Noel Francis Trigg was a Welsh light heavyweight boxer.
13 Facts About Noel Trigg
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Noel Trigg began boxing as an amateur from the age of nine and fought to a high standard winning both Welsh and British amateur titles, his British champion medal was awarded to him by Field Marshal Montgomery.
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The event, in which Noel Trigg beat his opponent Peter Kerwin in the second round, featured several big Welsh fighters, including Joe Erskine and Eddie Thomas.
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Noel Trigg continued to fight out of Wales through 1955, being a regular at Maindy Stadium in Cardiff.
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Noel Trigg's bout was the shortest of the night, when he stopped Dove via technical knockout in the second round.
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On 7 May 1956 Noel Trigg faced Ken Rowlands, the holder of the Welsh area light heavyweight title.
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The match went the full twelve rounds with Noel Trigg winning on points and taking the Welsh title.
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Noel Trigg defended the title successfully against Don Sainsbury in March 1957, and in 1958 he beat past British middleweight champion Albert Finch, after which Finch retired from boxing.
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On 23 April 1958, Noel Trigg lost his Welsh area title to Redvers Sangoe at Sophia Gardens Pavilion in Cardiff.
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Noel Trigg took up his National Service, joining first the South Wales Borderers and then the Welch Regiment.
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Noel Trigg's service took him to Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea.
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Noel Trigg was an independent councillor for Newport City Council.
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Noel Trigg died on the 29 October 2020, on the day of his wife's funeral, following a period of illness.