Liverpool Legend - John Conteh MBE

[@MartinGreen932]

Should be proud to have Conteh in your car. The most distinguished person you have had on the pod - well done.

[@patrickbrett1552]

Agreed. What a pleasure to see someone you admire. Dare I say..the scouse Ali? Yeah, he's that alright.

[@JOHN-s6n5n]

"The scouse Ali" is a very fitting title for John Conteh.

[@andydunkerley8465]

❤

[@patrickbrett1552]

@@Stefangarsden147 so, he's not Norwegian then?

[@paulwilliams2663]

Touché

[@debbielea3137]

R used to love watching John ❤

[@proudman6598]

John was a beast in the early 70ies loved watching him fight,if he was fighting today he would be a box office smash hit,saw him once in the finchley Rd would have loved to chat with him but I respected his privacy, legend.

[@stuartmckenzie9701]

John Conteh best out of Liverpool by far world class fightin world clsss fellas , Havin said that Dayid Haye class boxer very dedicated every one got a story for yeh Bll great seeing JC lookin so well 💪

[@jamesohara4686]

My old man was in walton we johns brother said was a gent

[@lesblack2761]

Makes a change to have a genuine Scouse legend on your pod as opposed to the usual lineup of embarrassing scumbags and wannabe gangsters...

[@willDun-h4l]

Spot on ❤💯👍

[@aol6983]

Jesus Billy - John Conteh in you car, phenomenal. Grew up watching John’s fights in the 70s. What a great fella he is and your best catch to date without question.

[@philipmercer487]

It's great to have John Conteh on he is 72 looks so well . Living legend 😅😅

[@anthonykearns2991]

What a humble fella and Kirkby’s finest……….24 carat Superstar!

[@nthnmonkey]

My Childhood Hero right there, and STILL to be honest! Fought and beat Heavyweights on the way up when he prob could have made Super Middle by todays standards. A TRUE Light Heavyweight Champion of the World. Made my day Bill, thanks.

[@robinbanks7633]

Made your day 😂😂

[@mrsoft7022]

😂😂😂

[@tommyamos6425]

he was the best this city /country ever had even to this day , john conteh god bless you .

[@jaypenfold490]

This is what out society & culture used to be john conteh a hard working /fierce / humble / polite man and still is what an opportunity to speak to a great man like that 👏 👍

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Still got my original 1977 Liverpool stadium Programme and ticket stub Conteh V Len Hutchins , just need John to sign it 👍👍👍👍

[@paulpolhill726]

Brought up on John Conteh My grandad and uncles loved him Great human being Thank you John💙💙

[@markslippy]

Wow, nice one Billy. John feared nobody in his day... He went to Freddie mercury,s House partying and he fell asleep in Freddie,s bed, the bouncers were too scared to move him. So Freddie whispers in John's ear... I am going to join you in bed!! John soon sobered up an flew out of the house, Freddie laughing his head as John runs out of the house. 😂

[@andymadine4756]

Brilliant this Billy. He made young scousers dream big and believe they could go all the way. What a guy, one of the best boxers to come out of Liverpool in my opinion. Speaks great, you should try and get him on for a full episode podcast.

[@ainsleyshand7690]

He still looks good respect champ

[@alanmurphy8137]

John conteh was one of the greats, was my hero as a young lad. Met him after his mums Rachel's funeral, first time I've ever met him. Thought he was a proper gentleman.

[@kevinwarrilow8725]

Brilliant to see John Conteh, what a legend.

[@johnnichol8355]

Loved watching John conteh & Alan minter two great boxers but my favourite of all time has too be starvin marvin hagler What a machine great video billy moore

[@Ology3121]

Great ambassador for Liverpool. Respect to John. Great video 🏅

[@missmuffet3874]

A real gentleman. In good shape for his age too. ❤

[@maysloman5313]

I worked in South London and I knew The Thomas Beckitt in the Old Kent Road . It was were Henry Cooper trained. They had a great support group for young people from the local area a great resource. Loved the video by the way Billy I met you at the corner of Williamson Square some months ago. Good to see how well you are getting on with your video's. All the Best.

