Edward Rollins (boxer)

Edward Rollins
Born
Edward William Rollins

1 January 1852
Died 1 February 1939 (aged 87)
Sydney, Australia
Nationality Australian
Other names Starlight
Statistics
Weight(s) 150–165 lb (72–77 kg)
Boxing record
Total fights 79
Wins 27
Wins by KO 17
Losses 36
Draws 11

Edward William Rollins (1 January 1852 – 1 February 1939), commonly known as Starlight, was an Australian middleweight boxer.

Boxing career

Rollins was a top middleweight contender for the Australian Middleweight Championship during his career and fought for the title four times

During his career, Starlight defeated such men as Jack Malloy, "Black Chris" Smithers, Jim Barron, James "Tut" Ryan, Bill Heffernan, Jack Perryman, Charlie Woods and Ike Stewart.

Family

Rollins married Kate Pratt, the daughter of black American parents. They had a daughter, Marjorie Duguid, who was the grandmother of Australian pop singer Colleen Hewett.