George Cook
Australian boxer
George Cook (23 January 1898 — 8 October 1943) was an Australian boxer. He competed in the heavyweight category. He competed at international competitions and fought between 1916 and 1938.
| George Cook | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Rated at | heavyweight |
| Height | 175 cm |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 23 January 1898 Cobbora, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 8 October 1943 (aged 45) |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 106 |
| Wins | 43 |
| Losses | 50 |
| Draws | 10 |
Cook made his debut on 17 July 1916 in Sydney against Jim Tracey and lost on points. During his globe trotting career he had 106 fights, winning 43 of them (50 losses, 10 draws). He became multiple times Australian champion, Commonwealth champion and Billed for British Overseas Dominions champion.[1][2]
Cook married in, or before, 1922.[3]
References
change- ↑ "George Cook". boxerlist.com. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ↑ "George Cook". boxrec.com. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ↑ "GEORGE COOK - Australia's Champion Heavy Weight boxer and his bride pose for the PATHE GAZETTE". Pathé News. 1922. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
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