brookie 1,193 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 a very good fighter was colin i loved watching him .as tough as teak with a great defence and very good hands .and when he landed it was lights out .to me he definately beat milton mc crorie in the first fight .but he lost the rematch and the rest is history Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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the_stig 6,614 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 kirklands brother tony boxed pro -- everyone in nottingham wanted kirk to get his act together and win a world title ..he`d turn up at am shows dressed in white suits with big hats sometimes a feather boa and a flash walking cane -- made eubanks gear look tame ..herol graham another nottingham boxer failed after 3 attempts to win a world title .. ended up skint and attemping suicide . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Fell Terrier 864 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 kirklands brother tony boxed pro -- everyone in nottingham wanted kirk to get his act together and win a world title ..he`d turn up at am shows dressed in white suits with big hats sometimes a feather boa and a flash walking cane -- made eubanks gear look tame ..herol graham another nottingham boxer failed after 3 attempts to win a world title .. ended up skint and attemping suicide . I didn't know Graham attempted suicide!? That's a shame to hear, I hope he's well and in a better place now (mentally). Best of luck to him, he was a great talent. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 31,490 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 I didn't know Graham attempted suicide!? That's a shame to hear, I hope he's well and in a better place now (mentally). Best of luck to him, he was a great talent. Last i was told he had a book deal that got him out of trouble financially and is now back in the fitness game.....that depressions a f****r of an illness ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) I didn't know Graham attempted suicide!? That's a shame to hear, I hope he's well and in a better place now (mentally). Best of luck to him, he was a great talent. Last i was told he had a book deal that got him out of trouble financially and is now back in the fitness game.....that depressions a f****r of an illness ! a lot of it was to do with missing the fight game gnash --- he`s living in london now personal trainer ? -- the books out might be worth a look .. called bomber behind the laughter .. Edited December 29, 2011 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 31,490 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) ]a lot of it was to do with missing the fight game gnash --- he`s living in london now personal trainer ? -- the books out might be worth a look .. called bomber behind the laughter .. Ok.....dont know about the personal training i was just told he,s in the fitness game....i know he was tucked up in a few business ventures when he came out of boxing and that his son was a bit of a loose cannon running round with gangs and thats what led to depression etc......im only repeating what i was told so who knows i never knew the man but told he,s a nice enough fella so hope he continues to move forward. Edited December 29, 2011 by gnasher16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 kirklands brother tony boxed pro -- everyone in nottingham wanted kirk to get his act together and win a world title ..he`d turn up at am shows dressed in white suits with big hats sometimes a feather boa and a flash walking cane -- made eubanks gear look tame ..herol graham another nottingham boxer failed after 3 attempts to win a world title .. ended up skint and attemping suicide . I didn't know Graham attempted suicide!? That's a shame to hear, I hope he's well and in a better place now (mentally). Best of luck to him, he was a great talent. sad story -- graham lost money on buisness ventures had a bitter fall out with brendon ingle failed relationships could`nt cope with retirement and the victim of a peado as an 8 yr old . on top of that a troublsome son ollie was shot in the head in 2009 .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Fell Terrier 864 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 I didn't know Graham attempted suicide!? That's a shame to hear, I hope he's well and in a better place now (mentally). Best of luck to him, he was a great talent. .....that depressions a f****r of an illness ! Tell me about it mate. kirklands brother tony boxed pro -- everyone in nottingham wanted kirk to get his act together and win a world title ..he`d turn up at am shows dressed in white suits with big hats sometimes a feather boa and a flash walking cane -- made eubanks gear look tame ..herol graham another nottingham boxer failed after 3 attempts to win a world title .. ended up skint and attemping suicide . I didn't know Graham attempted suicide!? That's a shame to hear, I hope he's well and in a better place now (mentally). Best of luck to him, he was a great talent. sad story -- graham lost money on buisness ventures had a bitter fall out with brendon ingle failed relationships could`nt cope with retirement and the victim of a peado as an 8 yr old . on top of that a troublsome son ollie was shot in the head in 2009 .. Man, that's some series of shit events to be put through that is. I really do hope that he's found a balance, and has found a way to cope with his problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
asanley 1,009 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 He goes to jails giving talks nowadays , inspirational stuff by all accounts . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 31,490 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 sad story -- graham lost money on buisness ventures In all fairness,from what i was told he was more than a touch naive in his business dealings and didnt just lose money......its often the way when gullible sportsmen come away from sport and think their name is enough to carry them through,it just dont work like that boxings a ruthless ol game but nothing compared to business......sadly some folk find out too late its happened to a number of ex fighters unfortunately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) sad story -- graham lost money on buisness ventures In all fairness,from what i was told he was more than a touch naive in his business dealings and didnt just lose money......its often the way when gullible sportsmen come away from sport and think their name is enough to carry them through,it just dont work like that boxings a ruthless ol game but nothing compared to business......sadly some folk find out too late its happened to a number of ex fighters unfortunately. i think he lent money out aswell gnash and never got the payback from so called mates --- tried to order the book first batch is sold out you have to go on a waiting list ... Edited December 30, 2011 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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