All those years ago and I remember it was one Sunday morning. Theyd [announce where we were going] on the radio, they would say Bomber Graham will be at Pine Grove Country Club, that sort of thing, and we did it all over Sheffield. 17th Sep 2013, 10:17am. Herol Graham has been a part of the Boxer list. He did have quick hands because he was short limbed and exploded on the inside, but his style was easy to box against. "It means a lot to me," said Graham without a hint of pretense. A daily struggle I never wanted to get used to. Early Life and Family: Before he was famous, He became the Junior World Welterweight Champion in 1976. This was The Body Snatcher, right? But he insists the best of him is still to come, writes Declan Taylor, IT hit the side and I felt a numbness and I remember falling and I could feel myself going down. In his next memory, Herol Bomber Graham was in hospital being checked out. [1], Retained WBC International super-middleweight title, Concorde Sports Centre, Sheffield, England, Britannia Leisure Centre, London, England, Retained European light-middleweight title, Retained Commonwealth light-middleweight title, Retained British and Commonwealth light-middleweight titles, "A tale of sorcery and sadness: The tragic story of Herol Bomber Graham", "Herol Graham: I'm fine being British boxing's nearly man | the Voice Online", "Johnny Nelson reveals how trainer Brendan Ingle sought to combat racism through education", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Herol_Graham&oldid=1126079356, This page was last edited on 7 December 2022, at 11:39. Herol "Bomber" Graham can: after one minute and 13 seconds of the fourth round of the World Boxing . There was the apprehension of, S**t, is it going to happen again? Thats in your head, that you dont want it to happen again, but you just think it and think it. I knew nothing about him, but I was told he was blind as a f****** bat, said Graham. The death of Errol Graham: Latest tragedy is linked to 10 . There were months of hospital care then endless speech therapy and physio. I want to be on the outside again with my family and friends., Graham on the cavnas after the fourth-round knockout punch from Julian Jackson in 1990. The judges scored aggression but it wasnt effective aggression. I didnt plan a way out. You look at them and some of them were huge and looked tough with skinheads or whatever, but I thought the people wouldnt touch me.. Mr Graham was found dead on 20 June 2018. Considered one of the best English boxers of the post-war era, he was the ABA Light-Middleweight Champion. After outclassing Jackson for nearly 4 rounds, Graham was knocked out cold before he hit the canvas by the now-famous devastating right cross known as the 'Punch of the Century'.[2]. Sanderline Williams: Williams in 1985. Frank Bruno has visited him on the secure ward and advised him: Herol, Ive been there, I know what youre going through. Privacy Policy Herol Graham - The Best I've Faced. He drifted like so many boxers, attached himself to bad causes, struggled in retirement and, like other lost souls from the ring, always believed something good would happen. Known as "Bomber," Herol Graham is retired British boxer who has many championships to his name. His biography, Bomber: Behind the Laughter, was received extremely well last year and the former world title challenger was glad to shed the stereotypical tough guy image. Even McCallum wasnt difficult to hit, and although Kalambay was a big puncher with long arms, he was still findable. [3], Graham released his autobiography entitled Bomber: Behind the Laughter in 2011. Tragically, his much-loved partner Karen Neville died last year after a long battle with cancer and Herols depression returned a hundredfold. Thats what we were worried about!. My cousin worked with him and tried to make sure that Herol did nothing. Ingle was not in the corner on the night. The fight was in Spain because Jackson had retina problems and could not box in Britain; Jackson struggled to touch Graham, looked pitiful, his left eye was closed and at the end of round three the doctor and referee told Jackson the next was his last round. He is 63 years old, and will be turning 64 in 8 months and 1 day. The fame and adulation for Herol ended overnight, along with his boxing career, after a single punch from Julian Jackson in a clash for the vacant WBC middleweight title in 1990. He retired at 25 on health grounds and he was heartbroken. Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue. He just took his meals with others who were like complete strangers to him, and went back to his room lonely and depressed. We had to be on our best behaviour and on our best form, otherwise youd get caught. Herol 'Bomber' Graham is one of the boxing world's most loved and enigmatic characters. Julian Jackson: The best puncher was Julian Jackson, come on, please. He put on a brave front but when it was time for me to go he begged me to stay.. