Mark Epton


Mark Epton is a retired flyweight boxer from England.

Boxing career

Amateur career

Epton represented England and won a silver medal in the 48 kg light-flyweight division, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.
He represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. In the round of 64 he defeated Damber Bhatta by decision, 5-0 and in the round of 32 lost to Ivalio Marinov by decision, 0-5.
Boxing for the Mexborough Athletic ABC he was a three times winner of the prestigious ABA light-flyweight championship.

Professional career

Nicknamed "The Choirboy" he made his professional debut on 24 May 1989. After six bouts as a pro, which he all won, Epton retired from boxing.