Monday 19 December 2011

Artist Drawn Early Boxing Comic Postcard 1906

....This Postcard was sent in 1906 to a Mr Edson who lived at 142 High st Castleford if anyone can help me find out more details about this man or who may have sent it please leave me a comment many thanks.

Thursday 15 December 2011

Ultimate Glory Chavez v De La Hoya June 7th 1996 Poster

This contest held on the 7th june 1996 at Caesars Palace Las Vegas Nevada saw De La Hoya stop Mexican Legend Chavez in 2.37 of round 4 with a TKO referee in charge was Joe Cortez.

Sunday 11 December 2011

Daily Sketch November 11th 1970

This Front page copy of the Daily Sketch covers Henry Cooper v Jose Manuel Urtain.Henry stopped Jose in round 9 referee for this contest was Bernard Masco it took place at the Empire Pool Wembley London on the 10th of November 1970.

Thursday 8 December 2011

Karl Taylor

Karl Taylor from Birmingham has hanged up his gloves after 165 contests his last being at Meadowside Leisure Centre against Luke Gallear which he lost on points over six two minute rounds with referee John Keane scoring it 56-59.Karl won 16 lost 142 drawn 7 in his long career which began in 1987. All the best for the future ; here is one of Karl,s fights.

Thursday 1 December 2011

The Big Brawl,Wembley Arena London 23rd July 2011

First contest of the evening saw Lee Markham make his Pro-Debut against Matt Scriven in a 4 rounder with Markham win with a 40-36 points victory.

Next up was a 6 round contest between Bobby George and Tamao Dwyer with George winning with a stoppage in 1-47 of round 4. 

Contest number 3 saw Phil Gill up against Mo Khaled in a6 round contest ending in a draw 57-57. 

Next up saw Phill Fury and Peter Vaughan in a rip roarer over 8 rounds with Vaughan win with a points victory 78-75. 

Contest number 5 saw Kid Galahad against Pavels Senkovs in a 6 round contest with Galahad getting the nod with a 60-54 points victory. 

Contest number 6 was for the Southern Area Light Middle-Weight Title which saw Champion Ryan Toms winning against Challenger Pat McAleese in 2-44 of round 4.

Next up saw Jason Cook Challenge Ashley theophane for the British Light Welterweight Title over 12 rounds with theophane winning in round 10.

Contest number 8 saw Chris Evangelou from London against Jon baguley over 4 rounds with Evangelou winning on points 39-37.
Last contest of the evening saw Tyson Fury challenge Derek Chisora for the British and Commonweath Heavyweight Title over 12 rounds with Fury winning with a points victory 117-112 117-112 and 118-111.

As always here are some behind the scenes pictures which i hope you will enjoy.