Daniel James (boxer)

Daniel James, also known as Gentle Daniel, (December 26, 1922 – April 8, 2006) was a light-heavyweight boxer from Trinidad & Tobago.[1][2] He spent time in Belmont Orphanage. He retired in 1953.[3] He was Inducted into WITCO’s Trinidad & Tobago Sports Hall of Fame in 1985.[3]

  1. ^ Afro-American Encyclopedia - Volume 3 - Page 709 by Martin Rywell, Charles Harris Wesley, 1974
  2. ^ "Ex-boxing champ 'Gentle' Daniel dies - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Archives". 11 April 2006.
  3. ^ a b Daniel “Gentle Daniel” James Archived 2018-04-17 at the Wayback Machine First Citizens Sports Foundation