Postcard featuring Frank Warren promoted Keith Ferdinand as he turns professional in 1986. The Caribbean born heavyweight would claim ABA honours as a super heavyweight in 1983.

Billy Walker aka “The Golden Boy” is pictured during his esteemed amateur career with older brother and fellow pugilist George.

Former Team GB Olympic Captain and double ABA Champion Brian Schumacher is pictured in April 1987 before his win over future World Champion Johnny Nelson. Schumacher would win an area title in the pro ranks and twice challenge for the British Title.

Porthcawl featherweight Steve Cleak captured in fighting stance prior to his 1982 fight with Paul Huggins at The Royal Albert Hall.

“If one of these judges had been in charge of the Kray trial , the twins would have got probation!!” - Mickey Duff quips about the performance of a judge who he felt was over generous to his fighters opponent

London Boxing History Link for live stream funeral of Paul Burke. 🥊🕊💙 Thursday 7th August @ 11:15am. viewx.co.uk/events/paul-bu…

Harlow’s Trevor “The Powerhouse” Smith is pictured during his win over Seamus Casey in November 1987.

The tough Les Remikie is pictured before his 1986 match up with Brian Nickels at York Hall. Remikie would box 33 times as professional, winning 7 times.

Mickey Duff looks on as the great Vincente Saldivar signs a contract to take on Welshman Howard Winstone at London’s Earls Court in September 1965.

Commonwealth Games silver medalist Delroy Parkes of the RAF/Combined Services BA is pictured before his 1978 defeat to Herol Graham in the 75KG ABA final at Wembley.

“I took up boxing at 15 years old. I just got fed up walking the tough streets of Toxteth, one day I walked into a gym and I never looked back…” - Commonwealth Gold Medalist Jimmy Price

Devon Bailey of Battersea pictured before his 81KG ABA final defeat against Andy Straughn at Wembley in 1980. Bailey would challenge Dennis Andries for the British Title in the pro ranks.

Battersea’s three time ABA Champion Mickey Abrams training at Crystal Palace in January 1974.

Charlie Nash has his hand raised after beating Mexico’s Antonio Gin at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. The South American would require hospital treatment after being floored by the Derry featherweight in the first round.

Charlie Nash was vvv special. Too often forgotten.

Only two people as cool at Joe Louis and Ray Robinson could get away with type of clobber!!!

Took my boys to the Bank Of England museum today. Last thing I expected to find in there was a small exhibit on damaging bank notes featuring Herbie Hide!!! 😆

Put this into the collection today. “Repton School. Boxing. 11st. 1922” Would love to know a bit more about it and the lad that won it over 100 years ago. The wife’s face was a picture when I showed her, I quote “more boxing crap!” 😆😆

Flyer from The Lyceum Ballroom headlined by the Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title fight between Dennis Andries and Karl Canwell. Andries would stop the Stoke Newington man in four to retain the first of his multiple professional titles.

A true legend of British boxing. Happy heavenly birthday Alan 🥊🥊❤️