Elley Bennett
Australian boxer
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Elliot "Elley" Bennett (1924–1981) was an Australian Aboriginal boxer. He was Australian champion in both the bantamweight and featherweight divisions.[1]
NationalityAustralian
BornElliot Bennett
3 April 1924
3 April 1924
Died31 August 1981 (aged 57)
WeightBantamweight, Featherweight
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | Elliot Bennett 3 April 1924 |
| Died | 31 August 1981 (aged 57) |
| Weight | Bantamweight, Featherweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 59 |
| Wins | 44 |
| Win by KO | 40 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 2 |
In 2009, he was inducted into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame.[2]
Bennett was the 2005 Inductee for the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame Veterans category.