Comments on: David Robinson, Chairman of the Repton Boxing Club

By: david nash

david nash — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:36:11 +0000

mr robinson i noted your article concerning 7 schoolboy titles in one year, very good However in the late sixties,graham moughton,derek holyoak,john stracey,maurice hope billy taylor,jimmy flint,roy hilton, david odwell,mark newman and david nash,and most of those mentioned won more than one title,THAT I BELIEVE IS AT LEAST 10,and i think mickey anthony and mickey carter both won schoolboy titles,but i am not sure how many.

By: David Nash

David Nash — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:59:25 +0000

i never met david robinson,but i did write to him requesting information concerning the boxers who were at repton when i was captain 1967 to 1977,but never received the courtesy of a reply.i did point that out to mark newman at babs burns funeral.as i already posted it was great to see my peers who incidently voted me captain, at the funeral.thankfully i have managed to get in touch with nearly all of them .stracey and maurice were my weight but i never reached their fantastic levels, however john h and i used to spar with vic andretti at the thomas a becket,that was a great experience, and we did that on top of our regular training at repton,sunday mornings.there were many pugalists at repton with a better record than me,although mine was not too bad 168 contests,42 defeats all on points ,never stopped knocked out or disqualified,i won 126 contests 43 inside the distance.bill cox asked me to join repton after i beat johnnie shepherd in in the london junior championships.i am glad to see the current repton boxers doing well,however i believe the repton TEAM OF 1967 TO1977 WAS THE BEST EVER.happy new year to all at repton and to RAY TABI, STEVE PEGG,JOHN WALDRON,MARTIN WITHE JIMMY JEFFRIES,DAVID ODWELL,ALEX GOWER ,GRAHAM MOUGHTON,BILLY TAYLOR JIMMY FLINT DEREK HOLY OAK,ROY HILTON,MAURICE HOPE ,JOHN H STRACEY DAVID ODWELL TONI TACCHI,MARK NEWMAN,MELVIN MEADE,RILEY KIRSH AND DAVID NASH TONY BURNS AND GEORGE ODWELL. was THERE a better team than this?

By: Peter McHugh

Peter McHugh — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 18:23:43 +0000

Met Dave Robinson on the train to Newcastle via London did not know any thing about the guy but he talked passionately about Reptonboxing club what a character really enjoyed talking to him , at least we had something in common him being a stonemason, and me being a humble Bricklayer

By: Harry Dodds

Harry Dodds — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 13:02:00 +0000

Great to see that the club has gone from strength to strength and become one of tbe best boxing clubs in England. Do you have a schedule for your shows? I come over to England from time
to time and would like to come and see one.
Harry Dodds

By: Lee Arthur

Lee Arthur — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 10:03:42 +0000

I have no connection with boxing or The Repton Boxing Club other than I enjoy watching the sport, visit Brick Lane every now and then – oh, and once got my car towed away outside the club in Cheshire Street.
But wow, what a well written, fascinating insight into Dave’s interesting life from which emerges a totally dedicated man who has clearly worked hard protecting and supporting his family and others.
Just loved reading about Dave’s life which delves so deeply from his humble beginnings through his struggles to ultimate success with his champion boxer son and the Repton Club.
Totally awe inspiring accompanied by a lovely collection of photos that enhances his story. Beautifully done and a great lesson for everyone. Keep up the good work Dave – you’re a gem!
I’m sure that your family and friends are really proud of you…. I certainly am!

By: seamus johnson

seamus johnson — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:25:11 +0000

hello mate yes its sham great story.first time i read it all some of the photos brought back good memoreys we go back a long way and what you done is great .i am only a beginer with my little charity but with the same goal giving some thing to other pepole in need.ok mate see you christmass.no comments on the spelling mind how you go sham

By: harry dodds

harry dodds — Mon, 19 May 2014 10:28:17 +0000

I boxed for repton boxing 1949 52 , won London feds 3 years ,1949–51 great times. living now spain. are any old boys out there?

By: Luke

Luke — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 19:33:13 +0000

nice one dave

By: andrea

andrea — Tue, 28 May 2013 01:34:49 +0000

An interesting story, and I really love the old photos. Thank you, David and Gentle Author.

By: Sarah Taylor

Sarah Taylor — Mon, 27 May 2013 14:17:16 +0000

Yes , indeed , thank yo for your contribution to society, David . You who started out with so little and have given so much . An inspiring story .