Terry Downes, BEM | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 May 1936 Paddington, London, England |
| Died | 6 October 2017 (aged 81) London, England |
| Nationality | British citizenship |
| Other names | Paddington Express |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight, light heavyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 44 |
| Wins | 35 |
| Wins by KO | 28 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 0 |
Terry Downes, BEM (9 May 1936 – 6 October 2017) was a British middleweight boxer,[1] occasional film actor, and businessman. He was nicknamed the "Paddington Express" for his aggressive fighting style.[2]
At the time of his death, Downes was Britain's oldest surviving former world champion. He held the world middleweight title (the version recognised by Europe, New York, and Massachusetts) for ten months from 1961-62.[3]