About Adrian Holmes
Lived 1925 – 2014 (aged 88). Adrian Holmes was a boxer.
1948 Olympic results Below is the record of Adrian Holmes an Australian light heavyweight boxer who competed at the 1948 London Olympics:
Round of 32: bye Round of 16: defeated Mohamed El-Minabawi (Egypt) by second-round knockout. Quarterfinal: defeated Hugh O'Hagan (Ireland) on points. Semifinal: lost to Don Scott (Great Britain) on points Bronze Medal Bout: lost to Mauro Cía (Argentina) with the referee stopping the contest in third round.
Personal life and death Holmes was the second youngest of five boys. During their marriage, the couple had three sons and two daughters. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary a week before his death.
Holmes died at the age of 87 in Buderim, Queensland Creation Centre on 8 February 2014.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Adrian Holmes?
Australian boxer
When was Adrian Holmes born?
Adrian Holmes was born on 30 May 1925 in Taroom.
When did Adrian Holmes die?
Adrian Holmes died on 8 January 2014.
What was Adrian Holmes's occupation?
Adrian Holmes was a boxer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Adrian Holmes (boxer)
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