Dave Charnley was a very talented and tough English lightweight of the fifties and sixties whose great misfortune in life was to be a contemporary of the great lightweight champion, Joe Brown. In two title challenges against the wily campaigner they…
He is the second from right. by Michael Adkins, Assistant Editor (content) Thursday, March 8, 2012 The death of boxing legend Dave Charnley ? The Dartford Destroyer ? has triggered an outpouring of tributes and memories from the sporting community…
ANYONE searching for the best British boxers who never won world titles will have no trouble finding suitable contenders. Dave Charnley, Herol Graham and Colin Jones, who made seven failed attempts between them, certainly qualify. But for me Kirkland…