About William Murphy
Lived 1904 – 1979 (aged 75). William Murphy was an Irish boxer.
William John "Boy" Murphy (4 September 1903 – 25 November 1979) was an Irish boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and the 1928 Summer Olympics.
At the 1924 Summer Olympics he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the middleweight class after losing his fight to Leslie Black. Four years later at the 1928 Summer Olympics he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the light heavyweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming silver medalist Ernst Pistulla.
Murphy won the Amateur Boxing Association of England 1930 light heavyweight title.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Murphy?
Irish boxer (1904–1979)
When was William Murphy born?
William Murphy was born on 25 March 1904 in Cork.
When did William Murphy die?
William Murphy died on 25 November 1979 in Waterford.
What was William Murphy's occupation?
William Murphy was a boxer.
What nationality was William Murphy?
William Murphy was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Murphy (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Murphy. https://biography.guide/william-murphy-boxer/
MLA: "William Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-murphy-boxer/.
Chicago: "William Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-murphy-boxer/.
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