Doncaster Legend

[Teddy's Toupee]

I always thought Mick surname was Cordon, that's how it was spelt on a early program I had. Only met him once and spent the entire evening with him.


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Damn shame about Mick. Watched him against a young Derek Angol at York Hall in 1987. It was a typical Terry Lawless match: Mick didn't stand a chance and was cut and under pressure when it was stopped in the fourth round. He was seriously overweight even as a fighter but I think he was just built that way, ala Andy Ruiz.

This is Mick cordons youngest son, I'd just like to let people know that yes my dad did drink heavily for a while but had not drank for over a year before he passed away, him passing had nothing to do with alcohol nor was it anything self inflicted. After retiring he ran his gym with over 50 carded boxers producing multiple area and aba champions and helped keep uncountable young lads off the streets and out of trouble. Especially the 3 men who proudly wear his name. My dad was a brilliant man, his heart was bigger than his hands and would step in that ring with anyone to feed his family. Even when the odds were against him. I wish more people knew his story.

Sorry for your loss and apologies if my post gave people the impression your dad died because of the drink.

[MasterG]

I always thought Mick surname was Cordon, that's how it was spelt on a early program I had. Only met him once and spent the entire evening with him.


https://uk.gofundme.com/f/local-boxing-legend-headstone

Damn shame about Mick. Watched him against a young Derek Angol at York Hall in 1987. It was a typical Terry Lawless match: Mick didn't stand a chance and was cut and under pressure when it was stopped in the fourth round. He was seriously overweight even as a fighter but I think he was just built that way, ala Andy Ruiz.

This is Mick cordons youngest son, I'd just like to let people know that yes my dad did drink heavily for a while but had not drank for over a year before he passed away, him passing had nothing to do with alcohol nor was it anything self inflicted. After retiring he ran his gym with over 50 carded boxers producing multiple area and aba champions and helped keep uncountable young lads off the streets and out of trouble. Especially the 3 men who proudly wear his name. My dad was a brilliant man, his heart was bigger than his hands and would step in that ring with anyone to feed his family. Even when the odds were against him. I wish more people knew his story.

As in previous post I met your dad once, travelled to Newcastle with him for a proposed fight against Steve Gee. Fight didn't happen. Never could locate him and was upset that he died in Scarborough some 20 miles from my place where I live.

If you are interested in telling his story maybe we could meet and possibly get something down on paper.

[1317032]

I saw Danny Shenton leap up onto the back of a transit pickup to go fight a gypsy man at the race course for money on Saturday Ledger Day. Danny was only 18 years old and had film star good looks. I could'nt help but watch in awe at the guts balls and bravery of this beautiful young man. This was at the back of our market stall oposite the Red Lion pub, I think it was 1971 ish . Kind Regards Jayne Woodiwiss xx