Terry Downes, World middleweight champ 1961, what a man, what a fighter, what a character.
I was saddened to hear last week that 'The Paddington Express' had... Read More...
So that great fighter, and I mean great fighter, Jake La Motta has passed on. What a fighter Jake was.
History tells us that Jake never got decked yet I rememb... Read More...
When I look back I realise how fortunate I have been in this funny old game. When I have been asked about my time in the sport, I say it's like being in love wi... Read More...
Tranmere Rovers, Prenton Park, Birkenhead.
One of Sean 'Masher' Dodd's dreams came true when he boxed at his beloved Tranmere Rovers' Prenton Park venue and wo... Read More...
Recently many fans have complained over the quality of opponents for the house fighters on certain promoters cards.
I can honestly say that I don't think any b... Read More...
This week in boxing started on Wednesday 4th July when I attended the funeral of one of Liverpool's greatest amateur trainers, Mr. John Naylor.
How many champi... Read More...
The evening of Friday 23rd June 2017 will live forever in the memory of all who attended the 100 year anniversay celebration of the Collyhurst & Moston Boxi... Read More...
As per usual Black Flash Promotions put on a cracking show at the Middleton Arena in Manchester. The atmosphere was wonderful and the sportsmanship of the Manch... Read More...
On May 16th 2017 the Golden Gloves ABC in Liverpool were holding a show at the Fusion nightclub and my wife and I were looking forward to attending. I always ta... Read More...
I have had a busy few weeks up and down to amateur shows and a few pro ones for that matter and what a grand time I have had on the boxing circuit. The week was... Read More...
Old school, Northwest boxing figure and Tommy Dix, British Boxers columnist and expert pundit, speaks to us about some old characters and classic fights he has ... Read More...
What a wonderful weekend! My great friend, that ultra talented boxer from Liverpool - Danny 'Boy' Peters, picked me up to go to the weigh in for the Matchroom P... Read More...
Just when at 77 years young people start looking at the past I am as excited by the sport as I was when I was a young boy when I first donned a pair of gloves.
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Last weekend, December 3rd - 4th, I visited ex boxer and my friend Jessie Keogh, it was a cracking weekend. On Saturday evening we attended the great small hall... Read More...
Once again Black Flash Promotions put on a humdinger of a small hall show, this time it was Liverpool that was the recipient of such an event. The atmosphere wa... Read More...
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In the mid fifties an American singer and heart throb Johnny Ray had a hell of a following, one of his greatest hits was... Read More...
Shea did not hang around long after the epic duel with Andy Holligan. His next defence was against the South African Naas Scheepers. I said at the time to Neil ... Read More...
After the Terry Sutherland bout John Hyland was definitely out to make a statement on the boxing scene. At this particular time the World sanctioning bodies wer... Read More...
After my battle to give up the drink and the business of securing the grant to do our house up to standard etc., In the early 90's I started to take an active i... Read More...
Last Wednesday I spent a wonderful and eventful evening at the Venture A.B.C. gym in Birkenhead, and what an enjoyable evening it was.
I got there just before... Read More...
Former boxer, trainer, manager and longtime boxing stalwart. Now in my 70's, and the Autumn of my life, I like to recall boxing stories from the past and re-live and remember the days gone by and some of the boxers many don't talk about nowadays. I hope you enjoy my regular posts on British Boxers, I look forward to sharing my thoughts and stories with you. -- Tommy Dixs.
