Cyril Panther
Cyril Panther (born 6 June 1938 in Nigeria) was a Nigerian boxer.
| Cyril Panther | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Cyril Panther |
| Weight(s) | Light middleweight |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Born | 6 June 1938 Nigeria |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 45 |
| Wins | 15 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 25 |
| Draws | 5 |
Career
Panther moved to Great Britain from Nigeria on the advice of his manager and his first fight was a defeat to Willie Hart in 1962.[1][2] Problems with his cataract led to him becoming blind.[1] He finished his boxing career in 1972 after fighting on 45 occasions.[2]
Personal life
His son is Scottish footballer Emmanuel Panther.[1]
Notes
- Flett, Dave (2007-08-08). "Manny Panther". The Press. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
- "boxer: Panther Cyril". BoxRec. Archived from the original on 2012-10-07. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
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