Jim Moran (boxer)

Jimmy Moran
Personal information
Full nameJames John Moran
Born (1963-02-27) 27 February 1963 (age 61)
Redditch, England
Died18 Jan 2021
Redditch, England
Sport
SportBoxing
Medal record
Boxing
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1986 Edinburgh light-heavyweight

James Moran (born 27 February 1963) is a British former boxer. He won a gold medal for Boxing at the 1986 commonwealth games in Edinburgh.

Boxing career

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He represented England and won a gold medal in the 81 kg light-heavyweight division, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.[1][2]

Moran was from Redditch and boxed for the Austin ABC and won the prestigious ABA light-heavyweight championship in 1986. Moran also went on to win the heavyweight title in 1987.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "1986 Athletes". Team England.
  2. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. ^ "Roll of Honour". England Boxing.