[@JohnConboy1]

Great to see an absolute legend sitting next to you Bill. Loved watching JC on the telly when I was a kid growing up in the 70's. He's still a handsome Devil 🙂 Top marks fella.

[@OldSchool1-h3n]

I used to love john conteh but im old 😂 When boxers were hard as nails & hearts of a lion.

[@johnweaver5321]

He's a true humble gentleman Billy. He's a great ambassador for Liverpool. I really can't say enough positive words about John Conteh. One of the finest boxers of his day. He's a very humble man. Topman!!!. Anyway thanks Billy. John. 🤔💯👍🥊

[@richiewilliams6875]

Bloody Hell John look Marvellous and is a credit to Liverpool . Top man and Top fighter . All the best John an Thanks Billy

[@carolinecawley2921]

These are the real men we need back ❤

[@carolinecawley2921]

The boxers years ago were eell better boxers than they srr now ❤

[@starr123]

True definition of a Gentleman 👊👏

[@yesdemp]

World Light Heavyweight Champion and used to love watching John's fights. Legend!

[@lawrencecarlin4309]

What a great man John Conteh

[@williambolton9772]

No aires n graces with the great John Conteh..Top man..

[@miketurner1608]

Always can tell a good boxer..they still look good. I remember Ali saying to John you are even prettier than me! 👊🏻😂

[@Onthecouch-r5r]

Me nan lived in kirkby when i was naughty i was sent to stay with her .John's brother lived around the corner from me nan we used to run behind John down cherryfield drive as kids 😂

[@masterbaiter4801]

An absolute gentleman and legend

[@peterhassett8332]

Wow he hasn’t changed since I was young, Great Boxer and ambassador for Liverpool 💯❤️🙏

[@davidkennah2606]

Totally agree...a fine ambassador for our great city...and his achievements never really got the recognition they deserve

[@carolinecawley2921]

An absolute legend 👏

[@robsim5261]

Great fighter great man great person thank you john

[@geraldcowen8090]

Lovely to see John Conte again ..great fighter . Well donebill

[@brianaveriss7972]

John Conteh, great boxer and nice guy. Thanks for the memories.

[@davidmckay2386]

What a fighter john was .awesome boxer

[@1984petrus1]

Legend, John always looks dapper.

[@pooltableportal]

My Nan lived in his childhood home in Kirkby

[@witzend5996]

John Conteh, the man that inspired the youth of Liverpool to take to the ring.

[@shauncraffey3580]

Great stuff Billy I knew someone who lived in Kirby when John did he was so dedicated and always going to the gym as a youngster. He was a great fighter and an inspiration to young boxers, and a good after dinner speaker really funny.

[@ianchristopherson1973]

The one british boxer with true killer instinct, a great boxer.

[@trigger2225]

Loved watching the Legend Mr John Conteh boxing during the 70’s when I was a kid. Such a well spoken gentleman both then and now. ❤

[@davidwestmoreland3444]

I remember watching you John my family thought you were great 👍 it reminds me of good old days when men were men and the fights were so brutal compared to days mob take it easy bill and good to see the liverpool legend on your show

[@pleasantville4529]

Didn't John have a very high profile falling out with Ronnie Corbett? Or is that just an urban myth?

[@Maranatha14]

John conteh what a lad👍

[@runforrest100]

John Conteh - a champion of the world, a sporting legend and a man of pure class!!

[@123prestolee]

I met John at a Sporting Dinner in the Midlands nearly thirty years ago - what a lovely gentleman. Truly hard men are nice.

