Matt Flanagan (boxer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 31 May 1897 Coolree, Johnstown Bridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland |
| Died | 3 March 1970 (aged 72) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
Matthew Flanagan (31 May 1897 – 3 March 1970) was an Irish boxer.[1] He competed in the men's heavyweight event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[2]
He won the 1931 ABA Heavyweight Championship.[3] He was also the 1925 Irish Cruiserweight champion and Irish Heavyweight champion from 1926 to 1929, losing the title in 1930 and regaining it in 1931. For six years he was Ireland's undisputed champion and beat some of the best boxers in Europe and America.[4]
He was a member of the Garda Síochána.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Matt Flanagan". Olympedia. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Matt Flanagan Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "Elite". Amateur Boxing Association of England. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ a b "MR. MATT FLANAGAN". Kildare. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
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