Alan Minter vs Kevin Finnegan 2 - boxing - British middleweight title
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Alan Minter defended his British middleweight title against Kevin Finnegan.
Date: September 14, 1976
Venue: Royal Albert Hall, London
Minter stance: southpaw
Finnegan stance: orthodox
Alan Minter fought for the British middleweight title against Kevin Finnegan three times, with each fight going the full 15 rounds (the first and third fights were for the vacant title, and this one was a defence for Minter). The challenger had won three fights in a row since losing his first bout with Minter a year earlier. The champion had 10 straight wins to his credit before this defence. All three fights between this pair were very close, and this second fight is generally considered the best of the trilogy,
For an in depth look at their respective records, visit:
Alan Minter - https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/11467
Kevin Finnegan - https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/11462
So far, I have been unable to find a decent copy of the first and third fights in their entirety. If I am able find a tape or DVD, I will upload it.
Date: September 14, 1976
Venue: Royal Albert Hall, London
Minter stance: southpaw
Finnegan stance: orthodox
Alan Minter fought for the British middleweight title against Kevin Finnegan three times, with each fight going the full 15 rounds (the first and third fights were for the vacant title, and this one was a defence for Minter). The challenger had won three fights in a row since losing his first bout with Minter a year earlier. The champion had 10 straight wins to his credit before this defence. All three fights between this pair were very close, and this second fight is generally considered the best of the trilogy,
For an in depth look at their respective records, visit:
Alan Minter - https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/11467
Kevin Finnegan - https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/11462
So far, I have been unable to find a decent copy of the first and third fights in their entirety. If I am able find a tape or DVD, I will upload it.