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South African boxer causes controversy

Title
South African boxer causes controversy
Genre
News report; Interview
TX Date
27 Oct 1988
Year of production
1988
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Duration
00:03:52
Description
Southwark councillors have voted to ban the boxing match between Brian Mitchell from South Africa and Jimmy McDonnell from Camden due to their anti-apartheid policy but are now facing damages claims from the fight promoters. Interview with Anne Mathews, council leader who is adamant the fight shouldn’t take place. And with fight promoter Mickey Duff who talks about WBA and WBC rules on fights with South Africans and the view of local boxer Lloyd Honigan. Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Anne Matthews; Mickey Duff
Keywords
Sport; Southwark Council; South Africa; Apartheid; Southwark; Boxing; Brian Mitchell; Lloyd Honigan; Jimmy McDonnell

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