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- ↑ "Roll of Honour". England Boxing.
- ↑ "1974 Games". Team England.
- ↑ "Athletes, 1974 England team". Team England.
- ↑ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
- ↑ "Profile". Box Rec.
- ↑ "Profile". Boxing History.