Mairtin Thornton
Mairtin Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mairtin Ó Droighneáin (gaelic) |
| Nationality |  IRISH |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 22 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Wins by KO | 50% |
| Losses | 8 |
Mairtin Thornton (died 1984) was an Irish heavyweight boxer in the 1940s. He was nicknamed the "Connemara Crusher".
Thornton was a native of Spiddal, Connemara, County Galway.
Thornton was the Irish Heavyweight Boxing champion in 1943. He fought Bruce Woodcock for the British Commonwealth Heavyweight title in 1945.[1]
He boxed from 10 January 1938 until 23 April 1949. He won 14 bouts and lost 8.[2]
When he retired from boxing he ran a pub in Spiddal, County Galway. He died in 1984.
References
- ^ The Irish Times, Dublin, Friday, August 24, 1945
- ^ http://irishboxers.ie/martin_thornton_snr.html