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'''Barney Clarke''' (born 1 April 1927) is a former champion [[New Zealand]] [[Light heavyweight]] boxer. |
'''Barney Clarke''' (born 1 April 1927) is a former champion [[New Zealand]] [[Light heavyweight]] boxer.<ref>Brian F. O'Brien, ''Kiwis with Gloves On: A History and Record-book of New Zealand Boxing'', A H & AW Reed, Wellington, 1960, pp. 193, 198 and 252</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Revision as of 22:03, 17 June 2010
Barney Clarke (born 1 April 1927) is a former champion New Zealand Light heavyweight boxer.[1]
Early life
Clarke was born in Auckland and was educated at St Peter's College, where he was a foundation pupil and where the sport of boxing was encouraged by the Christian Brothers so that the boys could defend themselves against bullying.[2] The school boxing championships were held annually, usually at the Municipal Hall, Newmarket.[3]
Boxing career
Clarke was New Zealand Amateur Light heavyweight champion in 1947 and 1948. In 1949, he became New Zealand Professional Light heavyweight Champion when he defeated Tommy Downes, on points, in 15 rounds, at the Dunedin Town Hall, before a crowd of 2000.[4] Downes held the title (successfully defending it twice, against Downes and Ray Stevens) until 18 August 1949 when he was defeated by Ray Stevens at Wanganui, also on points in 15 rounds.[5] In his professional career, Clarke faught thirteen bouts, winning 6 (including one knockout) and losing six (one knockout), with one bout drawn.[6] Clarke's last professional bout was on 01 march 1952 at the Mangakino Domain Mangakino.[7] During his career, Clarke's height was 6 feet 2 inches (188cm and he generally weighed about 173kgs.[8]
References
- ^ Brian F. O'Brien, Kiwis with Gloves On: A History and Record-book of New Zealand Boxing, A H & AW Reed, Wellington, 1960, pp. 193, 198 and 252
- ^ Father Peter Gherardi quoted in: Denis Edwards, Vows: Nuns and Priests Speak Out, Penguin, Auckland, 1997, p. 70.
- ^ for example, "St Peter's College Boxing Championships", Zealandia, November 20, 1947, p. 13.
- ^ "Title Changes Hands: Clarke outpoints Downes", Otago Daily Times, 24 May 1949, p. 6.
- ^ Auckland Star, 19 August 1949, p. 5.
- ^ Barry Leabourn and John Mitchell, The Story So Far: 100 Years of Boxing New Zealand, B. Leabourn?, Christchurch?, 2002, p. 52.
- ^ New Zealand Herald, 03 March, 1952.
- ^ BoxRec - Barney Clarke (accessed 16 June 2010)
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