Colin McMillan (born 12 February 1966) is an English former

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who competed from 1988 to 1997. He fought his way to the

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title in 1991. After successfully defending his British title, he added the

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title in 1992 before beating

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for the

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featherweight title that same year. Known in fighting circles as Sweet C, McMillan lost his WBO belt on his first defence, when he was unable to continue against Rubén Darío Palacios due to a dislocated shoulder.

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* 1966 births Living people English male boxers Featherweight boxers World featherweight boxing champions World Boxing Organization champions Boxers from Greater London {{England-boxing-bio-stub