Errol Christie
British boxer and boxing trainer (1963–2017)
Errol Christie (29 June 1963 – 11 June 2017) was a former professional English boxer and currently a boxing trainer. He was the captain of the English amateur boxing team from 1980 to 1983 and European amateur champion in 1983.[1] After turning professional he was a regular fixture on ITV Fight Night in the 1980s. After retiring from boxing he became a trainer in white collar boxing.
| Errol Christie | |
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 Errol Christie, 2007 | |
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| Real name | Errol Christie |
| Nickname(s) | Thames Barrier Warrior |
| Rated at | Middleweight |
| Born | 29 June 1963 Leicester, England |
| Died | 11 June 2017 (aged 53) London, England |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 41 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Wins by KO | 26 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
In March 2015 Christie was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer.[1] He died in London on 11 June 2017 from complications of the disease, aged 53.[2]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Eccleston, Ben (2015) "Coventry boxing legend Errol Christie facing biggest fight of his life after being diagnosed with lung cancer", Coventry Telegraph, 20 March 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2015
- ↑ Record-breaking British boxing hero Errol Christie tragically confirmed dead aged just 53 after cancer fight
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