James Cook was a British and European super-middleweight champion, respected coach and community leader who steered youngsters away from crime and earned an MBE.
Joshua v Fury & Dubois v Harper - fights we want in 2026
A Joshua vs Fury UK heavyweight showdown at the end of 2026 tops anticipated British boxing matchups, with rising stars and unification fights expected.
Ricky Hatton, a beloved Manc scally and former world light-welterweight champion, rose from the Hattersley estate to global boxing success before dying aged 46.