Dave Simmonds (boxer)

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Dave Simmonds is a male former boxer who competed for England.

Boxing career

Simmonds won the 1970 Amateur Boxing Association British light-middleweight title, when boxing out of the Gloucester ABC. [1]

He represented England in the 71 kg light-middleweight division, at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. [2] [3] [4]

He turned professional and fought in 4 fights from 1974 until 1980. [5]

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References

  1. "Roll of Honour". England Boxing. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  2. "1970 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "Edinburgh, 1970 Team". Team England.
  4. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  5. "Profile". Boxing History.