About Don McCorkindale
Lived 1904 – 1970 (aged 65). Don McCorkindale was a South African boxer.
Donald Dinnie McCorkindale (16 August 1904 – 11 August 1970) was a South African boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He fought as Don McCorkindale.
Biography
He was born in Pretoria, Transvaal Colony and died in Edenvale, Transvaal.
McCorkindale won the Amateur Boxing Association of England 1926 light heavyweight title. Two years later in 1928 he finished fourth in the light heavyweight class at the 1928 Summer Olympics, after losing the bronze medal bout to Karel Miljon.
1928 Olympic results
Below are the results of Don McCorkindale, a South African light heavyweight boxer who competed in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics:
Round of 16: defeated Domenico Ceccarelli (Italy) on points Quarterfinal: defeated Juozas Vinca (Lithuania) by second-round knockout Semifinal: lost to Victor Avendano (Argentina) on points Bronze Medal Match: lost to Karel Miljin (Netherlands) on points
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don McCorkindale?
South African boxer (1904–1970)
When was Don McCorkindale born?
Don McCorkindale was born on 16 August 1904 in Pretoria.
When did Don McCorkindale die?
Don McCorkindale died on 11 August 1970 in Edenvale, Gauteng.
What was Don McCorkindale's occupation?
Don McCorkindale was a boxer.
What nationality was Don McCorkindale?
Don McCorkindale was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don McCorkindale. https://biography.guide/don-mccorkindale/
MLA: "Don McCorkindale." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-mccorkindale/.
Chicago: "Don McCorkindale." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-mccorkindale/.
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