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
1989 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.
  2. "D'Alie". The Journal Times. Racine, Wisconsin. March 26, 1991. p. 14. Retrieved January 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "McClain earns Moscow berth". The Journal Times. Racine, Wisconsin. August 4, 1989. p. 13. Retrieved January 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  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.
  5. "Soviet boxer beats McClain". The Journal Times. Racine, Wisconsin. June 16, 1989. p. 16. Retrieved January 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  6. "1989 World Amateur Boxing Championships", IBA World Boxing Championships


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