Errol Graham, 57, was found dead on the floor of his 15th-storey Nottingham council flat when bailiffs broke down his door. I dont even have to think when it comes to that question. Early Life and Family: Before he was famous, He became the Junior World Welterweight Champion in 1976. Following a struggle with depression he has re-launched his career as a trainer, and ambassador with MIND and has made numerous TV and radio . Graham would enjoy living out his days with old mates and sparring partners. Even McCallum wasnt difficult to hit, and although Kalambay was a big puncher with long arms, he was still findable. The Bombers final fight came in March 1998 against American power puncher Charles Brewer and once again he performed brilliantly. Three or four hours later it all came back to me and that was a really powerful right hand shot. Oliver described how the need for intervention came home to him on a recent visit to a former champion in his care home. He could not be trusted. A three-time world title challenger, he is generally acknowledged as one of the best British boxers of the post-war era to have never won a world championship.1976 Junior World Welterweight Champion (beat John Mugabi in final)1977 Senior ABA Light-Middleweight finalist (lost to Steve Hopkin)1978 Senior ABA Middleweight Champion Other people came through for me when I needed it, now Im doing everything I can to raise funds for this project.. I know that drink and alcohol is a killer. Herol Graham vs Julian Jackson : l'un des KO de boxe les plus violents de l'Histoire. The British Boxing Board of Control have signed up to the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation. Hagler and his people ignored Graham, even when Barney Eastwood, the Belfast bookie and boxing manager, offered the American a million pounds for a fight in January of 1987. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Feedback After repeated concussions, many professionals have been left on the scrapheap at a young age, alone and traumatised without any structure inside the sport to help them. His story goes something like this. I have to give him that, it was a great shot, and that probably took the fight away from me, if Im being honest. But that is set to change. I was on medication as well and thats how I ended up here because this is my third time [in the ward]. The doctors said boxing had damaged his brain.. There is a page for donations, something for people to say they have done. His knockout victory against British slickster Herol Graham is sickening. When they got frustrated that was it, finished, I had them where I wanted them. I boxed, frustrated him with my movement and, although he scored points by applying pressure, nothing was landing. Some of the sports hardest cases are today acknowledging the need for better care in the years after a boxing career ends. I kept it long and my stance was wide, so I leaned back out the way. In the end, it just wasnt meant to be.. Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing is released in the US on May 25 and in the UK and Rest of the World on May 27. Biography. Despite going on to gain a world title shot in March 1998 in what was to be his final fight, Graham admits he never really recovered from the Jackson defeat and talks frankly about his desperation to get out of hospitals the isolation and the drugs regime that zombifies him and return to normal life. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Well in Britain, during the 80s and into the 90s, the supreme U.K. defender was Herol Bomber Graham. He survived a five-and-a-half hour operation but afterwards doctors warned us he wasnt going to live. Graham was a high-level. The rerun was paused. A three-time world title challenger, he is generally acknowledged as one of the best British boxers of the post-war era to have never won a world championship. He was damaged from boxing. For what that is worth. A year later, in another world title challenge, he lost to Julian Jackson for the vacant WBC middleweight title. Herol 'Bomber' Graham is one of the boxing world's most loved and enigmatic characters. There is not one solid story that I believe about Graham refusing a fight - he was just bloody avoided. Terry told her years later that he would do it all again, he loved the warmth and friendship of the boxing fraternity. Theres nothing ex-boxers love more, he said. The FA ask diversity recruitment firm to lead their search for a new anti-discrimination director with Undermined by Jose Mourinho, labelled 'unfit' by Louis van Gaal and a horrific broken leg have made Luke Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. And those memories, in his long-term memory bank, still linger. And sometimes the places were packed and Brendan would say, Herol, dont get hit. He has authored three