Jan 04 2023
Yesterday’s Heroes: The real Jack Bodell
The former British heavyweight champion should be remembered for more than just his losses
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Dec 21 2022
Yesterday’s Heroes: The best of Benny Lynch
How Lynch trained for his best showings before the infamous rot set in, writes Miles Templeton
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Nov 29 2022
Yesterday’s Heroes: The Strange Case of Johnny Mann
When Mann was supposed to be challenging for the British title he was declared a missing person
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Nov 07 2022
Yesterday’s Heroes: Canadian heavyweight Larry Gains was a victim of colour
The great Larry Gains was frozen out of the world title picture due to overt racism that was rife in the 1930s, writes Miles Templeton
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Sep 21 2022
Yesterday’s Heroes: The tale of rough and ready Packey Mahoney
Irishman Packey won over the fans with his fighting style but met his match against Bombardier Billy Wells
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Aug 29 2022
Yesterday’s Heroes: In 1909, both Boxing News and the British title were born
The introduction of the Lonsdale Belt coincided with the birth of Boxing News in 1909, writes Miles Templeton
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Aug 16 2022
The Brit Who Beat Schmeling
Gipsy Daniels was not a heavyweight himself, but he beat many top big men – including the German legend in one round
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Jun 09 2022
Yesterday’s Heroes: Meet the Littlewoods
Miles Templeton tells the story of Harold and Allan Littlewood, two boxing brothers who died tragically within six months of one another
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May 30 2022
Peter Cheevers – The boxer who was Paul McCartney’s stunt double
Peter Cheevers never quite fulfilled his boxing potential but what a life he’s enjoyed
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May 25 2022
The ‘Hard-Hitting Gravedigger’ Tony Barlow
Miles Templeton remembers Manchester flyweight, Tony Barlow
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May 10 2022
The curious case of Maxie Smith
Miles Templeton investigates why Maxie Smith was ranked among the world’s best light-heavyweights