Robert Smith and boxrec

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by eminentair, Jul 9, 2012.


  1. iron_chin

    iron_chin Boxing Addict banned

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    doubt it, that would be audleys (former?) lawyer aswell then and Khans current one,
     
  2. iceferg

    iceferg Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I believe that's what I read but that was ages ago. Certainly some guy involved with Naz who wasn't actually into boxing. Go read up for yourself mate.
     
  3. iron_chin

    iron_chin Boxing Addict banned

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    ah, seen ur right mate, some kind of mate/employee of naz's

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