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, From world title fights to stacking boxes in Asda and being sectioned with mental health issues: the sad story of a true British boxing great, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Herol Graham vs Julian Jackson : l'un des KO de boxe les plus violents de l'Histoire. But that is set to change. I did drink [before], but not to that extent, he said. Herol 'Bomber' Graham was born in Nottingham, England on 13 September 1959 and is generally acknowledged as one of the best British boxers of. The most iconic KO of Jackson's career occurred on November 24th, 1990 in Spain. Photo by Jed Jacobsohn. Herol has been sectioned twice, the latest incident came after he slit his wrists after drinking a bottle of brandy. I said, What about the marks all over your face, Vinny? I was on medication as well and thats how I ended up here because this is my third time [in the ward]. Boxing legend Herol Graham has revealed that he is working in an 8-an-hour warehouse job in a bid to help battle his depression. Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites. And he was shouting, Stand still you b*****d!, Listen, Graham said tearfully. Herol Graham (born 13 September 1959) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1998. Speaking to the Sun on Sunday, he said: "I see work as a training session, and very much part of my recovery.". Of course Im a man, but men cry sometimes, dont they? Its no life, he said. In the not-too-distant past, he made an attempt at a marathon jump-rope world record. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Sometimes they do, but sometimes they dont and once you fall into despair its very difficult to pull yourself back out.. He collapsed one night and ended up in a brain injury clinic, totally burned out. Watching it, I felt it., Now, in a very different hospital several decades removed, Graham reviewed the fight and the punch on a mobile phone. Other people came through for me when I needed it, now Im doing everything I can to raise funds for this project.. Watching the recent Moscow World Athletics Championships it was hard to miss Sebastian - Lord these days - Coe's reminiscing over the epic 1980 . Under a photograph in the paper it said, The only person to hit Bomber Graham, and it was this woman. The rerun was paused. Ringside Rest and Care launched with a donation of 1,000 by Bruno, who was himself sectioned in his post-career life aims to raise 10million to provide a 36-bed residential home for ex-boxers, with medical facilities and a cinema screening old boxing bouts. The structure from boxing . That said I didnt hit him as often as I wanted to, so Kalambay edges it. Considered one of the best English boxers of the post-war era, he was the ABA Light-Middleweight Champion. An inquest found his loss of income was likely. It nearly became a problem because as the depression kicked in I was looking for a shield, the shield was alcohol, and I just went overboard with it. On Saturdays and Sundays, they got out of the gym and tried to avoid being struck in the head. The Ring spoke to one of the finest British middleweights of the modern era about the opponents he encountered during a distinguished and memorable career. Herol 'Bomber' Graham was born in Nottingham, England on 13 September 1959 and is generally. Theres always one. Terry was my cousin, she said. But Graham was by now running on fumes, and soon the time came to call it quits resulted in a dark feeling that had gnawed at him for years. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. The IBF super middleweight title was on the line but, at 38 years of age, the fading veteran could not make the finish line and lost by stoppage in the 10th. Get all the boxing & MMA updates you need with our Mirror Fighting email update - sign up here. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Biography. A three-time world title challenger, he is generally acknowledged as one of the best British boxers of the post-war era to have never won a world championship. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. He can recall his first day in the Ingle gym more than forty years ago in great detail. I didnt plan a way out. For former boxer Mark Goult, 50, the pain is shared by his elderly parents. I made the mistake of going for a sucker punch, when he was in the corner, and Jackson responded with a knockout punch. It has been hard for me after boxing, he said. Since retiring life has been tough on Graham and he tried to take his own life in 2009, Graham's finished with 48 wins in 54 fights, Graham, pictured in 2012, is struggling with money, Graham (left) ended his career in defeat to Charles Brewer, Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, A tale of sorcery and sadness: The tragic story of Herol Bomber Graham. He collapsed one night and ended up in a brain injury clinic, totally burned out. There was a guy there, Mick The Bomb Mills, and he threw some heavy shots, and there was some other guy, Robert Wakefield, and Brendan said, You have to move with them. At the end Mick says, F**k me, I cant f**king hit him. I was just moving, moving out the way. Follow him on Twitter: @Tom_Gray_Boxing, GET THE LATEST ISSUE AT And those memories, in his long-term memory bank, still linger. Now, he hosts BT Sports
