A British Boxing Hall of Fame

[taffytoon]

Is happening in Hastings on the 20th of this Month; first round of inductees are -

Pioneer -
Teddy Baldcock

Posthumous -
Terry Spinks - Randolph Turpin

Professional boxers -
Alan Minter - Denis Andres

Amateur boxer -
Terry Walker

Pro trainer -
Jimmy Tibbs

Amateur trainer -
Steve Hiser

Lifetime services to Ex boxers associations -
Paul fairweather - Mick Smith - Wynford Jones

Manager -
Chris Sanigar

100 bout plus boxer -
Peter Buckley

Promoter -
Barry hearn

This is the inaugural event and I hope it grows in status and IMO far over due.

[mickey1975]

Barry Hearn? He inflicted some of the worst shows ever to be shown on Sky on us, including Eubanks World tour and leisure centre specials.

[TopGun]

Why Hastings as the venue out of interest? Shame it is not endorsed by one of the magazines over here.

[Sklar]

No my thing, all a bit too American and cheesy. That said, all the best to those whose boat it does float.

[Rexob]

It should be in Blackpool.

[digzee]

Replace Jimmy Tibbs with Brendan Ingle is a must.

[merseybox]

always thought this would be a good idea if done right - not putting jimmy wilde as first posthumous inductee is a bit mad though

[kamicazze]

Is it going to be a physical building or just a virtual idea? I think a British boxing museum like the national football museum with an attached hall of fame would be great

[gavinstirrup]

Is this organisation still running?

[Horse]

Good idea in theory, but the BBBofC should probably do it, not just some enthusiastic blokes.

[laggers]

Does anyone have any information on the inductees for 2016, as the event is happening in Hastings on Sunday 18th September ?

[jaymitch81]

Does anyone have any information on the inductees for 2016, as the event is happening in Hastings on Sunday 18th September ?

Where did find the details for Sunday?

[dalcumly]

If none of you know who Wynford Jones is, I can shed some light.
He's one of the nicest people you'd ever hope to meet. A boxing enthusiast who has a kind word for everybody. A gentleman, and sadly, one of a dying breed.
Former referee, historian, and author.
Well done, Wynford.

[peter1948]

May I endorse everything Mr Dalcumly has said about Mr Wynford Jones as correct. Having worked with Wynford many times over the years he really is 100% sound & a pleasure to be with. I hope that you are enjoying your retirement Wynford.

[Realistic]

This is going from strength to strength and in it's third year at Hastings. Central Midlands is hosting it in 2018, every year a total sell out with over 100 people on the waiting list. Well done to all the EBA's out there who put a lot of their free time into this. Frank Bruno inducted this year and was on GMB this morning talking about it.

If you haven't been to one of these you are missing a great event. They need to get a proper web page going with all inductees and backing information.

Long may it continue.

[Horse]

This is going from strength to strength and in it's third year at Hastings. Central Midlands is hosting it in 2018, every year a total sell out with over 100 people on the waiting list. Well done to all the EBA's out there who put a lot of their free time into this. Frank Bruno inducted this year and was on GMB this morning talking about it.

If you haven't been to one of these you are missing a great event. They need to get a proper web page going with all inductees and backing information.

Long may it continue.

They don't even have a web page?

Poor stuff.

[boxingknockout]

No my thing, all a bit too American and cheesy. That said, all the best to those whose boat it does float.

I agree. It's bs all that hall of fame stuff!

[Stuarty]

It should be in Blackpool.

Deffo! I'd go there after the Big Dipper and jungle Jims

[Realistic]

This is going from strength to strength and in it's third year at Hastings. Central Midlands is hosting it in 2018, every year a total sell out with over 100 people on the waiting list. Well done to all the EBA's out there who put a lot of their free time into this. Frank Bruno inducted this year and was on GMB this morning talking about it.

If you haven't been to one of these you are missing a great event. They need to get a proper web page going with all inductees and backing information.

Long may it continue.

They don't even have a web page?

Poor stuff.

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