06/10/2026
We are saddened to hear former Heavyweight Colin “Kid Coalminer” Wilson has passed away.
Wilson won the Australian Heavyweight title multiple times between 1997 - 2010. Also winning the Queensland State Cruiserweight, Queensland Heavyweight, WBO Asia Pacific Heavyweight and OPBF Heavyweight titles.
Having a pretty unique story, Wilson was part of the Fred Brophy Boxing Tent. A famous boxing troupe, known for being the last travelling boxing tent.
Wilson stepped in the ring with some of the Heavyweight greats, including Khali Meehan, Bob Mirovic, Solomon Haumono, Alex Leapai and hall of Famer, Joe Bugner.
We send out our thoughts to Colin’s family and friends.