Barrington Francis facts for kids

Barrington Francis is a famous boxer who was born on August 12, 1965. He is from both Jamaica and Canada. He was a professional boxer from 1985 to 1997.

Barrington Francis competed in different weight classes, including featherweight, super featherweight, and lightweight. He won several important boxing titles during his career. These include the Canada featherweight title, the World Boxing Federation (WBF) featherweight title, and the Commonwealth featherweight title.

Who is Barrington Francis?

Barrington Francis was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on August 12, 1965. When he was seven years old, in 1972, he moved to Canada. He became a Canadian citizen and started his professional boxing career at the age of 19. This was in Montreal, Canada.

His Early Boxing Career

As a professional boxer in Montreal, Barrington Francis quickly made a name for himself. He won the Eastern Canadian title in 1986. Then, in 1988, he won the Canadian national (CPBF) title. These wins showed that he was a very talented boxer.

Becoming a World Champion

In 1990, Barrington Francis moved to Toronto. This move helped him achieve even bigger goals. He won the North American Boxing Council (NABC) title and the Commonwealth title. He then gave up his other titles to focus on becoming a world champion.

In 1991, he achieved his dream and became the World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Champion. This was a huge accomplishment in his career.

Awards and Legacy

Barrington Francis was recognized for his amazing skills and hard work. He was named "Fighter of the Year" by the Canadian Professional Boxing Federation in 1988. He also received the "Fighter of the Year" award from the WBF World Title in 1992.

He is also known as the very last official Canadian Professional Boxing Federation (CPBF) champion. His career showed great dedication and success in the world of boxing.

External links

• Professional boxing record for Barrington Francis from BoxRec