Wally Carr

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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use Australian English Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:WikidataCheck Wally Carr (11 August 1954 – 13 April 2019) was an Australian professional boxer. Carr held twelve titles across six different divisions across his 15-year career as a boxer. He was nicknamed "Wait-awhile-Wal".

Early life

Wally Carr was born on 11 August 1954,[1] two months after his father died by suicide by gunshot to the head.[2] He was a Wiradjuri man who was born and raised in Wellington, New South Wales.[3]

Career

Carr held twelve titles across six different divisions across his 15-year career as a boxer, and was nicknamed "Wait-awhile-Wal".[3]Template:Why

Described by Boxing 1970–1980 as having "boxing ability to burn" and "outstanding skills", Wally Carr had 100 professional fights.[4] His first fight was in South Sydney Leagues Club in 1971 at the age of 17 and his last fight was in 1986 at the age of 32 when he announced his retirement after fighting Doug Sam at the Bruce Stadium in Canberra.

With over twelve fights overseas in countries including, Zambia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji, Carr got his first crack at a world champion, his 96th fight, when he fought Korean Super-Middleweight, Chong-Pal Park, the then current IBF's world Super-Middleweight champion, in Seoul in 1984. Carr lost on points. Despite Pal Park being a world champion, this fight was not a world title bout but a ten-round non-title fight.[5] Had Carr won, he may have received a rematch with the world title at stake then.

Wally's fighting career spanned Super-Bantamweight to Heavyweight. He fought in 13 divisions, starting out at 8 stone 10 lbs and finishing up at 14 stone 10 lbs. His titles include NSW Welterweight Champion, Australasian Light Middleweight Champion, Australian Junior Middleweight Champion, Australian Middleweight Champion, Commonwealth (British Empire) Middleweight Champion, Australian Super-Middleweight Champion, Australian Light-Heavyweight Champion and Oriental Middleweight Champion.

Recognition

Carr was selected as the inductee into the 2010 Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame Moderns category in recognition of his achievements.[3]

Death and legacy

Wally Carr died on 13 April 2019 due to stomach cancer.[1][6][7]

During the indigenous round of the 2020 NRL Season, Carr's name was included on the inside of the collar on the player jersey for the Melbourne Storm, for whom Carr's grandson, Josh Addo-Carr plays.[8]

Personal life

Carr had four children (three daughters and one son) and two grandchildren. He was the grandfather of NRL player Josh Addo-Carr.[6]

In 2010 Gaele Sobott published the biography of Wally Carr titled My Longest Round, which details his life from his earliest memories in Wellington, his boxing career, his battle with alcoholism, drug abuse, homelessness, and his final transition to sobriety and happiness.[9] The book was written in close collaboration with Carr over the course of six years.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Professional boxing titles

  • Australia – New South Wales State welterweight title (146<templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1⁄4 Ibs)
  • Australasian Super Welterweight Title (154 Ibs)
  • Australian super welterweight title (154<templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1⁄4 Ibs)
  • Australian middleweight title (160 Ibs)
  • Australian light heavyweight title (172 Ibs)

