Patrick Dwyer (boxer)
Plaque in Thurles commemorating Dwyer. It claims he "represented Ireland" at the 1928 Olympics; he did not fight but was present as a coach. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Rocky |
| Nationality | Irish Free State |
| Born | 31 March 1894 Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | 9 August 1948 (aged 54) Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Weight | welterweight (135–147 lb; 61.2–66.7 kg) |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 100 |
| Wins | 95 |
| Win by KO | 65 |
| Losses | 5 |
Patrick "Pat" Dwyer (31 March 1894 – 9 August 1948) was an Irish boxer. He competed in the men's welterweight event at the 1924 Summer Olympics. He lived most of his life in Thurles and worked as a Garda Síochána (policeman).