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Edward Rollins (boxer)

Edward William Rollins (1 January 1852 – 1 February 1939), commonly known as Starlight, was an Australian middleweight boxer.[1][2]

Edward Rollins
Born
Edward William Rollins

(1852-01-01)1 January 1852
Died1 February 1939(1939-02-01) (aged 87)
Sydney, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Other namesStarlight
Statistics
Weight(s)150–165 lb (72–77 kg)
Boxing record
Total fights79
Wins27
Wins by KO17
Losses36
Draws11

Boxing career edit

Rollins was a top middleweight contender for the Australian Middleweight Championship during his career and fought for the title four times

During his career, Starlight defeated such men as Jack Malloy, "Black Chris" Smithers, Jim Barron, James "Tut" Ryan, Bill Heffernan, Jack Perryman, Charlie Woods and Ike Stewart.

Family edit

Rollins married Kate Pratt, the daughter of black American parents. They had a daughter, Marjorie Duguid, who was the grandmother of Australian pop singer Colleen Hewett.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Rule, Andrew (29 November 2014). "Colleen Hewett reveals she is a victim of domestic violence". The Herald Sun.
  2. ^ Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia

External links edit

  • Boxing record for Edward Rollins from BoxRec (registration required)

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