George Sutton

George Sutton, Sr (15 September 1922 – December 1995) was a Welsh boxer who held the Welsh flyweight title on two occasions. His brother, Jackie Sutton, also held a Wales boxing belt and his son, George Jr, contested the British Bantamweight title. Sutton later on in life married his wife Margaret Sutton who then had his children Gary Sutton, George Sutton and his five daughters Later on in life George carried on his father's boxing legacy for and, Gary Sutton started his career as a professional carpenter, Gary was also one of the many carpenters on the Celtic manor located in Newport ,wales. Soon, Sr George Sutton become a grandfather to his Children's youths, Gary Sutton had five children with his wife Jenifer Patrica jones whom later on became Jenifer Sutton. Boxing career One of four boxing brothers, Sutton trained as an amateur at the Vale ABC. He turned professional in 1944 losing to Tommy Burney at The Stadium in Liverpool in his first professional bout. He failed to win in his next two fights, including a humiliating lost to Burmese fighter Al Hutt, when Sutton was knocked out by his opponent while he was hitching up his shorts. On 14 June 1948 he was selected to fight Billy Davies, the holder of the Wales flyweight title, at Queen's Hall, Pontypridd. The fight went the full 15 rounds, with Sutton being given the title on points decision. Sutton fought at least three more times before his first defence of his new title, all fought in England and all ending in defeat. In March 1948, Sutton was called to defend his Wales title against the extremely experienced Norman Lewis. Lewis brought with him over a hundred fights and had once challenged for the British and Commonwealth belts at bantamweight. Sutton gave a good account, but was forced to retire in the final round of the twelve round contest; losing his championship title.