George Bracken

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Name: George Bracken
Birth Name: George Joseph Braikenridge
Hometown: Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Birthplace: Palm Island, Queensland, Australia
Stance: Orthodox
Pro Boxer: Record

George Bracken, originally from Palm Island, Queensland, was trained by ex-Australian Featherweight Champ Kid Young. Bracken held the Lightweight Championship of Australia on two occasions: from 1956-1958, and 1959-1962. Bracken was known as a beautifully accurate and effective puncher.

1959 Australian Ring Record Book article