Age, Biography and Wiki
Des Rea (Desmond Rea) was born on 8 January, 1944 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is an Irish boxer. Discover Des Rea's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
| Popular As |
Desmond Rea |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
8 January, 1944 |
| Birthday |
8 January |
| Birthplace |
Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Date of death |
21 July, 2016 |
| Died Place |
Barrowford, Lancashire, England, UK |
| Nationality |
Ireland
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He is a member of famous boxer with the age 72 years old group.
Des Rea Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Des Rea height not available right now. We will update Des Rea's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Light welterweight |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Des Rea Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Des Rea worth at the age of 72 years old? Des Rea’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Des Rea's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
boxer |
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Timeline
Desmond Rea (8 January 1944 – 21 July 2016) was a Northern Irish boxer who was the first holder of the British junior welterweight title and went on to fight for the European title before moving up to welterweight at which he won the Irish title.
He was the first man in his weight group to be awarded the Lonsdale Belt.
Born in Belfast and raised in Liverpool, former cost accountant (for English Electric) Rea made his professional debut in November 1964 with a fifth round stoppage of Ken Hinds.
He won eight of his first nine fights before beating Bob Sempey in September 1965 to take the vacant BBBofC Northern Ireland Area welterweight title.
Over the next two years he had mixed results, winning five times but losing to Shaun Doyle, José Stable, Brian Curvis and Peter Cobblah.
Rea was associated with the Kray twins, whom he first met in 1967 and who he claims told him they would get him a British title fight, a European title fight and a world title eliminator, all of which later happened.
In February 1968 he faced Vic Andreetti for the newly created British light welterweight title at the York Hall, Bethnal Green; Rea took a points decision to become British champion.
In August 1968 he unsuccessfully challenged for Bruno Arcari's European title in Sanremo, Italy, Arcari stopping him in the sixth round.
In November 1968 he travelled to the United States to face José Nápoles in a World title eliminator, losing via a fifth-round TKO.
He defended his British title in February 1969 against Andreetti at the Nottingham Ice Rink; The fight again went the distance but Andreetti this time took the decision.
The two met a third time eight months later, Andreetti this time retaining the title with a fourth round stoppage.
Rea moved up to welterweight and challenged for Gus Farrell's Irish title in February 1970, taking the title after knocking Farrell out in the eleventh round.
Rea continued until 1974, having a further 39 fights but never again challenged for a title.
Rea died on 21 July 2016 at the age of 72.
