About Doug Sam
Born 1960. Doug Sam is an Australian boxer.
Doug Sam (born 18 September 1960, Australia) is a retired Australian professional boxer. He lives in Townsville, Australia.
He won the silver medal in the Men's Middleweight at the 1982 Commonwealth Games.
Sam's biggest fight of his career was in 1987 when he fought for the IBF World super middleweight title against South Korean Park Chong-pal. Sam had his last bout in 2000 against New Zealander Ken Suavine, winning his last belt for the Queensland State cruiserweight title. Sam is the father to boxer Hunter Sam.
Professional boxing titles Australian National Boxing Federation Australian super middleweight title (167Ibs) World Boxing Council OPBF light heavyweight title (174Ibs) Australian Queensland State Australia - Queensland State cruiserweight title (187¾Ibs)
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Doug Sam was born on 18 September 1960 in Australia.
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Doug Sam is a boxer.
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