Howard Winstone

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Howard Winstone, MBE (15 April 1939 – 30 September 2000) was a Welsh[1] world champion boxer, born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. As an amateur, Winstone won the Amateur Boxing Association bantamweight title in 1958, and a Commonwealth Games Gold Medal at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff.

Boxing style

In his early amateur days Winstone was very much a two-fisted fighter, but as a teenager, whilst working in a local toy factory, he lost the tips of three fingers on his right hand in an accident. As a result, he lost much of the punching power in his right hand and so had to change his style to rely much more on a straight left.

Amateur career

Winstone won 83 of his 86 amateur fights, and in 1958 he was the ABA bantamweight champion.[1]

Representing Wales at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Winstone won the gold medal at bantamweight.[1] Winstone won the first of his three BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year awards the same year (1958) – winning his second in 1963 and his third in 1967.[2]

Professional career

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Howard Winstone c. 1967

Winstone turned professional in 1959 and was managed by former European welterweight champion, Eddie Thomas.

Winstone made his professional debut in February 1959 at Wembley Stadium, London, when he beat Billy Graydon on points over six rounds. He then proceeded to win his first 24 fights, at which point he was considered ready for a shot at the British featherweight title.

In May 1961 he fought Terry Spinks the holder of the British featherweight title at the Empire Pool, Wembley. He out-boxed Spinks, forcing him to retire after ten rounds, and so claimed the British title.

He continued to win all his contests and in April 1962 he defended his title against Derry Treanor, at the Empire Pool, winning by a technical knockout in the fourteenth round. The next month he defended his title against Harry Carroll in Cardiff forcing him to retire after six rounds.

His first defeat came in November 1962 his 35th fight after 34 straight wins. He was beaten by Leroy Jeffery, an American featherweight, by a technical knockout in the second round after having been knocked down three times.

In January 1963, he defended his British title for the third time, defeating Johnny Morrisey by a technical knockout in the eleventh, in Glasgow.

In July 1963, he challenged for the European featherweight title, fighting Italian holder, Alberto Serti in Cardiff. Winstone won the title when the referee stopped the fight in the fourteenth round.

One month later he defended both titles against Billy Calvert in Porthcawl, winning on points over fifteen rounds. In December 1963 he again defended his titles against John O'Brien, again winning on points.

In January 1964 he suffered only his second defeat in 45 fights, losing to the American, Don Johnson.

In May 1964 he defended his European title against Italian, Lino Mastellaro at the Empire Pool, winning by a technical knockout in the Eighth round.

In January 1965 he defended his European title again, against Frenchman, Yves Desmarets in Rome. He won on points over fifteen rounds.

World title fights

In September 1965 he challenged for the WBA and WBC world featherweight titles held by the Mexican southpaw, Vicente Saldivar. The fight was held at Earls Court Arena, London and Saldivar won on points over fifteen rounds.

In March 1966 he defended his European title against Andrea Silanos in Italy winning by a technical knockout in the fifteenth round. In September 1966 he defended it against Belgian, Jean de Keers at Wembley and won on a technical knockout in three rounds.

In December 1966 he defended his British and European titles against the Welsh featherweight, Lennie Williams, defeating him at Port Talbot in eight rounds.

In June 1967 he was ready for another world title challenge against Vicente Saldivar, this time in Cardiff, but again lost on points, although the decision favoured Saldivar by only half a point.

Four months later, in October 1967, he fought Saldivar again, this time in Mexico City, but lost after being knocked down in the seventh and twelfth rounds. His manager threw in the towel in the twelfth.

After his latest successful defence, Saldivar announced his retirement leaving his world title vacant. In January 1968, Winstone fought the Japanese, Mitsunori Seki for the vacant WBC world featherweight title at the Royal Albert Hall. He won when the fight was stopped in the ninth due to a cut eye, and so finally gained a world title. Saldivar was in the audience to see his vacated title won by his old rival.

