Moss O'Brien

Maurice 'Moss' O'Brien (born in Ireland) is a retired boxer who represented England.

Moss O'Brien
Personal information
Nationality Irish and
English
BornCork, Ireland
Sport
SportBoxing

Boxing career

O'Brien was the National Champion in 1978 after winning the prestigious ABA featherweight title,[1] the title success was controversial because his opponent Austin Owens was considered by many to have done enough to have won the fight.[2]

He represented England and won a bronze medal in the -57 kg featherweight division, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada[3][4] and boxed out of West Ham and later Repton (Bethnal Green) ABC.

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References

  1. "Roll of Honour". England Boxing.
  2. "Reading Pair, 15 May 1978". Reading Evening Post. 1978.
  3. "1978 Athletes". Team England.
  4. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.


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