24th Annual Charity Boxing Night 2008
Fri, Feb 29th 2008 at 12:00 am - 2:00 am
A fund raising event for Rotary charities.
Speaker John H Stracey
After dinner speaker:John H Stracey, former World Welterweight Boxing Champion. Boxer. Britain's John H. Stracey is a boxing legend.From his pro debut in 1969, John went on to win both the British and European titles at welterweight, before reaching his crowning achievement in Mexico City in 1975, by capturing the WBC world title by stopping the great Jose Napoles in six rounds. Although knocked down in the very first round, Stracey showed determination and heart by coming back to win the championship five rounds later. Napoles never fought again. John, on the other hand, went on to successfully defend his belt the following year, with a stoppage victory over the accomplished Hedgemon Lewis. Before losing his title in defence number two, to the world renowned Carlos Palomino.. Clickfor more.
Followed by 8 bouts.
PRESS RELEASE. 19 March 2008
Another success for rotary boxing Evening
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