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Boxing Life Stories podcast. Of course, when you walk away its hard, he admitted. Multiple world champion Ricky Hatton has also promised fundraising support for Ringside Rest and Care. HEROL GRAHAM, the legendary British, European and Commonwealth boxing champion, was rarely beaten in the ring during his heyday in the '80s and '90s but today he has been brought to the depths of despair by his own demons. Graham would enjoy living out his days with old mates and sparring partners. Herol has been sectioned twice, the latest incident came after he slit his wrists after drinking a bottle of brandy. When he wrote his life story several years ago, he called it tellingly Bomber: Behind the Laughter. Dottie Turpin. I hope Im getting out soon. Improved safety regulations came too late for many of yesterdays champions struggling in poverty and isolation. Post by Redback Rasta 09 Dec 2015, 03:04. Errol Graham, 57, weighed four-and-a-half stone (30kg) when his body was found by bailiffs who broke into his Nottingham council flat to evict him. Herol Graham rose to prime prominence as a Boxer. Last year, Graham fell back into depression - but has taken an interesting move in trying to aid his recovery by taking a job at Asda. Hatton is back from the brink through self-help and therapy. He retired at 25 on health grounds and he was heartbroken. I did have a drink and more so after boxing. Tris Dixon has covered boxing at all levels for more than two decades. Biography. It was in this time he acquired his famous moniker, supposedly for the way he 'Bombed' down the road while doing his runs rather than for his punching, but whatever the story, it stuck. Another is a total recluse. Sadly, Grahams story is just one of a long list drawn up recently by former boxer John Oliver, one of Anthony Joshuas early trainers. Only now is the issue of concussion being properly acknowledged and studied. He was constantly avoided by the top middleweights of his day. In 1978 at 18 he won the British amateur title, turned professional later that year, won the British, European and Commonwealth titles in an unbeaten sequence of 38 fights that lasted until 1987. I felt like a horse had kicked me. A donation will help, but it is surely too late to change the life of one of British boxings modern treasures. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He owned a jerky style and was nearly impossible to hit. Despite going on to gain a world title shot in March 1998 in what was to be his final fight, Graham admits he never really recovered from the Jackson defeat and talks frankly about his desperation to get out of hospitals the isolation and the drugs regime that zombifies him and return to normal life. The Bomber has been sectioned twice, the latest incident came after he slit his wrists. He wanted to do more, but the depression chains him to chairs and he sits and festers and cries. Ex-boxer Ricky Hatton has also promised fundraising support for Ringside Rest and Care. Despite going on to gain a world title shot in March 1998 in what was to be his final fight, Graham admits he never really recovered from the Jackson defeat and talks frankly about his desperation to get out of hospitals the isolation and the drugs regime that zombifies him and return to normal life. I kept it long and my stance was wide, so I leaned back out the way. He practiced his moves in prison, under Ingle's watchful eye. It was the tip of an extended journey for Child Galahad when he lastly turned a world champion in August. Its a struggle, he said. Herol was born on September 13, 1959 in England. In boxing, once you retire, thats it, youre on your own in most cases. Herol Graham - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday Currently, Herol Graham is 63 years, 3 months and 25 days old. In the fighting life and times of Herol Bomber Graham there is a million-pound offer, a sickening punch, a glittering career, despair, collapse, attempted suicide and a stay or two in a mental health facility. Were trying to get a gym organized in or around the London area, said the 54-year-old. But that night in Norwich ended it all. Still, I wouldnt force anyone to learn my style and if they just want taught boxing fundamentals then thats fine by me as long as they win.. Crystal Palace vs Manchester United LIVE: Wout Weghorst STARTS as Erik ten Hag's side look to win their 10th Manchester United will NOT rush Jadon Sancho back too