| Danny Malloy | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Daniel Malloy |
| Rated at | Welterweight |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Born | 9 February 1929 Denny, Falkirk, Scotland, UK |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Wins by KO | 5 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Daniel "Danny" Malloy (Born 9 February 1929 in Denny, Falkirk, Scotland) is a former professional boxer and footballer. He is best known for winning the BBBofC Scottish Area Welterweight Championship by defeating Willie Whyte on the 3 October 1953 at King's Hall, Belfast, United Kingdom. He has also played for Stenhousemuir Football Club.
Danny was born in Stripside, Denny, Falkirk and is the eldest of 4 siblings. His family soon immigrated to Canada in the early 1960s resulting Danny to be the only one who stayed in Scotland.
He married Elizabeth (nee McCulloch) on the 22 May 1953 and they have three children (Ann, Helen and Thomas). Danny also has four grandchildren (Lauren, Daniel, Caitlyn and Thomas). He currently lives now in Haggs, Bonnybridge. His cousin is also named Danny Malloy who was also a professional footballer.
In March 2011, Danny was honoured by Falkirk Council after receiving a street named after himself naming it "Malloy Court" in his dedication to sport.