Fred Bretonnel
Fred Bretonnel (1 January 1905 – 4 September 1928) was a French lightweight boxer and title holder of the Featherweight Championship of France from 24 June to 7 October 1924, when it was taken by Lucien Vinez. In a career totalling 76 matches, he lost 18, drew 14 and won 42 with 14 knock outs.[1]
| Fred Bretonnel | |
|---|---|
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| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | lightweight |
| Nationality |  French |
| Born | 1 January 1905 Paris, France |
| Died | 4 September 1928 (aged 23) |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 76 |
| Wins | 42 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 18 |
| Draws | 14 |
| No contests | 2 |
He fought in the first French-German match in France after the First World War, on 10 May 1922,[2] defeating Paul Czirson.
Bretonnel's family was also strongly associated with boxing. His brother was a professional boxing trainer and manager, and his father started the first boxing magazine in France.
Bretonnel died due to suicide by hanging on 4 September 1928, due to what was referred to as "family troubles".[3] At the time of his death, he was a welterweight.
Notes
- Boxrec ID page on Bretonnel retrieved on 11 March 2007
- Pierre Arnaud and James Riordan (1998) Sport and international politics, page 125. Taylor and Francis. ISBN 0-419-21440-2.
- Boxrec.com Fre Bretonnel page retrieved on 11 March 2007