Talk by Ian Cuddy – Club secretary of the Waltham Forest Amateur Boxing Club
Boxer Derek Lloyd (1936-2011), called “the Punching Postman,” was Britain’s amateur flyweight champion in 1955. Moving to the pro ranks in 1958, he finished with a record of 18 wins (10 by knockout), 4 losses (2 KO’s) and two draws. His last fight was a tough loss for the European flyweight title in 1961. Lloyd was active as a boxing coach past the age of 70.
Boxer Derek Lloyd (1936-2011), called “the Punching Postman,” was Britain’s amateur flyweight champion in 1955. Moving to the pro ranks in 1958, he finished with a record of 18 wins (10 by knockout), 4 losses (2 KO’s) and two draws. His last fight was a tough loss for the European flyweight title in 1961. Lloyd was active as a boxing coach past the age of 70.
Derek Lloyd had joined Waltham Forest Amateur Boxing Club, formerly based at the Territorial Drill Hall in Chingford, in the 1940s. Derek, known as ‘Del’, went on to represent the army and was crowned ABA flyweight champion in 1955 at Wembley Arena.
The talk will also include some history on Waltham Forest Amateur Boxing Club.
Derek Lloyd had joined Waltham Forest Amateur Boxing Club, formerly based at
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