Frederick Spiller
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M. Frederick "Fred" Spiller (22 November 1884 – 15 September 1953) was a British
lightweight
boxer
who competed in the early twentieth century.
He won a silver medal
in boxing at the 1908 Summer Olympics
after losing the final of the lightweight competition against Frederick Grace
.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was the formal name of the United Kingdom during the period when what is now the Republic of Ireland formed a part of it....
lightweight
Lightweight
Light-weight is a class of athletes in a particular sport, based on their weight.-Professional boxing:The lightweight division is over 130 pounds and up to 135 pounds weight class in the sport of boxing....
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 early twentieth century.
He won a 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....
in boxing at the 1908 Summer Olympics
Boxing at the 1908 Summer Olympics
At the 1908 Summer Olympics, five boxing events were contested. All of the boxing was conducted on October 27. The event was held in the Northampton Institute in Clerkenwell, East London....
after losing the final of the lightweight competition against Frederick Grace
Frederick Grace
Frederick "Fred" Grace was a lightweight boxer. At the 1908 Olympic Games he became British and European professional champion.-Biography:...
.