About George Gilbody
Lived 1955 – 2025 (aged 70). George Gilbody was a British boxer.
George Gilbody (1 January 1955 – 31 October 2025) was a British boxer. He captained the British boxing team in the men's lightweight event at the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Gilbody was the National Champion in 1974 after winning the prestigious ABA featherweight title, he was also a four times National Champion in the lightweight division (1977, 1979, 1980, 1981) boxing out of St. Helens Star ABC. He also represented England in the 60 kg lightweight division at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Gilbody died on 31 October 2025, at the age of 70.
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Who was George Gilbody?
British boxer
When was George Gilbody born?
George Gilbody was born on 1 January 1955 in Southport.
When did George Gilbody die?
George Gilbody died on 31 October 2025.
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George Gilbody was a boxer.
What nationality was George Gilbody?
George Gilbody was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Gilbody. https://biography.guide/george-gilbody/
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