Edward Rollins (boxer)
| Edward William Rollins | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Starlight |
| Weight(s) | 150–165 lb (72–77 kg) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 1 January 1852 Georgetown, British Guiana |
| Died | 1 February 1939 (aged 87) Sydney, Australia |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 79 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 36 |
| Draws | 11 |
Edward William Rollins (1 January 1852 – 1 February 1939), commonly known as Starlight, was an Australian middleweight boxer.[1][2]
Boxing career[]
Rollins was a top middleweight contender for the Australian Middleweight Championship during his career and fought for the title four times
During his career, Starlight defeated such men as Jack Malloy, "Black Chris" Smithers, Jim Barron, James "Tut" Ryan, Bill Heffernan, Jack Perryman, Charlie Woods and Ike Stewart.
Family[]
Rollins married Kate Pratt, the daughter of black American parents. They had a daughter, Marjorie Duguid, who was the grandmother of Australian pop singer Colleen Hewett.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b Rule, Andrew (29 November 2014). "Colleen Hewett reveals she is a victim of domestic violence". The Herald Sun.
- ^ Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia
External links[]
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