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Tosti · 08-25-2009, 03:52 PM

Benny Lynch (Scotland)(#20) V Yoshio Shirai (Japan)(#45)

Hampden Park, Scotland

The 'Kid from the Gorbals' held the Scottish, British, European and World Flyweight titles. He won World tilte bouts against Jackie Brown, Small Montana and Peter Kane before forfeiting the title due to weight. He died at the age of 33. Lynch (left) was inducted into the IBHOF in 1998.

Shirai was a domestic and World Champion at Flyweight. He won the World title after defeating Dado Marino in 1952. After initially drawing against Pascual Perez, the Argentinian got his measure in 1954.

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Tosti Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Posts: 6,445 Thanks: 75 Thanked 121x in 116 posts	Round 1 - Bout 13 Benny Lynch (Scotland)(#20) V Yoshio Shirai (Japan)(#45) Hampden Park, Scotland The 'Kid from the Gorbals' held the Scottish, British, European and World Flyweight titles. He won World tilte bouts against Jackie Brown, Small Montana and Peter Kane before forfeiting the title due to weight. He died at the age of 33. Lynch (left) was inducted into the IBHOF in 1998. Shirai was a domestic and World Champion at Flyweight. He won the World title after defeating Dado Marino in 1952. After initially drawing against Pascual Perez, the Argentinian got his measure in 1954. Attached Images