[@tommystravels64]

That was the best podcast interview Ive seen you do on here Bill… What an absolute LEGEND. He was my boxing hero as a kid! A real pleasure to listen to and considering he was a top level fighter who didn’t have all the modern day medical safety nets we have now… Im amazed how articulate he is and how fast his brain still is! Amazing man! 👊🏻

[@jasondyer811]

I've met John several times he's an absolute diamond of a bloke ,proper gentleman .Should be more of a national treasure ,we don't see enough of him on the telly nowadays to be honest .

[@SomeRandomBod]

Uv outdone urself there Bill, that man’s a national treasure. Memories from my childhood came flooding back.

[@patrickbrett1552]

Sheer joy....to see the man. Billy's a lucky b' stars.

[@Nando07536]

Conteh, legend, absolute legend. He’s looking good.

[@Monteeso]

What a gentleman and a great boxer… fantastic for putting him on 👏

[@lthompson7625]

Great to see John looking so well. John Conteh v (ABA champ ) Peter McCann from Rock Ferry would have been an interesting light heavy match up.

[@KathleenOkeefe-s8p]

What a nice guy. Could listen to John for hours. Bring him back to talk more Billy.

[@suezb5445]

Great that Billy and Mr Conteh still has that knock out smile 🤩

[@rarecockneyguvnor4945]

John Conteh Fouht Matthew Saad Muhammad remember John.

[@DLC-sy7pp]

Top bloke and was a great fighter. 👍

[@eltonpope9370]

Always been a massive boxing fan since I was a kid and John conte is the first boxer I remember growing up in the 70s wow he was something special fantastic bill keep up the great work your doing love watching your podcasts always Entertaining

[@iandavidthomson6428]

Seen him 8 times live he was a fantastic exciting boxer good to see him in great shape

[@paulbowman1762]

THE LEFEBD JOHN CONTEH ! PROUD OF THE GREAT NIGHTS YOU GAVE US JOHN ! MASSIVE RESPECT !👊🥊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@patrickbrett1552]

Total respect Mr Conteh. Fantastic to see and hear you again. Great post Billy. Keep raising the consciousness, and scourers, ha ha.

[@patrickbrett1552]

PS predictive text ......scourers!!! Ha ha.

[@davidkennah2606]

I hope I look as good as that at 73..brilliant professional. Well done John

[@jamesdean1148]

great interview with a top boxer of his time

[@RichB008]

Great interview Bill. Nice one. He was definitely one of the greats and a gentleman too. Well done 👍

[@JohnMurphy-m5b]

John conteh a scouse legend I remember how proud me dad was when he won the world title as a scouser living in Birmingham . He’s right if you want to be the best you have to put the work in upmearly and out running . Thanks Billy

[@CharlieEverton-mv7yq]

Don't know about other arenas of his life but as regards boxing this man was talented, In another period he would almost have certainly earned significantly more dollars and deservedly so,He was diplomatic when asked about today's boxers,This man was dedicated at an early age Kirkby sports centre virtually every night,

[@rouman7]

Top boxer in his time. A liverpool legend …..

[@petermarsden4444]

Wow what a legend and a true Gent 👍

[@ncandanto]

Best video yet Billy, John Fantastic. He is a great and honest example of what boxing was, an escape for working class. He got in, made the money and got out. This shows not only in his appearance, but his intellect, he’s sharp as a tack and both a good listener and a top interviewee Credit to you both for this. PS Not only a world champion, John also did a promo for KICKERS, great photo of him , with the boots round his neck , like a pair of gloves Made my day this video THANKS

[@doddysteeth3022]

Great to see JC. Was only thinking abar him the other day aswell. He's Still got that menacing snarl. Enjoyed that Billy.

