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John Cowboy McCormack, Scottish boxer from Glasgow
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John Cowboy McCormack, Scottish boxer from Glasgow
John Cowboy McCormack, Scottish boxer from Glasgow, a bronze medal in the light-middleweight division for Great Britain at the 1956 Olympic Games (Melbourne, Australia), and British, Commonwealth and European boxing middleweight champion, one of the best Scottish professional boxers never to win a world title.
Picture Shows... John McCormack gives a thumbs up at weigh in, target weight 11 stone 6 pounds at Kings Hall, Belle Vue, Manchester, for his fight tonight against George Aldridge, for the British Middleweight title, Monday 26th November 1962.
John McCormack weighted 11 stone 5.25 pounds, and has lost more than a stone for the fight.
John McCormack known as Cowboy, gained the nickname from his bowleggedness
Spencer
Daily Herald
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Media ID 21864007
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1962 Cowboy Measures Professional Scales Thumbs Up Weighing Weights John Mccormack
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the 1960s, capturing a moment in the life of John "Cowboy". McCormack. The Scottish boxer from Glasgow is seen giving a confident thumbs up at the weigh-in before his highly anticipated fight against George Aldridge for the British Middleweight title. The picture showcases McCormack's determination and dedication as he strives to achieve his target weight of 11 stone 6 pounds. Having already shed more than a stone for this crucial bout, it is evident that he has put everything on the line to secure victory in the ring. Renowned for his bowleggedness, which earned him the nickname "Cowboy". McCormack stands tall with an air of resilience and strength. As one of Scotland's finest professional boxers, he boasts an impressive record including a bronze medal at the 1956 Olympic Games and multiple titles such as British, Commonwealth, and European boxing middleweight champion. This photograph not only captures a pivotal moment in McCormack's career but also serves as a testament to his unwavering spirit. It reminds us that success often comes through sacrifice and perseverance. Spencer from Memory Lane Prints has skillfully preserved this iconic image that encapsulates both sporting history and personal triumphs within its frame.
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