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A German gentleman's successful search.

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A great local boxer.
A great local boxer.
Photo: Albert
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Item #: 29859
A grateful German gentleman had eventually found his man. (I Hope the print is clearly enough to read).

Comment by: j griffin on 7th November 2017 at 18:48

I used to work with Billy down Victoria colliery and he told me that the world boxing champion Hogan Kid Bassey use to take him from Wigan to liverpool to spar with him in preparation for a contest

Comment by: Josh on 7th November 2017 at 20:40

I remember Hogan “Kid” Bassey as a sensational world champion so that’s quite a tribute to Billy, in my opinion.

Comment by: TD, on 8th November 2017 at 19:59

Fine praise indeed from gentleman Gerd. Billy must have been very good at the noble art.

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