Patrick Sharkey
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Pa Sharkey was a member of the 1956 Irish
Olympic boxing team, competing in the Heavyweight division. He was eliminated in his 1st round fight - knock-out in the 3rd round - by the Swedish competitor Thorner Ahsman.
Republic of Ireland
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Olympic boxing team, competing in the Heavyweight division. He was eliminated in his 1st round fight - knock-out in the 3rd round - by the Swedish competitor Thorner Ahsman.
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...