Martin Smith (boxer)
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Martin Smith was a member of the 1956 Irish
Olympic boxing team, competing in the Featherweight division. He was eliminated in his 1st round fight by his Finnish opponent Pentti Hämäläinen.
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Olympic boxing team, competing in the Featherweight division. He was eliminated in his 1st round fight by his Finnish opponent Pentti Hämäläinen.
See also
- Boxing at the 1956 Summer OlympicsBoxing at the 1956 Summer OlympicsBoxing at the 1956 Summer Olympics took place in the new stadium at West Melbourne. A total number of 164 competitors entered from 35 nations, of whom 161 from 34 nations weighed-in and boxing was held eight nights and five afternoons. The boxing schedule began on November 23 and ended on December 1...