radfordred 6,284 Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Check this fashion accessory out, Versace Barocco print boxing gloves, £2,205 quid, I can see me now, walking up Ilkeston Road & around Lidl wearing these bad boys & matching bathrobe, all the locals shouting “Do you want some? Come on” Versace 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 Rest in Peace Bulwell’s finest Nicky Booth former Bantamweight British & commonwealth champion. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 Oh dear, so young (I had to Google him), RIP lad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 So sad,,i knew Nicky for many years,,feel for his family including brother Jason,,,Rip Nicky, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 One of my sons who had 100 pro fights........was a friend of Nicks from way back...Radford boys club run by the Smith Brothers... Hes away at the moment so probably doesn't know,,will be upset..hes the 3rd boxing friend thats Died in the last two years.............all much too young............. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Does that say something about the ‘sport’ of boxing though? I used to watch boxing years ago at the ‘Great International Sporting Club, promoted by Reg King. With maturity you do realise that a sport which involves punching your opponent in head can’t be right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Always loved Boxing........but you are right Phil.......ive changed my mind over the years.......I;ve known many who have suffered from it.....My son is still involved with Training and Promoting..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 I tried it once in the gym at school as no-one else would volunteer and I'm always up for having a go. I got a bloody nose so I never did it again. I've done quite a bit of fencing but I usually use a post hole borer for that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,303 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Blows to the head can be a trigger for Parkinson's and I would imagine that a fair number of boxers end up with it if they persist for long enough. Ali, or Cassius, certainly did. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Wally Swift spars with Birma @ Billy Smarts circus on the Forest 1960 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Wally's Mam used to shop in Marsdens Lower Parliament street served her a couple of times back in 65.... Oh yes Wife just reminded me........a famous Nottingham Boxer came to our house about 95...and asked us to look after his 'Lonsdale Belt'' he was scared he might be tempted to sell it.........bless him........ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Worrabarrt our bus, think it's the 77? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 Is that you, RR? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 One of Nottingham’s most gifted fighters RIP Kirkland Laing x 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 So sad,,met him once at a hotel boxing promotion in Nottingham,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Would that have been the Sporting Club at the Albany? Reg King promotions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 No Phil.........after Reg King..but it was at the Albany..my company did the Security......Kirkland was a special guest along with 2 or 3 other famous Boxers...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 The Great International Sporting Club was a grand evening out at the Albany. Strictly dinner jackets and men only. There was a banquet dinner followed by a famous comedian of the likes of Bob Monkhouse. Much bluer than on tv! The evening concluded with a couple of boxing matches. The bouts were conducted in absolute silence with just polite applause between the rounds. The audience were mainly businessmen and professionals but a few of the rogues from the scrap trade were usually there. They did hold an annual ladies evening. I remember chatting to Roy Castle at such an event. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Even if you don't like boxing.....watch this right thru.....you will enjoy.........Hes a fighter from Derby who trains at Mike Shinfields Gym in Somercotes........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Nice one Ben! Like all big heads, he soon got his come uppance. A bit like that other big head, Prince Naseem, (what ever happened to him?). Was Uzzy wearing a duvet or barrel shorts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 He's actually a nice lad........good dancer too.........lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 What a day for Nottingham & what finish from Nottingham’s Leigh Wood The New World Champion U-REDDDDDS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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