Robert Wells (boxer)
British boxer
Robert William Wells (15 May 1961 – 5 September 2025), also known as Bobby Wells, was a British boxer. He won the super heavyweight bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Wells was born in London, the son of boxer Billy Wells, a competitor at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He turned pro two years later but had limited success. His career ended with a record of 3-2-0 in 1989, including two professional fights in the then Soviet Union in 1989. He was affiliated with the Kingston Amateur Boxing Club.
Wells died on 5 September 2025, at the age of 64. He had been a resident of Carshalton.
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