Archie Kemp
Australian boxer
- Born
- 18 October 1925
- Died
- 20 September 1949
- Sport
- boxing
- Occupation
- boxer
Archie Kemp (18 October 1925 – 20 September 1949) was an Australian boxer from Melbourne who died in the ring while fighting against Jack Hassen for the Australian Lightweight title.
Kemp was carried from the ring on a stretcher and did not regain consciousness, dying of a cerebral haemorrhage. The referee refused to stop the fight.
Kemp's death prompted political agitation to establish greater controls over boxing.
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