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Sad Announcement
BRITAIN'S greatest amateur boxer Dick McTaggart has sadly passed away aged 89. The Scottish slugger's passing was announced by his family in an emotional social media statement.
Tributes Pour In
Tributes poured in for the late McTaggart from around the boxing world. Boxing commentator Andy Clarke said of McTaggart at the BBBOC Awards in London: "He was a phenomenon."
A Remarkable Career
McTaggart had a truly incredible career, which consisted of a whopping 634 fights. His finest achievement came at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, where he became the first Scottish boxer to win a gold medal.
Olympic History
McTaggart made Scot's Olympic history at the tender age of 21. Recalling his triumph in a 2021 interview with The Courier, he shared memorable moments from his victory.
Legacy
"A true gentleman and legend in the boxing world," McTaggart's family said in their statement. "His kindness, determination, humour, and spirit will never be forgotten. He will be deeply missed but forever in our hearts. Rest peacefully."
Remembering a Champion
He'd competed at the Rome Olympics four years later but left the Eternal City with a bronze. McTaggart's legacy in the boxing world will always be remembered.
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