13/10/2023

Hugh Russell Snr.

The British Boxing Board of Control are saddened to learn of the passing of Hugh Russell Snr., former Olympic Bronze Medallist, Commonwealth Games Bronze Medallist, British Bantamweight and British Flyweight Champion and proud outright winner of a Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt.

In addition, Hugh was a valued Northern Ireland Area Council Member and British Boxing Board of Control Board Steward. The BBBofC would like to pass on their sincerest condolences to Hugh’s family and friends at this difficult time.