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RIP Gary Cowburn
Posted: 30 Jan 2018, 22:35
by Tinnie
Hearing former Qld and Australian WW champ Gary Cowburn has passed. Only man to stop George Barnes, he also fouught guys like Aldo Pravisani, George Bracken, Ralph Dupas, Sid Prior and Roberto Cruz. RIP
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Re: RIP Gary Cowburn
Posted: 30 Jan 2018, 23:48
by Like a Boss
Sad news.
Gary won and lost the national welterweight title about 3 times.
Would have been around 80 years of age by my calculations.
RIP Champ.
Re: RIP Gary Cowburn
Posted: 31 Jan 2018, 00:12
by AntonS
RIP Mr Cowburn. Condolences to family & friends
Re: RIP Gary Cowburn
Posted: 31 Jan 2018, 00:17
by AntonS
If possible, can you find out whether recent or ending 2017, which I'd like to insert in his profile.
Re: RIP Gary Cowburn
Posted: 31 Jan 2018, 00:24
by Like a Boss
AntonS wrote: ↑31 Jan 2018, 00:17
If possible, can you find out whether recent or ending 2017, which I'd like to insert in his profile.
https://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/cl ... d/2843045/
COWBURN Gary Christopher Australian Champion Boxer passed away peacefully at the Gladstone Hospital, Saturday 27th January, 2018, aged 81 years.
Re: RIP Gary Cowburn
Posted: 31 Jan 2018, 01:10
by AntonS
Thanks mate......much appreciated
Re: RIP Gary Cowburn
Posted: 31 Jan 2018, 03:48
by Tinnie
Anton....
A couple of older Gladstone articles on Mr Cowburn refer to him as a former Empire champion too. May have missed it but couldn't see any fights listed as such on his record. Any chance you can double check that for his profile?
Re: RIP Gary Cowburn
Posted: 31 Jan 2018, 05:08
by AntonS
Tinnie wrote: ↑31 Jan 2018, 03:48
Anton....
A couple of older Gladstone articles on Mr Cowburn refer to him as a former Empire champion too. May have missed it but couldn't see any fights listed as such on his record. Any chance you can double check that for his profile?
I flicked link to this topic to historian John Hogg (current ANBF Qld event supervisor/inspector) who has been keeping records since he was 14.........now 71. He may contribute to this topic or email me. It'll take a bit of time, as records (boxes) of that era are in storage.
Re: RIP Gary Cowburn
Posted: 01 Feb 2018, 17:14
by Brute
I can remember listening to the Cowburn / Barnes fight on the radio as a child. Towards the end Tiger Black was saying "Stop it, stop it he (Barnes) can't win this fight."
Re: RIP Gary Cowburn
Posted: 01 Feb 2018, 17:18
by Brute
AntonS wrote: ↑31 Jan 2018, 05:08
Tinnie wrote: ↑31 Jan 2018, 03:48
Anton....
A couple of older Gladstone articles on Mr Cowburn refer to him as a former Empire champion too. May have missed it but couldn't see any fights listed as such on his record. Any chance you can double check that for his profile?
I flicked link to this topic to historian John Hogg (current ANBF Qld event supervisor/inspector) who has been keeping records since he was 14.........now 71. He may contribute to this topic or email me. It'll take a bit of time, as records (boxes) of that era are in storage.
Gary Cowburn beat George Barnes twice, the first being the fight after 3 time Empire champion Barnes lost his title for the last time to Brian Curvis.