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James Kelleher

Medals Won

Athlete Information

Date of Birth

12th November 1901

Gender

male

Hometown

Cork

Club Team School Or University

Competitor information

Team Ireland Number

18

Sport

Boxing

Discipline

Lightweight Boxing

Competitive History

Personal Bests

Games Attended

Paris 1924

Olympic Results

Game
Result
Paris 1924
Lost second series (caught by punch in second round vs Rothwell, USA, after dominating round 1)

BIOGRAPHY

James Kelleher competed in the men's lightweight boxing at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, displaying what was described as 'uncontrollable courage' against the American boxer Ben Rothwell.

Kelleher dominated the opening round, carrying the fight to his opponent throughout, but as he came out of a clinch in the second round was caught by a punch that ended his Olympic involvement.

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