Elliot "Elley" Bennett (1924-1981) was an Australian Aboriginal boxer. He was Australian champion in both the bantamweight and featherweight divisions.[1]
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| Real name | Elliot Bennett |
| Weight(s) | Bantamweight, Featherweight |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | (1924-04-03)3 April 1924 Pialba, Queensland |
| Died | 31 August 1981(1981-08-31) (aged 57) Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 59 |
| Wins | 44 |
| Wins by KO | 40 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 2 |
In 2009 he was inducted into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame.[2]
Bennett was the 2005 Inductee for the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame Veterans category.
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