Des Gwilliam Explained

Des Gwilliam
Birth Date:8 April 1954
Birth Place:Birmingham
Death Date:1999 (aged 44)
Death Place:Canary Islands

Desmond M Gwilliam (1954–1999), was a male boxer who competed for England.

Boxing career

Gwilliam won two national boys' club championships before winning the gold medal in the Dutch Multi-Nations tournament. He was then selected for England and represented England in the lightweight (-60 Kg) division, at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand.[1] [2] [3] He was also a quarter-finalist in the European Championships in 1975.

He turned professional on 25 February 1977[4] and fought in 24 fights until 1983.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1974 Games. Team England.
  2. Web site: Athletes, 1974 England team. Team England.
  3. Web site: Athletes and results. Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. Web site: Profile. Box Rec.
  5. Web site: Profile. Boxing History.

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