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HairySpotter 3:04 Tue Jul 21
Nostalgia and Nigel Benn
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On my days off, I love to sit on the terrace and youtube chase. Just thinking of things in the past and reliving them!
So today im watching a Nigel Benn documentary. West Ham fan, proper fighter, former fusilier - do they make them like that anymore? or am I just looking at things through rose tinted glasses?
what are ur memories of nigel benn?
next on list is Kaylor..specifically Kaylor and that fucking wanker Christie
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HairySpotter
12:20 Thu Jul 23
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O22n_nQCHWE
"I will never lose to an Amercian"
Have that!
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Eerie Descent
6:13 Wed Jul 22
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peroni 5:37 Wed Jul 22
Agree mate, was talking on pure ability alone, can't think of many more skilful British boxers.
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Eerie Descent
6:11 Wed Jul 22
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As if Sold0 has ever been in a fight!
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HairySpotter
5:55 Wed Jul 22
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NS wasn't to you
as if I would talk to you like that!
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Mr Kenzo
5:52 Wed Jul 22
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FLY VIRGIN ATLANTIC
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Northern Sold
5:51 Wed Jul 22
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Only the once Hairy why's that...
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HairySpotter
5:49 Wed Jul 22
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have u ever had the cunt kicked out of you?
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Northern Sold
5:49 Wed Jul 22
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I like both ... poetry in motion... Ali was very good at piaffing
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Mr Kenzo
5:47 Wed Jul 22
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I had you down as a Dressage fan rather than Boxing
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Northern Sold
5:46 Wed Jul 22
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Great days when Kaylor was top dog... superb doc/film about him and a few other East London boxers (Bradley Stone, Jimmy and Mark Tibbs etc) called Fighters... get the chance have a butchers... bloke I used to know (Phil Soundy) on there... never quite made it... boxer on there called Jimmy Flint... anyone remember him?? Sounded an absolute nut job...
http://www.secondrundvd.com/release_frm.php
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HairySpotter
5:39 Wed Jul 22
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Peroni, im loving my 3 days off! Even if fellow posters are not!
that night was fucking electric, really on the edge..and for once, the person we follow wins!
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peroni
5:37 Wed Jul 22
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eerie
Potentially, yes - but sadly no chance to prove it.
Hairy - thanks for the links. I''m an hour and a bit into showing my lad and his Itie mates what it means to have a row.
Round 4 of Kaylor v Christie, as I type.
Bubbles ringing round.....
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HairySpotter
5:16 Wed Jul 22
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eerie, I make you right.
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Eerie Descent
5:14 Wed Jul 22
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Colin McMillan is one of the best boxers this country has produced, imo.
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stirlinghammer
4:35 Wed Jul 22
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from his website;
tarted on 12th February 1966, when he was born in London's Hackney Hospital. A few years later Colin and his family which included a younger sister Suzzane, moved to Stratford in East London, where Colin attended Rokeby boys comprehensive school. At thirteen Colin's family decided to move yet again, and the family relocated in Chadwell Heath in Essex. Here Colin went to the Warren Comprehensive school, where he left school with' O' levels in English Language, English Literature, Maths, Physics, History, Geography and Economics.
Two years later after staying on at school he achieved ' A' level passes in English, History and Economics. A keen sportsman Colin excelled at football, cricket, athletics, basketball and table tennis, but it was not until he walked into the Barking Boys Amateur Boxing club at fifteen, did he begin to box.
Many amateur successes followed. Colin would go on to become London ABA Champion four times, and represent England on a number of occassions. In 1988 Colin began his first full time job as clerical officer for what was then called the Department of Health and Social Security. Around two years later, he left the civil service to join British Telecommunications as a technician and it was while here that he became a professional boxer. It was only after receiving sponsorship some eighteen months later, that Colin (boxing name 'Sweet C'), was able to leave BT and become a full time professional.
As a professional 'Sweet C' went on to become a two time British Featherweight champion - winning a Lonsdale belt in record time, Commonwealth featherweight champion in 1991, and World featherweight boxing champion in 1992. In his first defence, disaster struck when a dislocated shoulder injury saw him lose his title, and plague the rest of his fighting years. After regaining and losing the British Featherweight title in 1997, Colin officially announced his retirement.
After becoming a promotions manager for Legends nightclub in Barking, Colin would become advisor to Olympic Super Heavyweight Champion Audley Harrison, and manage a number of boxing prospects. Today, Colin divides his time between running his boxing agency, property developing, commentary, and event organising.
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Northern Sold
4:33 Wed Jul 22
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Sweet C?? Barking Boy wasn't he??
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stirlinghammer
4:27 Wed Jul 22
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met him a few times, think his missus studied with my mates - nice, intelligent guy too...liked his style in the ring
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HairySpotter
4:24 Wed Jul 22
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stirling - top fighter
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stirlinghammer
4:21 Wed Jul 22
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another east london lad..colin macmillan was also good to watch...discloated his shoulder in his first defence of his world featherweight title in '92...
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HairySpotter
4:16 Wed Jul 22
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its funny cos ust the other day, I was drinking coffee and I said to Marv (that's what I call him), I said Marv, that boxing is a funny old game aint it..he said "haha hairy, u know what, it is but my friendship with u is worth so much more"
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HairySpotter
4:15 Wed Jul 22
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I think I need to make it clear, I know Marvin ;-)
Mike thanks for this - fucking brilliant.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TVgkCN_1aE
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