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National ABA title 1920
36th ABA National Championships
1919 - 1920
Year: 1920
Venue: London
The weights of 51kg (flyweight), 67kg (welterweight) and 81kg (light heavyweight) were introduced for the first time. George McKenzie 54kg (United Scottish BC) becomes Olympic Bronze medalist (1920 Antwerp, Belgium and again in 1924 in Paris (France) along with Harold Franks 81kg (St. Pancras ABC). F. Whitbread 69kg (Fulham ABC) and E. White 75kg (Lynn ABC) become Olympians at the 1920 Games (Antwerp, France).
However, both Harry Mallin 75kg (Eton Old Boys ABC) and Ron Rawson 91kg (Polytechnic ABC) become 'Olympic Champions' at the Antwerp (Belgium) Games. P. Zoller 67kg (Polytechnic ABC) losing finalist (1914, 1920) changes his name to P. O' Hanrahan and wins (2) titles (1924, 1925).
KG | Weight | Champion | Finalist | Result |
51 |
Fly |
H.Groves (Caius ABC) |
B.Mayne (Polytechnic ABC) |
|
54 |
Bantam |
George McKenzie (United Scottish BC) |
D.Bowling (Limehouse ABC) |
|
57 |
Feather |
J.Fleming (United Scottish BC) |
John Cater (United Scottish ABC) |
|
60 |
Light |
Fred Grace (Eton Old Boys ABC) |
E.Davis (Lynn ABC) |
|
67 |
Welter |
F.Whitbread (Fulham ABC) |
P.Zoller (Polytechnic ABC) |
|
75 |
Middle |
Harry Mallin (Eton Old Boys ABC) |
Edward White (Lynn ABC) |
|
81 |
Light Heavy |
Harold Franks (St Pancras ABC) |
M.Martin (United Scottish BC) |
|
91 |
Heavyweight |
Ron Rawson (Polytechnic ABC) |
G.Clark (Metropolitan Police ABC) |
RSC (3) |
37th ABA National Championships
1920 - 1921
Year: 1921
Venue: London
Harry Mallin 75kg (Metropolitan Police ABC) was to eventually became a double Olympic Champion (1920, 1924) (the only Englishman ever to do so), European Champion (1924) and (5) times ABA National Champion.
Alex Ireland 69kg (United Scottish BC) fresh from his Olympic Silver medal (1920 Antwerp, Belgium) and William Culbertson 51kg (United Scottish BC) winning a bronze medal. John Cater 57kg (United Scottish BC) also became an Olympian in 1920. Amazingly Les Tarrant (Armstrong-Siddeley ABC) was Champion at (54kg) and Finalist at (51kg) in the same year.
KG | Weight | Champion | Finalist | Result |
51 |
Fly |
William Cuthbertson (United Scottish BC) |
Les Tarrant (Armstrong-Siddeley ABC) |
|
54 |
Bantam |
Les Tarrant (Armstrong-Siddeley ABC) |
T.Herbison (United Scottish BC) |
|
57 |
Feather |
George Baker (Polytechnic ABC) |
John Cater (United Scottish BC) |
|
60 |
Light |
G.Shorter (Clapton Federation ABC) |
E.Fox (Polytechnic ABC) |
|
69 |
Welter |
Alex Ireland (United Scottish BC) |
P.O'Hanrahan (Polytechnic ABC) |
|
75 |
Middle |
Harry Mallin (Metropolitan Police ABC) |
E.Whitehouse (Limehouse & Poplar ABC) |
|
81 |
Light Heavy |
L.Collett (Surrey Commercial Docks ABC) |
B.Garrett (Tillings ABC) |
|
91 |
Heavyweight |
Ron Rawson (Polytechnic ABC) |
J.Mullings (Metropolitan Police ABC) |
RET (1) |
38th ABA National Championships
1921 - 1922
Year: 1922
Venue: London
Les Tarrant 51kg (Armstrong-Siddeley ABC) wins the second of his (3) titles (1921, 1922, 1924). Harry Mitchell 81kg (Polytechnic ABC) wins the first of his (4) titles (1922, 1923, 1924, 1925). Les Tarrant also became an Olympian in 1924 Games (Paris, France), along with Alfred Barber 54kg (Brighton ABC), Edward White 69kg (Limehouse and Poplar ABC) and A. Clifton (PLA Police ABC).
