Alf Cleverley
New Zealand boxer (1907–1992)
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Alfred John Cleverley (18 September 1907 – 2 August 1992) was a New Zealand boxer from Petone.
BornAlfred John Cleverley
18 September 1907
18 September 1907
Died2 August 1992 (aged 84)
Rotorua, New Zealand
SportBoxing
 Cleverley in 1928 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alfred John Cleverley 18 September 1907 |
| Died | 2 August 1992 (aged 84) Rotorua, New Zealand |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
He competed in the 1928 Olympics in the men's light-heavyweight section, but lost on points in the first round to Alf Jackson of Great Britain. After the Olympics he competed in the Tailtean Games in Dublin then fought professionally in Long Beach, California. He returned to New Zealand in 1930, married, and resumed work at the Railways Workshops at Petone then at the Hutt as a fitter.
1928 Olympic results
Below is the record of Alf Cleverley, a New Zealand light heavyweight boxer who competed at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics:
- Round of 16: lost to Alf Jackson (Great Britain) by decision
