Luke McCormack (boxer)

Luke McCormack (born 8 June 1995) is a British amateur boxer who is affiliated with Birtley ABC.[2] He won a silver medal in the 2017 European Championships.[3]

Luke McCormack
Statistics
Weight(s)Light-welterweight
Height5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (177 cm)
NationalityBritish
Born (1995-06-08) 8 June 1995
Washington, Tyne & Wear, England[1]
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Great Britain
European Games
Bronze medal – third place2019 MinskLight welterweight
Representing  England
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2017 KharkivLight welterweight
EU Championships
Gold medal – first place2018 ValladolidLight welterweight
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place2018 Gold CoastLight welterweight

In May 2019, McCormack was selected to compete at the 2019 European Games in Minsk, Belarus.[4] He also competed at the 2019 World Championships in Yekaterinburg, Russia,[5] where he lost by split decision (3:2) to Leonel de los Santos in the third round.[6]

He is the twin brother of fellow boxer Pat McCormack.[7]

Notes

    References
    1. Copley, James (28 April 2021). "Washington-born boxing duo Pat and Luke McCormack step up Olympic hopes in return to action". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
    2. "Luke McCormack – England Boxing Team". Commonwealth Games England. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
    3. "European Boxing Championships 2017: Peter McGrail claims gold for England". BBC Sport. BBC. 24 June 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
    4. "Team GB squad announcement for the European Games". Team GB. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
    5. "Thirteen boxers from GB Boxing squad selected to compete at 2019 World Championships in Russia". boxing247.com. East Side Boxing. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
    6. "Thirteen boxers from GB Boxing squad selected to compete at 2019 World Championships in Russia". GB Boxing. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
    7. "Twin success for the McCormack brothers!". Sunderland Echo. Johnston Publishing Ltd. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2018.


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