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Howard Winstone, MBE (15 April 1939 – 30 September 2000) was a Welsh world champion boxer, born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. As an amateur, Winstone won the Amateur Boxing Association bantamweight title in 1958, and a Commonwealth Games Gold Medal at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff .
The bout was stopped due to a badly swollen left eye suffered by Winstone. Winstone was knocked down in the 7th and 12th rounds. Winstone's manager Eddie Thomas threw in the towel. Carroll's manager called a halt after 6 rounds. Winstone became the first Welsh boxer in in 40 years to win the Lonsdale Belt outright.
6 days ago · Working his way around the various champions within Europe, on 22 January 1965, Winstone secured a points victory over Algerian born French featherweight champion, Yves Desmarets, at the Palazetto dello Sport in Rome in front of 15,000 people.
Aug 1, 2012 · Howard Winstone died in October 2000 aged 61 – He will forever be remembered as a genuine World Champion and one of the best ever British fighters. The video above is a rare and detailed account of Winston, his life and boxing career and a great watch!
Howard Winstone. As an amateur he was the 1958 ABA and Welsh bantamweight champion, and in that year won the Gold Medal, representing Wales, at the British Empire Games in Cardiff. He turned professional in 1959.
Nov 16, 2020 · Learn about the life and achievements of Howard Winstone, the only Welshman to win a world boxing title. From his humble beginnings in Merthyr Tydfil to his epic battles with Vicente Saldivar, read his story of overcoming adversity and becoming a legend.
Jan 24, 2012 · Life story of the boy from Merthyr who overcame a crippling injury and personal strife to become the greatest featherweight boxer in the world. ...more.
