About John O'Brien
Lived 1937 – 1979 (aged 42). John O'Brien was a British boxer.
John O'Brien (20 February 1937 – 30 March 1979 (aged 42)) born in Glasgow was a Scottish professional feather/super feather/light/light welterweight boxer of the 1960s and '70s, who won the British Commonwealth featherweight title, and was a challenger for the BBBofC British featherweight title against; Howard Winstone, and Jimmy Revie and European Boxing Union (EBU) featherweight title against Howard Winstone. His professional fighting weight varied from , i.e. featherweight to , i.e. light welterweight.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John O'Brien?
Scottish boxer, born 1937
When was John O'Brien born?
John O'Brien was born on 20 February 1937 in Glasgow.
When did John O'Brien die?
John O'Brien died on 30 March 1979.
What was John O'Brien's occupation?
John O'Brien was a boxer.
What nationality was John O'Brien?
John O'Brien was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John O'Brien (boxer)
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