In July 1968 he defended his newly won world title against the Cuban, José Legrá, at Porthcawl, Wales. Although Winstone had beaten Legra twice before, he was knocked down twice in the first round. He continued fighting, but unfortunately he sustained a badly swollen left eye, which caused the bout to be stopped in the fifth round. Having lost the world title in his first defence, Winstone decided to retire at the age of 29.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
67 Loss 61–6 José Legrá TKO 5 (15) 1968-07-24 Coney Beach Arena, Porthcawl, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Win 61–5 Jimmy Anderson PTS 10 (10) 1968-04-09 Empire Pool, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 60–5 Mitsunori Seki TKO 9 (15) 1968-01-23 Royal Albert Hall, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Loss 59–5 Vicente Saldivar TKO 12 (15) 1967-10-14 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA, WBC & The Ring featherweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Loss 59–4 Vicente Saldivar PTS 15 (15) 1967-06-15 Ninian Park, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA, WBC & The Ring featherweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Win 59–3 Richard Sue PTS 10 (10) 1967-01-17 Royal Albert Hall, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Win 58–3 Lennie Williams TKO 8 (15) 1966-12-07 Afan Lido, Port Talbot, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British & European featherweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 57–3 Don Johnson DQ 4 (10) 1966-10-10 Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 56–3 Jean De Keers TKO 3 (15) 1966-09-06 Empire Pool, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 55–3 Andrea Silanos TKO 15 (15) 1966-03-07 Teatro Verdi, Sassari, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 54–3 Brian Cartwright TKO 9 (10) 1965-12-13 National Sporting Club, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Loss 53–3 Vicente Saldivar PTS 15 (15) 1965-09-07 Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA, WBC & The Ring featherweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 53–2 José Legrá PTS 10 (10) 1965-06-22 Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 52–2 Eduardo Guerrero TKO 5 (10) 1965-06-01 Empire Pool, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 51–2 Don Johnson PTS 10 (10) 1965-03-29 Market Hall, Carmarthen, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 50–2 Yves Desmarets PTS 15 (15) 1965-01-22 Palazzetto dello Sport, Roma, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 49–2 Boualem Belouard PTS 10 (10) 1964-12-14 Ice Rink, Nottingham, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 48–2 Baby Luis PTS 10 (10) 1964-12-01 Empire Pool, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 47–2 Jose Bisbal PTS 10 (10) 1964-09-21 Midland Hotel, Manchester, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 46–2 Phil Lundgren TKO 7 (10) 1964-06-22 National Sporting Club, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 45–2 Lino Mastellaro TKO 8 (15) 1964-05-12 Empire Pool, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 44–2 Rafiu King PTS 10 (10) 1964-03-24 Empire Pool, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Loss 43–2 Don Johnson PTS 10 (10) 1964-01-28 Olympia, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 43–1 John O'Brien PTS 15 (15) 1963-12-09 National Sporting Club, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British & European featherweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 42–1 Miguel Calderin PTS 10 (10) 1963-09-20 Corwen Pavilion, Corwen, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 41–1 Billy Calvert PTS 15 (15) 1963-08-20 Coney Beach Arena, Porthcawl, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British & European featherweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 40–1 Alberto Serti TKO 14 (15) 1963-07-09 Maindy Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won European featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 39–1 Juan Cardenas PTS 8 (8) 1963-05-13 National Sporting Club, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 38–1 Gracieux Lamperti TKO 8 (10) 1963-04-29 Sophia Gardens Pavilion, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 37–1 Johnny Morrisey TKO 11 (15) 1963-01-31 Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 36–1 Teddy Rand TKO 3 (10) 1962-12-27 National Sporting Club, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 35–1 Freddie Dobson TKO 3 (8) 1962-12-10 Kings Hall, Manchester, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 34–1 Leroy Jeffery TKO 2 (10) 1962-11-05 Queens Hall, Leeds, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 34–0 Billy Davis TKO 7 (10) 1962-09-11 Empire Pool, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 33–0 George Bowes PTS 10 (10) 1962-08-18 Newtown Pavilion, Newtown, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 32–0 Dennis Adjei PTS 8 (8) 1962-08-02 Sophia Gardens Pavilion, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 31–0 Harry Carroll RTD 6 (15) 1962-05-30 Maindy Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 30–0 Derry Treanor TKO 14 (15) 1962-04-10 Empire Pool, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 Oripes dos Santos PTS 8 (8) 1962-01-09 Royal Albert Hall, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Olli Mäki PTS 8 (8) 1961-11-20 Ice Rink, Nottingham, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Gene Fosmire PTS 10 (10) 1961-09-04 Sophia Gardens Pavilion, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Aryee Jackson PTS 10 (10) 1961-08-24 Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Terry Spinks TKO 10 (15) 1961-05-02 Empire Pool, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won British featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Floyd Robertson PTS 10 (10) 1961-01-19 Sophia Gardens Pavilion, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Roy Jacobs PTS 10 (10) 1960-11-28 Market Hall, Carmarthen, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Jean Renard PTS 10 (10) 1960-10-25 Empire Pool, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Jean Renard TKO 8 (10) 1960-09-22 Sophia Gardens Pavilion, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Sergio Milan TKO 6 (10) 1960-08-15 Ynys Field, Aberdare, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Phill Jones PTS 10 (10) 1960-07-27 Coney Beach Arena, Porthcawl, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Noel Hazard TKO 3 (10) 1960-06-23 Embassy Sportsdrome, Birmingham, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Con Mount Bassie PTS 10 (10) 1960-05-19 Embassy Sportsdrome, Birmingham, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 George Carroll TKO 4 (10) 1960-05-09 Vetch Field, Swansea, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Gordon Blakey RTD 8 (10) 1960-03-31 Sophia Gardens Pavilion, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Terry Rees TKO 8 (10) 1960-02-24 Sophia Gardens Pavilion, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Colin Salcombe TKO 6 (8) 1960-02-04 Embassy Sportsdrome, Birmingham, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Robbie Wilson PTS 8 (8) 1960-01-25 National Sporting Club, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 George O'Neill RTD 7 (8) 1960-01-14 Drill Hall, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Billy Calvert PTS 8 (8) 1959-12-14 National Sporting Club, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Joe Taylor TKO 4 (8) 1959-09-14 Welfare Ground, Ebbw Vale, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Billy Calvert TKO 7 (8) 1959-09-01 Ynys Field, Aberdare, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Hugh O'Neill PTS 6 (6) 1959-08-08 Welfare Ground, Ebbw Vale, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Ollie Wyllie PTS 6 (6) 1959-07-14 Ynys Field, Aberdare, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Jake O'Neale PTS 6 (6) 1959-06-24 Coney Beach Arena, Porthcawl, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Jackie Bowers PTS 6 (6) 1959-05-27 Sophia Gardens Pavilion, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Tommy Williams PTS 6 (6) 1959-04-15 Sophia Gardens Pavilion, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Peter Sexton PTS 6 (6) 1959-03-14 Stow Hill Drill Hall, Newport, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Billy Graydon PTS 6 (6) 1959-02-24 Wembley Stadium, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Retirement

