About Paddy Donovan
Lived 1936 – 2018 (aged 81). Paddy Donovan was a New Zealand boxer.
1956 and 1964 Olympic results Below is the record of Paddy Donovan, a lightweight boxer from New Zealand, who competed at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics:
Round of 32: lost to Toshihito Ishimaru (Japan) on points
Below is the record of Paddy Donovan, a lightweight boxer from New Zealand, who competed at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics:
Round of 32: lost to Hector Pace (Argentina) referee stopped contest
Rugby union A halfback and first five-eighth, Donovan played for the rugby union team between 1955 and 1959.
Later life and death From 1962, Donovan worked as an accountant in Hastings, retiring in 2012 after 50 years. In 2001, he established Ballydooley Cider Ltd on the family orchard. Donovan died in Napier on 11 March 2018.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paddy Donovan?
New Zealand boxer (1936–2018)
When was Paddy Donovan born?
Paddy Donovan was born on 23 December 1936 in Napier.
When did Paddy Donovan die?
Paddy Donovan died on 11 March 2018 in Napier.
What was Paddy Donovan's occupation?
Paddy Donovan was a boxer.
What nationality was Paddy Donovan?
Paddy Donovan was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy Donovan. https://biography.guide/paddy-donovan-boxer/
MLA: "Paddy Donovan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-donovan-boxer/.
Chicago: "Paddy Donovan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paddy-donovan-boxer/.
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