George Whelan (boxer)
English boxer (born 1934)
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George Whelan (born 12 December 1934) is a former boxer who competed for England.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 12 December 1934 Acton, London, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
Event | Lightweight |
| Club | Army & Chiswick General |
Boxing career
Whelan represented the English team at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games held in Vancouver, Canada,[1] where he participated in the lightweight category.[2][3]
He was the 1954 Amateur Boxing Association British lightweight champion, when boxing out of the Army BC.[4][5][6]
His younger brother Brian Whelan fought at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia.[7]
