Malcolm Bulner (born 9 July 1944) is a Sri Lankan-Australian former welterweight boxer.

Malcolm Bulner
Born (1944-07-09) 9 July 1944 (age 79)
NationalitySri Lankan (till 1964)
Australian
Statistics
Weight(s)66 kg (146 lb)
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Stancesouthpaw

Bulner was educated at St. Sylvester's College, which is located in his home town, Kandy.

He represented Ceylon at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games[1] and at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.[2]

Bulner later went onto represent Australia in international boxing competitions just after participating in the 1964 Summer Olympics representing Ceylon. He was coached by Derrick Raymond, who was a notable boxing coach in his times.[3][4]

Presently, Bulner serves as one of the world class boxing judges (referee) and has officiated in several boxing competitions held in Australia.[5]

1964 Olympic results edit

Below is the record of Malcolm Bulner, a welterweight boxer from Ceylon who competed at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics:

  • Round of 32: lost to Bohumil Nemecek (Czechoslovakia) by decision, 0-5

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Commonwealth Games Federation - Athlete Performance". www.thecgf.com. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Sylvestrian boxer Malcolm Bulner represented two countries". Sunday Observer. 3 June 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  3. ^ LTD, Lankacom PVT. "The Island". www.island.lk. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  4. ^ "KANDY SPORTS ROUND UP : Fitting tribute to boxing legends". Daily News. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  5. ^ "Sri Lanka Sports News | Online edition of Daily News - Lakehouse Newspapers". archives.dailynews.lk. Retrieved 30 October 2017.

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