About James Dunne
Lived 1941 – 2002 (aged 60). James Dunne was a British boxer.
James Dunne (14 May 1941 – 3 March 2002) was a British boxer. He fought as Jimmy Dunne and competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1964 Summer Olympics. At the 1964 Summer Olympics, he defeated Bienvenido Hita of Cuba, before losing to Rodolfo Arpon of the Philippines.
He won the 1964 Amateur Boxing Association British lightweight title, when boxing out of the Maple Leaf ABC.
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Who was James Dunne?
British boxer
When was James Dunne born?
James Dunne was born on 14 May 1941 in Liverpool.
When did James Dunne die?
James Dunne died on 1 March 2002 in Liverpool.
What was James Dunne's occupation?
James Dunne was a boxer.
What nationality was James Dunne?
James Dunne was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Dunne (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Dunne. https://biography.guide/james-dunne-boxer/
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