All boxersEric Boon
“The Fen Tiger”
Boxing · Deceased92-21-5RECORD
62WINS BY KO / TKO
30WINS BY DECISION
118PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Fen Tiger |
| Date of birth | 28 Dec 1919 |
| Died | 19 Jan 1981 |
| Nationality | English |
| Birthplace | Chatteris, England |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Lightweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 173 cm (5′8″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | Not added yet |
| Status | Deceased |
| Last fight | Loss vs Jack Kid Berg, 21 Apr 1941 |
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Titles and honours
- British lightweight champion (1938–1944)
Background
English lightweight from Chatteris, nicknamed 'Boy Boon' and 'the Fen Tiger'. His 1939 bout with Arthur Danahar at Harringay Arena was the first televised boxing match, and after retiring he took small roles in British films.
Fight history
2 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Jack Kid Berg | Disqualification | 2 | 21 Apr 1941 | Coliseum, London, England | Non-title fight | |
| Win | Dave Crowley | 15 Dec 1938 | Won British lightweight title |
Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).