Jack Petersen (boxer)

Jack Petersen
OBE TD
Born
John Charles Peterson

2 September 1911
Cardiff, Wales
Died22 November 1990 (aged 79)
Bridgend, Wales
NationalityBritish (Welsh)
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins33
Wins by KO19
Losses5

John Charles Peterson OBE TD (2 September 1911 – 22 November 1990) was a Welsh boxer who held the British heavyweight boxing title on two occasions. He was awarded the Territorial Decoration (TD) in 1950 and appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1978 Birthday Honours "for services to Sport particularly in Wales."