A collection of memorabilia relating to the Mansfield boxer Mick Miller, the lot including sparring knuckle pads, skipping rope, a pair of pumps, robe
£750 - £1,000
A collection of memorabilia relating to the Mansfield boxer Mick Miller, the lot including sparring knuckle pads, skipping rope, a pair of pumps, robe and belt; together with a comprehensive selection of large fight posters and smaller fliers from his boxing career, opponents including George Rose, Len Wickwar, Jock Gibbons, Harry Pierpoint, Tommy Jones, Jack Daley, Frank Davey, Pat Butler, Young Treadgold, Jack Kilrain, Johnny Clements, George Roby, Bill Storrie, George Purchase, Les Whiting, Kid Dance, Billy Watson & Albert Anthony, venues including The Rivoli in Mansfield, Victoria Hall in Nottingham, Raglan Arena in Alfreton, Drill Hall in Ripley, Miners Welfare Hall in Selston and many others; the lot also including some 1930s/1940s programmes, National Union of Boxers membership card and other ephemera (a qty.) Mick Miller was active as a boxer between 1928 and 1943 and contested 164 professional fights.