I've read his autobiography and the authorised biography and neither mention boxing.
He joined the volunteer Royal Navy upon the outbreak of war and served in Destroyers and later Steam Gun Boats.
He was a skater, glider champion, olympic sailor, painter, conservationist and author/broadcaster so a multi-talented man.
But not aware of him adding boxing to the list
Peter Richards - Royal Navy officer - was born in 1787.
Peter Richards - Royal Navy officer - died in 1869-03.
Peter White - Royal Navy officer - was born on 1919-01-25.
Peter White - Royal Navy officer - died on 2010-05-22.
Peter Herbert - Royal Navy officer - was born on 1929-02-28.
Captain Scott served in the British Royal Navy from the age of 13, and did not attend university.
Scott's family was involved in the military, and at age 13, he joined the British Royal Navy as a Cadet.
Captain Scott served in the British Royal Navy from the age of 13.
Captain Robert Falcon Scott was a naval officer in the British Royal Navy.
We know that Captain Scott joined the British Navy when he was 13, but the exact date is not available without access to British Royal Navy Archives.
From the age of 13, Captain Scott was a member of the British Royal Navy.
Captain Scott is not known to have 'killed' anyone during his service time in the British Royal Navy.