Walter McGowan боксёр

Walter McGowan, MBE (13 October 1942 – 15 February 2016), was a Scottish boxer born in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. He was known for having been the world flyweight champion (Lineal champion. Recognized by European Boxing Union, British Boxing Board of Control and The Ring).He was the son of Thomas McGowan, who had boxed under the name of "Joe Gans".He was a skillful boxer, who showed brilliant footwork and knew how to use the ring. However, he suffered throughout his career with cuts, often having fights stopped despite being ahead on points. Without this failing, he would have had an even more successful career.citation neededMcGowan won the 1961 Amateur Boxing Association British flyweight title, when boxing out of the Royal Albert ABC.