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About Jeff Fenech
Jeff Fenech has one of the most outstanding international records in the modern history of Australian boxing. Nicknamed the “Marrickville Mauler” early in his career, Jeff has an extraordinary three world boxing titles to his credit – in three different weight divisions.
At the age of 17 Jeff found his way to the Newtown Police Citizens Youth Club run by Johnny Lewis, who became his mentor and manager. As an amateur Jeff had considerable success, boxing overseas in the 1983 Rome World Cup, winning bouts in the King’s Cup in Thailand.
He also punched his way to the captaincy of the Australian Olympic boxing team that competed at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. On his return to Australia he turned professional winning many titles.
In 1985 Jeff was named the Male Athlete of the Year, in 1986 the Most Popular Australian Sporting Personality, in 1987 Sports Entertainer of the Year, in 1988 Boxer of the Year, 1989 Boxer of the Decade by the WBC, and on December 10, 1993 at a glittering ceremony in Las Vegas he was named as one of the world’s top 30 boxing champions of all time by the World Boxing Council.
In 1996 Jeff hung up his gloves for good and retired from boxing. During his career, Jeff had 32 fights for a total of 28 wins (21 by knockout), one draw and three losses.
Since retiring Jeff has enjoyed a career with the Australian Sports Commission and involvement with amateur boxers who want to represent Australia at future Olympic Games. He is also co-host of Sky Channel fight nights.
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