Mark Epton

Mark Epton (born 22 October 1965 in Mexborough, Doncaster) is a retired flyweight boxer from England.

Mark Epton
Personal information
Born22 October 1965
Medal record
Men’s Boxing
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
1986 Edinburgh light-flyweight

Boxing career

Amateur career

Epton represented England and won a silver medal in the 48 kg light-flyweight division, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.[1][2]

He represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. In the round of 64 he defeated Damber Bhatta (Nepal) by decision, 5-0 and in the round of 32 lost to Ivalio Marinov (Bulgaria) by decision, 0-5.

Boxing for the Mexborough Athletic ABC he was a three times winner of the prestigious ABA light-flyweight championship (1985, 1986 1987).[3]

Professional career

Nicknamed "The Choirboy" he made his professional debut on 24 May 1989. After six bouts as a pro, which he all won, Epton retired from boxing.

References
  1. "1986 Athletes". Team England.
  2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. "Roll of Honour". England Boxing.
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