Quote Originally Posted by Whisperer View Post
Well im sure I would have crossed paths with your old man, I was a regular at Ynysowen boxing gym Troedyrhiw in the 70's and remember Johnny visiting regular, I loved the amateur circuit back then there were some great boxers like John Wall and Martin Galleozzi.
My old man is Michael Pickett. Good amateur record, pro not so good as we keep reminding him Hes a little bit older than John Wall and Martin Galliozzie but boxed from same gym. He boxed for Danny Galliozzie.

My uncle Les Pickett was decent by all accounts. Always involved in good value for money bouts. Micky Duff wanted to sign him up but he wouldn’t move to London and stayed with Eddie Thomas. Had a big following from Merthyr wherever he fought.