Featherweight · New Zealand
Lyn Philp
6-4-0 2 KO · 1947–1954
Photo: Boxing Illustrated 1953, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Lyn Philp was a featherweight boxer from New Zealand, born Jan 27, 1924. Record 6-4-0 with 2 knockouts over 1947–1954. Lyn Philp last fought Johnny Hanks on Jun 14, 1954 and lost by KO in round 8 of 15.
Also: Lynley Philp · Lynley V Philp · Lynley Vivian Philp
BornJan 27, 1924
DiedJul 17, 1981
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
StanceOrthodox
DebutApr 21, 1947
Career1947–1954
Rounds boxed93
KO share33%
Born inLower Hutt, New Zealand
TitlesNew Zealand bantamweight title. Philp retired 6 June 1954, vacating the title 1948
Boxerbook ratinginactive since Jun 1954Why here ›
Confirmed bouts0 of 10
Career record
Record
6-4-0, 2 KOs · 1947–1954
Last result
L
Johnny Hanks 🇳🇿
For vacant New Zealand featherweight title, after title vacated by Tom Batty's retirement
The record
10 bouts, 1947–1954, newest first. Records under each bout are both boxers going in.
L
Johnny Hanks 🇳🇿
For vacant New Zealand featherweight title, after title vacated by Tom Batty's retirement
W
Tot Hoggarth
For New Zealand bantamweight title. Philp retired 6 June 1954, vacating the title
Ratings now
Not in any current ranking.
World titles
No world title reigns recorded.
Facts
- What is Lyn Philp's record?
- Lyn Philp's professional record is 6-4-0 with 2 knockouts.
- Who did Lyn Philp fight last?
- Lyn Philp last fought Johnny Hanks on Jun 14, 1954 and lost by KO in round 8 of 15.
Sources
Boxerbook ID 2189 · permanent link boxerbook.com/id/2189. Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), photo from Wikimedia Commons. Last fetched: 2026-10-12. Spot a mistake? Every bout page has a link to report it.