Dave Boy Green

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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". David Robert Green Template:Post-nominals (born 2 June 1953), better known as Dave Boy Green, is a former British professional boxer who competed from 1974 to 1981. He challenged twice for the WBC welterweight title; first in 1977 against Carlos Palomino and again in 1980 against Sugar Ray Leonard. At regional level, he held the British and European super-lightweight titles in 1976, becoming the first British fighter to hold the latter,[1] and the European welterweight title in 1979.

Early life

Green was born on 2 June 1953, in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, a small fenland town. His father was a farmer and so Green's first experience of work was helping out around the family farm.[2] He attended Cromwell School where he was keen on football and cross country running, but took up boxing in 1967 after joining the Chatteris Amateur Boxing Club. He was trained by Arthur Binder who had taught Eric Boon, a famous local boxer. Green had 105 amateur contests, winning 84 with 33 inside the distance.[3]

Professional career

In 1974, Green turned professional under the guidance of manager Andy Smith. He made his professional debut on 10 December 1974, when he beat Yotham Kunda by knockout in the second round. Green went on to achieve 15 straight wins, earning a shot at the British light-welterweight title.[4]

British light-welterweight champion

On 1 June 1976, Green entered the ring in a tiger-skin dressing-gown to win the British light-welterweight title against Joey Singleton with powerful hooks to the head and body.[5] Singleton retired in the sixth round.

European light-welterweight champion

On 7 December 1976 Green took on the Pride of Paris, Jean-Baptiste Piedvache, for the vacant European light-welterweight title. Green was staggered in the eighth round but Piedvache's left eye was beginning to close. With a strong right and left hooks, Green retired Piedvache in the ninth round while ahead on points. It was Green's 22nd straight win with 18 inside the distance.[4]

On 29 March 1977, Green fought John H. Stracey at Wembley as a final eliminator to challenge for the WBC welterweight title. Stracey was a former WBC welterweight champion from the tough East End of London. The odds appeared to be even going into the bout, but Green went on to win the match due to Stracey's left eye starting to close.[6]

Challenger for world title

Green vs. Palomino

On 14 June 1977, Green challenged Carlos Palomino for the WBC welterweight title at Empire Pool. Fortunes swayed with Green digging deep, his left eye closing, but Palomino boxed superbly to win by a left-hook knockout in the 11th round. It was the first time Green had been floored as a professional. After his loss, Green's next bout was against Andy Price, beating him on points.[7]

European welterweight champion

On 23[8] January 1979, Green challenged Henry Rhiney for the European welterweight title. It was an all-British fight with all the tickets sold. The bout started at a terrific pace both men going toe-to-toe. A solid right to the head of Rhiney led Mr. Nathan to stop the fight, making Green a dual European Champion, and the first Englishman to do so since Ted Lewis in 1920.[9]

On 28 June 1979, Green defended his European welterweight title against Dane Jørgen Hansen. Green knocked Hansen down in the second round, but the Dane fought on, knocking Green down twice in the third, and forcing the referee to stop the bout. Being a true sportsman Green applauded Hansen when the belt was presented.[9]

Green vs. Leonard

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". The final challenge for the WBC welterweight title happened on 31 March 1980 against the holder Sugar Ray Leonard at the Capital Centre Landover, Maryland US. Green suffered a devastating knockout in the fourth round being out cold before he hit the canvas. Referee Arthur Mercante, ruled that it was too dangerous to continue the count and stopped at six.[10] The Times reported "Leaning forward, dipping to left and right so that either hand could hit with equal venom, Leonard struck Green with a left and followed up quickly with a right-left-right, that started a clangour in Green's head, and the Briton crashed onto his back at the same place in the ring where Carlos Palomino had sent him toppling backwards".[11]

Later career

After his loss to Leonard, Green returned to the ring on 14 November 1980, against American Mario Mendez, stopping him in the second round. Green's final bout, on 3 November 1981, was at the Royal Albert Hall against Reg Ford a New York-based Guyanese who was a one time sparring partner to Thomas Hearns. Andy Smith retired Green in the fifth round with cuts and a closing left eye.

After boxing

Green appeared in the BBC Series Superstars where he competed in the multi discipline event against other sports stars.