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Date Location Notes
100 Loss 53–38–9 Doug Sam KO 18 April 1986 Bruce Stadium, CanberraScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
99 Loss 53–37–9 Gary Hubble DQ 22 March 1986 Campbelltown Rugby League Club, LeumeahScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost Australian Light Heavyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
98 Loss 53–36–9 Dave Russell PTS 26 April 1985 Festival Hall, MelbourneScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
97 Win 53–35–9 Alan Black KO 11 December 1984 Entertainment Centre, PerthScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Australian Light Heavyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
96 Loss 52–35–9 Chong Pal Park PTS 7 October 1984 SeoulScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
95 Loss 52–34–9 Pat Hailwood PTS 31 August 1984 Marrickville RSL Club, Marrickville, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
94 Loss 52–33–9 Kevin Wagstaff UD 1 June 1984 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost vacant Australian Cruiserweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
93 Win 52–32–9 Tommy West PTS 27 April 1984 SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Australian Light Heavyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
92 Template:DrawDraw 51–32–9 Tommy West PTS 24 February 1984 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
91 Win 51–32–8 Gary Hubble TKO 2 December 1983 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
90 Win 50–32–8 Peter Hewitt KO 14 October 1983 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
89 Loss 49–32–8 Terry Archer DQ 16 September 1983 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost Australia – New South Wales State Heavyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
88 Template:DrawDraw 49–31–8 Young Stone PTS 5 August 1983 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
87 Loss 49–31–7 Young Haumona PTS 28 April 1983 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
86 Loss 49–30–7 Stephane Ferrara PTS 10 October 1981 NoumeaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
85 Loss 49–29–7 Alex Sua KO 27 May 1981 AucklandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
84 Win 49–28–7 Ken Eldridge KO 20 November 1980 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
83 Loss 48–28–7 Phil Kating PTS 2 August 1980 Laucala Bay Hanger, SuvaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
82 Win 48–27–7 Terry Fox TKO 29 June 1980 Balmain Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
81 Win 47–27–7 Fossie Schmidt TKO 12 April 1980 Laucala Bay Hanger, SuvaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
80 Win 46–27–7 Terry Fox PTS 16 June 1979 Victoria Park, DubboScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
79 Win 45–27–7 John Krishna KO 18 February 1979 Hordern Pavilion, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Australian Middleweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
78 Loss 44–27–7 Monty Betham PTS 11 February 1979 AucklandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost Australian National Boxing Federation Australasian Middleweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
77 Win 44–26–7 Torkano Marcos KO 16 December 1978 Laucala Bay Hanger, SuvaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
76 Win 43–26–7 Benny Holt TKO 7 December 1978 Revesby Workers Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Australian Middleweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
75 Win 42–26–7 Al Korovou TKO 26 July 1978 Bankstown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Australian Middleweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
74 Loss 41–26–7 Neil Pattell PTS 30 June 1978 Festival Hall, BrisbaneScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
73 Loss 41–25–7 Al Korovou PTS 14 December 1977 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost Australian Middleweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
72 Win 41–24–7 Johnny Layton PTS 12 October 1977 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Australian Super Welterweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
71 Win 40–24–7 Rudy Siregar PTS 11 September 1977 SurabayaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
70 Template:DrawDraw 39–24–7 Johnny Layton PTS 27 October 1976 Bankstown Sports Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
69 Loss 39–24–6 Monty Betham KO 23 September 1976 Town Hall, WellingtonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost Commonwealth (British Empire) Middleweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
68 Loss 39–23–6 Neil Pattell PTS 8 September 1976 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost Australian Super Welterweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Win 39–22–6 Eric King KO 4 August 1976 North Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Win 38–22–6 Monty Betham KO 12 July 1976 Town Hall, WellingtonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Australian National Boxing Federation Australasian Super Welterweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Loss 37–22–6 Julius Luipa TKO 1 July 1976 ChingolaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost Australia – New South Wales State Welterweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Win 37–21–6 Eric King PTS 9 June 1976 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 36–21–6 Joe Keresi KO 2 October 1975 Blacktown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Win 35–21–6 Benny Holt TKO 10 July 1975 Blacktown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Win 34–21–6 Bernie Alexander TKO 5 June 1975 Blacktown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Loss 33–21–6 Benny Holt PTS 22 May 1975 Blacktown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Loss 33–20–6 Martin Beni TKO 19 April 1975 Melbourne Town Hall, MelbourneScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 33–19–6 Billy O'Donnell KO 3 April 1975 Blacktown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Template:DrawDraw 