As previous captain of the famous east end boxing club,I can only say what a great time I enjoyed winning the same gold medal as Howard Winstone and Ken buchanan ,representing London,England and of course Repton.Some50 years later I am still operating the Abridge Academy and sparring at the age of 70..However nothing will ever match the time I had at Repton,nor the great guys that voted me captain,love them all,David Nash
@Micky-yw8ut7 ай бұрын
What absolute gentlemen, Boxing is a family and Repton is something special 💛💚💛💚
@johncarr4404 Жыл бұрын
It was really enjoyable watching this video, as it helped to brush away the cobwebs from my brain's memory bank, and I could recall watching many of the names mentioned box at York Hall and other locations. My best friend growing up was Joey Wreden, so I went to watch him numerous times, and in fact was with him at the Royal Albert Hall the night he won the Junior ABAs on the same night as Jimmy Flint also won his title. However, Joey boxed for West Ham when he won his title and joined Repton a little later. I was also hoping the video would have included a clip of Joey's old adversary of that era, Johnny Whitehorn, but sadly it didn't. Great days.
@johnsnooks18745 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that.Will show it to my 77 year old dad Bryan Snooks.Who boxed for the Repton in the late 50s and early 60s.
@jonathanpeacock4345hotpotato3 жыл бұрын
I was a junior boxer at the Repton and all these fighters and many more not mentioned were my idols. The atmosphere in the gym was electric, and the pride in being a Repton boy was immense.
@shaundstone2 жыл бұрын
The fact that it was a SPLIT decision against Sugar Ray is superlative. Ultimate respec to all of you! I'm from Plaistow, I remember the Royal oak, and The Black Lion, and all the fighters that trained there!
@hounslowvancouver39346 ай бұрын
My brother Kevin Howard boxed for the Repton in the 70s before our family moved to Vancouver Canada in 77 where he went on to win 2 Canadian National Championships 79 80 he often mentions the guys at Repton and the Great Tony Burns 👍
@GARTH2574 жыл бұрын
I fought and beat a repton lad on pts in my 30th fight 1980.repton had such a fierce reputation and he was a good fighter.used to see all the old east end fighters on the London circuit,always a pleasure talking to real gentlemen fighters.much respect.
@kcirtaplledwoc15 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim. Just wanted to let you know I showed my dad this video and your channel. He enjoyed watching the interviews with the old names he remembers. He wishes you all the best. Cheers Pat Jnr
@WappingAssassin5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Pat, thanks for watching.....would your dad be up for an interview? Steve
@nickirowland96812 жыл бұрын
The Rowland brothers were class x my ex father in law was Tony burns, RIP xxx
@Micky-yw8ut7 ай бұрын
Roy and Jason were in a very high class , Dean Hollington , Billy Couzens, Jamie Robinson, Marlon ward , Marlon Jones , Bradley Stone , Loads of others- Shaun Gray West Ham and Sammy Tokekely were superb but Peter Richardson from Middlesbrough boxed at Repton but was absolutely Brilliant .
@Troyyork4014 жыл бұрын
Jimmy flint hi from colorado usa. Always a big fan of yours. Saw lots of your fights before emigrating 1991. I boxed for polytechnic under Dave thomas george carroll loved it. Saw your anazing interview with Joe Mark Lazarus really enjoyed it You were great Mark Kaylor lives in California You and him were my favorites Saw Marks last fight at Battersea before i emigrated. I have a great Mark Lazarus story id love to share with you and him hope u can get in touch thanks Jimmy
@joemorgan63611 ай бұрын
I remember Polytechnic ABC they had a welterweight there 1977-78
@michaelbarry68954 жыл бұрын
great vid, Jimmy is a natural interviewer,gets the right balance,asks the questions the public likes to hear, great fighter also
@martyc45993 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed Jimmy. Looking forward to your content. All the best from Australia.
@samrowbotham89144 жыл бұрын
Loved this I was brought up in Hackney went to the same school as John H and Billy Taylor I lived around the corner from Johnny Whitehorn who I looked up to as a young boy and it was inevitable that I would end up boxing. I fought a couple of Repton lads and was good friends with Sylvie because he came from my club before he moved to Repton. I trained and sparred at Repton but probably lacked the discipline at the time to represent them although I did end up boxing in the pros. Boxing is a small world everyone knows everyone I just recently connected with George Gilbody on FB. Just like at Repton 40 years later I am still friends with my old club mates Dom Bergonzi, Mickey Pike, Kevin Downer et al. Jimmy, I am also friends with your old nemesis Steve Simms who is a nice lad!
@tonyneillaw4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, Can see in your eyes when you hit the bag how much boxing meant to you. Great channel mate. All the best!
@sunnygrewal53064 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Watched it to see legend John Stracey
@jasonantigua68252 жыл бұрын
Thought the long fella might have been there!
@roberthall18855 жыл бұрын
Quality jim
@mickeypike34454 жыл бұрын
Looks a great reunion whens the next meeting
@OrangeBananaPear5 жыл бұрын
Steve Bunce sent me here.
@mackfin88698 ай бұрын
Where’s Robbo
@AidanHughes5852 жыл бұрын
Is that the guy out of lock stock the gambler interviewing ?
@jasonantigua68252 жыл бұрын
Yes
@iphonemodDOTcom4 жыл бұрын
When I was akid
@Troyyork4014 жыл бұрын
Jimmy id rather listen to you than Bunce and Dempsey !!!!