Clifford Graham
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Clifford "Chris" J. Graham (born 1900, date of death unknown) was a Canadian
boxer
who competed in the 1920s.
He won the silver medal
at the 1920 Summer Olympics
, losing to Clarence Walker in the final. Four years later in Paris
he once again represented his native country at the Summer Olympics. This time he was eliminated in the second round of the lightweight class
after losing his fight to Ben Rothwell
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
who competed in the 1920s.
He won the silver medal
Silver medal
A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....
at the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
, losing to Clarence Walker in the final. Four years later in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
he once again represented his native country at the Summer Olympics. This time he was eliminated in the second round of the lightweight class
Boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's lightweight
-References:* official report...
after losing his fight to Ben Rothwell
Ben Rothwell
Ben Rothwell is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Mixed martial arts career:...
.