Variations of Name | Jack Belshaw | Jack Sexton |
Biography | Alongside his brothers Arthur and Cliff, Beaumont began his career in an acrobatic group, which led to an interest in amateur wrestling. All three brothers were also undertakers, following in the footsteps of their father who was a Funeral Director in Wigan.
One of the top light heavyweights in the country, Beaumont trained at Charnocks gymnasium in Wigan. As early as 1948 he was reckoned to be the only serious contender for Jack Dales middleweight title. In his first visit south, in 1948, Beaumont held Dale to a draw. Even in those early post war days Jack Beaumont received international recognition and in 1948 travelled extensively throughout Europe. |