Mark Epton Explained

Mark Epton (born 22 October 1965 in Mexborough, Doncaster) is an English retired flyweight boxer.

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 and 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.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1986 Athletes. Team England.
2. Web site: Athletes and results. Commonwealth Games Federation.
3. Web site: Roll of Honour. England Boxing.