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Winston Van Cuylenberg was a threat to reputed boxers Daily News (via HT Media Ltd.)
Boxer Winston Van Cuylenburg who participated in the Tokyo Olympics in 1964 in the flyweight contest was popularly known as the ‘Little Cat’.
While a student at St. Michael’s College, Polwatte, his coach was Anton Jones. Under Jones’ guidance Winston took part in the Stubbs Shield and Indo-Ceylon Schools Boxing Meets and showed his capabilities becoming a threat to competent local boxers.
It was a morale boost for him to have his brothers Ernest, Hans and Bunty too as boxers.
Their house was fully committed to boxing. It was a common sight the house to be seen scattered with punching bags, weight sets and gloves.