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Hugh Russell obituary & net worh at death

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Hugh Russell, an Olympic boxing medalist from Ireland and a former British champion, passed away at the age of 63 after a battle with sickness. Russell was born in 1959 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He started boxing when he was a small child and advanced swiftly.

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At the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada, in 1978, he took home a bronze medal. He competed for Ireland at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, where he earned another bronze medal in the flyweight category, two years later.

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Russell became a professional after the Olympics. Prior to dropping a close decision to fellow Belfast fighter Davy Larmour, he had won his previous eight professional contests. After suffering a setback, Russell recovered to claim the 1983 British Bantamweight Championship.

Hugh Russell obituary

Hugh Russell’s family will announce the details of his funeral. Information about the obituary, funeral, and life celebration will be made available when it is suitable by the deceased’s family and close friends. We’ll make every effort to keep you up to date on their progress.

Hugh Russell net worh at death

Hugh Russell net worh at death was estimated to be between $1million to $5million.

 


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