Peter English (boxer)

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Peter English
Personal information
Born18 August 1963
Oldham, England
Sport
Sport Boxing
Medal record
Boxing
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1986 Edinburgh featherweight

Peter English (born 1963) is a British retired boxer.

Boxing career

He represented England and won a silver medal in the 57 kg featherweight division, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. [1] [2]

English boxed for the Gallagher Boys ABC and won the prestigious ABA featherweight championship in 1987. [3]

He turned professional on 18 October 1988 and fought in 6 fights. [4]

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References

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