Celtic boxers seem to possess Iron jaws and amazing stamina.

[Caractacus]

You had forgotten to mention Tommy Farr and "The Ghost with the Hammer in his Hand" Jimmy Wilde
who were of Welsh origin (the only really true indigenous people of Britain).

[Ade L]

You had forgotten to mention Tommy Farr and "The Ghost with the Hammer in his Hand" Jimmy Wilde
who were of Welsh origin (the only really true indigenous people of Britain).

I mentioned Wilde, and also explained that there were many others.

I've got a book to read about Welsh mountain fighters

That is a great book - hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did