Plaque

Chris Finnegan

Inscription

Chris Finnegan MBE, 1944 - 2009, professional boxer and olympic champion.
1968 Mexico - Olympic Gold Medallist Middleweight.
President of Hayes Boxing Club 1999 - 2009.
1966 Amateur Boxing Association Middleweight Champion.
1971 and 1975 British and Commonwealth Light Heavy-Weight Champion.
1972 European Light Heavy-Weight Champion.
Winner of the Lonsdale Belt.
Hillingdon London

Site: Chris Finnegan (1 memorial)

UB3, Judge Heath Lane, Hayes Amateur Boxing Club

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