Ernest Chandler
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 31 July 1891 Kennington, London |
| Died | 16 August 1936 (aged 45) Brighton, East Sussex |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
Ernest Vivian Chandler (31 July 1891 to 16 August 1936) was a British boxer and cyclist.[1]
Boxing career
Chandler won the 1912 A.B.A. Middleweight Championship boxing for Stock Exchange ABC.[2]
After stepping up in weight he won the 1914 A.B.A. Heavyweight Championship.[3] In 1914, he also became the World Amateur Heavyweight champion.[1]
He died in 1936 from blood poisoning following a blood transfusion.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Ernest's sports career, life, and his tragic death". Chandler Family Association. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "1912 Amateur Boxing Championships". Boxing World and Mirror of Life. 6 April 1912. Retrieved 17 December 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "The Amateur Boxing Championships at Alexandra Palace". Sporting Life. 2 April 1914. Retrieved 17 December 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.