Ted Morgan (boxer)

Edward "Ted" Morgan (April 5, 1906 – November 22, 1952) was a boxer from New Zealand, who won the gold medal in the men's welterweight division at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Morgan won the Gold Medal despite competing throughout the tournament with a dislocated knuckle in his left hand. [http://www.olympic.org.nz/Athletes/AthleteProfile.aspx?Print=&ContactID=876&id=3774]

He was born in Wellington, and attended Te Aro School and Wellington College. He married sprinter Norma Wilson, who also competed at the 1928 Olympics.

He fought professionally from 1929 to 1934. He fought in America in 1931, and later fought in Australia. He referreed in Wellington for years after retiring.

Although he was a non-smoker, he died from lung cancer in Wellington due to the inhalation of fumes while working as a plumber

Amateur career

Morgan was the New Zealand Amateur Lightweight Champion in 1925 and 1927.

* Amateur Summary : Total Bouts 28, Won 26, Lost 2

Olympic results

*1st round bye
*Defeated Selfrid Johansson (Sweden) KO 2
*Defeated Romano Caneva (Italy) points
*Defeated Robert Galataud (France) points
*Defeated Raul Landini (Argentina) points

References

*"New Zealand Sporting Legends: 27 Pre-War Sporting Heroes" by Neville McMillan pages 102-106 (1993, Moa Beckett, Auckland) ISBN 1-96958-013-1
* [http://www.olympic.org.nz/Athletes/AthleteProfile.aspx?Print=&ContactID=876&id=3774 New Zealand Olympic Committee]
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