Vince Smith (boxer)

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Ronald Vincent 'Vince' Smith is a male retired boxer who competed for England.

Boxing career

Smith represented England and won a silver medal in the light-heavyweight (-81 Kg) division, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [1] [2]

He was the National Champion in 1978 after winning the prestigious 1978 ABA light-heavyweight Championship, boxing for the Kyrle Hall ABC. [3]

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References

  1. "1978 Athletes". Team England.
  2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. "Roll of Honour". England Boxing.