About John Gray
Lived 1906 – 1964 (aged 57). John Gray was a Filipino boxer.
John Henry Gray (April 24, 1906 – January 24, 1964) was a Filipino boxer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Leyte and died in Tacloban, Philippines. He was married to Bessie Mooney. They had eleven children.
He was the son of Elihu Wayne Gray, and Ambrosia Perida. His father (who was born in Searcy County, Arkansas) served in the US military during the Spanish American War in the Philippines.
In 1932 he was eliminated in the first round of the flyweight class after losing his fight to Italy's Edelweis Rodriguez who lost to István Énekes.
Gray also competed in the 1930 Far Eastern Championship Games but he and his teammates withdrew due to officiating of Japanese referees which they deemed arbitrary.
1932 Olympic results Below is the record of John Gray, a Filipino flyweight boxer who competed at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics:
Round of 16: lost to Edelweis Rodriguez (Italy) on points
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Who was John Gray?
Filipino boxer (1906-1964)
When was John Gray born?
John Gray was born on 24 April 1906 in Leyte.
When did John Gray die?
John Gray died on 24 January 1964.
What was John Gray's occupation?
John Gray was a boxer.
What nationality was John Gray?
John Gray was Filipino.
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