Llew Edwards
Llewellyn "Llew" Edwards (22 October 1894 – 1965) was a Welsh boxer who fought professionally between 1913 and 1922. He is most noted for winning both the British and the British Empire featherweight boxing titles in 1915 and for an outstanding winning record with a nearly 50% knockout ratio. He took the Australian lightweight title against Herb McCoy in 1916.
Llew Edwards | |
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Edwards circa 1920 | |
| Born | Hiram Llewellyn Edwards 22 October 1894 |
| Died | 1965 Australia |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Other names | The Welsh Wizard |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Featherweight, Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in / 170 cm |
| Reach | 70″ / 178 cm |
| Stance | Orthadox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 100 |
| Wins | 83 |
| Wins by KO | 41 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 5 |
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