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Two Coventry boxing intend to sue after being involved in a farcical piece of boxing

Two Coventry boxing intend to sue after being involved in a farcical piece of boxing


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Two Coventry boxing intend to sue after being involved in a farcical piece of boxing

Two Coventry boxing intend to sue after being involved in a farcical piece of boxing history. They were left without a ring for the Midlands area light-welterweight title fight after the ring they ordered from Billy Shinfield in Wolverhampton never arrived. Pictured is the empty space at Tiffanys dance hall, where the ring was due to be erected. 18th April 1978

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Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
England

Media ID 21921332

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Club Clubs Coventry Dance Dance Hall Night Clubs Nightclub 1978 Locarno Tiffanys


Two Coventry Boxers Left in the Ringless Fiasco of 1978

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In a bizarre turn of events, two determined boxers from Coventry found themselves at the center of a farcical piece of boxing history. Eager to claim the Midlands area light-welterweight title, their dreams were shattered when the ring they had ordered failed to materialize. Now, fueled by frustration and disappointment, these resilient fighters are preparing to take legal action against Billy Shinfield from Wolverhampton. The photograph captures the desolate scene at Tiffanys dance hall on April 18th, 1978. The empty space where the ring was supposed to stand serves as a stark reminder of dashed hopes and broken promises. As spectators eagerly awaited an exhilarating display of skill and determination, they were instead left with nothing but an empty void. This snapshot transports us back to an era when clubs like Tiffanys were vibrant hubs for entertainment in Coventry. Nightclubs along Smithford Way such as Locarno provided a backdrop for dancing and revelry that now seems distant yet cherished in our memories. While this print may not depict any specific company or be intended for commercial use, it encapsulates a moment frozen in time—a testament to human resilience amidst adversity. These two Coventry boxers symbolize unwavering determination and serve as a reminder that even when faced with unexpected challenges, one can still find strength within oneself to fight for justice and pursue their dreams.

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