Jimmy Batten dead at 70

Jimmy Batten dead at 70

The ex-British light-middleweight champion had been battling brain damage from his boxing career, as well as Parkinson's disease. He made a name for himself in the 1970s and 1980s.

British champion boxer who was forced into retirement with brain damage dies

FAMOUS British boxer Jimmy Batten, 70, has sadly passed away. Batten, one of the sport’s great characters in the 1970s and early 80s, had been...

Jimmy Batten, 70: British Boxing Champion Passes Away After...

FAMOUS British boxer Jimmy Batten, 70, has sadly passed away. Batten, one of the sport’s great characters in the 70s and early 80s, had been battling Parkinson’... #sport, #boxing, #anthonyjoshua, #tysonfury, #flyingeze