Frank McGurk (boxer)
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|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 8 September 1880 Glasgow, Scotland |
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| Sport | Boxing |
Frank McGurk (born 8 September 1880, date of death unknown) was a British boxer.[1] He competed in the men's bantamweight event at the 1908 Summer Olympics, where he lost to Harry Thomas in his first bout.[2]
McGurk joined the Scottish Amateur Gymnastic Association in 1907 and had his boxing debut in 1908, later becoming the Scottish national champion in the same year. Following the Olympics, McGurk won the Scottish Western District featherweight championship in 1909. After transitioning to competing professionally, McGurk lost to Thomas once again, this time in seven rounds.[3][4] McGurk chose to be reinstated as an amateur and never fought professionally again.[5]
References
- ^ "Frank McGurk". Olympedia. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Frank McGurk Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ^ Stewart, Donald (2022). "Ringside Report Looks Back at Boxer Frank McGurk". Ringside Report. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ "Henry Thomas". Evening Sentinel. 6 October 1909. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ "Frank McGurk". Illustrated Police Budget. 5 November 1910. Retrieved 11 July 2025.