKO1 (6), 2:3415 Apr 2011WA Basketball Centre, Perth, Australia
4Win4–0Alipate Liava'aKO3 (6), 1:352 Apr 2011Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre, Kalgoorlie, Australia
3Win3–0John SzigetiKO3 (6), 1:174 Feb 2011Southport RSL Club, Gold Coast, Australia
2Win2–0Sam LeuiiTKO1 (4), 2:101 Jul 2010Penrith Stadium, Sydney, Australia
1Win1–0Jason KeirKO4 (4), 0:3320 Mar 2009Manly Leagues Club, Sydney, Australia

Mixed martial arts record

|- | Loss | align=center| 6–2 | Jim York | TKO (punches) | XMMA: Xtreme MMA 3 | 5 November 2010 | align=center| 2 | align=center| 1:52 | Sydney, Australia | |- | Win | align=center| 6–1 | Sam Brown | KO (punches) | Shamrock Events: Kings of Kombat 1 | 29 August 2010 | align=center| 3 | align=center| 3:16 | Melbourne, Australia | |- | Loss | align=center| 5–1 | Daniel Cormier | TKO (punches) | XMMA 2: ANZ vs. USA | 31 July 2010 | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:35 | Sydney, Australia | |- | Win | align=center| 5–0 | Leamy Tato | TKO (punches) | XMMA 1: Xtreme MMA | 20 December 2009 | align=center| 2 | align=center| 2:42 | Sydney, Australia |Won the XMMA Heavyweight Championship. |- | Win | align=center| 4–0 | Willie Moon | TKO (punches) | CFC: Cage Fighting Championships 11 | 20 November 2009 | align=center| 1 | align=center| N/A | Sydney, Australia | |- | Win | align=center| 3–0 | Felise Leniu | KO (punches) | CFC 10: Light heavyweight Grand Prix Finals | 21 August 2009 | align=center| 2 | align=center| 1:14 | Sydney, Australia | |- | Win | align=center| 2–0 | Tui Wright | TKO (doctor stoppage) | CFC 8: Light heavyweight Grand Prix | 22 May 2009 | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:23 | Sydney, Australia | |- | Win | align=center| 1–0 | Jeff King | TKO (punches) | CFC 7: Battle at the Big Top | 20 February 2009 | align=center| 2 | align=center| 1:47 | Sydney, Australia |

Mixed martial arts titles

Xtreme MMA

  • XMMA Heavyweight Championship (One time)[42]

Bare knuckle record

|- |Loss |align=center|1–1 |Gustavo Trujillo |KO |BKB 48: Brawl in the Pines V |November 22, 2025 |align=center|1 |align=center| |Pembroke Pines, Florida United States |For the BKB Heavyweight Championship. |- |Win |align=center|1–0 |Corey Harrison |TKO |BKB 45: Bristol Brawl |September 6, 2025 |align=center|2 |align=center|0:01 |Bristol, England |

See also

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