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Hollow postscript to Wembley bill
Posted: 23 Feb 2007, 11:01
by bennie
Trainer Trevor Thompson was killed in an horrific motorway smash at 2am on Sunday, which left the M6 closed for six hours
The warm, genuine 65-year-old from Darwen in Lancashire was making his way back from Wembley, after watching son Gary drop a competitive four-rounder to Tommy Saunders on the big bill, when a collision occurred near Rugby. Gary was dragging his father out of the car as another vehicle ploughed into it.
The fighter escaped with only minor injuries.
Trevor's death comes just two months after Repton amateur star Gary Barker died on the M1 near Luton.
Posted: 23 Feb 2007, 11:04
by dondada
Jesus, that's horrific.
Sincere condolences to all affected.
Posted: 23 Feb 2007, 11:14
by Goz
Terrible.
Posted: 23 Feb 2007, 11:18
by stujones
Cannot say I am familiar, but still terrible news. I really feel for Gary especially. I know someone who went through a similar ordeal - still not over it years later.
Posted: 23 Feb 2007, 11:29
by REAL_DEAL
Very sad news.
Re: Hollow postscript to Wembley bill
Posted: 23 Feb 2007, 12:00
by jamesmcdonnell
bennie wrote:Trainer Trevor Thompson was killed in an horrific motorway smash at 2am on Sunday, which left the M6 closed for six hours
The warm, genuine 65-year-old from Darwen in Lancashire was making his way back from Wembley, after watching son Gary drop a competitive four-rounder to Tommy Saunders on the big bill, when a collision occurred near Rugby. Gary was dragging his father out of the car as another vehicle ploughed into it.
The fighter escaped with only minor injuries.
Trevor's death comes just two months after Repton amateur star Gary Barker died on the M1 near Luton.
Jesus christ, that must have been absolutely horrific for his son!
Posted: 23 Feb 2007, 15:32
by JC
Very sad R.I.P.
Posted: 23 Feb 2007, 15:45
by The Blade
all our thoughts will be with the family. just dreadful news after an amazing evening
Posted: 23 Feb 2007, 17:02
by m1kee50
Apparently Gary is still in hospital? I hope he is ok, and my condolences to all those affected.
Posted: 23 Feb 2007, 17:02
by stujones
The Blade wrote:all our thoughts will be with the family. just dreadful news after an amazing evening
Here Here.
Very sad end to a fantastic weekend of boxing.
2 contenders for British fight of the year, upset of the year and KO of the year in two days.
Posted: 23 Feb 2007, 17:58
by states
That's terrible news. My condolences to the Thompson family.
Posted: 24 Feb 2007, 07:09
by steve689
Echo the sentiments written above, terrible for the young lad to go through this. R.I.P. Trevor Thompson.
Posted: 24 Feb 2007, 08:10
by KOJOE90
Terrible news, my condolences to the family.
Posted: 24 Feb 2007, 09:36
by glittermonkey
stujones wrote:The Blade wrote:all our thoughts will be with the family. just dreadful news after an amazing evening
Here Here.
Very sad end to a fantastic weekend of boxing.
2 contenders for British fight of the year, upset of the year and KO of the year in two days.
It's bad news at any time, but coming after such a great night makes it all the worse.
My heart goes out to Gary, it just sounds horrifying.