Tonga McClain

Tonga McClain is an American boxer.[1][2]

Tonga McClain
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place1989 MoscowLightweight

McClain attended Park High School.[3][4] He was a member of the D'Alie Boxing Club.[5]

McClain competed at the 1989 World Amateur Boxing Championships, winning the bronze medal in the lightweight event.[6]

References
  1. "Tonga's confidence a bell-ringer". The Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. June 13, 1989. p. 32. Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  2. "D'Alie". The Journal Times. Racine, Wisconsin. March 26, 1991. p. 14. Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  3. "McClain earns Moscow berth". The Journal Times. Racine, Wisconsin. August 4, 1989. p. 13. Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. "Golden gloves: Desire talent have taken Tonga McClain to the top". The Journal Times. Racine, Wisconsin. August 8, 1989. p. 11. Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  5. "Soviet boxer beats McClain". The Journal Times. Racine, Wisconsin. June 16, 1989. p. 16. Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  6. "1989 World Amateur Boxing Championships", IBA World Boxing Championships


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