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I was at the infamous Biology rave at a film studio in Battersea. Place was a sweatbox - condensation was dripping off the roof and making a muddy mess on the floor.
At Brackenbury primary school two groups marched round the playground chanting respectively "Bruno, Bruno" and "Tyson, Tyson". Made a right old racket. The headmaster had to come out to break it up. Astonishing really looking back how much UK support Tyson had.
If not actually disgruntled, he was far from being gruntled. PG Wodehouse
Thirty Years Ago Today on 15:43 - Feb 25 by ingeminate
At Brackenbury primary school two groups marched round the playground chanting respectively "Bruno, Bruno" and "Tyson, Tyson". Made a right old racket. The headmaster had to come out to break it up. Astonishing really looking back how much UK support Tyson had.
He was a breath of fresh air to the boxing world when he came along.No robe or ring music.Just get in the ring and do the business.And normally free on itv too when he first started.
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Thirty Years Ago Today on 17:03 - Feb 25 with 2408 views
I sat next to Frank at a boxing charity a number of years ago. Lovely bloke. Giant hands.
I also had the pleasure of being Mike's CPO on several occasions in the UK, the last time was in 2000 when Julius Francis spent most of the two rounds of their fight face down on the canvas. He stayed at my home that time just outside London and away from the press. Very quietly spoken, much brighter than I expected and also much shorter. We spent several hours sitting around the pond in my garden talking about fights and life. He was very bitter about Desiree Washington. Interestingly she recently said that she had very little recollection of that night. Who knows but that was the only time he got emotional about things. That and his love of birds and big cats. He has flared up around some people but all I can say is that he was very relaxed whenever I met him.
This fight was originally planned for Wembley Stadium. Had tickets and they weren't that expensive. Applied for a refund when the fight got switched to the US and the buggers took about 10 months to give the money back.
Thirty Years Ago Today on 13:59 - Feb 25 by Walnut
West Ham 0 0 QPR. They were bottom but that's all I remember about the game. 88/89 was the first time end of season videos came out
Was at that game but in the West Ham end with a Hammer supporting mate and the Rangers’ fans sang “you’re going down with the Bruno”. Watched the fight at a mate’s flat in West Norwood. 30 years is frightening!!
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Thirty Years Ago Today on 09:42 - Feb 26 with 2006 views
Thirty Years Ago Today on 17:03 - Feb 25 by bosh67
I sat next to Frank at a boxing charity a number of years ago. Lovely bloke. Giant hands.
I also had the pleasure of being Mike's CPO on several occasions in the UK, the last time was in 2000 when Julius Francis spent most of the two rounds of their fight face down on the canvas. He stayed at my home that time just outside London and away from the press. Very quietly spoken, much brighter than I expected and also much shorter. We spent several hours sitting around the pond in my garden talking about fights and life. He was very bitter about Desiree Washington. Interestingly she recently said that she had very little recollection of that night. Who knows but that was the only time he got emotional about things. That and his love of birds and big cats. He has flared up around some people but all I can say is that he was very relaxed whenever I met him.
Why did he need the services of a Chief Petty Office Bosh?
Thirty Years Ago Today on 17:03 - Feb 25 by bosh67
I sat next to Frank at a boxing charity a number of years ago. Lovely bloke. Giant hands.
I also had the pleasure of being Mike's CPO on several occasions in the UK, the last time was in 2000 when Julius Francis spent most of the two rounds of their fight face down on the canvas. He stayed at my home that time just outside London and away from the press. Very quietly spoken, much brighter than I expected and also much shorter. We spent several hours sitting around the pond in my garden talking about fights and life. He was very bitter about Desiree Washington. Interestingly she recently said that she had very little recollection of that night. Who knows but that was the only time he got emotional about things. That and his love of birds and big cats. He has flared up around some people but all I can say is that he was very relaxed whenever I met him.
'kin hell Bosh! A more casual 'global superstar slept at my place' anecdote I have never seen! Blimey. Fascinating character. Thanks for sharing - that must've been a hell of an experience!
Bare bones.
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Thirty Years Ago Today on 13:50 - Feb 26 with 1869 views
Thirty Years Ago Today on 13:36 - Feb 26 by Antti_Heinola
'kin hell Bosh! A more casual 'global superstar slept at my place' anecdote I have never seen! Blimey. Fascinating character. Thanks for sharing - that must've been a hell of an experience!
You'll have to speak up Antti, poor old Bosh suffered some ear damage....
Thirty Years Ago Today on 17:03 - Feb 25 by bosh67
I sat next to Frank at a boxing charity a number of years ago. Lovely bloke. Giant hands.
I also had the pleasure of being Mike's CPO on several occasions in the UK, the last time was in 2000 when Julius Francis spent most of the two rounds of their fight face down on the canvas. He stayed at my home that time just outside London and away from the press. Very quietly spoken, much brighter than I expected and also much shorter. We spent several hours sitting around the pond in my garden talking about fights and life. He was very bitter about Desiree Washington. Interestingly she recently said that she had very little recollection of that night. Who knows but that was the only time he got emotional about things. That and his love of birds and big cats. He has flared up around some people but all I can say is that he was very relaxed whenever I met him.
Well that beats my I once had a piss next to JR Ewing story
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