KG | Weight | Champion | Finalist | Result |
51 |
Fly |
Les Tarrant (Armstrong- Siddeley ABC) |
J.Dudley (Gainsford ABC) |
|
54 |
Bantam |
W.Goulding (St Pancras ABC) |
Alfred Barber (Brighton ABC) |
|
57 |
Feather |
E.Swash (Clapton Federation ABC) |
E.Hunt (Polytechnic ABC) |
WO
|
60 |
Light |
G.Renouf (Leith Victoria BC) |
Reggie Caswell (Lynn ABC) |
|
69 |
Welter |
Edward White (Limehouse & Poplar ABC) |
S.Simpson (Clapton Federation ABC) |
WO
|
75 |
Middle |
Harry Mallin (Eton Old Boys & Metropolitan Police ABC) |
A.Jones (Fulham ABC) |
RSC (2) |
81 |
Light Heavy |
Harry Mitchell (Polytechnic ABC) |
A.Clifton (PLA Police ABC) |
|
91 |
Heavyweight |
T.Evans (Amman Valley BC) |
A.Monk (PLA Police ABC) |
RSC (1) |
39th ABA National Championships
1922 - 1923
Year: 9 April 1923
Venue: Alexandra Palace, London
Eddie Warwick 51kg (Columbia ABC) wins his first title going on to win (3) times (1923, 1924, 1925). Eddie Egan 91kg (Oxford University ABC) and now heavyweight Champion was an American studying in the United Kingdom. He was also the 1920 Olympic Champion at 81kg (Antwerp, Belgium) for the USA.
Harry Mallin 75kg (Eton Manor ABC) wins the last of his (5) National ABA titles (1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923). He won (2) Olympic medals (1920 Antwerp, Belgium, 1924, Paris, France) and was 1924 European champion. He retired, undefeated, after 300 contests. G. Shorter 60kg (Clapton Federation ABC) goes onto become an Olympian in Paris (France) in 1924.
KG | Weight | Champion | Finalist | Result |
51 |
Fly |
Eddie Warwick (Columbia ABC) |
James McKenzie (Leith Victoria BC) |
|
54 |
Bantam |
A.Smith (Limehouse ABC) |
Les Tarrant (Armstrong-Siddeley ABC) |
|
57 |
Feather |
E.Swash (Clapton Federation ABC) |
R.Stichbury (Clapton Federation ABC) |
|
60 |
Light |
G.Shorter (Clapton Federation ABC) |
A.O'Brien (Unattached, Wales) |
|
69 |
Welter |
P.Green (Averys ABC) |
W.Evans (PLA Police ABC) |
|
75 |
Middle |
Harry Mallin (Eton Manor ABC) |
A.Jones (Fulham ABC) |
|
81 |
Light Heavy |
Harry Mitchell (Polytechnic ABC) |
W.Trott (Brighton ABC) |
WO
|
91 |
Heavyweight |
Eddie Egan (Oxford University ABC) |
Edward Hulks (St. Pancras ABC) |
RSC (3) |
40th ABA National Championships
1923 - 1924
Year: 1924
Venue: London
Harry Mitchell 81kg (Polytechnic ABC) became European Champions (1924) and Olympic Champion (Paris, France).
John Elliott 75kg (Polytechnic ABC) wins an Olympic Bronze medals at the 1924 Olympic Games (Paris, France). Archie Rule 54kg (Amman Valley BC) and F. Crawley 75kg (Army) became 1925 European Champions (Stockholm, Sweden).
James McKenzie 51kg (United Scottish BC), Eddie Warwick 51kg (Columbia ABC), A. Beavis 57kg (Polytechnic ABC), P. O'Hanrahan 69kg (Polytechnic ABC) and J. Courtis (Army) all go to the 1924 Olympic Games (Paris, France).
KG | Weight | Champion | Finalist | Result |
51 |
Fly |
Eddie Warwick (Columbia ABC) |
James McKenzie (United Scottish BC) |
|
54 |
Bantam |
Les Tarrant (Armstrong- Siddeley ABC) |
Archie Rule (Amman Valley BC) |
|
57 |
Feather |
A.Beavis (Polytechnic ABC) |
T.Gorman (Hull Kingston ABC) |
|
60 |
Light |
Edward White (United Scottish BC) |
G.Shorter (Clapton Federation ABC) |
|
69 |
Welter |
P.O'Hanrahan (Polytechnic ABC) |
W.Ward (United Scottish BC) |
|
75 |
Middle |
John Elliot (Polytechnic ABC) |
F.Crawley (Army) |
|
81 |
Light Heavy |
Harry Mitchell (Polytechnic ABC) |
J.Courtis (Army) |
|
91 |
Heavyweight |
A.Clifton (PLA Police ABC) |
H.Billings (London Fire Brigade ABC) |
RET (1) |
41st ABA National Championships
1924 - 1925
Year: 1 April 1925
Venue: Holland Park Hall
William James 51kg (Garrison ABC), E. Viney 60kg (ISBA) and D. Lister (ISBA) become Silver medallists at the 1925 European Championships (Stockholm, Sweden). This is the first time the European Championships were contested for. The 1924 Championship were actually awarded to the highest ranked European at the 1924 Olympic Games (Paris, France). This was repeated in 1928 (Amsterdam, Holland) and 1932 (Los Angeles, USA).
