Frank Roberts (boxer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Frank Roberts |
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| Nickname(s) | "Honest Frank" |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 5 March 1945 Cubawee, New South Wales |
| Died | 7 February 2011 (aged 65) Armidale, New South Wales |
Francis Roy "Frank" Roberts (5 March 1945 – 7 February 2011) was an Indigenous Australian boxer who competed at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics in the welterweight division. 'Honest Frank', as he was known, was the first Indigenous Australian Olympian, and was also the youngest boxer on the Australian boxing team. He resided in Armidale, New South Wales, and gave boxing lessons to local youths, until his death from a heart attack in February 2011.
1964 Olympic results
Below is the record of Frank Roberts, an Australian welterweight boxer who competed at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics:
- Round of 32: lost to Pertti Purhonen (Finland) by decision, 0-5
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