James Cook RIP

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I've just picked up on this sad news.

    James Cook, a very talented middleweight/super-middleweight who won the British and European 168lb championship died today. The first man to defeat Michael Watson as a professional (and they remained friends ever since) I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to James a few times and he was a lovely bloke. He did so much to help kids,teaching them boxing and steering them onto the right path.

    My heart goes out to James' family and friends.
     
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  2. Fireman Fred

    Fireman Fred Active Member Full Member

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    Sad news. Cook showed some real mental fortitude to comeback from some bad defeats to travel abroad to take the British and European Super-middleweight titles with some cracking kos. Brilliant right uppercut. Never got the credit he deserved.
    RIP Champ
     
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  3. Philosopher

    Philosopher Active Member Full Member

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    Wow, sad news. This guy did some great work with disadvantaged young people, got an MBE for it. Genuinely saddened to hear this. Solid fighter!!
     
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  4. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran Full Member

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    Oh no James was one of the good guys
     
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    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I knew his name but not much about him other than that he had a few good wins and some losses against top-tier guys, but reading up on him a bit today he sounds like a true real-life hero who dedicated himself to giving youth in a rough area purpose and opportunity to better themselves.

    I didn’t know you, James, but our world will miss you. I wish we could clone you and create thousands like you to live life in service of others.

    RIP, champ.
     
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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