radfordred 5,733 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 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 5,733 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Rest in Peace Bulwell’s finest Nicky Booth former Bantamweight British & commonwealth champion. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 8,837 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Oh dear, so young (I had to Google him), RIP lad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 14,289 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 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 14,289 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 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 4,499 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 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 14,289 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 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 4,499 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 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 8,704 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 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 5,733 Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 Wally Swift spars with Birma @ Billy Smarts circus on the Forest 1960 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 14,289 Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 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 5,733 Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 Worrabarrt our bus, think it's the 77? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 4,605 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Is that you, RR? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 5,733 Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 One of Nottingham’s most gifted fighters RIP Kirkland Laing x 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 14,289 Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 So sad,,met him once at a hotel boxing promotion in Nottingham,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 4,499 Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 Would that have been the Sporting Club at the Albany? Reg King promotions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 14,289 Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 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 4,499 Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 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
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