About James Murphy
Lived 1904 – 1987 (aged 82–83). James Murphy was an Irish boxer.
Jim Murphy (5 December 1903 – 28 December 1987) was an Irish boxer. He competed in the men's light heavyweight event at the 1932 Summer Olympics. At the 1932 Summer Olympics, he defeated Johnny Miler, before losing to Gino Rossi and Peter Jorgensen, both by walkovers, thus conceding the bout for the bronze medal.
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Who was James Murphy?
Irish boxer
When was James Murphy born?
James Murphy was born in 1904 in Cork.
When did James Murphy die?
James Murphy died on 28 December 1987.
What was James Murphy's occupation?
James Murphy was a boxer.
What nationality was James Murphy?
James Murphy was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Murphy. https://biography.guide/james-murphy-boxer/
MLA: "James Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-murphy-boxer/.
Chicago: "James Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-murphy-boxer/.
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