About Clarrie Gordon
Lived 1917 – 1983 (aged 66). Clarrie Gordon was a New Zealand boxer.
Clarence "Clarrie" Edward Gordon (9 March 1917 – 19 November 1983) was a New Zealand boxer. He competed as a featherweight at the 1936 Summer Olympics, where he was eliminated in his first bout.
In 1938, Gordon turned professional, and retired in 1949 as a reigning national welterweight champion. He had a record of 22 wins (11 by knockout), 11 losses, and 2 draws. In 1944, he was suspended for three years by the New Zealand Professional Boxing Association after a first-round knockout. During those years, he fought in Australia.
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Who was Clarrie Gordon?
New Zealand boxer (1917-1983)
When was Clarrie Gordon born?
Clarrie Gordon was born on 9 March 1917 in Pātea.
When did Clarrie Gordon die?
Clarrie Gordon died on 19 November 1983 in Auckland.
What was Clarrie Gordon's occupation?
Clarrie Gordon was a boxer.
What nationality was Clarrie Gordon?
Clarrie Gordon was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Clarrie Gordon. https://biography.guide/clarrie-gordon/
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