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Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 18 Apr 2026, 19:56
by Spud MK2
I have spent 26 years in Boxing... health wont let
Let me do it anymore.
I got invited to 2 shows today and didn't get out the front door to either of them. Thanks to steve wood and Jobsey.
I am going to post some of my favourite photos from
My time in the sport .. i hope you enjoy seeing them ...
The first is the books i am deeply proud to get a very
Small mention

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Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 18 Apr 2026, 20:32
by Boxerbeetle
Fair play to anyone involved in the pro game, and thank you for your service

I know it’s easy to take the piss, but boxing must be one of the hardest games to make a living out of. The sport literally couldn’t run without people voluntarily putting their blood, sweat & tears into it

Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 18 Apr 2026, 21:39
by TheLeprechaun
Push yourself to get out if you can Spuddy. I'm sure they show you some love.
I'd be reminding you of all the forums you fk'd up myself though

Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 19 Apr 2026, 00:11
by Evander
Why did you pick those pictures
What's your interest behind each one
Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 19 Apr 2026, 00:54
by veriton
Thank you Spud. You've been tearing up these forums for years and I wish you well.
Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 19 Apr 2026, 00:57
by The Law
Good luck with the future Spud. Keep posting on here if you can

Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 19 Apr 2026, 04:43
by 1010985
All the best Spud
Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 19 Apr 2026, 04:57
by Spud MK2
When Ricky Hatton passed away it made me realise how much we take for granted ..
I wasn't Ricky's best mate but we always got on....

Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 19 Apr 2026, 05:10
by Spud MK2
Without doubt my favourite photo ..
I was trying to act professional ... Ricky brought me back do wn to earth
password lock album
Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 19 Apr 2026, 07:35
by Controversial
Evander wrote: ↑19 Apr 2026, 00:11
Why did you pick those pictures
What's your interest behind each one
Spud already said, because he was personally mentioned in all them books
Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 19 Apr 2026, 13:03
by Spud MK2
Freddie Roach has survived years since being
Diagnosed with Parkinson's...

Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 19 Apr 2026, 13:21
by Spud MK2
Working for Lennox...

Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 19 Apr 2026, 13:46
by Controversial
Spud MK2 wrote: ↑18 Apr 2026, 19:56
I have spent 26 years in Boxing
How did you first get involved in boxing Spud?
Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 19 Apr 2026, 14:01
by Sweet Dick Willie
Thank you Spud!

Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 19 Apr 2026, 16:23
by CaptainSpacerod
Some great pics there Spud

Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 20 Apr 2026, 07:46
by Spud MK2
Controversial wrote: ↑19 Apr 2026, 13:46
Spud MK2 wrote: ↑18 Apr 2026, 19:56
I have spent 26 years in Boxing
How did you first get involved in boxing Spud?
By accident.
Julius Francis was training at the Army Boxing Gym
Which was 5 minutes walk from my house. My pa Rhino who posts on here came with me to watch julius train for his fight with Mike Tyson.
We went that often Kellie Maloney (then
Frank) asked us if we wanted to be part of team...
It snow balled from there ....
I have worked on shows in
Russia x2
Monte Carlo x2
Germany x2
Las Vegas x3
Saudi Arabia x1
Latvia x2
I honestly don't mean to be arrogant but good honest hard graft has meant promoters have used me.
And Spud 2 (my son) has grabbed the reigns ...

Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 20 Apr 2026, 10:09
by Controversial
Spud MK2 wrote: ↑20 Apr 2026, 07:46
Controversial wrote: ↑19 Apr 2026, 13:46
Spud MK2 wrote: ↑18 Apr 2026, 19:56
I have spent 26 years in Boxing
How did you first get involved in boxing Spud?
By accident.
Julius Francis was training at the Army Boxing Gym
Which was 5 minutes walk from my house. My pa Rhino who posts on here came with me to watch julius train for his fight with Mike Tyson.
We went that often Kellie Maloney (then
Frank) asked us if we wanted to be part of team...
It snow balled from there ....
I have worked on shows in
Russia x2
Monte Carlo x2
Germany x2
Las Vegas x3
Saudi Arabia x1
Latvia x2
I honestly don't mean to be arrogant but good honest hard graft has meant promoters have used me.
And Spud 2 (my son) has grabbed the reigns ...
Oh wow, that’s great Spud. So you didn’t have any boxing background at all? I assume they paid you or covered your expenses! What a great experience to have.
Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 20 Apr 2026, 11:11
by Spud MK2
You misunderstood memate of course i got paid exes.
Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 20 Apr 2026, 11:13
by JamesPhilips
Spud MK2 wrote: ↑20 Apr 2026, 11:11
You misunderstood memate of course i got paid exes.
Who was the guy you liked working with the most?
Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 20 Apr 2026, 12:18
by Spud MK2
My favorite is very clear ... we still speak now ... clinton woods.
The craziest was Alexandr Usyk. I will alwaus remember the ringwallk against Gassiev in russia

Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 20 Apr 2026, 12:26
by REAL_DEAL
Big up Spud. Love taking photos at shows. Here is a few of my favourites, covid and production and video killed me off i think. think it would take a lottery win for me to come back.
Terry Oconnor gives Tyson Fury the verdict over John Mcdermott. Maloney wasnt very happy
Shakan Pitters getting punched up close
Barry Hearn with Lee Purdy
Tyson Fury arm wrestling someone in a New York bar after beating Steve Cunningham (which is exactly 13 years to the day)
Ryan Walsh and team celebrate after beating Hairon Socarras in the MTK tournament (he mentioned this pic in boxing life stories

Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 20 Apr 2026, 12:42
by Spud MK2
Thank you Chris
Howvare you doing pal?
It would be great to catch up
Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 20 Apr 2026, 14:13
by JamesPhilips
Spud MK2 wrote: ↑20 Apr 2026, 12:18
My favorite is very clear ... we still speak now ... clinton woods.
The craziest was Alexandr Usyk. I will alwaus remember the ringwallk against Gassiev in russia
Clinton Woods, like Hatton, is one of those boxers I’ve never heard anyone say a bad word about

Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 20 Apr 2026, 21:25
by TheLeprechaun
I remember Clinton was being interviewed before the Roy Jones fight. I think it was on BBC when he was a pundit for another fight. The interviewer asks how preparations are going and if he has watched much of Jones fights in order to prepare. Clinton said he doesn't watch Jones fights because it would make him start to get too nervous to get in and fight him.
It was a rare honest moment from a fighter.
Re: Thank you boxing ...
Posted: 21 Apr 2026, 01:03
by gilgamesh
So what was the nature of your work in the Boxing business Spud?