Eric Boon

British boxer and actor (1919-1981)

PersonDied aged 61humanQ5386164

Born: December 28, 1919
Died: January 19, 1981
, January 16, 1981
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Birthplace: North Witchford Rural District
Citizenship: United Kingdom
, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland(until 1927)
Occupation: boxer
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1.Stated in BoxRecRetrieved 2022-04-22
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, actor
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Eric Boon was a champion British lightweight boxer. Born in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, he was known by the nicknames Boy Boon and the Fen Tiger. Of a total of 119 fights, he won 92, lost 21 and drew 5.

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CCarry On Regardless1961 · 1961 film directed by Ralph Thomas and Gerald Thomas

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Eric
Family name: Boon
Sport: boxing
Sports discipline competed in: lightweight

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