I'll never forget watching the fight between Marvin Hagler and Alan Minter (who only passed away in Sept. last year). Disgusting scenes at the end. Such a shame. Tarnished boxing for a long time....Bad weekend for sport.
Firstly Murray Walker quite literally the voice of a sport for so many years.
Now one of the greatest fighters of all time Marvelous Marvin Hagler passed at just 66. Destroyed several top British fighters in an illustrious career. Was a golden generation for middleweights.and the Leonard split decision which still gets argued about today.
I remember watching the highlights on sportsnight all those years ago. Didn't know the outcome prior or about the after scenes. Really was shocking.I'll never forget watching the fight between Marvin Hagler and Alan Minter (who only passed away in Sept. last year). Disgusting scenes at the end. Such a shame. Tarnished boxing for a long time....
Remembering Alan Minter v Marvin Hagler: one of boxing's lowest moments | Sport | The Guardian
I remember watching the highlights on sportsnight all those years ago. Didn't know the outcome prior or about the after scenes. Really was shocking.
I was at the NEC for Pat Cowdell's title shot with Azumah Nelson in 1985. It was all over in a blink. The brummies and yam yams were not happy.
I don't recall any missiles being hurled into the ring but a large mob surrounded it stopping AN and his entourage from leaving it.
It took the re-emergence of Tim Witherspoon (Who'd been on the under card) to create space, shall we say!
Did he make an appearance on the pitch? Don't recall this.Azumah Nelson came to Highfield rd the week before the fight. Think we were playing QPR.
I remember the fight, bell went, I turned round to speak to my mate, turned back and Cowdell was spark out.
Did he make an appearance on the pitch? Don't recall this.
To be fair, I may not have been at the game - that's why I don't recall itThink he was in the main stand and got introduced over the tannoy. I surely couldn't have imagined it?!
Watched Live and Let die the other day, great film.Yaphet Kotto, actor 81.
Ah! NOW I know who he is (was?). RIPWatched Live and Let die the other day, great film.
That is really sad - nice person - great driverSabine Schmitz, racing driver and was on Top Gear.
Sometimes, karma doesn't suck.John Magufuli.
The president of Tanzania who declared the country free of Covid-19 last year and refused to order the country any vaccines has, ironically, looked like he has died of Covid-19.
It was said that Tommy English and Lorimer had the hardest shot in football. But Lorimer's shots were mainly on target ! I saw him play against us many times, and there was more to his play than his shooting.Don't know why I thought he'd already gone
RIP influential player , hell of a shot
Good article
Peter Lorimer obituary: An 'explosive and influential member of the greatest Leeds side in history'
Peter Lorimer, who has died aged 74, will be remembered as one of the most explosive and influential members of the greatest side in Leeds United's history.www.bbc.com
I was a big fan of Peter Lorimer many years ago. RIPIt was said that Tommy English and Lorimer had the hardest shot in football. But Lorimer's shots were mainly on target ! I saw him play against us many times, and there was more to his play than his shooting.
I'm sure he used to box at the Triple Triangle club in Tile Hill?Just noticed Danny McAlindon died on 8th March. Grew up in Cov and had some success in the ring but never made any real money and ended up on a building site after hanging up his gloves.
I wrote a piece on my Facebook page on his death. He came to Coventry aged 15 from Ireland, and made our city his home. I recall his title fight v Bodell at Villa Park, Danny sent the fans crazy that night with his display. Not the most technical of boxers, but matched that up with toughness and grit. I saw him in a city centre pub some years back, he got mobbed.Just noticed Danny McAlindon died on 8th March. Grew up in Cov and had some success in the ring but never made any real money and ended up on a building site after hanging up his gloves.
Just seen this on MSN. Sad day. RIPFrank Worthington aged 72
Had his chips?George Segal aged 87
One of my favourite actors. RIP George.George Segal aged 87
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