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    Jimmy Tibbs: An East End Gang War to Boxing Greatness | Documentary



    Sparring with Muhammad Ali before his legendary 1966 rematch with Henry Cooper. Fighting in front of 52,000 fans at Highbury and winning. Receiving an offer from the infamous Kray twins to manage his career. A ten-year prison stretch behind bars, a battle with skin cancer, and a profound spiritual awakening. These are just a few chapters in the incredible story of Jimmy Tibbs, a man who has lived a life full of highs and lows, triumphs and trials. But these experiences are only the beginning. Jimmy Tibbs is best known as one of Britain’s greatest boxing trainers, a man whose journey from the gritty streets of London’s East End to the heights of the boxing world is a testament to his resilience, faith, and love for the sport. Today, we delve into the fascinating life of Jimmy Tibbs—a true legend, both in and out of the ring.

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    1. @MichaelParkinson-wz1nh on

      I think it was out of order what happened to the tibbs, I hope Jimmy tibbs is laughing now, anyone who is anyone in boxing has heard of tibbs, one of the greatest trainer's in British boxing, and his book is a great read. 😎🥊. Also it was bang out of order why the nicholls, weren't charged, was there a bit of narking, going down, me thinks, but Jimmy turned his life around, and Fair play to him, Fate has a funny way to do it's thing, Gwan Jimmy+Mark. 🥊 Smashing it.

    16. @danl5592 on

      I met Jimmy in C wing at wormwood scrubs when he started his 10 yrs stretch. Couldn't meet a nicer guy. He was humble tough and would help anyone.

    17. @jimtheyid on

      Never heard a bad word about the" Tibbs " round here,and a mates dad used to work for them before he passed . 🥊🥊🥊🥊 Keep making champions

    23. @chippauly on

      Got to know Jimmy pretty good, absolute gentleman and helped countless young men (who may well have been going down the wrong path in life) reach their true potential. Nothing but respect and love for this man! 💯

    24. @johnpreston7231 on

      Great story, my wife’s family were great friends with Jimmy Tibbs, especially her brother Johnny, in Canning Town, never heard nothing but good things about him, only met him a couple of times unfortunately at funerals, but found him a perfect gentleman

    28. @ManvasPachenko on

      Good for him. Its good to see how he could have down a very slippery slope, but instead he slammed on the breaks on that life and made the right changes and decisions. Hard work and dedication paid off, and maybe even saved his life.
      People like those in his family and those they were at war with. They can't live a happy existence living that way. Imagine constantly looking over your shoulder…

    35. @eddcruse5850 on

      He has had a memorable life hats off to the man. I am fighting for survival in the housing crisis etc and facing homelessness on Wednesday but I am a street based martial artist and train that won't stop in a tent in Sefton Park o not still got the gym and jkd 3rd generation student of the craft and a fighter in more way than one. May get his book can learn another from an old skool man like that 😊

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