Danny Malloy (boxer)

Danny Malloy
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Real name	Daniel Malloy
Rated at	Welterweight
Nationality	Scottish
Born	9 February 1929 (1929-02-09) (age 82) Denny, Falkirk, Scotland, UK
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	20
Wins	12
Wins by KO	5
Losses	8
Draws	0
No contests	0

Daniel "Danny" Malloy (Born 9 February 1929 in Denny, Falkirk, Scotland) is a former professional boxer and footballer. He is best known for winning the BBBofC Scottish Area Welterweight Championship by defeating Willie Whyte on the 3 October 1953 at King's Hall, Belfast, United Kingdom. He has also played for Stenhousemuir Football Club.

Personal life

Danny was born in Stripside, Denny, Falkirk and is the eldest of 4 siblings. His family soon immigrated to Canada in the early 1960s resulting Danny to be the only one who stayed in Scotland.

He married Elizabeth (nee McCulloch) on the 22 May 1953 and they have three children (Ann, Helen and Thomas). Danny also has four grandchildren (Lauren, Daniel, Caitlyn and Thomas). He currently lives now in Haggs, Bonnybridge. His cousin is also named Danny Malloy who was also a professional footballer.

In March 2011, Danny was honoured by Falkirk Council after receiving a street named after himself naming it "Malloy Court" in his dedication to sport.

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Date of birth	9 February 1929
Place of birth	Denny, Falkirk, Scotland, UK
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