Boxers

Daniel Mendoza, or Mendoza the Jew as he proudly billed himself, was a professional Jewish boxer from the East End of London who developed the art of scientific boxing.

Nov 15, 2009 - Kathleen Duffy

Muhammad Ali, aka Cassius Clay, returned to Ireland to visit the town where his ancestor, Abe Grady was born and raised. Abe left Ireland in the 1860s to emigrate to USA.

Sep 2, 2009 - Kathleen Duffy

Vernon 'the Viper' Forrest was an extremely accomplished boxer. He has become the latest boxing tragedy of 2009.

Jul 27, 2009 - Dean Parr

Arturo Gatti, best known for his three matches against 'Irish' Micky Ward was found dead on Saturday night in Brazil. Police have now labelled this a suicide.

Jul 16, 2009 - Dean Parr

A former world heavy weight boxing champion, Johansson passed away on the 30th January. The colourful man became the first European to win the crown in 25 years.

Feb 8, 2009 - Ijaz Chaudhry

Jem Mace boxed in both the bareknuckle era and under Queensbury rules. He was the first world heavyweight champion and was still fighting at the age of fifty nine

Mar 9, 2008 - Martin Gosling