Mark Epton
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Mark Epton is a retired flyweight
boxer
from England
, who won a silver medal at the 1986 Commonwealth Games
. He represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 1988 Summer Olympics
in Seoul, South Korea.
Nicknamed "The Choirboy" he made his professional debut on May 24, 1989. After six bouts as a pro, which he all won, Epton retired from boxing.
Flyweight
Flyweight is a class in boxing which includes fighters weighing less than 112 lb but above 108 lb .-Professional boxing:...
boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
from England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, who won a silver medal at the 1986 Commonwealth Games
Boxing at the 1986 Commonwealth Games
Final results for the Boxing competition at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland, from July 24 to August 2.- Light Flyweight :- Flyweight :- Bantamweight :...
. He represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 1988 Summer Olympics
Boxing at the 1988 Summer Olympics
Boxing at the 1988 Summer Olympics took place in the Chamshil Students' Gymnasium in Seoul. The boxing schedule began on September 17 and ended on October 2. Twelve boxing events were contested, with the participation of 441 athletes and 159 officials from 106 countries...
in Seoul, South Korea.
Nicknamed "The Choirboy" he made his professional debut on May 24, 1989. After six bouts as a pro, which he all won, Epton retired from boxing.