The Forgotten Gold Medallist: http://punchperfectpugilism.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/the-forgotten-gold-medallist.html?m=1 In the aftermath of such a successful Commonwealth Games for the English boxers, I thought I would remind everybody about another Gold Medal winner in Roger Tighe, who reached the top of the podium in 1966.
Very interesting stuff for me,as I remember Roger Tighe as an amateur,also as a pro.Never knew what happened to him until now. To beat Bunny Johnson was a great achievement,as the man was pure class,and could also punch. This article got me to look at some of your others. Found the one about young Dave Allen interesting,hope he continues with the Fury camp. Thank you.
Unless you know the person who wins the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games then publicity wise, its only ever going to be second place to the Olympic games. Its a shame but know one ever remembers second place .Its defanetly a gold medal for the pride of a place were it hangs.
Thank you for looking at my work, Ted. It was good fun researching and talking to Roger about his life and career. He is a wonderful man. Dave Allen is a very talented young fighter. But he is having a spell of bad luck at present. Fingers crossed that his issues are resolved sooner rather than later.
For anyone interested rogers son steve got outpointed in an aba semi against James degale when he boxed for the royal Marines, his dad trained him until he joined the marines.
Thanks Stevie. Will keep having a look at it mate,and hope others with more influence do also. Interesting to see Gaz giving us some info on his lad boxing for RM. Threads like this are useful to let us know how peoples lives have gone since retirement.
Yes that's right mate. Steve now owns and runs a gym in Bridlington. Like his dad, he is a very good man.