Clarrie Gordon
New Zealand boxer (1917-1983)
- Born
- 9 March 1917, Pātea
- Died
- 19 November 1983, Auckland
- Citizenship
- New Zealand
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- featherweight
- Occupation
- boxer
Clarence "Clarrie" Edward Gordon (9 March 1917 – 19 November 1983) was a New Zealand boxer. He competed as a featherweight at the 1936 Summer Olympics, where he was eliminated in his first bout. At 19 years, he was the youngest competitor from New Zealand at those Games.
In 1938, Gordon turned professional, and retired in 1949 as a reigning national welterweight champion. He had a record of 22 wins (11 by knockout), 11 losses, and 2 draws. In 1944, he was suspended for three years by the New Zealand Professional Boxing Association after a first-round knockout. During those years, he fought in Australia.
Clarrie had nine siblings; among them six of the seven brothers became career boxers, including Clarrie's twin brother Viv.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | 1936 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q5127752 (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.