Catalogue

Interview
1035, LO/390/341
Leicester Oral History Archive Collection

Speaker: Knight, Arthur, 1910 - , Interviewee, Male, Boxer, Trainer
Speaker: Leigh, J, Interviewer, Male

Summary of interview item: Describes becoming a boxer at the Sanvey Gate 'mission school', Leicester, names some opponents such as Alf Tate. Mentions Leicester ex-Boxers Association, details training regime, payments for fighting. Reflects on his career, which ended 1938, mentions local promoters such as George Biddles. Mentions big fights in Leicester, names pubs where there were gyms. Describes what he looks for in trainees, names some of the best such as Tony Sinson, Chris Pyatt. Explains how boxing booths worked, how boxing can improve character and circumstances.
Place of birth: Belgrave, Leicester
Education: Catherine Street School
Marital Status: , Children:
Father's Occupation:
Mother's Occupation:
Location: County: Leicestershire
Location: Town/Place: Leicester
Periods Covered: 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s
Language: English

Recording Date: 3/7/1987
Playing time: 30 mins
Access Restrictions: Full clearance Item Copyright: EMOHA
Summary: Yes
Transcription: No
Copies: yes
Cross Reference:

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