| Biography | Don Scott (23 July 1928, Derby, England 13 February 2013, Derby, England) was an English Heavyweight boxer.
Scott was a successful amateur boxer, winning Silver at the 1948 London Olympic Games and Gold at the 1950 Auckland Empire Games (both at Light Heavyweight).
Managed by Bob Curley, Scott was a big enough name from his amateur career to box in London at the Albert Hall. His professional career was not as successful as his amateur. On his retirement from the ring he was involved in retail management. He continued his interest in boxing in the Derby area and was involved in coaching.
Scott was chosen to carry the Olympic torch through Derby on 29 June 2012. |