Lyn Philp

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Lyn Philp

Real name	Lynley V Philp
Rated at	Bantamweight
Nationality	New Zealand
Birth date	27 January 1924(1924-01-27)
Birth place	Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Death date	July 17, 1981 (aged 57)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	10
Wins	6
Wins by KO	2
Losses	4
Draws	0
No contests	0

Lyn Philp (born Lynley V Philp 27 January 1924 in Lower Hutt - died 17 July 1981), was a New Zealand professional boxer, and New Zealand's Bantamweight Champion from 1947 - 1954.

1 Biography
- 1.1 Professional career
2 Professional record
3 Gallery
4 References
5 External links

[edit] Biography

On graduation from school, Philp was drafted into the New Zealand Army, serving with distinction in the Middle East and Japan in World War II.^[1]

[edit] Professional career

After leaving the Army, Philp joined the training stable of the legendary Dick Dunn. His first professional fight was a win against Ronnie Hawes on the April 21, 1947 at Town Hall, Wellington.^[2]

On August 6, 1947, he met and lost to Tot Hoggarth in the first of three meetings between the pair, where he won the second and gained the New Zealand bantamweight title in the third, on February 21, 1948. Philp retained the belt until his eventual retirement from the ring on June 6 1954, when he vacated the title.

His record after this point was even, with three wins and three loses, although he was matched to meet World Champion Jimmy Carruthers before his retirement.

[edit] Professional record

Result	Opponent	Type	Rd., Time	Date	Location	Notes
6 Wins (2 knockouts, 4 decisions), 4 Losses (3 knockouts, 1 decision), 0 Draws^[2]
LOST	Johnny Hanks	KO	8 (15)	June 14, 1954	Town Hall, Auckland	For vacant New Zealand featherweight title, after title vacated by Tom Batty's retirement
LOST	Bob Goslin	PTS	10 (10)	June 1, 1953	Opera House, Wanganui
Win	Theo Green Jnr	PTS	10 (10)	29 December 1949	Town Hall, Lower Hutt
Win	Theo Green Jnr	PTS	10 (10)	December 3, 1949	Municipal Theatre, Napier
LOST	Keith Francis	KO	4 (12)	June 13, 1949	Civic Theatre, Christchurch
Win	Archie Cahill	PTS	10 (10)	December 24, 1948	Petone Recreation Ground, Petone
Win	Tot Hoggarth	KO	10 (15)	February 21, 1948	Petone Recreation Ground, Petone	For New Zealand bantamweight title. Philp retired June 6 1954, vacating the title
Win	Tot Hoggarth	KO	9 (10)	October 6, 1947	Palace Theatre, Petone
LOST	Tot Hoggarth	KO	12 (15)	August 6, 1947	Municipal Theatre, Hastings	For New Zealand bantamweight title
Win	Ronnie Hawes	PTS	10 (10)	April 21, 1947	Town Hall, Wellington