John, who is head coach at Blantyre Miners' Welfare Amateur Boxing Club, said: ?It was sad news on Monday when I was told Walter had died. ?He was a great champion, the best I ever worked with. I sparred with him before all of his fights, and he was…
Promoter Alex Morrison confirmed the news on his Facebook page, writing: 'Walter McGowan M.B.E. former world flyweight champion passed away last night after a long illness. 'Walter had it all - good looks, articulate, witty and had great boxing skills…
FORMER world boxing champion Walter McGowan has died, aged 73. The Scottish sporting legend's finest hour came in 1966 when he defeated Italy's Salvatore Burruni at Wembley to land the world flyweight title. He followed up his triumph by beating Alan …