George Kelly

Boxing

BIOGRAPHY

George Kelly competed in the men’s featherweight boxing at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games, having been one of the five Irish boxers who entered the ring on the opening day of the competition.

He was eliminated on points by Ricardt Madsen of Denmark in the first round.

Team Ireland Number

Gender

Male

Discipline

Featherweight Boxing

Games

Amsterdam 1928

Olympic Results

Lost first bout (outpointed by Madsen, DEN), Amsterdam 1928

Date Of Birth

June 15, 1908

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