KG | Weight | Champion | Finalist | Result |
51 |
Fly |
Eddie Warwick (Columbia ABC) |
William James (Garrison ABC) |
|
54 |
Bantam |
A.Groom (Rugby ABC) |
H.Johnson (Columbia ABC) |
|
57 |
Feather |
A.Beavis (Polytechnic ABC) |
A.Holmes (Lynn ABC) |
|
60 |
Light |
E.Viney (ISBA) |
G.Gogay (Oxford & Bermondsey Old Boys ABC) |
|
69 |
Welter |
P.O'Hanrahan (Polytechnic ABC) |
W.Marlow (Polytechnic ABC) |
|
75 |
Middle |
John Elliott (Polytechnic & PLA Police ABC) |
R.Howells (Roath ABC) |
|
81 |
Light Heavy |
Harry Mitchell (Polytechnic ABC) |
A.Jackson (St Pancras ABC) |
|
91 |
Heavyweight |
Lt. D.Lister (ISBA) |
Edward Hulks (Polytechnic ABC) |
|
42nd ABA National Championships
1925 - 1926
Year: 28 April 1926
Venue: The Royal Albert Hall, London
The first time the tournament is held at the Royal Albert Hall (London). Fred Webster 54kg (St. Pancras ABC) wins his first title going onto win again in 1927 at (57kg) and then in 1928 at (60kg).
The 1926 Championships witnessed winners from both Denmark and South Africa. B. Marshall 69kg (Newport, Wales BC) beats the 1924 Olympic Champion, Hans Neilson. H. Dingley 60kg (Glasgow BC) became an Olympian at the 1924 Games (Paris, France).
KG | Weight | Champion | Finalist | Result |
51 |
Fly |
Johnny Hill (Leith Victoria BC) |
Eddie Warwick (Columbia ABC) |
RSC (3) |
54 |
Bantam |
Fred Webster (St. Pancras ABC) |
W.Brown (Columbia ABC) |
|
57 |
Feather |
R.Minshull (Representing South Africa) |
J.Ryan (St Pancras ABC) |
|
60 |
Light |
T.Slater (Oxford & Bermondsey Old Boys ABC) |
H.Dingley (Glasgow BC) |
|
69 |
Welter |
B.Marshall (Newport Wales BC) |
Hans Neilson (Representing Denmark) |
|
75 |
Middle |
F.Crawley (Royal Tank Corps) |
F.Whitbread (PLA Police & Fulham ABC) |
|
81 |
Light Heavy |
Don McCorkindale (Representing South Africa) |
B.Garrett (Lynn ABC) |
|
91 |
Heavyweight |
T.Petersen (Representing Denmark) |
Jimmy O'Driscoll (Civic Guards Dublin ABC) |
RSC(3) |
43rd ABA National Championships
1926 - 1927
Year: 6 April 1927
Venue: Royal Albert Hall, London
F. Crawley 75kg (Army) retains his title whilst adding the 1925 European title (Stockholm, Sweden). The contest between Harry Dunn 69kg (Lynn ABC) and W. Marlow (Polytechnic ABC) was described at the time as ". a rugged, distinctly rough affair". Fred Webster 57kg (St. Pancras ABC), Harry Dunn 69kg (Lynn ABC), Fred Mallin 75kg (Eton Manor ABC) and Alf Jackson 81kg (St. Pancras ABC) go onto become Olympians at the 1928 Games (Amsterdam, Holland).
