| Personal information | |
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| Nationality |  English |
| Born | 30 September 1959 Hull |
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| Sport | Boxing |
Jackie Turner (born 1959) is a retired English boxer.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English |
| Born | 30 September 1959 Hull |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
Jackie Turner (born 1959) is a retired English boxer.
Turner was twice National Champion in 1977 and 1978 after winning the prestigious ABA flyweight title, boxing out of Hull Fish Trades ABC. [1]
He represented England in the -54 kg bantamweight division, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [2] [3]
He turned professional on 25 January 1980 [4] and fought in 18 fights.[ citation needed ]
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