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. I did have a drink and more so after boxing. For former boxer Mark Goult, 50, the pain is shared by his elderly parents. A few weeks ago, he was cheered when former world champion Chris Eubank tweeted: In three weeks of sparring in 1989 with Herol Graham I only struck the Bomber one time. 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His mother, Jackie, said: We are a boxing family. Now, he hosts BT Sports No Filter Boxing programme and presents the Boxing Life Stories podcast. Even though the damage did not show early, it manifested itself, along with thirty years of fighting, and resulted in his condition today. Ringside Rest and Care has some of boxings greats on board to hopefully take up the slack. Another extremely hard puncher was Lindell Holmes, who I outpointed in Sheffield, but nobody tops Jackson. It drove him to multiple suicide attempts, which were the primary reason he was locked up. Herol "Bomber" Graham can: after one minute and 13 seconds of the fourth round of the World Boxing . Herol Graham v Julian Jackson Devastating KO. Herol "Bomber" Graham, the challenger, was a very solid fighterone of the best fighters in recent memory to never win a world title. HEROL GRAHAM, the legendary British, European and Commonwealth boxing champion, was rarely beaten in the ring during his heyday in the '80s and '90s but today he has been brought to the depths of despair by his own demons. 0:35. Herol Graham will celebrate 64rd birthday on a Wednesday 13th of September 2023. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Few of us can pinpoint the precise second when the dreams died and disillusion replaced hope. [2] Sadly, Grahams story is just one of a long list drawn up recently by former boxer John Oliver, one of Anthony Joshuas early trainers. He was in a north London psychiatric ward and round four against Julian Jackson began. Graham won British, Commonwealth and European titles as he went 38 fights unbeaten between 1978 and 1987. 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In his new book Tris Dixon spoke to Herol Graham about going from the limelight to the psych ward, Chris Eubank Jnr vs. Conor Benn is officially OFF, Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn: The story of a grim day for British boxing, Chris Eubank Jnr says there was no phone call with Conor Benn, but does expect their fight to still go ahead. Published: 17:29 EST, 8 June 2019 | Updated: 07:46 EST, 10 June 2019. "It means a lot to me," said Graham without a hint of pretense. The last year has been harsh. And those memories, in his long-term memory bank, still linger. I made the mistake of going for a sucker punch, when he was in the corner, and Jackson responded with a knockout punch. A few weeks ago, he was cheered when former world champion Chris Eubank tweeted: In three weeks of sparring in 1989 with Herol Graham I only struck the Bomber one time. Harold Graham Sponsored by Truthfinder Paid Service Search for criminal & traffic records, bankruptcies, assets, associates & more View full report Public Records Sponsored by PeopleFinders Paid Service Harold L Graham, age 69 **** S**** Way, Hanover, PA (410) 588-**** Lived in: Manchester MD, Hampstead MD, Saint Simons Island GA Search report After retiring from boxing he became a trainer in white-collar boxing Graham went undefeated in his first 38 fights, winning the British, Commonwealth and European light-middleweight titles, as well as the British and European middleweight titles. Herol met the fans and spend a pleasant summer aft. In 2014 he was loading trucks for ASDA, getting paid eight-quid an hour. In 1989 he lost a split decision to a peak Mike McCallum in a WBA title bout and a year later was schooling Julian Jackson, prior to being nailed by a made-in-hell knockout punch in the fourth. Its great because I remember it so well, said Graham. For them, the referee, rather than embracing the fantasy of reaching the top and ignoring the possibility of pain and disappointment, they must instead confront reality early [] It does do that to you.. It has been hard for me after boxing, he said. 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Graham would enjoy living out his days with old mates and sparring partners. Mike McCallum: I thought I beat him. Herol Graham ( Bomber) is a retired British professional boxer. Another is a total recluse. At 59, he has spent time recently in a secure mental health institution on constant suicide watch. That went with him into the ring, and crushing losses did not help. One shot and I was gone and it came just after the referee was going to stop the fight in my favor. Herol Graham, the legendary British, European and Commonwealth boxing champion, was rarely beaten in the ring during his heyday in the 80s and 90s but today he has been brought to the depths of despair by his own demons. Graham had to wait another two years before he got his chance. The fight was in Spain because Jackson had retina problems and could not box in Britain; Jackson struggled to touch Graham, looked pitiful, his left eye was closed and at the end of round three the doctor and referee told Jackson the next was his last round. Graham, who was once rubbing shoulders with the likes of Muhammad Ali, attempted to take his own life back in 2007 after divorcing his wife Nina. BEST OVERALL: 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. But you are locked up. The one title that eluded this three-weight class pugilist is the World Championship. Herol Graham had all the tools to beat Mike McCallum, but he threw them away. Sadly, Grahams story is just one of a long list drawn up recently by former boxer John Oliver, one of Anthony Joshuas early trainers. In boxing, once you retire, thats it, youre on your own in most cases. I would still give punch power to Julian Jackson though. Julian Jackson: The best puncher was Julian Jackson, come on, please. But that night in Norwich ended it all. Sometimes there were women doing it and I remember I was moving away andbamshe hit me with a backhand. We worry about his future when were gone.. Herol sun sign is Virgo and his birth flower is Morning glory or Aster. He revealed: "Not many people knew. It was more luck and sloppyness on Herols part more than anything. Improved safety regulations came too late for many of yesterdays champions struggling in poverty and isolation. A year later, in another world title challenge, he lost to Julian Jackson for the vacant WBC middleweight title. Youre in bed crying every day. 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