Dion Murphy

{{Short description|New Zealand boxer}}

{{Distinguish|Deon Murphy|Don Murphy}}

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Dion Murphy (born 30 October 1940) is a New Zealand former professional boxer who went on to manage hotels and perform as a musical entertainer with his wife Cecile.{{Cite web|date=2015-12-03|title=Ex-pro Christchurch fighter Dion Murphy still boxing smart at 75|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/74732310/ex-pro-christchurch-fighter-dion-murphy-still-boxing-smart-at-75|access-date=2022-01-11|website=Stuff|language=en}} They created the ROCKONZ Hall of Fame in 2007 and an accompanying Annual Rock 'n' Roll Musical Festival celebrating the top musicians and performers of New Zealand in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. This festival also included Rock 'n' Roll dancing and parades and displays of classic cars from the same period. Dion and Cecile received the Key to the City of Christchurch in 2007 from the Mayor Garry Moore for their services to music in Christchurch. He and his wife produce the ROCKONZ programme and Concerts.{{Cite web|title=ROCKHAPPENZ - Profile - Dion Murphy|url=http://www.rockhappenz.com/dion_murphy.html|access-date=2022-01-11|website=www.rockhappenz.com}}

As a boxer, Dion won the New Zealand Boxing Association's Lightweight title by knocking out Jimmy Cassidy in eleven rounds on 10 October 1963. Murphy also has a victory over Johnny Famechon of Australia. He retired with an undefeated record of 17–0, 9 wins by knockout,{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/boxer/45676|title=Dion Murphy|publisher=BoxRec}} and proceeded to pursue a musical producing career.