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Young McCormack

b. 1944

Irish boxer

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Born 1944. Young McCormack is an Irish boxer.

John McCormack (born 11 December 1944), better known as Young McCormack, is an Irish former boxer who was Irish and British light heavyweight champion in the 1960s.

Career Born in Dublin, the son of boxer Spike McCormack, John McCormack grew up on Sean McDermott Street with five brothers and eight sisters. Known as "Young Spike" early on, he became better known simply as "Young McCormack".

His professional career began in September 1963. From his first 23 pro fights he won 19, drew one and lost three, one of these to Belgian heavyweight champion Lion Ven. In June 1966 he faced his namesake John McCormack in an eliminator for the British light heavyweight title at the Royal Albert Hall, winning on points. He went on to win a final eliminator four months later against Derek Richards, setting up a fight against Eddie Avoth in June 1967 for the vacant title, preceded by wins over Victor Chapelle, Ven, and Valere Mahau. McCormack stopped Avoth in the seventh round at the National Sporting Club to become British champion.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Young McCormack?

Irish boxer

When was Young McCormack born?

Young McCormack was born on 11 December 1944 in Dublin.

What is Young McCormack's occupation?

Young McCormack is a boxer.

What nationality is Young McCormack?

Young McCormack is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Young McCormack

· Wikidata: Q19665893

· DBpedia: Young McCormack

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