quickly after he returned to group training for the Cristiano Ronaldo is struggling to hire a 4,500-a-month chef for his 17m home on the Portuguese Riviera MIKE KEEGAN: Temporary concussion substitutes will NOT be trialled in the Premier League, as Sportsmail Nottingham Forest 'are considering a move for PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas' after Dean Henderson's injury Mic'd up referees will announce their reasons behind VAR decisions to fans in stadiums and on TV at next West Ham's loan enquiry for Harry Maguire is rejected by Manchester United - with Erik ten Hag adamant his English kit manufacturer Rhino threaten LEGAL ACTION against organisers of the Rugby World Cup as the 'I don't know, Jeff! I got depression and ended up in hospital.. He is now 62 years old. For what that is worth. It was hard to do business with them, Duff insisted. When he won Olympic gold at 18, London was so proud of him, all the kids got the day off school to welcome him home. Herol actually told us about the fight in the seminar - he got whacked right on the temle . Frank Bruno has visited him on the secure ward and advised him: Herol, Ive been there, I know what youre going through. At 59, he has spent time recently in a secure mental health institution on constant suicide watch. Through it all his best road to health was other boxers and their great camaraderie. Id have won that fight if Brendan had still been in my corner, Graham said and he was right. But that night in Norwich ended it all. 47:59. Ringside Rest and Care has some of boxings greats on board to hopefully take up the slack. Then the alcohol came. In 2014 he was loading trucks for ASDA, getting paid eight-quid an hour. JULIAN JACKSON VS HEROL GRAHAM - VICIOUS KNOCKOUT. His mother, Jackie, said: We are a boxing family. Still, the snake like bending at the waist was what all the fighters copied and its great to have been such a popular influence.. Graham was a high-level. Herol 'Bomber' Graham. "It's given me a sense of purpose. It was funny because after that fight Pazienza told me that I didnt touch him. Terry told her years later that he would do it all again, he loved the warmth and friendship of the boxing fraternity. When it comes to defensive boxing, certain fighters have the knack of intuitive improvisation. However in his second of victory, the 31-year-old Grahams main problems were his short-term memory, or lack of one, and a biting depression that he could not shake. In 1989 Graham lost the closest of split decisions to Jamaicas Mike McCallum at the Royal Albert Hall for the vacant WBA middleweight title. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Herol Graham will celebrate 64rd birthday on a Wednesday 13th of September 2023. Heavyweight hope Jared Anderson does not want to be famous but realises that is a necessity if hes to realise his dreams for both himself and his brother, Kevin Lerena explains to Thomas Gerbasi how a call from Frank Warren convinced him to pack his bags, Dillian Whyte is coming off the most convincing defeat of his career and tragedy in his personal life. We went for a walk in the nearby park and talked about old times. The FA ask diversity recruitment firm to lead their search for a new anti-discrimination director with Undermined by Jose Mourinho, labelled 'unfit' by Louis van Gaal and a horrific broken leg have made Luke Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. It was more luck and sloppyness on Herols part more than anything. I wouldnt wish it on my worst enemy.. After that, I watched it on television and it was then I really felt it. If they can do some damage to you, they will, and I couldnt let that happen. That neither puts money in the bank or a belt on the mantelpieceand it certainly didnt open any lucrative doors. Sadly, Grahams story is just one of a long list drawn up recently by former boxer John Oliver, one of Anthony Joshuas early trainers. 'Yes, I can assure you': Tyson Fury set to face Deontay All you need to know: Gennady Golovkin vsSteve Rolls fight. It means a lot to me, said Graham without a hint of pretense. Graham won British, Commonwealth and European titles as he went 38 fights unbeaten between 1978 and 1987. You do get punch-drunk, he said. Fighters should have someone to speak to when their careers come to an end. RMDX9N2J - Herol Graham, at the Mind Mental Health Media Awards at BFI Southbank London, England - 19.11.12 Featuring: Herol Graham Where: London, United Kingdom When: 19 Nov 2012 RM G4G2H2 - Undated library file of former WBC International Super-Middleweight champion Herol Graham, who has been forced to retire from boxing after being told . It seldom does - I could have told him that boxing takes so much and is reluctant to give back, and when boxers tell you the fighting is the easy bit they are not joking. Kalambay got a tight decision, Graham boxed the wrong fight and five months later the Italian won the world