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Scottish Olympic Boxing Champion Dick McTaggart Dies at 89
Dick McTaggart, Scotland's only Olympic boxing champion, has passed away at the age of 89. He achieved Olympic gold in 1956 at just 21 years old, and also secured a bronze medal in the 1960 Rome Olympics, making him a significant figure in amateur boxing with a record of 610 wins out of 634 fights. Tributes have poured in, highlighting his legacy as a true gentleman and a legend in the sport, with statements from his family and the boxing community expressing their sorrow at his passing. McTaggart also won gold and silver at the Commonwealth Games and was recognized with multiple honors, including induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. After retiring, he continued to contribute to the sport as a coach and was honored with a statue in Dundee. His passing is felt deeply in the boxing world and among his fans and family, who remember him for his kindness and determination.


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