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Just read Boxing News and found out that Mike had passed away, Mike was a really nice guy, and he helped me get started in my Boxing work.
I worked for Mike on a few events in 1988-89, and that was a great experiance,
I used to train at the Lonsdale gym in Carnaby Street, and Mikes fighters all trained there, Derek Williams, Trevor Currie, Gary Jacobs, Carlton Warren, Ian Strudwicke, he had Bobby Neill as his trainer, great old times.
Mike was alway honest with his opinions, he lost on a lot of the promotions.
I remember once we had no TV at the Albert Hall, Gary Jacobs and Derek Williams topped the bill!!!! he must have lost a few quid then....

One of boxing real gentleman gave me my first real break in boxing, So sorry to hear of this can anyone let us know more.My prays and heart are with Mike's family RIP A Boxing Gentleman.

I think he died of a Heart Attack in Cyprus. He was 85.

First promoter to put Boxing on at The Royal Albert Hall.

RIP.

R.I.P

Mike Barrett was a real gentleman. I worked as his matchmaker in my early days, on his annual charity dinner show, which was held @ The Hilton Hotel. He was always very generous towards me & looked after me very well. I last spoke to him a couple of years ago & he said that he was very pleased for me the way i was progressing in what he still called "our buisness" ! My thoughts & prayers go out to his daughter Mandy & the rest of his family. R.I.P Mike

Not a name I am familiar with, but RIP Mike and thoughts to the family.

Mike turned his back on the Cartel after the Chuck Gardner fiasco in 1987, going it alone.
The man had dignity.

Sad News, Mike was a Gentleman, with dignity. Loved His company RIP Sir.

RIP. condolensces to family and friends.

Dean Powell wrote:Mike Barrett was a real gentleman. I worked as his matchmaker in my early days, on his annual charity dinner show, which was held @ The Hilton Hotel. He was always very generous towards me & looked after me very well. I last spoke to him a couple of years ago & he said that he was very pleased for me the way i was progressing in what he still called "our buisness" ! My thoughts & prayers go out to his daughter Mandy & the rest of his family. R.I.P Mike

Sorry for draggin up an old thread but was just doing a Google search of my grandad and this came up. Just wanted to say thanks to Dean for his kind words, I'll be sure to pass them on to my mum :)

Saber_CBM wrote:

Dean Powell wrote:Mike Barrett was a real gentleman. I worked as his matchmaker in my early days, on his annual charity dinner show, which was held @ The Hilton Hotel. He was always very generous towards me & looked after me very well. I last spoke to him a couple of years ago & he said that he was very pleased for me the way i was progressing in what he still called "our buisness" ! My thoughts & prayers go out to his daughter Mandy & the rest of his family. R.I.P Mike

Sorry for draggin up an old thread but was just doing a Google search of my grandad and this came up. Just wanted to say thanks to Dean for his kind words, I'll be sure to pass them on to my mum :)

Dean Passed away mate. I don't know if you're aware of this and just saying thank you anyway or you're not aware. Just giving you a heads up anyway.

Christ, I thought I was seeing things for a minute. Freaked me right out.

RIP Mike, god bless.