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Bronze statue of Howard Winstone

He continued living in Merthyr Tydfil after retirement. In 1968 he was awarded the MBE.[3] Later, he was made a Freeman of Merthyr Tydfil due to his boxing accomplishments. He died from kidney disease on 30 September 2000, aged 61.

In 2001, one year after his death, a bronze statue of Winstone by Welsh sculptor David Petersen was unveiled in St. Tydfil's Square, Merthyr Tydfil.[4]

In 2005, he beat Owen Money, Richard Trevithick, Joseph Parry and Lady Charlotte Guest to be named "Greatest Citizen of Merthyr Tydfil", in a public vote competition run by Cyfarthfa Castle and Museum as part of the centenary celebrations to mark Merthyr's incorporation as a county borough in 1905.

His brother, Glyn Winstone continues to run a café business in the town's bus station under the boxing-themed trading-style "The Lonsdale Bar".

Film

Template:Main article The life of Howard Winstone was made into a feature film called Risen Starring British actor Stuart Brennan as Howard Winstone which was released in 2011.[5]

See also

References

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  • Maurice Golesworthy, Encyclopaedia of Boxing (Eighth Edition) (1988), Robert Hale Limited, Template:ISBN
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WBC featherweight champion
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  5. ↑ Risen (2010). IMDb
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