Ernie Field facts for kids
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| Real name | Ernest Field |
| Nickname(s) | Ernie, 'Cloise (Yorkshire dialect pronunciation of 'Close', the Old English word for 'Field') |
| Rated at | middle/light heavy/cruiserweight |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 6 February 1943 Wakefield, England |
| Died | 2 May 2013 (aged 70) Wakefield, England |
| Stance | initially Orthodox, then Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 19 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Wins by KO | 5 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Ernest "Ernie" Field (born February 6, 1943 – died May 2, 2013) was a British boxer and rugby league player. He was known for his skills in both sports during the 1960s. Ernie started as an amateur boxer and later became a professional. He also played rugby league for teams like Stanley Rangers and Bramley.
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Ernie Field's Early Life and Work
Ernie Field was born in Wakefield, England. He lived in areas like Bottomboat and Outwood. He went to Stanley Secondary Modern school. Ernie passed away in Wakefield in 2013.
Outside of sports, Ernie had many jobs. He worked as a motor mechanic and a fitter for the National Coal Board. He also worked as a bouncer, a paviour (someone who lays paving stones), and a general construction worker.
Ernie Field's Boxing Career
Ernie Field was a talented boxer. He competed as both an amateur and a professional. His fighting style changed over time, starting as orthodox and later switching to southpaw.
Amateur Boxing Success
Ernie trained at the Robin Hood & Thorpe Amateur Boxing Club. He became the British Middleweight Champion for the National Coal Board. He also represented England in international fights.
One notable win was against Tibor Borda from Hungary. Ernie won by points in a match in Manchester in 1963. He also traveled to West Germany for a boxing tournament.
Professional Boxing Journey
Ernie Field became a professional boxer. His weight varied, putting him in the light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions. His manager was Tommy Miller.
Ernie's first professional fight was in March 1966. He quickly built a good record. He won six fights, with four of them by knockout. He also had five losses by points and one draw.
Key Professional Fights
One of Ernie's famous fights was against Tony Moore. He won this fight by points. It was part of the undercard for the big Muhammad Ali versus Henry Cooper heavyweight championship fight in 1966. About 46,000 people watched that day!
Another important win was against Eddie Avoth. Eddie later became a British and British Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion. Ernie won by a technical knockout in the second round in 1967.
As Ernie's career continued, he started fighting heavier opponents. This included heavyweight boxers like Rocky Campbell and Peter Boddington. These tougher matches led to a series of losses for Ernie. He lost his last seven fights, mostly by points. His final professional fight was in May 1968.
Ernie Field's Rugby League Career
Besides boxing, Ernie Field was also a rugby league footballer. He played in the 1960s. He played for several clubs, including Stanley Rangers ARLFC. He also played for Wakefield Trinity's A-Team and Bramley. He played in positions like centre and loose forward.
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