George Brennan (boxer)

Jules George Brennan (born 1911) was a Belgian born English boxer who competed for England.[1][2]

George Brennan
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born(1911-02-25)25 February 1911
Belgium
Medal record
Boxing
Representing  England
British Empire Games
Gold medal – first place 1934 Londonlight heavyweight

Boxing career

Brennan won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.

He defeated George Holton of Scotland in the final by knockout, after an eventful semi final bout against Robey Leibbrandt. Leibbrandt floored Brennan with a low blow during the fight and as Brennan rose he received a blow to the jaw. The referee consulted the judges and Leibbrandt was disqualified.

He won the Amateur Boxing Association 1933 and 1934 light heavyweight title, when boxing out of the Nottingham Police ABC.[3] Following the success he turned professional and continued to fight up until 1946.[2]

Personal life

He lived in Derbyshire and was a member of the Nottingham Police force.

References
  1. "George Brennan profile". BoxRec.
  2. "PC Brennan to Go Over". Nottingham Evening Post. 31 August 1934. Retrieved 31 December 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. "Amateur Boxing". Western Morning News. 22 March 1934. Retrieved 31 December 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.


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