Boxing promoter Frank Warren was been awarded £35,000 libel damages at the High Court today over comments made in a TV interview by former world heavyweight champion Herbie Hide. Warren brought the action after being outraged by claims made by Hide during a Setanta Sports interview in July 2008 during which it was alleged he was "manipulating and bribing people to give up titles". Judge Patrick Moloney QC ruled today on the award and said he hoped the sum would "demonstrate to the world" that it was a serious case and that "Mr Warren has received the full vindication of this court". He also granted Warren an injunction banning the boxer from repeating the libel. Warren claimed the words used in the interview "meant and were understood to mean" that he had dishonestly and corruptly bribed Johnny Nelson to retire and give up his WBO cruiserweight title so that Enzo Maccarinelli, a boxer he promoted, "would unjustifiably gain it without having to fight him, even though Nelson was going to retire in any event". Did he make these allegations on Bunce's boxing hour?
I dont remember him doing so. But I wouldn't be suprised Hide is well known for running his mouth without thinking
I remember Hide making those comments on Bunce's Boxing Hour and thinking he's probably telling the truth but he'll get into trouble for saying it. It's funny how a sudden urge to have a pop at FW, which took no longer than 10 seconds, can end up costing £30,000 plus legal fees!
How can Warren afford to pursue court cases like this when he can't afford to pay Joe Calzaghe what he owes him? Stop press: THIS is why people think he's a c*nt.