KG | Weight | Champion | Finalist | Result |
51 |
Fly |
Jim Roland (Leith Victoria BC) |
W.Ellis (Limehouse & Poplar ABC) |
|
54 |
Bantam |
Eddie Warwick (Columbia ABC) |
J.Smith (Edinburgh BC) |
|
57 |
Feather |
Fred Webster (St. Pancras ABC) |
Freddie Meacham (Civil Service ABC) |
|
60 |
Light |
W.Hunt (Holloway ABC) |
W.Nicholas (Abergwynf BC) |
|
69 |
Welter |
Harry Dunn (Lynn ABC) |
W.Marlow (Polytechnic ABC) |
|
75 |
Middle |
F.Crawley (Royal Tank Corps) |
Fred Mallin (Eton Manor ABC) |
|
81 |
Light Heavy |
Alf Jackson (St. Pancras ABC) |
R.Howells (Glamorgan Police BC) |
|
91 |
Heavyweight |
Lt. C.Capper (Royal Artillery) |
Edward Hulks (Polytechnic ABC) |
RSC(3) |
44th ABA National Championships
1927 - 1928
Year: 28 March 1928
Venue: Royal Albert Hall, London
All rounds now become (3) minute duration. Fred Mallin 75kg (Eton Manor ABC) wins the first of his (5) consecutive titles. His brother, Harry Mallin also won (5) titles. Amazingly both Fred and Harry Mallin boxed F. Whitbread (Fulham and PLA Police ABC) to win their first titles (1919, 1928). Cuthbert Taylor 51kg (Gabalfa Cardiff BC), John Garland 54kg (Gordon Highlander), Fred Perry 57kg (Gabalfa Cardiff BC) and Joe Goyder 81kg (Old Goldsmiths ABC) became Olympians at the 1928 Games (Amsterdam, Holland). Fred Webster 60kg (St. Pancras ABC) becomes the first man to win (3) consecutive ABA National titles at (3) different weights Bantam (54kg) 1926, Feather (57kg) 1927, Light (60kg) 1928. This record would not be equalled until 1993.
KG | Weight | Champion | Finalist | Result |
51 |
Fly |
Cuthbert Taylor (Cardiff Gavalva AC) |
H.Connolly (Mary Ward BC) |
|
54 |
Bantam |
John Garland (Gordon Highlanders) |
B.McGhee (Dalmarnock ABC) |
|
57 |
Feather |
Freddie Meacham (Civil Service BC) |
Fred Perry (Cardiff Gavalva AC) |
DIS (2) |
60 |
Light |
Fred Webster (St. Pancras BC) |
H.Dingley (Douglas & Clydesdale ABC) |
|
69 |
Welter |
Harold Bone (Columbia RC & "H" Div. Met. Police AC ) |
Harry Dunn (Lynn ABC) |
|
75 |
Middle |
Fred Mallin (Eton Manor BC) |
F.Whitbread (Fulham & PLA Police ABC) |
|
81 |
Light Heavy |
Alf Jackson (St. Pancras BC & "S" Div. Met. Police AC) |
Joe Goyder (Old Goldsmiths BC & City Police AC) |
|
91 |
Heavyweight |
James O'Driscoll (Civic Guard Dublin BC) |
Lieut. C. Capper (Royal Artillery) |
|
45th ABA National Championships
1928 - 1929
Year: 20 March 1929
Venue: Royal Albert Hall, London
Joe Goyder (Old Goldsmiths ABC) wins his first of (2) ABA titles (1931). Fred Mallin 75kg (Eton Manor ABC) wins the second of his (5) titles. Freddie Meacham 57kg (Civil Service ABC) wins the title on a disqualification having won the 1928 title on a disqualification. He went onto become Commonwealth Champion in 1930 (Hamilton, Canada).
Pat (H) Floyd 91kg wins the first of his (4) titles (1929, 1934, 1935, 1945). He was a finalist on (2) other occasions (1932, 1938). He also won a Bronze European medal in 1934 (Budapest, Hungary) and became Commonwealth Champion in 1934 (London, England). Tommy Pardoe 51kg (Metropolitan ABC) goes onto became an Olympian at the 1932 Games (Los Angeles, USA).
KG | Weight | Champion | Finalist | Result |
51 |
Fly |
Tommy Pardoe (Metropolitan ABC) |
A.Mintz (Columbia ABC) |
|
54 |
Bantam |
F.Bennett (Lancs Regiment) |
R.Hamilton (Edinburgh BC) |
|
57 |
Feather |
Freddie Meacham (Civil Service ABC) |
F.Adams (Polytechnic ABC) |
DIS (1) |
60 |
Light |
W.Hunt (Polytechnic ABC) |
J.Waples (Limehouse & Poplar ABC) |
|
69 |
Welter |
T.Wigmore (Royal Scots) |
J.Jackson (Printing & Allied Trades ABC) |
|
75 |
Middle |
Fred Mallin (Eton Manor ABC) |
Edward Egan (Old Goldsmiths ABC) |
|
81 |
Light Heavy |
Joe Goyder (Old Goldsmiths ABC) |
H.Milne (Leith Victoria BC) |
|
91 |
Heavyweight |
Pat (H) Floyd (Battersea ABC) |
Anthony Stuart (Royal Corps of Signals) |
|