As per our current Database, Howard Winstone has been died on Sep 30, 2000 (age 61).
When Howard Winstone die, Howard Winstone was 61 years old.
Popular As | Howard Winstone |
Occupation | Boxer |
Age | 61 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Born | April 15, 1939 (Wales) |
Birthday | April 15 |
Town/City | Wales |
Nationality | Wales |
Howard Winstone’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Howard Winstone was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
He held the WBC World Featherweight title in 1968. He compiled a career record of 61-6.
He was a wildly successful amateur, and won the Amateur Boxing Association bantamweight title in 1958, as well as a gold medal at that year's Commonwealth Games.
Following his career he was voted the greatest citizen in his hometown of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
His brother, Glyn Winstone, owned a boxing-themed cafe.
He failed multiple times to take the world title from Vicente Saldivar, but finally took it when Saldivar retired.