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The legend that is Johnny Greaves makes his 100th and final appearance at the York Hall on Sunday 29th, if you're a true boxing fan and can get there you should be there.
Johnny has done so much for British boxing and deserves a great send off. I've been with him when he's taken a fight at an hour's notice and gone home to get his kit and come back to the venue and borrowed my gum shield, and then moaned that it didn't fit, it's things like this that show the character of the man, that he'll take a fight like that, mad, maybe, but no one can deny what great entertainment, especially winding up every crowd he's been in front of, grit, determination and value for money he's provided right across the country.
It's easy to say in two or three weeks time even in years to come I wish I'd have gone to that one, so come on people if you can get to the York Hall next Sunday, get there, I'm honoured to say I'll be working his corner, I'm equally honoured to call Johnny, his brother Frank and team mates Jason and Eddie, my friends and whether I was working the corner or not I'd be there, because this man deserves the boxing public to show their thanks.

ianburbedge wrote:The legend that is Johnny Greaves makes his 100th and final appearance at the York Hall on Sunday 29th, if you're a true boxing fan and can get there you should be there.
Johnny has done so much for British boxing and deserves a great send off. I've been with him when he's taken a fight at an hour's notice and gone home to get his kit and come back to the venue and borrowed my gum shield, and then moaned that it didn't fit, it's things like this that show the character of the man, that he'll take a fight like that, mad, maybe, but no one can deny what great entertainment, especially winding up every crowd he's been in front of, grit, determination and value for money he's provided right across the country.
It's easy to say in two or three weeks time even in years to come I wish I'd have gone to that one, so come on people if you can get to the York Hall next Sunday, get there, I'm honoured to say I'll be working his corner, I'm equally honoured to call Johnny, his brother Frank and team mates Jason and Eddie, my friends and whether I was working the corner or not I'd be there, because this man deserves the boxing public to show their thanks.

Is it definitely the last one for Johnny ? If so I hope he will stay in the game in some capacity

That's was such a great thing to read while I was having a proper shit day at work.thanks Ian.& yes spudder,its deffo my last fight.even if a title fight landed in my lap.my last few fights have been hard work.its tough when your not really enjoying being on the road anymore.after so many fights against the best in Britain,I feel I done well.i never got knocked out & never finished a fight on the floor.i never swerved a single fight & I've done myself proud.i had major issues with my life when I started. & I thank Carl greaves & boxing for saving my life.i was & still get in a bad place with depression but boxing helped keep me strong.im getting out while I'm not dribbling all over the place

johnnygreaves wrote:That's was such a great thing to read while I was having a proper poo day at work.thanks Ian.& yes spudder,its deffo my last fight.even if a title fight landed in my lap.my last few fights have been hard work.its tough when your not really enjoying being on the road anymore.after so many fights against the best in Britain,I feel I done well.i never got knocked out & never finished a fight on the floor.i never swerved a single fight & I've done myself proud.i had major issues with my life when I started. & I thank Carl greaves & boxing for saving my life.i was & still get in a bad place with depression but boxing helped keep me strong.im getting out while I'm not dribbling all over the place

Pleased to hear that the sport has been good to you and to be honest you have been good to the sport as well so what are your plans for the future ?

spudder56 wrote:

johnnygreaves wrote:That's was such a great thing to read while I was having a proper poo day at work.thanks Ian.& yes spudder,its deffo my last fight.even if a title fight landed in my lap.my last few fights have been hard work.its tough when your not really enjoying being on the road anymore.after so many fights against the best in Britain,I feel I done well.i never got knocked out & never finished a fight on the floor.i never swerved a single fight & I've done myself proud.i had major issues with my life when I started. & I thank Carl greaves & boxing for saving my life.i was & still get in a bad place with depression but boxing helped keep me strong.im getting out while I'm not dribbling all over the place

Pleased to hear that the sport has been good to you and to be honest you have been good to the sport as well so what are your plans for the future ?

I have to concur,You are the lifeblood of the pro game and what you have done over the years is provide our prospects with vital rounds and experience which is needed for development.You should be very proud of your achievements,For you to have never been KO`d or been stopped on the mat is a accolade to your durability,Top man in my book (and seen you live a few time) and wish you well in the future either in or outside the game.

I'm definitely not going anywhere.i love the game. & the people involved in it. I think me and frank can help a few fighters & maybe one day get into management and with a couple of backers maybe put on a show & see how we get on.i always have people & twitter trolls slagging me & my record so its nice to hear from people on here who understand my job.it means a lot to me that you guys appriciate what is journeymen do.i made a lot more of myself in this role & boxed boys & on shows I never would have being the ticket seller.i was never great but knew I could push on thru the pain.even as a kid,I'd keep coming.if you didn't nail me down !

