Cyril Panther
Appearance
Cyril Panther | |
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Born | Cyril Panther 6 June 1938 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Light middleweight |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 45 |
Wins | 15 |
Wins by KO | 10 |
Losses | 25 |
Draws | 5 |
Cyril Panther (born 6 June 1938 in Nigeria) was a Nigerian boxer.
Career
Panther moved to Great Britain from Nigeria on the advice of his manager and his first fight was a defeat to Willie Hart in 1962.[1][2] Problems with his cataract led to him becoming blind.[1] He finished his boxing career in 1972 after fighting on 45 occasions.[2]
Personal life
His son is Scottish footballer Emmanuel Panther.[1]
Notes
- ^ a b c Flett, Dave (2007-08-08). "Manny Panther". The Press. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
- ^ a b "boxer: Panther Cyril". BoxRec. Archived from the original on 2012-10-07. Retrieved 2008-08-11.