About Jim Higgins
Lived 1897 – 1964 (aged 67). Jim Higgins was a British boxer.
Jim Higgins (25 October 1897 – 26 November 1964) born in Hamilton was a Scottish professional bantam/featherweight boxer of the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s who won the National Sporting Club (NSC) (subsequently known as the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC)) British bantamweight title, and inaugural British Empire bantamweight title, and was a challenger for the Scottish Area bantamweight title against Elky Clark (twice), and European Boxing Union (EBU) bantamweight title against Charles Ledoux, his professional fighting weight varied from , i.e. bantamweight to , i.e. featherweight.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Higgins?
Scottish boxer (1897-1964)
When was Jim Higgins born?
Jim Higgins was born on 25 October 1897 in Hamilton.
When did Jim Higgins die?
Jim Higgins died on 26 November 1964.
What was Jim Higgins's occupation?
Jim Higgins was a boxer.
What nationality was Jim Higgins?
Jim Higgins was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Higgins (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Higgins. https://biography.guide/jim-higgins-boxer/
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