Would anyone have any information, or confirm any stories, on this guy. I know he fought in the midlands predominately in the 70s. I have heard 2 great tales about this guy and would love to hear more. Heard he sat on his stool between rounds and would read the newspaper for a laugh, or write out a bet. He just sounds like a character id like to hear more about.
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=67759&cat=boxer aka "The Bull Ring King." Think he worked in the wholesale markets; I've heard what you said about him reading a paper during the interval.
Thanks. i see he fought dave parris. surely that must be that referee. Where did you hear that name "the bull-ring king" lol?
It was what he billed himself as. The Bull Ring back then was the markets area of Birmingham, where he worked. Looking at his record, 4 of his 6 wins were inside the distance so he could punch, and only 2 of his 11 losses were stoppages so he obviously had a decent defence. Maybe if he'd taken it seriously he could have been a good prospect.