Nottingham Boxers

[radfordred 5,338]

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

 

[radfordred 5,338]

Rest in Peace Bulwell’s finest Nicky Booth former Bantamweight British & commonwealth champion.

 

[LizzieM 8,655]

Oh dear, so young (I had to Google him), RIP lad. 

[benjamin1945 13,658]

So sad,,i knew Nicky for many years,,feel for his family including brother Jason,,,Rip Nicky,

[benjamin1945 13,658]

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.............

[philmayfield 4,253]

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.

[benjamin1945 13,658]

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.....

[philmayfield 4,253]

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!

[Jill Sparrow 8,460]

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.