Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson was Northern Irish Amateur Boxing Champion

Born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland on June 7th 1952, Liam Neeson was a highly-talented amateur fighter, after making his first ring appearance at just 11-years-old. The strapping youngster would become a three-time Northern Ireland champion with many tipping him to go on to pro glory but it wasn’t to be for the Irishman.

At age 15 Neeson featured in a three-round bout with an English opponent and proceeded to take a beating. Bravely he managed to last the distance but suffered a black-out moments after leaving the ring. It convinced the teenager that his boxing days were numbered and he never laced up his gloves again.

Liam Neeson, Wikipedia

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