Brian Whelan (born 1939), is a male former boxer who competed for England. He is not to be confused with the professional fighter Brian Whelan from Luton.

Brian Whelan
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born1939
Acton, London, England
Medal record
Boxing
Representing  England
British Empire & Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 1962 Perth 60 kg lightweight

Boxing career

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He represented England and won a bronze medal in the 60 kg lightweight at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia.[1][2]

He was a member of the Chiswick General Amateur Boxing Club and was 1962 ABA champion after famously beating the great amateur Dick McTaggart.[3] He was only one of two fighters who won for England in the 8–2 defeat by Russia in the 1962 international meeting.

Personal life

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He was a milkman by trade.

References

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  1. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  2. ^ "1962 Athletes". Team England.
  3. ^ "75th ABA National Championships". England Boxing.