Tommy Dwyer (boxer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Welsh) |
| Born | Wales |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
Event | Featherweight |
| Club | Roath Youth ABC |
Thomas H. Dwyer is a former boxer from Wales, who competed at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (now Commonwealth Games).
Biography
Dwyer boxed for Roath Youth Amateur Boxing Club.[1][2] and in 1965 was boxing at featherweight.[3]
In May 1966 he represented Wales against France in an International match[4] and also won the 1966 Welsh Senior ABA Championships.[5]
He represented the 1966 Welsh team[6] at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica, participating in the featherweight category;[7]
He continued to represent Wales after the Games.[8]
References
- ^ "South Midlands Hold Six-Whip Hand". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 12 March 1966. p. 43. Retrieved 27 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "French Invasion". South Wales Gazette. 6 May 1966. p. 4. Retrieved 27 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Leofric Show Will Ring Up Another Smashing Jackpot". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 30 October 1965. p. 36. Retrieved 27 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "International Boxing Match". Glamorgan Gazette. 6 May 1966. p. 2. Retrieved 27 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "The Godfather of Wales". 22 August 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2025 – via Press Reader.
- ^ "Wales Kingston 1966". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Ron Jones to lead strong Welsh team". Birmingham Daily Post. 15 June 1966. p. 22. Retrieved 27 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Terriers No Match for the Welshmen". Pontypridd Observer. 21 October 1966. p. 7. Retrieved 27 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.