[@mrc5653]

Boxing royalty ❤

[@martinlove7073]

Made my day seeing John conteh I remember my farther went to London when he won the light heavyweight championship of the world in 74 and he beat a very good champion. Liverpool has had some good fighters but conteh the best

[@Thetruth588]

Muhammad Ali once said he was glad John Conteh was a light heavyweight because he didn’t fancy fighting him. 😎

[@davidhayes4650]

Best lightheavyweight this country ever had 👏 👏 👏

[@peterriding8076]

The reason fighters and the whole fight scene was better back then was because people chose to box to fight there way out of poverty and tough times . Now days there are alot more choices to get out of them situations . John Conteh a man from Merseyside who became a world champion Respect .

[@Peacemaker557]

Absolutely brilliant podcast Billy absolutely love this one😊

[@ripvanwincle2258]

Wow!can't believe you got him on.Watched him win the world title when i was 7 had a poster of him on my wall blue shorts bandages.I loved John Conteh when i was a kid he was some fighter.Great to see him doing so well and so sharp minded.Superp vid Billy made my day.👍💙🙏

[@colincampbell6118]

Brilliant video Billy, John Conteh is a Liverpool legend, he’s as sharp as he was in the 70’s, 🥳

[@Lklk-dc1kn]

What a legend ..great man..great boxer nice 1 bill...

[@santnicholas8400]

Hey Billy great to see and hear you mate. Mark Smith who ran the charity Blue Apple in Warrington for veterans with PTSD

[@davidsanders2806]

One of my favourite boxer in the day and what true gent and a quality boxer ,thats was a great podcast .

[@neilbarrass7337]

John was my hero 8 in the early seventies. We didn't like minter because he was a cockney. No racism then never realised he was black but knew he was a scouser.

[@stevejoan5217]

great fighter John ,Liverpool should be proud of him, i loved his fights, he still looks well.

[@bigUndies69]

A proper Liverpool legend

[@stephenesser5375]

john looks great still

[@oliverhwd]

What a great man. One of the very best this city has produced. Would love to hear John’s full story. Would be a boss couple of hours that.

[@PasqualeDeRosa-n1v]

Wah!! Wasn't expecting that. John Conte? Whit a result. Great stuff, he seems such an honest and sound bloke, never put a foot wrong in that interview. Class act .

[@carolinecawley2921]

What an absolute gentleman loved this billy ❤

[@dirk410]

Brilliant remember watching them fights respect ✊👍

[@stephencave187]

Wow....looking very good there JC. 👌🏻❤️

[@TexKin]

✌🇳🇱🙂 enjoyed that..John looking fit & well..I knew Gerry & Frank..way back in another life 😉🇨🇰👍

[@vickyforster9366]

Good memories,we were all so proud of John when he won world title in London. Great times ,good podcast and thank you for the memories ..

[@michealmiddleton9685]

JC legend…..seen him twice today…the chase and now this !,, Great chat and great to see him sharp as a tack.

[@belfast2258]

well done billy you must feel honoured

[@FightingDemonsPodcast]

Could listen to John all day so much experience and knowledge ❤🥊

[@BarryParker-d4r]

Wow love the John conteh loved watching him proper boxer thanks Billy keep them coming

[@JOHN-s6n5n]

I,m a lad born in the Billogs my family moved to Kirkby in 1963 and I was in St Kevins [school] with John, to say John is 72 he is looking well and is mentally agile [which is not always the case with Boxers]. When he was a kid, as I remember, his game was minding peoples cars for sixpence outside the boozers in Northwood. John was one of the very best, if not THE very best, Boxers to come from Kirkby AND LIVERPOOL. I hope he has many, many more happy and healthy years ahead if him and it was great to see him again on Billy's Channel.

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Billogs lol , you must know Margie Clark then also born in the Buildings? Went to school on Fonthill road 1971-1976 👍👍

[@JOHN-s6n5n]

Yeah I know / knew all the Clark's and I went to St John's 60-63 but my two older Brothers went to Fonthill Road / the Huts. We lived in the bottom block and our back window looked directly onto Melrose Road.@@Theoriginalbigbrillo

[@Mark-ex7yv]

great boxer was John reminds me of my youth watching him on sportsnight