Ernest Vivian Chandler (31 July 1891 to 16 August 1936) was a British boxer and cyclist.[1]

Ernest Chandler
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born31 July 1891
Kennington, London
Died16 August 1936 (aged 45)
Brighton, East Sussex
Sport
SportBoxing

Boxing career

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Chandler won the 1912 A.B.A. Middleweight Championship boxing for Stock Exchange ABC.[2]

After stepping up in weight he won the 1914 A.B.A. Heavyweight Championship.[3] In 1914, he also became the World Amateur Heavyweight champion.[1]

He died in 1936 from blood poisoning following a blood transfusion.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Ernest's sports career, life, and his tragic death". Chandler Family Association. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  2. ^ "1912 Amateur Boxing Championships". Boxing World and Mirror of Life. 6 April 1912. Retrieved 17 December 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ "The Amateur Boxing Championships at Alexandra Palace". Sporting Life. 2 April 1914. Retrieved 17 December 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.