books about boxing: The Road to Nowhere, Money: The Life and Fast Times of Floyd Mayweather, and War and Peace: My Story, which he ghostwrote for UK boxing hero Ricky Hatton. Kalambay got a tight decision, Graham boxed the wrong fight and five months later the Italian won the world title. What we want is a safe and companionable life for our heroes, a place where they can be secure and talk about old times when they were in the ring. He was always so close and agonizingly so. Moments later, the shrieks of British boxing commentator Dave Brenner could be heard. Dottie Turpin. Will I be okay? In later years Graham battled depression but has emerged from the darkness to enjoy a great family life. The scheme will need 1.5m a year to keep it viable. Herol Graham (born 13 September 1959) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1998. Depression is hard to describe unless youve been through it, he said. It was his ear, they said, when he stumbled and slurred. Its a struggle, he said. All rights reserved. Even though he seemed so different from the people around him he felt he belonged there. Herol 'Bomber' Graham was born in Nottingham, England on 13 September 1959 and is generally acknowledged as one of the best British boxers of. In 1990 Graham was just seconds away from winning the vacant WBC middleweight title when he met Julian Jackson of the Virgin Islands in Spain. Herol Graham, best known for being a Boxer, was born in England, United Kingdom on Sunday, September 13, 1959. "I didn't win a world title but I came mighty close and I'm respected within the sport. Graham made his professional boxing debut at the age of 19 on November 28, 1978. Fighters should have someone to speak to when their careers come to an end. Following this he retired from the ring and now lives in London, working as a personal trainer and specialising in boxing-based exercises. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro . Herol Graham - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday Currently, Herol Graham is 63 years, 3 months and 25 days old. In football, you have a support network set up by your club. Mai 1950) war ein Boxer im Halbmittelgewicht, ursprnglich aus Saint Kitts und Nevis, der die britische Staatsbrgerschaft annahm und in den 1970er und 80er Jahren zwei britische Boxtitel gewann. But I had to be careful because in prison, they will just go out to smash you. But dont go too hard on them. They could hit me but I couldnt go hard on them, and it was good for my boxing. Herol actually told us about the fight in the seminar - he got whacked right on the temle . Pat Thomas (geb. At 59, he has spent time recently in a secure mental health institution on constant suicide watch. Herol met the fans and spend a pleasant summer aft. There was a sense of relief in disclosing my depression and it put peoples expectations into perspective, said Graham. Despite going on to gain a world title shot in March 1998 in what was to be his final fight, Graham admits he never really recovered from the Jackson defeat and talks frankly about his desperation to get out of hospitals the isolation and the drugs regime that zombifies him and return to normal life. Dont get institutionalised.. He turned pro and won 41 of his 49 fights but all those blows to the head ruined his life. Herol Graham. Often boxers fall on hard times financially and healthwise. I have to because he knocked me out. Join our newsletter to get info about latest events and deals! Biography. Still, the snake like bending at the waist was what all the fighters copied and its great to have been such a popular influence.. He first wrote about boxing in 1996 and has subsequently covered the sport in more than a dozen countries, over four continents. Grahams main problems were his short-term memory, or lack of one, and a biting depression that he could not shake. Willie Pep, Pernell Whitaker and Wilfredo Benitez were all professional escape artists, whereas today The Invisible Man is played to perfection by pound for pound hotshot, Floyd Mayweather. BEST FOOTWORK Herol Graham (born 13 September 1959) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1998. They were all looking at one another like I was crazy. If so, Herol had been outboxing Jackson for the whole fight, until Jackson saw an entry and took it. Following a strong amateur boxing career where he won championships in the welterweight and middleweight ranks, Graham made his pro debut in 1978. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Another extremely hard puncher was Lindell Holmes, who I outpointed in Sheffield, but nobody tops Jackson. Herol Graham (born 13 September 1959) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1998. In 1978 at 18 he won the British amateur title, turned professional later that year, won the British, European and Commonwealth titles in an unbeaten sequence of 38 fights that lasted until 1987. Conteh, 68, said: Weve all needed help. That list numbers 28 former boxers in urgent need of help and support, seven of them needing 24/7 attention. But that night in Norwich ended it all. One shot and I was gone and it came just after the referee was going to stop the fight in my favor. Graham allowed himself a moment to believe he was not one of them. Nobody, come on now, dont mess about (laughs)! He eventually lost his unbeaten record defending his European middleweight title against future world champion Sumbu Kalambay in 1987. I hope trainers and managers these days do more to prepare young boxers for life afterwards, financially and mentally. Of course, when you walk away its hard, he admitted. Former world champion John Conteh (pictured) is fundraising for a retirement home for boxers. 2 talking about this. We went for a walk in the nearby park and talked about old times. Through it all his best road to health was other boxers and their great camaraderie. I felt like a horse had kicked me. I did have a drink and more so after boxing. "It's given me a sense of purpose. Sweet Herol lost for the first time in a bad-tempered, confusing brawl with the Italian Sumbu Kalambay in May of 1987. Champion: Graham was one of the most dominant British boxers of the 80s, Dominant: Graham during a fight with Rod Douglas, On top of the world: Graham at the height of his career. Herol Graham rose to prime prominence as a Boxer. Herol Graham has spent time in a mental health institution on suicide watch The Bomber, as he was known, is now facing the biggest fight of his life The fame and adulation for Herol ended overnight, along with his boxing career Graham admits he never really recovered from defeat by Julian Jackson in 1990 Oliver knows of other former boxers too ashamed to be named. It must have been five, six years prior to that., There were issues away from the ring, including heartbreak, a fallout with trainer Brendan Ingle, abuse hed suffered as a child, and more besides. I didnt plan a way out. Herol Graham v Julian Jackson Devastating KO. After outclassing Jackson for nearly 4 rounds, Graham was knocked out cold before he hit the canvas by the now-famous devastating right cross known as the 'Punch of the Century'.[2]. Herol has been sectioned twice, the latest incident came after he slit his wrists after drinking a bottle of brandy. What kind of honor is that? Frank Bruno has visited him on the secure ward and advised him: Herol, Ive been there, I know what youre going through. He retired at 25 on health grounds and he was heartbroken. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Herol Graham birthday is on 13-Sep-59 and he was born on Sunday. The death of Errol Graham: Latest tragedy is linked to 10 . The one title that eluded this three-weight class pugilist is the World Championship. There was no social activity for him, he said. I have to give him that, it was a great shot, and that probably took the fight . After retiring from boxing he became a trainer in white-collar boxing Sadly, Grahams story is just one of a long list drawn up recently by former boxer John Oliver, one of Anthony Joshuas early trainers. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. When I sparred my hands were low and I was always moving, which nobody could really understand. Graham arrived on the boxing scene in the late 1970s, going undefeated in his first 38 fights, and winning the European Middleweight Title in 1986 with his distinctive style of graceful balance, ghost-like movement and punching accuracy. Herol Graham (born 13 September 1959) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1998. Would you like to react to this message? You could say Vinny Pazienza had the quickest hands but he couldnt hit me with anything. He is now 62 years old. A daily struggle I never wanted to get used to. After turning professional he was a regular fixture on ITV Fight Night in the 1980s. Of course Im a man, but men cry sometimes, dont they? A daily struggle I never wanted to get used to. Graham annexed British, Commonwealth and European titles at 154 and 160 pounds, but could never win the big one. Challenging Charles Brewer for his IBF super middleweight title, Graham was stopped in the tenth round. Herol Graham current fights and historical boxing matches from the archives. In football, you have a support network set up by your club. He continued: The rules were they could touch me anywhere above my waist so all I did was put my hands down and moved around. The fame and adulation for Herol ended overnight, along with his boxing career, after a single punch from Julian Jackson in a clash for the vacant WBC middleweight title in 1990. 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