Green is Chairman of Renoak Limited in Chatteris, a company he founded with Bob Emerson. Green takes part in charity golf events. His success can be summed up by Sugar Ray Leonard, "Dave was a brave fighting man who never gave less than one hundred per cent whenever he put the gloves on. He is a warm human being who does tremendous work for charity, and I'm thrilled he has made such a success in business".Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Green married Kay Curson on 26 October 1974. They have a son and twin daughters.[12] In 2012, Green was awarded an MBE for services to Boxing and Charity in the Cambridgeshire area.[13]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
41 Loss 37–4 Template:Flagicon Reggie Ford RTD 5 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 Nov 1981 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 37–3 Template:Flagicon Danny Long TKO 4 (10), 1:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 Jun 1981 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 36–3 Template:Flagicon Jose Ramon Gomez Fouz PTS 8 24 Feb 1981 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 35–3 Template:Flagicon Gary Holmgren TKO 6 (8), 2:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 27 Jan 1981 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 34–3 Template:Flagicon Mario Mendez TKO 2 (10) 14 Nov 1980 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Loss 33–3 Template:Flagicon Sugar Ray Leonard KO 4 (15), 2:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 31 Mar 1980 Template:Flagicon Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 33–2 Template:Flagicon Dick Eklund PTS 10 4 Dec 1979 Template:Flagicon Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 32–2 Template:Flagicon Steve Michalerya TKO 3 (10), 2:04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 25 Sep 1979 Template:Flagicon Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Loss 31–2 Template:Flagicon Jørgen Hansen KO 3 (12) 14 May 1979 Template:Flagicon Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost European welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 31–1 Template:Flagicon Rafael Rodriguez TKO 8 (10) 26 Jun 1979 Template:Flagicon Conference Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 30–1 Template:Flagicon Lawrence Hafey TKO 5 (10) 1 May 1979 Template:Flagicon Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 29–1 Template:Flagicon Henry Rhiney TKO 5 (12) 29 Jan 1979 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won European welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 28–1 Template:Flagicon Sammy Masias KO 1 (10) 5 Dec 1978 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 27–1 Template:Flagicon Aundra Love TKO 8 (10) 7 Nov 1978 Template:Flagicon Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–1 Template:Flagicon Roy Johnson KO 4 (10) 21 Feb 1978 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–1 Template:Flagicon Andy Price PTS 10 27 Sep 1977 Template:Flagicon Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Loss 24–1 Template:Flagicon Carlos Palomino KO 11 (15), 2:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Jun 1977 Template:Flagicon Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Template:Flagicon John H. Stracey TKO 10 (10), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 29 Mar 1977 Template:Flagicon Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Template:Flagicon Mario Omar Guillotti PTS 10 22 Feb 1977 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Template:Flagicon Jean-Baptiste Piedvache RTD 9 (15), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 Dec 1976 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant European super-lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Template:Flagicon Jimmy Heair PTS 10 9 Nov 1976 Template:Flagicon Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Template:Flagicon Ramiro Bolanos TKO 4 (10), 1:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 26 Oct 1976 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Template:Flagicon Ugo Di Pietro KO 1 (10), 2:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 Oct 1976 Template:Flagicon Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Template:Flagicon Jean Pierre Younsi TKO 1 (10), 2:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Sep 1976 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Template:Flagicon Ernesto Bergamasco TKO 5 (10), 0:21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 22 Jun 1976 Template:Flagicon Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Template:Flagicon Joey Singleton RTD 6 (15), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 Jun 1976 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won British super-lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Template:Flagicon Herbie McLean RTD 4 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 27 Apr 1976 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Template:Flagicon Jim Montague PTS 8 6 Apr 1976 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Template:Flagicon Giuseppe Minotti TKO 4 (8), 2:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Mar 1976 Template:Flagicon Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Template:Flagicon Billy Waith TKO 11 (12), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 Mar 1976 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Template:Flagicon George McGurk KO 2 (10), 2:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Jan 1976 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Template:Flagicon Alan Salter TKO 1 (10), 1:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 25 Nov 1975 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Template:Flagicon Brian Jones KO 2 (10), 0:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Nov 1975 Template:Flagicon Guild Hall, Cambridge, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Template:Flagicon Al Stewart TKO 2 (8), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Oct 1975 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Template:Flagicon Angus McMillan PTS 8 3 Jun 1975 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Template:Flagicon Tommy Joyce KO 3 (8), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 May 1975 Template:Flagicon Hilton Hotel, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Template:Flagicon George Salmon PTS 8 8 Apr 1975 Template:Flagicon Sporting Club, Cambridge, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Template:Flagicon Barton Mcallister TKO 2 (6), 2:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 Mar 1975 Template:Flagicon Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Template:Flagicon Derek Simpson RTD 7 (8), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 Feb 1975 Template:Flagicon Guild Hall, Cambridge, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Template:Flagicon Dave Coombs KO 2 (6), 1:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Jan 1975 Template:Flagicon Hilton Hotel, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Template:Flagicon Yotham Kunda KO 2 (6) 10 Dec 1974 Template:Flagicon Ice Rink, Nottingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

  1. ↑ Lloyd, pp. 30–31.
  2. ↑ Lloyd, p. 25.
  3. ↑ Lloyd, p. 27.
  4. ↑ a b Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  5. ↑ Fen Tiger The Success of Dave "Boy" Green Lonkhurst, B: Potters Bar, BL Associates, 2004 Template:ISBN
  6. ↑ Lloyd, p. 30.
  7. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  8. ↑ BBC Radio 2 listings, Daily Mirror page 14, 23 January 1979
  9. ↑ a b Lloyd, p. 32.
  10. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  11. ↑ The Times, Tuesday, Apr 01, 1980; p. 27; Issue 60590; col C
  12. ↑ Lloyd, p. 29.
  13. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".

Bibliography

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External links

Sporting positions

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check European welterweight champion
29 January 1979 – 14 May 1979 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Cemal Kamaci 		European light-welterweight champion
7 December 1976
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Primo Bandini
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check British light-welterweight champion
1 June 1976
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Colin Powers

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