Brian Whelan (boxer)
Brian Whelan (born 1939), is a male former boxer who competed for England. He is not to be confused with the professional fighter Brian Whelan from Luton.
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Boxing career
He represented England and won a bronze medal in the 60 kg lightweight at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia.[1][2]
He was a member of the Chiswick General Amateur Boxing Club and was 1962 ABA champion after famously beating the great amateur Dick McTaggart.[3] He was only one of two fighters who won for England in the 8-2 defeat by Russia in the 1962 international meeting.
Personal life
He was a milkman by trade.
References
- "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
- "1962 Athletes". Team England.
- "75th ABA National Championships". England Boxing.
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