Patrick Dwyer (boxer)
Irish boxer
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Patrick "Pat" Dwyer (31 March 1894 – 9 August 1948) was an Irish boxer.[3] He competed in the men's welterweight event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[4][5] He lived most of his life in Thurles and worked as a Garda Síochána (policeman).
NicknameRocky[2]
NationalityIrish Free State
Born31 March 1894
Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland
Died9 August 1948 (aged 54)
Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland
Plaque in Thurles commemorating Dwyer. It claims he "represented Ireland" at the 1928 Olympics; he did not fight but was present as a coach.[1] | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Rocky[2] |
| Nationality | Irish Free State |
| Born | 31 March 1894 Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | 9 August 1948 (aged 54) Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Weight | welterweight (135–147 lb; 61.2–66.7 kg) |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 100 |
| Wins | 95 |
| Win by KO | 65 |
| Losses | 5 |
