About Angus Thomson
Lived 1936 – 1975 (aged 39). Angus Thomson was a boxer.
Angus Thomson (21 July 1936 – 28 November 1975) was a Scottish boxer who competed at the Commonwealth Games.
Biography Thomson was a member of the Leith Victoria Amateur Athletic Club and in 1957 was the Eastern District light-heavyweight champion. He represented Scotland at international level.
He was selected for the 1958 Scottish team for the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales, where he competed in the heavyweight event and lost to Welshman Roger Pleace in the semi-final round.
After the Games, Thomson continued to fight at international level for Scotland as an amateur, and in 1961 returned to the heavyweight category after a spell at light-heavyweight.
By trade, Thomson was a brewery engineer in Edinburgh and won the 1962 Scottish heavyweight title.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Angus Thomson?
Scottish boxer
When was Angus Thomson born?
Angus Thomson was born on 21 July 1936.
When did Angus Thomson die?
Angus Thomson died on 28 November 1975.
What was Angus Thomson's occupation?
Angus Thomson was a boxer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Angus Thomson (boxer)
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