title. There was no social activity for him, he said. Nobody ever hit him, never. Graham won and defended his titles in Sheffield. Herol Graham - Vintage Photograph 2661191 $12.90 + $7.00 shipping Herol Graham - Vintage Photograph 2661185 $12.90 + $7.00 shipping Herol Graham - Vintage Photograph 4640899 $12.90 + $7.00 shipping BUY 2, GET 1 FREE (add 3 to cart) See all eligible items and terms Hover to zoom Have one to sell? They brought him home from prolonged periods in hospital following a brain bleed after he had clinched the southern area bantamweight title in 1990 and have been his carers ever since. Known as the best UK fighter not to win a world title, he is universally praised as a unique entertainer. Herol Graham (born 13 September 1959) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1998. Today he is still fragile but in a halfway house. The former British, Commonwealth and European middleweight champion took it upon himself to find a day job to 'give his life some purpose'. Rosemary Ellmore, who for some years cared for East End hero Terry Babyface Spinks until his death in 2012, says she would have loved to run a care home where he could have shared his last years with boxing mates. event bout wiki. Theres nothing ex-boxers love more, he said. Do not sell or share my personal information. Sumbu Kalambay: Maybe Kalambay, but there wasnt anyone who really excelled defensively. Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing is released in the US on May 25 and in the UK and Rest of the World on May 27. Jacksons right hand spoke only once and Graham was out cold. Conteh, 68, said: Weve all needed help. Even though he seemed so different from the people around him he felt he belonged there. A group of veterans headed by former world champions John Conteh, Alan Minter and Barry McGuigan are fundraising for a retirement home for ex-boxers, the first of its kind, where they can enjoy care and companionship. There is not one solid story that I believe about Graham refusing a fight - he was just bloody avoided. Following a struggle with depression he has re-launched his career as a trainer, and ambassador with MIND and has made numerous TV and radio . But this was what Graham was told he had, and he was accepting of it, too. When he won Olympic gold at 18, London was so proud of him, all the kids got the day off school to welcome him home. He said: Jackson caught me on the chin in the fourth round. Get out of here as soon as you can. Oliver described how the need for intervention came home to him on a recent visit to a former champion in his care home. I wouldnt wish it on my worst enemy., Hatton quit boxing in 2012 before eventually going into rehab for drink and depression. Extra 20% off selected fashion and sportswear at Very, Up to 20% off and extra perks with Booking.com Genius membership, $5 off a $50+ order with this AliExpress discount code, Save 10% on selected orders - eBay discont code, Compare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for you, Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your area, All you need to know about fibre broadband, Best Apple iPhone Deals in the UK January 2023, Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this January, Compare the best mobile phone deals from the top networks and brands. Herol Graham lands a blow to the head of Vinny Pazienza at Wembley Arena in December 1997 Once the comeback thoughts were put to bed, the depression gradually worsened. He eventually lost his unbeaten record defending his European middleweight title against future world champion Sumbu Kalambay in 1987. You need help but you dont want to tell anyone. There was some bloody horrible places we went to but it was good fun, Graham recalled. He nodded toward a resident. Mai 1950) war ein Boxer im Halbmittelgewicht, ursprnglich aus Saint Kitts und Nevis, der die britische Staatsbrgerschaft annahm und in den 1970er und 80er Jahren zwei britische Boxtitel gewann. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. In Atlantic City that night there were tears in the dressing room, a rehearsal for the harrowing decades to follow. Graham arrived on the boxing scene in the late 1970s, going undefeated in his first 38 fights, and winning the European Middleweight Title in 1986 with his distinctive style of graceful balance, ghost-like movement and punching accuracy. Pat Thomas (geb. He could not be trusted. There is more than one story of a top sparring partner throwing down his gloves unable to strike anything and storming from the ring. BEST CHIN You need help but you dont want to tell anyone. Even though the damage did not show early, it manifested itself, along with thirty years of fighting, and resulted in his condition today. In later years Graham battled depression but has emerged from the darkness to enjoy a great family life. