Boxing

[mezentia]

One of my ancesters-in-law was a boxer, Sam Sherwood. He seems to have made up in "enthusiasm" for what he lacked in finesse I would appreciate any information any Black Country boxing historian might have about any of his bouts. I do have images of write-ups of his fights from the Boxing magazine, but I would love images of posters where he's mentioned, either as a contestant or promoter.

TIA

[Northern Lass]

Hi just moved this to Social History

I have just checked on the archives website here
http://www.blackcountryhistory.org.uk/

nothing coming up
which area are we talking about

I know in the bugles at the back they run info on boxers
have you tried searching on the Bugle site too?

[Rob]

Hi Mezantia.
Is this the Sam Sherwood from Dudley who was a fighter in the 1920's ?
The name rings a bell.I'm sure i must have read about him in The Black Country Bugle.
If i get time i'll have look through my back copies they may have his ring record in there.

[peterd]

took some getting on this sight but found this


http://www.prewarboxing.co.uk/boxers.htm

Sam Sherwood(Dudley) total bouts 10 active 1920s to 1920s



also these two wonder if they were relatives ?

Bill Sherwood(Walsall) total bouts 19 active 1910s to 1910s
Jim Sherwood(Tipton) total bouts 20 active 1920s to 1930s

[mezentia]

Northern Lass, Peter, Rob

Thanks for the replies. I've already been in touch with the chap who runs prewarboxing.co.uk - that's where I got the descriptions from of the bouts I know about. I know Sam was also a promoter as I've seen posters with his name on, unfortunately I can't get copies yet as the person who has them is a little reluctant to let me have them to scan . I couldn't find anything about Sam on the Bugle website - I'll maybe try contacting them direct. Google only returns the prewarboxing site, so I was hoping that there's maybe someone a little more local who might have some information.