Roger Bowyer

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Roger Bowyer (boxing) was a lightweight boxer from South Australia who fought in the 60kg division at the 1970 Edinburgh Games. Bowyer initially was meant to fight in the featherweight division but arrived in Edinburgh 7lbs (3.17kg) over the division weight limit. Despite dropping 2lb in a day, Bowyer couldn’t drop the required weight and had to fight in the higher weight class.

Sport / Discipline

Boxing

Birth state

SA

Date of Birth

11/02/1948

Age

78

Edinburgh, 1970

Results History

GAMES SPORT / DISCIPLINE EVENT / PHASE OPPONENT PERFORMANCE RESULT MEDAL

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