Syd Brown (boxer) explained

Cecil "Syd" Brown (died November 1947) was a boxer from Jamaica. He was Jamaica's Middleweight Champion and fought in several international bouts. He was also title holder of the West Indies.[1] He competed in international bouts including in Australia[2] [3] and against Trinidad & Tobago's "Gentle Daniel".[4] He was a middleweight champion of Jamaica and trained Prince Buster during Buster's boxing career before Buster became a Ska star.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kingston Gleaner Newspaper Archives, Dec 28, 1947, p. 12. 28 December 1947.
  2. News: Boxing . 21 June 2018 . . 19 November 1938 . 15.
  3. Web site: The Sydney Morning Herald . . 6 December 1938. 17.
  4. Web site: Daniel "Gentle Daniel" James. www.fcsportsfoundation.com.
  5. Web site: Prince Buster, ska pioneer, dies aged 78. Mazin. Sidahmed. 8 September 2016. the Guardian.