About James McKenzie
Lived 1903 – 1931 (aged 27). James McKenzie was a British boxer.
James McKenzie (13 August 1903 – 8 January 1931) was a Scottish boxer who competed for Great Britain in the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. He was the silver medalist in the flyweight division. McKenzie was defeated in the final by American Fidel LaBarba. LaBarba later became the professional world flyweight champion.
Olympic results Here are James McKenzie's results from the flyweight division of the 1924 Olympic boxing tournament:
First Round: bye Round of 16: defeated Leo Turksma of the Netherlands by a third-round knockout Quarterfinal: defeated Jock MacGregor of Canada by decision Semifinal: defeated Raymond Fee of the United States by decision Final: lost to Fidel LaBarba of the United States by decision
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James McKenzie?
Scottish boxer
When was James McKenzie born?
James McKenzie was born on 13 August 1903 in Edinburgh.
When did James McKenzie die?
James McKenzie died on 8 January 1931 in Portobello.
What was James McKenzie's occupation?
James McKenzie was a boxer.
What nationality was James McKenzie?
James McKenzie was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James McKenzie (boxer)
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