About Archie Kemp
Lived 1925 – 1949 (aged 23). Archie Kemp was a boxer.
Archie Kemp (18 October 1925 – 20 September 1949) was an Australian boxer from Melbourne who died in the ring while fighting against Jack Hassen for the Australian Lightweight title.
Kemp was carried from the ring on a stretcher and did not regain consciousness, dying of a cerebral haemorrhage. The referee refused to stop the fight.
Kemp's death prompted political agitation to establish greater controls over boxing.
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Who was Archie Kemp?
Australian boxer
When was Archie Kemp born?
Archie Kemp was born on 18 October 1925.
When did Archie Kemp die?
Archie Kemp died on 20 September 1949.
What was Archie Kemp's occupation?
Archie Kemp was a boxer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Archie Kemp. https://biography.guide/archie-kemp/
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