All the best Johnny seen you on the circuit a few times. Unfortunately too far off London to see your final contest.

Do you know who youve got Johnny ?

Johnny, if you give me a pair of signed trunks il come

80/20 wrote:Do you know who youve got Johnny ?

ive got dan Carr.he comes to have a go & I didn't want a runner.im gonna try to go all out for the win , tbh as long as its a decent scrap ill be happy.already done over 120 tickets so I'm really chuffed people are coming to give me support

columbo wrote:Johnny, if you give me a pair of signed trunks il come

you know what.i actually have a few pairs knocking about.your more than welcome to a pair.im not trying to bribe you into coming.im glad to be asked

Congratulations Johnny, seems like every show I've been to in recent years you've been on the card somewhere.

Good luck and thanks for the memories.

johnnygreaves wrote:

columbo wrote:Johnny, if you give me a pair of signed trunks il come

you know what.i actually have a few pairs knocking about.your more than welcome to a pair.im not trying to bribe you into coming.im glad to be asked

Haha na im only kidding about the trunks. A lot of graft has gone into them

Johnny we've only ever had brief chats whenever we've met but I appreciate massively what guys like yourself do to for this sport.

We'll done in your career mate and all the best in whatever you do after.

I think all the promoter's who's shows you've been on over the years should buy you a nice present for your services.

Good luck Sun mate unfortunately I'm away in Paris so won't make it.

Woody

johnnygreaves wrote:

80/20 wrote:Do you know who youve got Johnny ?

ive got dan Carr.he comes to have a go & I didn't want a runner.im gonna try to go all out for the win , tbh as long as its a decent scrap ill be happy.already done over 120 tickets so I'm really chuffed people are coming to give me support

When hes in the mood he likes a scrap and is tough as old boots just like yourself so that should be a good fight I am hoping to get the time to travel up enjoy it mate and best of luck

johnnygreaves wrote:

80/20 wrote:Do you know who youve got Johnny ?

ive got dan Carr.he comes to have a go & I didn't want a runner.im gonna try to go all out for the win , tbh as long as its a decent scrap ill be happy.already done over 120 tickets so I'm really chuffed people are coming to give me support

All the best Johnny!!!!!!!

All the best on your fight and your future Johnny top bloke guys like you are a credit to the sport of boxing .

Johnny.....good luck for the 100th fight and for the future.

Did I read somewhere you have a Pie & Mash shop near the West Ham ground?

J

john2345 wrote:Johnny.....good luck for the 100th fight and for the future.

Did I read somewhere you have a Pie & Mash shop near the West Ham ground?

J

not anymore mate.i opened one up with a mate & it just never worked out.its hard selling an old eastend meal in an area where their aint to many of the old guard left.most easy end cockney folk moved out & other than footy nights,selling pies & green liqueur didnt suit the local palate ill make it work one day!

johnnygreaves wrote:

john2345 wrote:Johnny.....good luck for the 100th fight and for the future.

Did I read somewhere you have a Pie & Mash shop near the West Ham ground?

J

not anymore mate.i opened one up with a mate & it just never worked out.its hard selling an old eastend meal in an area where their aint to many of the old guard left.most easy end cockney folk moved out & other than footy nights,selling pies & green liqueur didnt suit the local palate ill make it work one day!

That why you've got to move it to the seaside.

That will be a great little scrap with you and Dan, I have to be honest and say I have never heard a bad word about Johnny and he has saved many a show over the years Good luck in the future mate and will no doubt see you on the circuit in whatever guise you choose.

All the best whatever you choose to do in life Johnny,youve always been value for money and pulled many a promoter out schtuck in the 11th hour

johnnygreaves wrote:That's was such a great thing to read while I was having a proper poo day at work.thanks Ian.& yes spudder,its deffo my last fight.even if a title fight landed in my lap.my last few fights have been hard work.its tough when your not really enjoying being on the road anymore.after so many fights against the best in Britain,I feel I done well.i never got knocked out & never finished a fight on the floor.i never swerved a single fight & I've done myself proud.i had major issues with my life when I started. & I thank Carl greaves & boxing for saving my life.i was & still get in a bad place with depression but boxing helped keep me strong.im getting out while I'm not dribbling all over the place

Hope your last fight goes well mate and a big well do e for reaching the 100 I take my hat off to you mate good luck in the future buddy you would make a great trainer

Thanks for the support boys. Muchosgracias!

good luck johnny...make sure you get the W