All boxersDes Rea
Boxing · Deceased29-36-5RECORD
8WINS BY KO / TKO
21WINS BY DECISION
70PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Desmond Rea |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 8 Jan 1944 |
| Died | 21 Jul 2016 |
| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Birthplace | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Welterweight, Light welterweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | Not added yet |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | 1964–1974 |
| Status | Deceased |
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Titles and honours
- British light welterweight champion (1968–1969)
- Irish welterweight champion (won 1970)
- BBBofC Northern Ireland Area welterweight champion (won 1965)
Background
Belfast-born boxer raised in Liverpool who became the first British light welterweight (junior welterweight) champion in 1968. He later moved up to welterweight and won the Irish title.
Fight history
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