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Colin Jones (21 March 1959 – ?) was a Welsh welterweight boxer. March 21 is the 80th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (81st in leap years). ... 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... National motto: Cymru am byth (Welsh: Wales for ever) Waless location within the UK Official languages English(100%), Welsh(20. ... Welterweight is a weight class division in the sport of boxing. ...

He was the youngest British boxer to qualify for the Olympic Games until Amir Khan appeared at the 2004 Summer Olympics. For months before the Olympic Games, runners relay the Olympic Flame from Olympia to the opening ceremony. ... Amir Khan can refer to the following people: Boxer - Official site www. ... The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, commonly known as the 2004 Summer Olympics were the 28th Summer Olympic Games. ...

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BBC Sport list of top Welsh boxers

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Colin Jones - British, Commonwealth and European Welterweight Champion - Swansea, Wales (1074 words)
	Colin was renowned for his big hitting, most notably his left hook, although he could render an opponent senseless with one punch from either hand.
	Colin recovered from his first 'defeat' with 2 KO wins before a bout of appendicitis put him out of action for 10 months.
	Colin Jones was one of a rare breed.

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