Former Olympic medallist Hugh Russell dies aged 63
Former Irish Olympic bronze medalist and British bantamweight champion boxer Hugh Russell has died, aged 63.
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Former Irish Olympic bronze medalist and British bantamweight champion boxer Hugh Russell has died, aged 63.
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