Thank You ... Boxing

Spud · Post by **Spud** » 16 Jan 2018, 08:47

Most people know I have Parkinsons ... having to live with the condition, makes me sit down & reflect how blessed I have been in my life, and more importantly how lucky I am to STILL to be involved in British Boxing.

I cannot thank people enough and if there was a way I could show my appreciation more I would love to know, so I can.

I started by working on the Mike Tyson v Julius Francis show in Jan 2000 a full 18 years ago ... my journey was helped greatly at the time by Frank Maloney.

I then worked with Mick Hennessy before my lucky break with Dennis Hobson who I am proud to call a friend. I then worked full time for a number of years for David Haye.

Amongst all that I have worked many years as a “whip” & still help out on many shows to this date.

The fine people in boxing I have met are too numerous to mention. The stories I can tell the same ... too numerous.

The countries I have worked on shows include America, Monte Carlo, Latvia, Germany & of course the UK, this year I will add to that list. The shows run into 3 figures.

To all those who have helped & advised me I simply cannot thank you enough ... its because of you all I am coping with my condition way way better than expected ....

Thank you

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 16 Jan 2018, 08:56

Good luck for the future, Spud.

Spud · Post by **Spud** » 16 Jan 2018, 08:58

bennie wrote: ↑16 Jan 2018, 08:56 Good luck for the future, Spud.

My old forum sparring partner Bennie .... sorry for being such a pudendum, I was out of order on numerous occasions.

Thanks Pal

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 16 Jan 2018, 09:01

That's boxing, mate.

keithmoonhangover · Post by **keithmoonhangover** » 16 Jan 2018, 09:05

Spud wrote: ↑16 Jan 2018, 08:47 Most people know I have Parkinsons ... having to live with the condition, makes me sit down & reflect how blessed I have been in my life, and more importantly how lucky I am to STILL to be involved in British Boxing.

I cannot thank people enough and if there was a way I could show my appreciation more I would love to know, so I can.

I started by working on the Mike Tyson v Julius Francis show in Jan 2000 a full 18 years ago ... my journey was helped greatly at the time by Frank Maloney.

I then worked with Mick Hennessy before my lucky break with Dennis Hobson who I am proud to call a friend. I then worked full time for a number of years for David Haye.

Amongst all that I have worked many years as a “whip” & still help out on many shows to this date.

The fine people in boxing I have met are too numerous to mention. The stories I can tell the same ... too numerous.

The countries I have worked on shows include America, Monte Carlo, Latvia, Germany & of course the UK, this year I will add to that list. The shows run into 3 figures.

To all those who have helped & advised me I simply cannot thank you enough ... its because of you all I am coping with my condition way way better than expected ....

Thank you

Controversial · Post by **Controversial** » 16 Jan 2018, 09:06

Keep on fighting Spud, all the best.

handsofstone · Post by **handsofstone** » 16 Jan 2018, 09:16

All the best Spud

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 16 Jan 2018, 09:37

First there was Amir Khan kissing and making up with Eddie Hearn...... and now.... to top that - Spud and Bennie.

Wow

In all seriousness, well done in your time in boxing to you Spud (well, and too Bennie and everyone else) - lovely to hear your post Spud, keep fighting and keep working. Losing my old man to Cancer last year at a young age (relatively) and seeing him being super fit and healthy (for his age) and clean living to being on his death bed in 5 months has just shown to me how little time we have on this earth and don't take nothing for granted - keep doing the things you love, for as long as you can.

But I do strongly NOT to recommend any grand plans for a new website / forum or any grand plans that you, Lightsoot, Pocket Rocket et al might have - we are all older now and I am not sure my ticker at least can take it again!!!!

PredatorHayds · Post by **PredatorHayds** » 16 Jan 2018, 10:02

Good luck Spud

Noxy · Post by **Noxy** » 16 Jan 2018, 11:16

Sorry to hear that Spud, all the best

TheGman · Post by **TheGman** » 16 Jan 2018, 11:17

Spud wrote: ↑16 Jan 2018, 08:47 Most people know I have Parkinsons ... having to live with the condition, makes me sit down & reflect how blessed I have been in my life, and more importantly how lucky I am to STILL to be involved in British Boxing.

I cannot thank people enough and if there was a way I could show my appreciation more I would love to know, so I can.

I started by working on the Mike Tyson v Julius Francis show in Jan 2000 a full 18 years ago ... my journey was helped greatly at the time by Frank Maloney.

I then worked with Mick Hennessy before my lucky break with Dennis Hobson who I am proud to call a friend. I then worked full time for a number of years for David Haye.

Amongst all that I have worked many years as a “whip” & still help out on many shows to this date.

The fine people in boxing I have met are too numerous to mention. The stories I can tell the same ... too numerous.

The countries I have worked on shows include America, Monte Carlo, Latvia, Germany & of course the UK, this year I will add to that list. The shows run into 3 figures.

To all those who have helped & advised me I simply cannot thank you enough ... its because of you all I am coping with my condition way way better than expected ....

Thank you

Thats nice that spud,i bet you have some great stories to tell about your time in boxing,its the best sport in the world with some of the best ppl some of the best discussions and some very heated disagreements. Good luck with everything buddy

samwbr · Post by **samwbr** » 16 Jan 2018, 15:27

Good luck to you Spud, keep on fighting.

Gnome · Post by **Gnome** » 16 Jan 2018, 15:45

Good on you, Spud. Don't be a stranger, you've always got mates on here.

bigjack · Post by **bigjack** » 16 Jan 2018, 15:59

to you for being a great poster,good luck for the future

dr_devious · Post by **dr_devious** » 16 Jan 2018, 17:51

Good luck Spud

Dirk Kelly · Post by **Dirk Kelly** » 16 Jan 2018, 17:54

Always appriciate the signed david Haye poster you gave me.

All the best and great to hear from you. Please keep posting.

TheLeprechaun · Post by **TheLeprechaun** » 16 Jan 2018, 18:18

Seems to be a recurring theme of this chap making self important threads about himself.

rd350lc · Post by **rd350lc** » 16 Jan 2018, 19:33

Power to you Spud

mickey1975 · Post by **mickey1975** » 17 Jan 2018, 07:42

Best of luck to you Spud. Northallertons finest.

sweetscience · Post by **sweetscience** » 17 Jan 2018, 08:05

all the best

Deserter · Post by **Deserter** » 17 Jan 2018, 13:37

Spud wrote: ↑16 Jan 2018, 08:47 The stories I can tell the same ... too numerous.

Well get on with telling 'em them instead of giving us an Oscars speech you old bugger

Khaosai-Galaxy · Post by **Khaosai-Galaxy** » 17 Jan 2018, 13:53

Deserter wrote: ↑17 Jan 2018, 13:37
Spud wrote: ↑16 Jan 2018, 08:47 The stories I can tell the same ... too numerous.
Well get on with telling 'em them instead of giving us an Oscars speech you old bugger

He used to give us the most wonderful retirement speeches back in t’day.

Tomasino · Post by **Tomasino** » 17 Jan 2018, 16:01

All the best spud

Coco · Post by **Coco** » 17 Jan 2018, 16:02

Hope you're keeping well Spud

Spud · Post by **Spud** » 17 Jan 2018, 20:06

Galaxy you are a ****

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