I've lived in Thailand for the past 7 years, but i'd spent most of my plausible life (30yrs) just on the very outskirts of East London, and within a 10 mile radius, of where quite a few well known fighters also lived; most of whom i've met, and was even fortunate enough to have trained with one or two of them as well..
John H Stracey, Frank Bruno, Terry Marsh and Nigel Benn, were all often seen and just up the road from me..
In the local gym, (early 80's) we had guys like John Moody, who came very close to winning the British lhwt title in a terrific fight! and Ian Strudwick, a good defensive fighter, who beat Errol Christie & gave Steve Collins a few problems.. Phill Soundy too, who was a very solid up and coming CW, (and a friend) who retired at 28, grief-stricken at the tragic ring death of Bradley Stone (vs Richie Wenton - British BW title - June 1994) who was also a mutual pal.. Then there was Georgie Smith, who looked like he was gonna go places at LWW, when he decides to beat up an old man in a pub, go to prison, and get banned.. By this time, he was already heavilly into drugs..
I won't be surprised if nobody's heard of at least, some of the above, but they're all from my own doorstep so to speak.. The next big prospect incidently, is LW, Kevin Mitchell from Dagenham.. He's just beaten Prescott, (conquerer of Khan) and looks like a future titlist..
It would be interesting to hear about any of the fighters who have adorned, or currently living in your manor/hood ?...
It doesn't matter if the fighters in question wern't 'big names,' or you never got a chance to speak with them.. Journeymen, prospects & legends alike, are all welcome on this thread..
It'd just be interesting to read about some of your memories on any professional boxers, who you always cheered on, and were almost considered, 'your own'..
Regards mm
John H Stracey, Frank Bruno, Terry Marsh and Nigel Benn, were all often seen and just up the road from me..
In the local gym, (early 80's) we had guys like John Moody, who came very close to winning the British lhwt title in a terrific fight! and Ian Strudwick, a good defensive fighter, who beat Errol Christie & gave Steve Collins a few problems.. Phill Soundy too, who was a very solid up and coming CW, (and a friend) who retired at 28, grief-stricken at the tragic ring death of Bradley Stone (vs Richie Wenton - British BW title - June 1994) who was also a mutual pal.. Then there was Georgie Smith, who looked like he was gonna go places at LWW, when he decides to beat up an old man in a pub, go to prison, and get banned.. By this time, he was already heavilly into drugs..
I won't be surprised if nobody's heard of at least, some of the above, but they're all from my own doorstep so to speak.. The next big prospect incidently, is LW, Kevin Mitchell from Dagenham.. He's just beaten Prescott, (conquerer of Khan) and looks like a future titlist..
It would be interesting to hear about any of the fighters who have adorned, or currently living in your manor/hood ?...
It doesn't matter if the fighters in question wern't 'big names,' or you never got a chance to speak with them.. Journeymen, prospects & legends alike, are all welcome on this thread..
It'd just be interesting to read about some of your memories on any professional boxers, who you always cheered on, and were almost considered, 'your own'..
Regards mm
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