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Best I've Faced : Herrol Graham Best boxer: Sumbu Kalambay for the European middleweight title. He was in a north London psychiatric ward and round four against Julian Jackson began. They all put the gloves on and loved it and they came out for the fights. British Middleweight boxer Herol Graham, in London, circa 1988. Published: 17:29 EST, 8 June 2019 | Updated: 07:46 EST, 10 June 2019. Box-am Box-pro All Bouts division: middle status: inactive bouts: 54: rounds: 378 KOs: 51.85% career: 1978-1998 . Then I would tell them that Herol couldnt hit them! One, convinced he is still reigning world champion, is often drunk in public, berating passers-by for failing to recognize him before he collapses weeping in the street. I Am the Referee: Becoming a licenced referee (Part I) - Boxing News Part I: The Reality Check IF becoming In the past 33 years, says Oliver, six ex-boxers have died from injuries in the ring, two died in mental hospitals and three in care homes. Its great that people are setting up a care home for them in retirement.. Tom Gray is Managing Editor for The Ring Magazine. Herol Graham birthday is on 13-Sep-59 and he was born on Sunday. He survived a five-and-a-half hour operation but afterwards doctors warned us he wasnt going to live. In the past 33 years, says Oliver, six ex-boxers have died from injuries in the ring, two died in mental hospitals and three in care homes. I have to because he knocked me out. In 1990 Graham was just seconds away from winning the vacant WBC middleweight title when he met Julian Jackson of the Virgin Islands in Spain. The wise old trainer would put Graham in jails, in working mens social clubs, and he even took them to nightspots where he let anyone interested try and hit his boys. In 1978, after winning the ABA middleweight title, Graham turned professional, fighting out of Brendan Ingle's gym in the Wincobank area of Sheffield. That list numbers 28 former boxers in urgent need of help and support, seven of them needing 24/7 attention. He held many regional championships, including the European, British, and Commonwealth light-middleweight titles, as well as the European and British middleweight titles, yet is generally acknowledged as one of the best British boxers of . 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Boxing News and has written for the publication since 2002. In the end, it just wasnt meant to be.. It even looked like he could go a few rounds now. Height, Weight & Physical Stats: Herol Graham is 5 feet 0 inches tall. . They do not have the funding or the resources. A. Millspaughs 1937 dementia pugilistica paper. I see trainers tell fighters to twist their wrists as they throw shots and that is just wasting time, when speed is of the essence. He was the captain of the English amateur boxing team from 1980 to 1983 and European amateur champion in 1983. In February 2009, Graham's son was injured in what police described as a "targeted shooting" at Westfield, Sheffield. A group of veterans headed by former world champions John Conteh, Alan Minter and Barry McGuigan are fundraising for a retirement home for ex-boxers, the first of its kind, where they can enjoy care and companionship. Fight results, scorecards, fan ratings. We went for a walk in the nearby park and talked about old times. Part I: The Reality Check IF becoming a boxer requires a degree of dreaming, denial and delusion, it's fair to say becoming a referee requires quite the opposite. Hundreds of ex-boxers associations act as support groups to raise money. The Bomber, as he was known, is now facing the biggest fight of his life, againstdepressionand bipolar disease. Its Herol Bomber Graham, he cant do that work - hes a legend, he told me. His knockout victory against British slickster Herol Graham is sickening. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. It has been hard for me after boxing, he said. I can remember all these things from back in those days.. Herol Graham | Gold Star Memorabilia Customer Service My Account Basket: 0 items - 0.00 Go SALE Sylvester Stallone Collection Boxing Football Teams Football Players Rugby NFL UFC Film Music Collectables Horse Racing Other Collections Latest News Contact Us Home / Boxing / Herol Graham No products were found matching your selection. Boxer Herol Graham after winning the British Middleweight Championship title at the York Hall in London, 23rd November 1988. I remember looking at everyone and thinking, Oh, I wonder what theyre like? He introduced me and said I was going to do some sparring, told me to get my gear on. It was, of course, a dated diagnosis meant to be consigned to medical history after J. Sometimes they do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline lost his unbeaten record defending his European title., please part of the best UK fighter not to win a title. 1978 to 1998 fight if Brendan had still been in my corner, Graham tearfully. 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