In Memoriam by Peter McInnes 1987-Signed copy

This 37 page booklet is about boxers graves and memorials from John Broughton who died in 1789 to Johnny Owen who died in 1980.Also featured are Tom Cribb also known as 'Man of Iron' who died in 1848 aged 66.

Dan Donnelly,Champion of Ireland , was born in Dublin in 1788 and he died there in 1820.William Perry known as the Tipton slasher born 1820 -died 1880 champion of England 1850 to 1857 and Benny Lynch the First scotsman to win a World Boxing title who died in 1946.

Fury v Maddalone signed programme sat 7th july 2012

This programme has been signed by Tyson Fury,Vinny Maddalone,Lee Haskins,Michael Ramabeletsa and Jody Meilkle.

Oceana Nightclub,Southampton Saturday 30th june 2012

Promotor-Simon Williamson

A Welterweight Contest between Darryl Still and Duncan Cottier over four-threes saw Still take the verdict 40-37  from referee Bob williams.Also Ryan Moore won his contest after stopping Dmitrij Kalinoskij in 2-56 of round three .

Debutant Tommy Watson won his four-threes against Alekas Vaseris with a 40-36 points victory.

The fourth contest of the evening saw King Davidson stop  Joseph Lamptey in 3-06 of round two after being counted out,Davidson is now the WBO International Light-Middleweight Champion .
Last contest of the evening saw Matty Tew against Jansis Puksins over eight three minute rounds with Tew winning after referee Grant Wallis stopping the contest in 1-06 of round six as Puksins was unable to continue .
As always here are some more pictures from behind the scenes.

Introducing Harvey Hemsley

In my role as an inspector with the British Boxing Board of Control i occasionally have to assess the ability and fitness of boxers who wish to turn professional.I recently met and assessed a boxer called Harvey Hemsley he has a amateur record of 17 bouts with 13 wins here he is in action

Welsh Middleweight Championship Lee Churcher v Barrie Jones 19th May 2012

Promotor-Steve Sims



First up was a four threes between Justyn Hugh and Steffan Hughes with Hugh winning after Steffen retired end of round 3.

Also on the bill saw local teenager Craig Woodruff against Liam Ellis with Woodruff taking a points victory 40-36.
Also winning his bout was Lance Sheehan taking a 40-36 points victory against Simas Vlosinas

Next up saw debutant Lewis Patterson v Joe Jones with Patterson winning as Jones retired at the end of round one with a damaged hand.
Main event of the evening saw Lee Churcher v Barrie Jones for the vacant Welsh Middleweight Crown with Churcher winning after referee Wynford Jones stopped the contest  in round nine.
As always i hope you enjoy these pictures.

Championship Boxing , Nick Blackwell v Mikheil Khutsishvili 25th May 2012

Promotor- Paul Row




First up saw Dan Carr up against Chuck Jones in a four threes with Jones winning with a 39-38 points victory.

Next was a Light-Middleweight Contest between aaron Fox and Matt Seawright with ended in a draw 38-38.

Third contest of the evening saw Gareth Heard up against Billy Smith over four threes with Heard taking a points victory 40-36.

Last contest of the evening saw Nick Blackwell against Mikheil Khutsishvili for the WBC Youth Middleweight Championship  with Blackwell winning after Khutsishvili retiring at the end of round one with a disclocated right elbow.
As always i hope you enjoy these pictures from behind the scenes.