About Alfred Russell
Lived 1915 – 1966 (aged 51). Alfred Russell was a British boxer.
Alfred Russell (25 January 1915 – 27 March 1966) was a British boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He fought as Alf Russell.
Boxing career In 1936 he competed in the Olympic Games and was eliminated in the first round of the flyweight class after losing his fight to Asbjørn Berg-Hansen.
Russell won the 1938 Amateur Boxing Association British flyweight title, when boxing without the affiliation of a club at the time.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alfred Russell?
British boxer
When was Alfred Russell born?
Alfred Russell was born on 25 January 1915 in Rotherham.
When did Alfred Russell die?
Alfred Russell died on 27 March 1966.
What was Alfred Russell's occupation?
Alfred Russell was a boxer.
What nationality was Alfred Russell?
Alfred Russell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alfred Russell (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alfred Russell. https://biography.guide/alfred-russell-boxer/
MLA: "Alfred Russell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alfred-russell-boxer/.
Chicago: "Alfred Russell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alfred-russell-boxer/.
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