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England Boxing National Amateur Championships Heavyweight Champions

England Boxing National Amateur Championships Heavyweight Champions

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The England Boxing National Amateur Championships Heavyweight Championship formerly known as the ABA Championships is the primary English amateur boxing championship.[2] It had previously been contested by all the nations of the United Kingdom.

Quick Facts England Boxing National Amateur Championships Heavyweight Champions (U92kg), Status ...
Walter Edgeworth-Johnstone 1895 and 1896 champion
Frank Parks 1899, 1901, 1902, 1905 and 1906 champion

History

The heavyweight division is the newest division only being inaugurated in 1998 and is currently contested in the under-92 Kg weight division. The championships are highly regarded in the boxing world and seen as the most prestigious national amateur championships.[3][4]

Past winners

More information Year, Winner ...

+ Reported as Richard Frost-Smith on England Boxing website but believed to be Robert Frost-Smith.

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