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I thought that it might be interesting to start a catch all "Where Are They Now" thread for British fighters.

I'll start, James Cook (http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer) former British and European Super Middleweight Champion is now a youth worker in Hackney and was awarded an MBE a few years back in recognition of his work.

An article from the Independent on him. It was published at the end of 2007.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/gene ... 66973.html

The site for the Pedro Youth Club, where Cook works.

http://www.pedroclub.com/history.html

An interview with Cook that took place on Steve Bunce's radio show at the start of last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH0RU_tz8jM

I'd like to know what happened to Darren Dyer.

keithmoonhangover wrote:I'd like to know what happened to Darren Dyer.

Last saw him outside a nightclub in Straetham arguing with John Mugabi over £50.

I saw Darren a few weeks ago at a newham show, funny enough, Darren goes to James cooks gym in hackney!!! still looks the same , tho slightly bigger

Dyer had a massive punch and was very fierce; I wonder if he's calmed down any?

Andy Holligan. I was a big fan back in the day and his fights at the Everton Park Sports Centre had great atmospheres. I remember not long after Andy had become British champion he was due to box in a non title fight in Manchester at, I think, the Free Trade Hall. My mate and I bought tickets on the strength of Andy boxing only for him to pull out with an injury and I remember ringing the promotion company, which the late Phil Martin had something to do with, and Phil Martin actually answered the phone. I said "Is Andy Holligan injured and off the bill?", to which he replied "Yeah. He's here now as a matter of fact, do you want to speak to him?". To which I totally paniced and said "Er no, no thanks" and Phil Martin just burst out laughing!

Holligan was very good from being young; he beat Ekubia who was a real handful. Holligan was well schooled and stronger than he looked like he should've been ; hope he's doing ok.

nfc90210 wrote:I thought that it might be interesting to start a catch all "Where Are They Now" thread for British fighters.

I'll start, James Cook (http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer) former British and European Super Middleweight Champion is now a youth worker in Hackney and was awarded an MBE a few years back in recognition of his work.

An article from the Independent on him. It was published at the end of 2007.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/gene ... 66973.html

The site for the Pedro Youth Club, where Cook works.

http://www.pedroclub.com/history.html

An interview with Cook that took place on Steve Bunce's radio show at the start of last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH0RU_tz8jM

james cook is a trainer/manager and always at shows.

I'd like to know what teh following are doing:

Hoko
Billy Hardy
Henry Wharton
George and Tony Collins
Sugar Gibiliru (always remember his name)
Tony Velinor
Mo Hussein ( I think he's free man now)
Najid Daho ( I think he might have passed - can anyone confirm or not??)
Sammy reeson
Fidel Castro Smith

The list is endless

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reggaereggae wrote:

nfc90210 wrote:I thought that it might be interesting to start a catch all "Where Are They Now" thread for British fighters.

I'll start, James Cook (http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer) former British and European Super Middleweight Champion is now a youth worker in Hackney and was awarded an MBE a few years back in recognition of his work.

An article from the Independent on him. It was published at the end of 2007.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/gene ... 66973.html

The site for the Pedro Youth Club, where Cook works.

http://www.pedroclub.com/history.html

An interview with Cook that took place on Steve Bunce's radio show at the start of last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH0RU_tz8jM

james cook is a trainer/manager and always at shows.

I'd like to know what teh following are doing:

Hoko
Billy Hardy
Henry Wharton
George and Tony Collins
Sugar Gibiliru (always remember his name)
Tony Velinor
Mo Hussein ( I think he's free man now)
Najid Daho ( I think he might have passed - can anyone confirm or not??)
Sammy reeson
Fidel Castro Smith

The list is endless

Billy Hardy used to work at the Ford Dealership in Darlington.

Henry Wharton's cousin is a customer of mine, so I'll ask him next time he's in.

keithmoonhangover wrote::geek2:

reggaereggae wrote:

nfc90210 wrote:I thought that it might be interesting to start a catch all "Where Are They Now" thread for British fighters.

I'll start, James Cook (http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer) former British and European Super Middleweight Champion is now a youth worker in Hackney and was awarded an MBE a few years back in recognition of his work.

