Английская Википедия:Darkie Ellis

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Darkie Ellis (born Cyril Hills; 15 December 1914 – 14 December 1946) was a British professional boxer, from 1931 to 1940.[1] He was the son of William Hills and Elizabeth Farnsworth. His birth was registered in the December quarter of 1914.[2]

He was at various times a welterweight; middleweight and light-heavyweight, and fought in 91 professional bouts.[1] He was promoted as "middleweight champion of England".[3] He represented England at a tournament in Antwerp, Belgium on 21 March 1939.[3]

He served in the military in the Second World War.

Ellis, who was black, married a white woman from Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Joyce, and retired there.[3][4] They had two daughters. He died in his early thirties.[5][4] His wife later remarried.[4]

A collection of Ellis memorabilia, owned by his grand-daughter, was shown on the BBC programme Antiques Roadshow in December 2008.[3]

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