FESTIVAL TROPHY HANDICAP CHASE
January 25th, 2020
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Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)
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Tagged Angelo Dundee, Cassius Clay, George Foreman, Heavyweight Boxing, Jeff Burns, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, The Racing Horse
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Early on Saturday 4th June 2016 we lost a sporting icon, a character whose personality and fame transcends boxing, transcends sport and is universal. After suffering from Parkinson’s Disease for over 30 years the great Muhammad Ali passed away. I suppose in the circumstances of the illness his passing hasn’t come as a great … Continue reading
On 30th October 1974 Swansea businessman and boxing promoter the late Eddie Richards, brought to his hometown a live showing of one of the greatest World Heavyweight contests in the history of professional boxing! He had astutely negotiated a deal with London entrepreneur Jarvis Astaire to have the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ relayed direct … Continue reading
The following article is a dedicated contribution from Jeff Burns. Ali’s professional boxing career spanned three decades Ali’s professional boxing career had spanned over three decades beginning in October 1960 and ending in December 1981. He was 18 years old when he made his debut and just a month short of his 40th birthday … Continue reading
The following article is a dedicated contribution from Jeff Burns. Son of Africa Both the champion and his challenger arrived in Kinshasa some three or four weeks before the duel, under promoter Don King’s instructions to promote the fight which was to be relayed ‘live’ all around the world by satellite. Ali made the … Continue reading
The following article is a dedicated contribution from Jeff Burns. Ali determined for a rematch with champion Joe Frazier Muhammad Ali was determined to earn himself a return clash with champion Joe Frazier in an attempt to regain the title he had won from Sonny Liston back in 1964. He began his new campaign … Continue reading
The following article is a dedicated contribution from Jeff Burns. Ali returned to the ring in November stopping two-time former champion Floyd Patterson in round 12. He made a further seven defences of his title, beating the durable Canadian George Chuvalo on points in Toronto before stopping Henry Cooper, again on cuts at Ar … Continue reading
Was Muhammad Ali the greatest? Part 2 (by Jeff Burns)
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Tagged Cassius Clay, Jeff Burns, Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston, The Pacafi, The Racing Horse
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The following article is a dedicated contribution from Jeff Burns. Very few gave Clay any chance of beating ‘Old Stone Face’. Cassius Clay was now approaching his 22nd birthday, he stood 6ft 3in tall and weighted 210lbs, 18lbs heavier than what he had weighed for his first professional contest. He had won all of his 19 … Continue reading
Was Muhammad Ali the Greatest? (by Jeff Burns)
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Tagged Henry Armstrong, Jeff Burns, Jimmy Wilde, Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, The Racing Horse, Trainer Form
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The following article is a dedicated contribution from Jeff Burns. Debates and arguments have gone on for many years in boxing circles about who really was the greatest. Candidates for this title have usually come from the heavyweight division, this is not because heavyweights are more talented but because of the aura and recognition … Continue reading
My thanks to Paul Boyce and his team for making me very welcomed on Saturday 16 June 2012 at Neath Sport Centres (Cwrt Herbert) boxing night where he launched an action packed programme. It was a great success and a fantastic night and I was honoured to be accompanied by Welsh boxing legends Jimmy Bromfield and … Continue reading
Swansea Boxers (1916 to 2010). |
On Friday 7th October 2011 and in the company of the most famous Swansea boxing trainer Jimmy Bromfield I was privileged to attend a book launch written by Jeff Burns called ‘Swansea Boxers 1916 to 2010.’ The book launch was in Swansea at the Railmen’s Club, Wind Street. More than 120 people, including boxers, … Continue reading