Reg Perry

Reg Perry
Personal information
NationalityBritish (Welsh)
Bornc.1936[1]
Cardiff, Wales
Sport
SportBoxing
Event
Lightweight
ClubRoath Vale BC

Reginald D. Perry (born c.1936) is a former boxer from Wales, who competed at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (now Commonwealth Games).

Biography

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Perry was a member of the Roath Vale Boxing Club[2] and in November 1963 he represented Wales against Germany in an International match.[3] In 1965 he was boxing at lightweight[4] and in May 1966 competed for Wales against France in an International match.[5]

He represented the 1966 Welsh team[6] at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica, participating in the lightweight category;[7]

He continued to compete for Wales at international level after the Games.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Perry Reginald D. Leru Cardiff". Free BMD. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  2. ^ "French Invasion". South Wales Gazette. 6 May 1966. p. 4. Retrieved 27 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ "Leofric Show Will Ring Up Another Smashing Jackpot". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 30 October 1965. p. 36. Retrieved 27 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ^ "Leofric Show Will Ring Up Another Smashing Jackpot". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 30 October 1965. p. 36. Retrieved 27 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ^ "International Boxing Match". Glamorgan Gazette. 6 May 1966. p. 2. Retrieved 27 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ^ "Wales Kingston 1966". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  7. ^ "Ron Jones to lead strong Welsh team". Birmingham Daily Post. 15 June 1966. p. 22. Retrieved 27 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  8. ^ "Terriers No Match for the Welshmen". Pontypridd Observer. 21 October 1966. p. 7. Retrieved 27 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.