An article from the Independent on him. It was published at the end of 2007.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/gene ... 66973.html

The site for the Pedro Youth Club, where Cook works.

http://www.pedroclub.com/history.html

An interview with Cook that took place on Steve Bunce's radio show at the start of last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH0RU_tz8jM

james cook is a trainer/manager and always at shows.

I'd like to know what teh following are doing:

Hoko
Billy Hardy
Henry Wharton
George and Tony Collins
Sugar Gibiliru (always remember his name)
Tony Velinor
Mo Hussein ( I think he's free man now)
Najid Daho ( I think he might have passed - can anyone confirm or not??)
Sammy reeson
Fidel Castro Smith

The list is endless

Billy Hardy used to work at the Ford Dealership in Darlington.

Henry Wharton's cousin is a customer of mine, so I'll ask him next time he's in.

Thanks mate - I know Scott Welch is very successful and Billy Schwer is in great shape ith his own performance enhancement company.

keithmoonhangover wrote::geek2:

reggaereggae wrote:

nfc90210 wrote:I thought that it might be interesting to start a catch all "Where Are They Now" thread for British fighters.

I'll start, James Cook (http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer) former British and European Super Middleweight Champion is now a youth worker in Hackney and was awarded an MBE a few years back in recognition of his work.

An article from the Independent on him. It was published at the end of 2007.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/gene ... 66973.html

The site for the Pedro Youth Club, where Cook works.

http://www.pedroclub.com/history.html

An interview with Cook that took place on Steve Bunce's radio show at the start of last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH0RU_tz8jM

james cook is a trainer/manager and always at shows.

I'd like to know what teh following are doing:

Hoko
Billy Hardy
Henry Wharton
George and Tony Collins
Sugar Gibiliru (always remember his name)
Tony Velinor
Mo Hussein ( I think he's free man now)
Najid Daho ( I think he might have passed - can anyone confirm or not??)
Sammy reeson
Fidel Castro Smith

The list is endless

Billy Hardy used to work at the Ford Dealership in Darlington.

Henry Wharton's cousin is a customer of mine, so I'll ask him next time he's in.

Henry does a bit of roofing and plays a lot of golf.He has also started training a few guys at ex-pro Ron Hopley's gym in Ripon.He was training Leeds Rhino's coach for a charity white collar bout.He is taking more interest in boxing now than he has done for years and has a few sons just about to start competing.Whats his cousin's name?

I did ask awhile ago and didn't get anything back, but I would really like to know what happened to Yuri Ramanov, managed by Philip Fondu, the lad was geniune world class and has all but disappeared, which is a huge shame given his immense talent.

That boy easily has the skills to rule Europe and definately win a world title. Such a waste.

I have seen Billy Hardy out a few times in York as he is a good friend of Wharton's.I have also seen Castro-Smith a few years ago on the amateur scene with a few boxers.

mercman wrote:

reggaereggae wrote:

nfc90210 wrote:I thought that it might be interesting to start a catch all "Where Are They Now" thread for British fighters.

I'll start, James Cook (http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer) former British and European Super Middleweight Champion is now a youth worker in Hackney and was awarded an MBE a few years back in recognition of his work.

An article from the Independent on him. It was published at the end of 2007.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/gene ... 66973.html

The site for the Pedro Youth Club, where Cook works.

http://www.pedroclub.com/history.html

An interview with Cook that took place on Steve Bunce's radio show at the start of last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH0RU_tz8jM

james cook is a trainer/manager and always at shows.

I'd like to know what teh following are doing:

Hoko
Billy Hardy
Henry Wharton
George and Tony Collins
Sugar Gibiliru (always remember his name)
Tony Velinor
Mo Hussein ( I think he's free man now)
Najid Daho ( I think he might have passed - can anyone confirm or not??)
Sammy reeson
Fidel Castro Smith

The list is endless

Najib Daho was killed in a car crash. Quite a few years ago now.

Tony Velinor is a mate of mine. He lives in Enfield and is doing very well. Does a lot of personal training and is involved ina kids recreation business.

Tony os a fit as a fiddle. God knows how he ever made light middle. He is masiive. 14 stone and not an ounce of fat.