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Before he reached the age of 18
John won no less than five national championships. When he turned pro,
he had an unbeaten run of 28 fights in three years, winning the British
and European and World Welterweight Championships in a career spanning
17 years.
Once his professional career had
ended, John began touring the Country as an After Dinner Speaker, and is
still very much in demand for personal appearances at corporate events
such as Golf Days, Company Dinners, etc., He still enjoys his T.V. and
film work and has appeared in such shows as "Minder" "Brushstrokes", and
"Eastenders". He also appeared in the film "Hamlet" with Mel Gibson.
John played a major part in the
success of the film "The Krays", acting as Boxing Trainer to Gary and
Martin Kemp for a full six months, before going on to choreograph the
boxing scenes, which were acclaimed by the critics as the most authentic
fight scenes ever used in a British film.
John tells stories of his East
End upbringing and his exploits in the ring and his personality,
combined with his natural Cockney charm and humour make him a joy to
listen to. He always takes along his cherished World Title Belt for
everyone to see.
"Last of the true World
Champions. Always nice to hear about the greats that John met in his
heyday" - Gareth Chilcott, England RU International.
"To speak for 40 minutes is a
feat. To keep the punters interested for so long a time underlines the
extent of his talent. One of my favourites " - Emlyn Hughes.
"He makes you feel like you're
in the ring with him" - Neil "Razor" Ruddock.
"John has the gift to keep the
audience interested all the way through" - Tommy Smith, ex England
and Liverpool.
"Tells it as it happened.
Doesn't pull a punch and his London humour goes down a treat" - Denis
Law, Scotland and MUFC.
"You have won many new fans. All
our members thoroughly enjoyed your speech - exactly what we like to
hear: a great sportsman talking about his career and his sport! Thanks
again for your contribution to a great evening." - Joe Stainer, The
Belfry Sporting Club.
“John
H was great and happy to do anything that we asked - it's not an easy
night as they always get asked to do loads of things, but would say
John's the most accommodating we have had!”. -
Spalding & District
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