Terry O'Connor (of Liverpool)

Name: Terry O'Connor
Hometown: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Birthplace: Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Died: 2012-08-20 (Age:85)
Height: 188cm
Pro Boxer: Record

• Born in Liverpool on 25th February 1927
• Served with the Merchant Navy from the age of 14 until 22
• Boxed whilst on board the ship and boxed as an amateur in South Africa
• Had three fights in South Africa before deciding to return to Liverpool
• Met Johnny Williams and Jackie Marr, stablemates of Freddie Mills in South Africa and as a result came under the management of Ted Broadribb
• Was a cousin of Jimmy Molloy, the Liverpool welterweight, and had two cousins who won amateur championships
• Father was a keen boxer and had contests in Liverpool, Australia, South Africa and the USA
• Acted as a sparring partner for Freddie Mills
• Spoke Norwegian, having learnt it during his time with the Merchant Navy Service.