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Glamorganshire / Re: Old Rhondda boxers
« on: Wednesday 04 September 19 14:20 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: k33fyk on Monday 02 September 19 22:30 BST (UK)
Albert Colcombe. DOB 01/01/1899. His name was Alcwyn Colcombe, joined the welsh regiment at 15, at that age he fought in the Battle of mons earning the red star or MBE, he was boxing before this date, or so his daughter, my mum  says. In the army he fought as Corporal Albert Colcombe. He came out of the army at age 21 & turned to pro boxing at age 18 Ataining 83 fights in his career The rest you know. He died in Doncaster Royal infirmary on the 25. 03. 59. He left behind 6 children. Ralph.Roland Raymond Cynwyn Beatrice & derick. A little bit of info here. Jimmy Wild was the world Champion, fought out of the same town, he wouldnt fight my grandad, but avoided him. They locked horns outside of a pub, my grandad then knocked him out. If anyone has any pictures, it would be nice finaly see him.

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Glamorganshire / Re: Old Rhondda boxers
« on: Wednesday 04 September 19 14:13 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: k33fyk on Monday 02 September 19 22:30 BST (UK)
Albert Colcombe. DOB. 01/01/1899 His name was Alcwyn Colcombe, joined the welsh regiment at 15, at that age he fought in the Battle of mons earning the red star or MBE, he was boxing before this date, or so his daughter, my mum  says. In the army he fought as Corporal Albert Colcombe. He came out of the army at age 21 as a pro boxer from age 18  Ataining 83 fights in his career The rest you know. He died in Doncaster Royal infirmary on the 25. 03. 59. He left behind 6 children. Ralph. Roland Raymond Cynwyn Beatrice & Derick. A little bit of info here. Jimmy Wild was the world Champion, fought out of the same town, he wouldnt fight my grandad, but avoided him. They locked horns outside of a pub, my grandad beat him then knocked him out, & that seems to be the end of Albert Colcombe. Anyone have anymore info or pictures would be nice

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Armed Forces / Re: Albert (Alcwyn?) Colcombe, boxer
« on: Tuesday 03 September 19 20:04 BST (UK)  »
Alcwyn Colcombe. Fought as Albert Colcome. He was 15 when he joined the Welsh Regiment, & went to war. DOB 01/01/1899. fighting at the Battle of Mons. he was awarded the red star & indeed was also a MBE. He made the rank of Lance CPL. He had 83 pro fights, was Bantam weight champion from 1922/25 Jimmy wilde avoided him in the ring, causing an argument that spilled over outside of a pub, which saw Albert knock Jimmy out. He trained in a room at the back of the Tylers Hotel, there were many pictures of him boxing hung up on the walls, as the Hotel was later knocked down those pictures must still be out there. As his grandson, i am trying to get a copy of his boxing Licence & also am looking for pictures. Hope this post helps.

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Glamorganshire / Re: Old Rhondda boxers
« on: Monday 02 September 19 22:30 BST (UK)  »
Albert Colcombe. His name was Alcwyn Colcombe, joined the welsh regiment at 15, at that age he fought in the Battle of mons earning the red star or MBE, he was boxing before this date, or so his daughter, my mum  says. In the army he fought as Corporal Albert Colcombe. He came out of the army at age 21 & turned to pro boxing Ataining 83 fights in his career The rest you know. He died in Doncaster Royal infirmary on the 25. 03. 59. He left behind 5 children. Roland Raymond Cynwyn Beatrice & derick. A little bit of info here. Jimmy Wild was the world Champion, fought out of the same town, he wouldnt fight my grandad, but avoided him. They locked horns outside of a pub, my grandad beat him then knocked him out, & that seems to be the end of Albert Colcombe.

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