Saw Minter defend his title against Antuofermo in 1980 and then his next defence later that year - the infamous fight against Hagler. Me and my mate were up in the Gods at Wembley and witnessed the scenes from a distance - full bottles of beer were spinning through the air like catherine wheels as they were hurled towards the ring. The most violent crowd scenes I've ever witnessed at a sporting event.
That's sad . I met him about 20 years ago when he opened a fete at our local pub. The landlord offered him a meal and free drinks for doing it and by midnight he was the last one left in the pub , absolutely trousered !
not sure if memory playing tricks but seemed to be a staple of Midweek Sports Special and Sportsnight in the late 70's early 80's - the tune of both really evocative.
Yes his achilles heel was cuts.....in the Hagler fight he was cut after about a minute under one eye and by the end of the second round above each eye. Fought on bravely but unsurprisingly his sight was very much affected and Hagler unfortunately won at a canter, stopping him in the third.😩😩😩
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Good fighter.
RIP Alan
RIP ❤️
Rest in peace
I remember vividly watching him progress through the 1972 Olympics in Munich and followed his professional career with interest thereafter.
Others have made reference already to his fight with Marvin Hagler, one of the greats. Alan Boom Boom was on the next rung down which is a compliment.
RIP
RIP Boom Boom
RIP Alan Boom Boom
RIP.
Fought on bravely but unsurprisingly his sight was very much affected and Hagler unfortunately won at a canter, stopping him in the third.😩😩😩
RIP.....Alan.....RIP