Bob Purdie
New Zealand boxer (1911-1982)
Robert "Bob" Purdie
- Born
- 18 February 1911, Glasgow
- Died
- 9 July 1982, New Zealand
- Citizenship
- New Zealand
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- lightweight, featherweight
- Occupation
- boxer
Robert Purdie (18 February 1911 – 9 July 1982) was a New Zealand boxer. Born in Scotland, he moved to New Zealand where he won three national boxing titles in two different weight divisions. He won the Jamieson Belt for being the most scientific boxer at the 1930 national championships. At the 1932 Summer Olympics, Purdie competed in the men's lightweight division, losing to Mario Bianchini in the round of 16. He retired from the sport two years later.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | 1932 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q16532702 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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