Fred Bretonnel
| Fred Bretonnel | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Fred Bretonnel |
| Weight(s) | lightweight |
| Nationality |
 French
|
| Born |
1 January 1905 France |
| Died | 4 September 1928 (aged 23) |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 23 |
| Wins | 9 |
| Wins by KO | 1 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 4 |
Fred Bretonnel (1 January 1905 – 4 September 1928) was a French lightweight boxer and title holder of the Featherweight Championship of France from 24 June to 7 October 1924, when it was taken by Lucien Vinez. In a career totalling 23 matches, he lost 9, drew 4 and won 9 with one knock out.
He fought in the first French-German match in France after the First World War, on 10 May 1922, defeating Paul Czirson.
Bretonnel's family were also strongly associated with boxing. His brother was a professional boxing trainer and manager, and his father started the first boxing magazine in France.
Bretonnel committed suicide by hanging on 4 September 1928, due to what was referred to as "family troubles". At the time of his death, he was a welterweight.
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