Mark Epton

Mark Epton

Personal information
Born	(1965-10-22) 22 October 1965 (age 59)
Medal record Men's Boxing Representing   England Commonwealth Games 1986 Edinburgh light-flyweight

Mark Epton (born 22 October 1965 in Mexborough, Doncaster) is an English retired flyweight boxer.

Boxing career

Amateur career

Epton represented England and won a silver medal in the 48 kg light-flyweight division, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. ^{[1] [2]}

He represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. In the round of 64 he defeated Damber Bhatta (Nepal) by decision, 5-0 and in the round of 32 lost to Ivalio Marinov (Bulgaria) by decision, 0–5.

Boxing for the Mexborough Athletic ABC he was a three times winner of the prestigious ABA light-flyweight championship (1985, 1986 and 1987). ^[3]

Professional career

Nicknamed "The Choirboy" he made his professional debut on 24 May 1989. After six bouts as a pro, which he all won, Epton retired from boxing.

References

1. "1986 Athletes". Team England.
2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
3. "Roll of Honour". England Boxing.

External links

• Boxing record for Mark Epton from BoxRec (registration required)