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Chris Finnegan was a British boxer who won an Olympic gold medal in 1968 and turned professional in 1969. He fought in the light heavyweight division and had a record of 29 wins, 7 losses and no draws.
Chris Finnegan had his first professional fight behind closed doors at an exclusive Mayfair club seven weeks after winning the Olympic middleweight gold medal at the Mexico City games.
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.
Apr 11, 2020 · Chris Finnegan was a British boxer who won the Olympic gold medal in 1968 and the European and British light heavyweight titles. He also fought Bob Foster for the world title in 1972 and retired in 1975 with a record of 29-7-1.
Chris Finnegan. Fight stopped due to cut on Finnegan's scalp, above right ear, caused by head clash in sixth round. (Finnegan also suffered a cut over the left eye, in the fifth round.) Stopped on a cut. Finnegan halted with a cut right eyebrow (seven stitches).
May 4, 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 that it had...
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Mar 18, 2009 · There were tears and laughter as over 300 mourners turned out to pay tribute to Hillingdon boxing legend Chris Finnegan. The funeral was held last Friday at 10am at Our Lady of Lourdes and St Michael's RC Church, in Osborne Road, Uxbridge.
