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Mar 4, 2009 · Finnegan was Britain's first Olympic boxing gold medallist for 12 years and after his victory in late October 1968 against the brilliant Soviet Aleksey Kisselev there was a gap of 32 years before...
Draws. KO%. Chris Finnegan, born on June 5, 1944, was a remarkable boxer who left an indelible mark on the sport. With a southpaw stance and the ability to compete in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions, Finnegan proved himself to be a versatile and formidable opponent in the ring. Although Finnegan did not acquire any ...
Jul 29, 2020 · “Finnegan was the best light-heavyweight I fought!” Chris Finnegan was a British/Irish fighter who fought throughout the late 60’s and mid 70’s. Finnegan won middleweight gold at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City and turned professional almost immediately afterwards.
Professional Boxer, Olympic Athlete. Born in Buckinghamshire, England, he represented his country at the 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City and won a gold medal in the Middleweight Division when he defeated Aleksei Kiselyov of the Soviet Union.
May 4, 2020 · May 04 2020. Chris Finnegan’s heroic stand. Reflecting on Chris Finnegan’s memorable shot at the great Bob Foster. WHEN I started the countdown of the top 50 British fights, I mentioned...
Boxing. Mexico 1968 | Olympic Games. Chris Finnegan wins gold for Britain in Mexico City. Britain's Chris Finnegan outpointed Aleksei Kiselev of the Soviet Union to take the Olympic middleweight title at the 1968 Mexico City Games. Finnegan received a ... Show more.
Mar 3, 2009 · Chris Finnegan, who has died aged 64, was the former British, European and Commonwealth light-heavyweight boxing champion, but perhaps best known for his valiant, if somewhat unexpected,...
