6 losses, 5 world champs, Arthur, Khan, Morales, Crolla and Burns, fought anyone, seen him box William Warburton on Ronnie Clark's undercard years ago, glad I can say I seen him box live even if against a journeyman
Re: Willie Limond
Posted: 15 Apr 2024, 16:29
by wrighty
Rest in peace Willie
Re: Willie Limond
Posted: 15 Apr 2024, 16:37
by SeanBrennan
rest it peace Willie. Was lovely to read the tributes from the boxing community. Thoughts with the chap's family.
jamesmcdonnell wrote: ↑15 Apr 2024, 12:06
Terrible - only 45, I wonder if there will be an autopsy? Can't help but wonder whether this was caused by his recent fights.
I think it's possibly a bit early to be conjecturing about possible causes, but I must admit I was a bit uncomfortable with the Burns fight (Ricky was younger, naturally bigger and he'd been fighting at a better level for his previous few fights) but I really can't understand why the Laws fight was signed and how the Board passed it.
Doesn’t bear thinking about what might happened had he fought again in a few weeks time.
Re: Willie Limond
Posted: 16 Apr 2024, 04:45
by NoScoutingReports
RIP.
Re: Willie Limond
Posted: 16 Apr 2024, 06:17
by stujones
1540169 wrote: ↑16 Apr 2024, 04:33
Joe Laws has started a fundraiser for Willie's family, nice gesture from the lad.
1543900 wrote: ↑18 Apr 2024, 12:29
The fund raise has already exceeded the £10,000.00 target (Willie's old opponent Amir Khan being one of the people donating)
Nice touch
Re: Willie Limond
Posted: 18 Apr 2024, 20:25
by SticknMove
So sad to hear this.
RIP.
Re: Willie Limond
Posted: 21 Apr 2024, 19:29
by Cask
Terrible news RIP
Can't really blame the recent fights unless more info comes out, Willie looked like a physical unit in the Burns fight, even though Burns ran through him
Willie was just one of those consumers pros
Re: Willie Limond
Posted: 22 Apr 2024, 17:19
by SeanBrennan
definitely a consummate professional was Willie. And a career and legacy to be very proud of.
Re: Willie Limond
Posted: 23 Apr 2024, 12:32
by Dioufy
Sad news.
Was actually insane when he clubbed over Khan.
Re: Willie Limond
Posted: 23 Apr 2024, 17:08
by SeanBrennan
Dioufy wrote: ↑23 Apr 2024, 12:32
Sad news.
Was actually insane when he clubbed over Khan.
I remember watching it, on ITV iirc. He had a good career did Willie.
