David Downey

David Downey (born 1942) was the Canadian Middleweight Champion (1967–1977) and was a member of the Boxing Downeys dynasty. He was the son of George Downey and is the father of Olympian Ray Downey.[1][2] He is in the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame and the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame.

See also

References
  1. "Forging the "Boxing Downeys"". Government of Canada, National Defence.
  2. "Our Roots / Nos Racines".

Further reading
  • Robert Ashe. Halifax Champion: Black Power in Gloves. [Life of Dave Downey] Formac. 2005
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