Colin McMillan

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Colin McMillan
Statistics
Nickname(s)Sweet C
Weight(s) Featherweight
NationalityEnglish
Born (1966-02-12) 12 February 1966 (age 54)
London, England
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins31
Wins by KO14
Losses4

Colin McMillan (born 12 February 1966) is an English former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 1997. He fought his way to the British featherweight title in 1991. After successfully defending his British title, he added the Commonwealth title in 1992 before beating Maurizio Stecca for the WBO featherweight title that same year. Known in fighting circles as Sweet C, McMillan lost his WBO belt on his first defence, when he was unable to continue against Rubén Darío Palacios due to a dislocated shoulder. [1]

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References

  1. Hubbard, Alan (26 September 1999). "The interview Colin McMillan: Sweet C turns deal maker". The Independent. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Flag of Italy.svg Maurizio Stecca
WBO Featherweight Champion
16 February 199226 September 1992
Succeeded by
Flag of Colombia.svg Rubén Darío Palacios