Paddy Gallagher (boxer)
Patrick Gallagher is a professional boxer who challenged once for the British, and Commonwealth welterweight titles in 2019. As an amateur he won gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.Amateur awards
Gallagher represented Northern Ireland in the Delhi Commonwealth Games in the welterweight division. He won the gold medal, defeating England's Callum Smith 11–6 in the final.
- 6 October 2010 Qualification Bout 56 – defeated Joseph Mulema 3–0
- Oct 8 2010 1/8 Eliminations Bout 107 – defeated Suruz Bangali 9–0
- Oct 10 2010 Quarterfinals Bout 168 – defeated Mujandjae Kasuto 7–5
- Oct 11 2010 Semifinals Bout 197 – defeated Dilbag Singh 5–4
- Oct 13 2010 Finals Gold Medal Bout 213 – defeated Callum Smith 11–6
Gallagher boxed for the Mumbai Fighters during the 2011 WSB season. He finished up with a record of 1–1.
Professional contract
On 22 May 2012 Gallagher signed his professional contract with John Rooney, deciding to keep his base in Belfast.
