George Odwell Explained

George Odwell
Weight:Welterweight
Nationality:British
Birth Date:15 February 1911
Birth Place:Camden Town, London
Total:210
Wins:159
Ko:111
Losses:39
Draws:12

George Odwell (15 February 1911 – 11 July 1995) was a British professional boxer who was active from 1930 to 1945 and boxed in the welterweight division. He fought a recorded 210 times in his 15 year-career and is currently ranked 7th on the boxers with the most knockouts.[1] [2]

Career

Odwell began his career in 1930 with a match against Tom Daniels which Odwell won by knockout victory in the 3rd round.

Odwell defeated Jack Kid Berg on 1 November 1937 by technical knockout in the 7th round of a 12-round bout.[3]

Odwell has been ranked as one of Britain's top 500 fighters.[4]

Odwell died on 11 July 1995.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Russell Ash. The Top 10 of Everything 2002. registration. 2001. DK Pub.. 978-0-7894-8042-2.
  2. Book: Sports Illustrated. Almanac 2006. 1 November 2005. Time Home Entertainment, Incorporated. 978-1-932994-75-9.
  3. Book: James B. Roberts. Alexander G. Skutt. The Boxing Register: International Boxing Hall of Fame Official Record Book. 2006. McBooks Press. 978-1-59013-121-3. 305–.
  4. Web site: Boxing history-makers: South Yorkshire's greatest EVER fighters. Westerdale, Bob. thestar.co.uk. 2017-01-17. 2017-09-01.