Terry Downes

Terry Downes
Born(1936-05-09)9 May 1936
Died6 October 2017(2017-10-06) (aged 81)
London, England
NationalityBritish
Other namesPaddington Express
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight, light heavyweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins35
Wins by KO28
Losses9
Draws0

Terry Downes, BEM (9 May 1936 – 6 October 2017) was a British middleweight boxer, occasional film actor, and businessman. He was nicknamed the "Paddington Express" for his aggressive fighting style.

At the time of his death, Downes was Britain's oldest surviving former world champion. He held the world middleweight title (the version recognised by Europe, New York, and Massachusetts) for ten months from 1961-62.