Jack Bodell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJack Bodell
British boxer
Date of Birth: 11-Sep-1940
Place of Birth: Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 09-Nov-2016
Profession: boxer
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Jack Bodell
- Jack Bodell (11 August 1940 – 9 November 2016) was an English professional boxer, active during the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, Bodell started out as a light heavyweight, winning the 1961 ABA championships and a bronze medal at the European amateur championships the same year.
- He won the British heavyweight championship in 1969, before losing it to Henry Cooper in his first defence.
- Bodell regained the title a year later by out-pointing Joe Bugner.
- He lost the European title in 1971 after a defeat by Spaniard José Manuel UrtaÃn, and after losing both his British and Commonwealth titles to a second-round knockout by Danny McAlinden the following year, he retired from professional boxing. Among his other notable fights were a first-round knockout loss to Jerry Quarry after just 64 seconds, and a points win over future world title contender Jose "King" Roman.
- Bodell's final record was 58 wins (including 31 by knockout) and 13 losses.
- He died on 9 November 2016 at the age of 76.
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