32–19–6 Martin Beni PTS 13 March 1975 Sir Hubert Murray Stadium, Port MoresbyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 32–19–5 Alan Aldenhoven TKO 27 February 1975 Blacktown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Loss 31–19–5 Dennis Enright PTS 18 August 1974 RSA Hall, InvercargillScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Loss 31–18–5 Colin Cassidy PTS 14 August 1974 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Loss 31–17–5 Andy Broome TKO 13 June 1974 Blacktown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 31–16–5 Billy O'Connor KO 17 May 1974 Festival Hall, MelbourneScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 30–16–5 Wayne Cullen KO 8 May 1974 North Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 29–16–5 Matt Ropis PTS 4 April 1974 Blacktown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 28–16–5 Barry Facer TKO 28 March 1974 Blacktown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 27–16–5 Fred Rolando Pastor PTS 15 March 1974 Festival Hall, MelbourneScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 26–16–5 Martin Ross KO 14 February 1974 Blacktown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 25–16–5 Elley Dennis PTS 1 December 1973 North Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Loss 24–16–5 Antonio Oke PTS 10 November 1973 NoumeaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Loss 24–15–5 Bobby Cotterill PTS 13 September 1973 Blacktown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Loss 24–14–5 Colin Cassidy TKO 15 August 1973 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 24–13–5 Les Knox PTS 19 June 1973 Cronulla Workingmen's Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 23–13–5 David Hill PTS 14 June 1973 Blacktown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Template:DrawDraw 23–12–5 Jim Metcalfe PTS 17 May 1973 Blacktown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 23–12–4 Mick Maher PTS 8 May 1973 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 22–12–4 Binky Rominski PTS 2 May 1973 Manly Warringah Leagues Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 21–12–4 Eric King PTS 19 April 1973 Blacktown RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Loss 20–12–4 Rod Connors PTS 28 February 1973 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 20–11–4 Alan Mander DQ 7 February 1973 North Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 20–10–4 Ceddy McGrady PTS 18 January 1973 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 19–10–4 Ceddy McGrady PTS 30 November 1972 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 18–10–4 Binky Rominski KO 15 November 1972 North Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 17–10–4 Matt Davis PTS 31 October 1972 Cronulla Workingmen's Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 16–10–4 Cousin Bob West PTS 18 October 1972 North Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Loss 15–10–4 Jim Metcalfe PTS 10 October 1972 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Loss 15–9–4 Rod Connors PTS 26 September 1972 Cronulla Workingmen's Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Template:DrawDraw 15–8–4 Jeff Malcolm PTS 20 September 1972 North Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Loss 15–8–3 Ross Armstrong PTS 17 August 1972 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 15–7–3 Ross Armstrong PTS 10 August 1972 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 14–7–3 Binky Rominski PTS 11 July 1972 Corrimal Rugby League Club, WollongongScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Loss 13–7–3 Jim Metcalfe PTS 22 June 1972 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 13–6–3 Eric Larche PTS 15 June 1972 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Loss 12–6–3 Neville Williams KO 7 June 1972 Riverwood Legion Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 12–5–3 Les Knox PTS 1 June 1972 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 11–5–3 Les Knox PTS 25 May 1972 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Loss 10–5–3 Lance McConnell PTS 2 March 1972 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Loss 10–4–3 Lance McConnell PTS 8 February 1972 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Template:DrawDraw 10–3–3 Frank Geebung PTS 3 February 1972 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Loss 10–3–2 Jim Metcalfe PTS 27 January 1972 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 10–2–2 Alan Scott KO 11 January 1972 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 9–2–2 Ern McNeill KO 16 December 1971 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 8–2–2 Frank Geebung PTS 9 December 1971 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 7–2–2 Wayne Oldham KO 7 December 1971 Penrith Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 6–2–2 Elley Dennis PTS 1 December 1971 North Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 5–2–2 Cousin Bob West KO 15 November 1971 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 4–2–2 Laurie Johnson TKO 4 November 1971 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 3–2–2 Graham Murray PTS 18 October 1971 Marrickville RSL Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Template:DrawDraw 2–2–2 Dennis Cutmore PTS 13 October 1971 North Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Loss 2–2–1 Frank Geebung PTS 30 September 1971 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 2–1–1 Graham Murray PTS 15 September 1971 North Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Loss 1–1–1 Laurie Johnson PTS 9 September 1971 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 1–0–1 Graham Murray PTS 2 September 1971 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Template:DrawDraw 0–0–1 Graham Murray PTS 26 August 1971 South Sydney Rugby League Club, SydneyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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  1. ↑ a b Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ Wally Carr & Gaele Sobott, My Longest Round
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