Roger Tighe
Roger S Tighe (born 1944), is a male former boxer who competed for England.
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Boxing career
He represented England and won a gold medal in the 81 kg light-heavyweight, at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica.[1][2][3]
He made his professional debut on 24 October 1966[4]and fought in 38 fights until 1976.[5]
He was a member of the Hull Boys Boxing Club and was 1966 light heavyweight ABA champion.
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gollark: WHY WOULD YOU WANT SNAPCHAT FILTERS ANYWAY?
gollark: Surely a sensible egg-grabber wouldn't just pick up eggs barehanded when they're known to be incredibly hot.
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References
- "1966 Athletes". Team England.
- "Kingston, Jamaica, 1966 Team". Team England.
- "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
- "Profile". BoxRec.
- "Profile". Boxing History.
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