The much missed James Cook. People always rightly talk about the wonderful man that James was but let’s not forget what a fantastic fighter he was too. ❤️

Herrol (Herol) “Bomber” Graham headlines a 1980 show at the iconic Liverpool Stadium.

Another one I put in the collection this week. Had never seen this one before. Two of Nigel Benn’s old opponents were billed originally in Johnny Melfah vs Mike Chilambe but “The Melfah Man” would actually take on Winston Wray in the main event.

Cost me a score but it’s absolutely beautiful. 😍 Bargain 💰

Another one that landed today. Love these small hall bills with an Area title as the main event 🥊

Spent far too much on boxing memorabilia this month. One of two that arrived today. Don’t tell the wife 🤫 😆

Alan Minter beats the legendary Emile Griffith over ten in Monte Carlo in July 1977. It would be Griffith’s 111th and final pro contest having made his debut way back in 1958. Minter’s fellow Brits, Billy Knight and Billy Waith (billed as Wait), would also appear on the undercard

Fifty years this week since this grudge match for the British, European and Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles. Would’ve definitely have been a PPV job these days!!!!

A new addition to the collection ✅ 🥊

Herol “Bomber” Graham celebrates with the EBU belt in Sheffield’s Castle Precinct after beating Clement Tshinza to win the European Middleweight Title at nearby City Hall the previous evening in May 1983.

Picked up a few nice posters at The London Boxing Memorabilia Fayre yesterday. Think this one is my favourite 😍

Saddened to hear of the passing of Ray Close. One of Belfast’s finest. RIP Champ

Saw this for sale on eBay. Was very tempted until I saw the £550.00 delivery fee 😆😆😆

Happy Birthday to British boxing royalty in John H Stracey , who turned 76 today. All the best champ!!

John L Gardner and his wife Kim proudly show off the Lord Lonsdale belt after beating Billy Aird at the Royal Albert Hall to win British Heavyweight Title which had been vacated by Joe Bugner.

Gutted to read of the passing of former World Title challenger Paul “Livewire” Lloyd at the age of just 57. Lloyd would win the lot domestically, claiming Area, British, Commonwealth and European Titles. It’s been a sad few weeks for boxing, gone far too soon. RIP champ

Arguably Colin Powers’ greatest moment, claiming the British Title against Des Morrison at York Hall in October 1977…. RIP Champ

Boxing has sadly lost another former British Champion, the former British and European Light Welterweight king Colin Powers has passed away at the age of 70. RIP champ ❤️

One of the two additions in the postbox today. 🥊