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 glazedallover  Allier 24 Jun 20 8.36pm |
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Originally posted by Teddy Eagle
I saw him chuck a bloke out when he ran the Walmer Castle in Peckham. I don’t want to appear willoish, but he bought me a pint once in a pub twixt bond and oxford street. He was with his brother and entourage . Bonkers the lot of ‘em.
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Tom-the-eagle  Croydon 24 Jun 20 8.49pm |
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Originally posted by glazedallover
I don’t want to appear willoish, but he bought me a pint once in a pub twixt bond and oxford street. He was with his brother and entourage . Bonkers the lot of ‘em. I’ve had a couple of beers in the past with Alan Minter, but then I think everyone has I am mates (if anyone here remembers him) with Michael Alldis who was once British and Comminwealth champ and fought for a tinpot version of the world title. He owns a scaffolding company these days and a few years ago got hit by some huge fine or tax bill so came out of retirement at 44 or so
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| glazedallover Allier 24 Jun 20 9.02pm |
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Originally posted by Tom-the-eagle
I’ve had a couple of beers in the past with Alan Minter, but then I think everyone has I am mates (if anyone here remembers him) with Michael Alldis who was once British and Comminwealth champ and fought for a tinpot version of the world title. He owns a scaffolding company these days and a few years ago got hit by some huge fine or tax bill so came out of retirement at 44 or so
From the sublime to the ridiculous.
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| kennybrowns leftfoot Reigate 25 Jun 20 2.47am |
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I was lucky enough to stand and have a drink with John Conteh.. funnily enough at selhurst park some years back where he was an after dinner speaker... Straight up what a lovely lovely man he was to talk to and have a beer with. Before my time and I never saw him fight but my old man said he was a very good fighter who probably under acheived a bit... Any of our older members see him fight and how good was he??
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Teddy Eagle  25 Jun 20 6.47am |
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Originally posted by kennybrowns leftfoot
I was lucky enough to stand and have a drink with John Conteh.. funnily enough at selhurst park some years back where he was an after dinner speaker... Straight up what a lovely lovely man he was to talk to and have a beer with. Before my time and I never saw him fight but my old man said he was a very good fighter who probably under acheived a bit... Any of our older members see him fight and how good was he?? He was very good but his lifestyle got in the way. He got into the celebrity thing and booze, and other things, affected him later in his career. He was a stylish fighter who could take a punch and bang a bit himself.
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| Dubai Eagle 25 Jun 20 9.54am |
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I havent followed boxing for years & years - the last time I took any real interest was in the period of : ( Maybe the years have played tricks on me but thats how I remember it)
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| Teddy Eagle 25 Jun 20 12.44pm |
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Originally posted by Dubai Eagle
I havent followed boxing for years & years - the last time I took any real interest was in the period of : ( Maybe the years have played tricks on me but thats how I remember it) I agree with that. Add in Tommy Hearns as well. John Mugabe was a dangerous opponent . Vito Antoufermo, Wilfred Scypion and Ayub Kalule were also around and not forgetting Tony Sibson who was a good fighter.
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| Tom-the-eagle Croydon 25 Jun 20 12.55pm |
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Originally posted by Teddy Eagle
I agree with that. Add in Tommy Hearns as well. John Mugabe was a dangerous opponent . Vito Antoufermo, Wilfred Scypion and Ayub Kalule were also around and not forgetting Tony Sibson who was a good fighter. Plus the best of the supporting cast, Wilfred Benitez
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 25 Jun 20 12.56pm |
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Originally posted by glazedallover
From the sublime to the ridiculous. I have been in the company of Alan Minter's son, Ross, who was also a professional boxer going by the name "Ross the boss". In terms of boxers from bygone days, I know some gentleman who goes by the name of "Gus" (Not his real name) as his dear father was a fan of Gus Lesnevich.
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| Teddy Eagle 25 Jun 20 1.34pm |
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Originally posted by Tom-the-eagle
Plus the best of the supporting cast, Wilfred Benitez Yes, he was very good. Mustafa Hamsho was also around then.
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| glazedallover Allier 25 Jun 20 1.57pm |
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Lloyd Honeyghan was a fine fighter, and Herol Graham a very good boxer.
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Jimenez  SELHURSTPARKCHESTER,DA BRONX 25 Jun 20 2.08pm |
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Originally posted by Tom-the-eagle
I’ve had a couple of beers in the past with Alan Minter, but then I think everyone has I am mates (if anyone here remembers him) with Michael Alldis who was once British and Comminwealth champ and fought for a tinpot version of the world title. He owns a scaffolding company these days and a few years ago got hit by some huge fine or tax bill so came out of retirement at 44 or so Probably a Buddy of Casuals!!
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