Jul 10 2023
Yesterday’s Heroes: A brief history of German boxers in British rings
It took a long time for British boxing fans to welcome the Germans following last century’s two world wars, writes Miles Templeton
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Jul 03 2023
Yesterday’s Heroes: McKenzie and Powers rivalry spawned two terrific scraps
Clinton McKenzie and Colin Powers brought out the best in each other, writes Miles Templeton
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Jun 19 2023
Yesterday’s Heroes: When Jock McAvoy conquered the States
McAvoy’s reputation for being a poor traveller ended when he arrived in America
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Jun 13 2023
Yesterday’s Heroes: When London taught Rademacher yet another harsh lesson about professional boxing
Just when Pete Rademacher started to find form following an inauspicious start to his pro career, Brian London came along, writes Miles Templeton
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Jun 05 2023
Yesterday’s Heroes: A Winter’s Night in Wonderland
We take you back 120 years to a winter’s evening in East London
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May 30 2023
Yesterday’s Heroes: Fifty years since John Conteh and Chris Finnegan clashed in a North vs. South classic
Remembering my first ever BN and the fight between Conteh and Finnegan
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May 23 2023
Yesterday’s Heroes: The slugging Stanley miners of the 20s and 30s
Boxers from Stanley would spend a week in the coalmine then come up for air to have a 10-rounder, writes Miles Templeton
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May 16 2023
Yesterday’s Heroes: The Major who saved lives in battle and then blew thousands in boxing promotion
Miles Templeton tells the tale of Major Arnold Wilson
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May 16 2023
A Titan Passes: Steve Hiser
Daniel Herbert pays tribute to Steve Hiser
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May 09 2023
Yesterday’s Heroes: The tragic tale of Tom Thomas
Why do we not talk more about one of the first winners of a Lonsdale Belt? asks Miles Templeton
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Apr 24 2023
Yesterday’s Heroes: Ken Buchanan’s first big step
Remembering when the majestic Ken found his spiteful streak against Maurice Cullen