Clarrie Gordon
New Zealand boxer (1917–1983)
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Clarence "Clarrie" Edward Gordon (9 March 1917 – 19 November 1983) was a New Zealand boxer. He competed as a featherweight at the 1936 Summer Olympics, where he was eliminated in his first bout.[1] At 19 years, he was the youngest competitor from New Zealand at those Games.[2]
Gordon c. 1936 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 March 1917 |
| Died | 19 November 1983 (aged 66) Auckland, Australia |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
In 1938, Gordon turned professional, and retired in 1949 as a reigning national welterweight champion. He had a record of 22 wins (11 by knockout), 11 losses, and 2 draws.[3] In 1944, he was suspended for three years by the New Zealand Professional Boxing Association after a first-round knockout. During those years, he fought in Australia.[4]
Clarrie had nine siblings; among them six of the seven brothers became career boxers, including Clarrie's twin brother Viv.[4]
