Brian Whelan (boxer)

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Brian Whelan
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born1939
Acton, London, England
Medal record
Boxing
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
British Empire & Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1962 Perth 60 kg lightweight

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, Western 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.

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References

  1. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  2. "1962 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "75th ABA National Championships". England Boxing.