Andrew Daries Jephtha | |
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Born | Andrew Daries Jeptha 30 December 1879 |
Died | 1931 (aged 51–52) |
Nationality | South Africa |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | welterweight |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 74 |
Wins | 32 |
Wins by KO | 21 |
Losses | 27 |
Draws | 6 |
No contests | 9 |
Andrew Daries Jephtha (30 December 1879 – 1931) was the first black boxer to win a British boxing title, winning the welterweight title in London on 25 March 1907. However, Jephtha is not often recognised as the first black British boxing champion.[1]