John Turpin (boxer)

Last updated
John Turpin
Personal information
NationalityFlag of England.svg  England
Medal record
Boxing
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
British Empire & Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1966 Kingston 75 kg middleweight

John Turpin is a male former boxer who competed for England.

He started his career as a coal miner and went on to work for BT as a telephone engineer.

A father to Julie, Jayne and Jonathan.

A Grandfather to Oliver, Alex, Robert, Abbey, Jacob, Charlotte & Henry

Boxing career

He represented England and won a bronze medal in the 75 kg middleweight, at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica. [1] [2] [3]

He was a member of the Rothwell Colliery ABC and was 1966 Light Welterweight ABA champion runner-up. [4]

References

  1. "1966 Athletes". Team England.
  2. "Kingston, Jamaica, 1966 Team". Team England.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. "75th ABA National Championships". England Boxing.