Henry Gilliland

Henry Gilliland was a boxer from Scotland who won a gold medal at the 1950 British Empire Games.

Biography

Gilliland, also known as Harry Gilliland, won the 1949 ABA featherweight championship. He had earned his place at the ABA finals by winning his quarter-final bout at Liverpool Stadium.
A baker by trade, living at Corsehill Terrace, Springside, he represented the Scottish team at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand, where he won the gold medal in the 57kg Featherweight division.
He turned professional in 1951 but only fought two bouts.