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Len 'Tiger' Smith 1930's Birmingham boxer

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wendy horne said:
Searching for information on my Great Grandfather, Len 'Tiger' Smith.
The Popular local birmingham boxer of the 1930's.

Any information, copies of photos or literature would be very much appreciated.

I know he fought over 200 pro fights. And British Welterweight title holder 1934.

I believe in 1937 he took the Amercian, WBA Featherweight Title Holder The Great Freddie Miller to 10 rounds In Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Hi came a cross this wounderful site on your grandfather, thought I would share this rare lovely autograph with you all, that I have in my collection . I'm a bit of a boxing fan mainly from early 1900's to the 60's, I have done a lot of research on my own great grandfather Harry Duncan, which I have a website . If you would like to take a look at www.nigelharding.wix.com/harryduncanboxer .you my find it of interest.
 

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wendy horne said:
Searching for information on my Great Grandfather, Len 'Tiger' Smith.
The Popular local birmingham boxer of the 1930's.

Any information, copies of photos or literature would be very much appreciated.

I know he fought over 200 pro fights. And British Welterweight title holder 1934.

I believe in 1937 he took the Amercian, WBA Featherweight Title Holder The Great Freddie Miller to 10 rounds In Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Hello I am his Great great grandson my great grand mother told me a lot about him and him moving her to South Africa and then Going back to the U.K I even have his ww2 arm band because he served
 
Nathan.

Welcome to the Forum. Wendy Horne is no longer a member of the Forum, so is unlikely to see your posts, but thanks for posting the information.

Maurice :cool:
 
Hi All. Trying to track down details around Len “Tiger“ Smith. He is related (although I’m not sure how) to my great-grandmother Elizabeth (Liz) Wykes nee. Smith who was born in Wortley, Leeds in 1887 to Joseph and Elizabeth. She then moved to Birmingham. I know Len was a relative as I have a copy of a letter he wrote to her just before his British title bout (which he lost - I believe disqualified for headbutting) talking about his desire to fight for the family name. It’s very hard to research “Smith” so any help would be appreciated.
 
Leighanne said:
Hi,
I believe Tiger Smith was a relative of mine too, think he was a cousin of my great grandfather. Believe he lived on Summer Hill, in the city centre of Birmingham.
Please get in touch! Thanks, Leighanne
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Hi Leanne, Tiger Smith was my great uncle,love to know the names of your side.
 
Astonian said:
Hi. Lloyed
Tommy Fitzpatrick 1901 / 1983 was a popular figure in the area in 1920 &30.s he lived in Garnett street Ladywood
He commenced his boxing career at the Holte public house in trinity road Aston, in 1922 when he won the eight stone competition,
He had over 300 fights and was never knocked out, He fought in Denmark, Norway and Sweden,
He was Honoured by the welsh A,B,A when they selected him to fight in the Jim Driscoll memorial Tournament in Cardiff,
He won the Avery Amateur club fly weight competition on the 29 the February 1924 , he was a popular customer
In the woodman P,H, in easy row and the white Heart in paradise. Street and also in the crown in Broad street,
He always ordered a stick of Ale, this is a 1/3 of a pint
He married rose Farley when he was 20 years of age and they had 7 Children, he was a considerate man,,,,,,
Best wishes Alan,,, Astonian',,,
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lovely to read this was my grandfather who unfortunately never got to meet
 
emmag112 said:
Hello,

I’ve been speaking to my Grandad, and I’ve come across this thread as Tiger is his great uncle! It’s his Dads brother. My Grandad is 86 and reminiscing alot so I’m going to show him this thread
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Hi emmag112

I’m getting a little confused, who is it when you say “it’s his Dad’s brother” can you name them and your grandad.

Kind regards
Bev
 
wendy horne said:
Searching for information on my Great Grandfather, Len 'Tiger' Smith.
The Popular local birmingham boxer of the 1930's.

Any information, copies of photos or literature would be very much appreciated.

I know he fought over 200 pro fights. And British Welterweight title holder 1934.

I believe in 1937 he took the Amercian, WBA Featherweight Title Holder The Great Freddie Miller to 10 rounds In Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Hi did you ever obtain any details on LEN TIGER SMITH as I too am researching him.Regards Dave
 
Emmie Germishuys said:
Hi, please to meet you! Len Tiger Smith b 1909, was my grandfather and the Son of Horace Leonard Smith and Mary Elizabeth ( Brown) His father was Joseph Smith. Leonard "Tiger" Smith's siblings was Florence Vera, Maud M, Alice and Edie. Would love to have info of your branch of our family! Please stay in touch so we can both work on the Smith family tree???!!!???!!! Len's daughter Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Volschenk is my Mother and lives 30min drive from me! Emmie
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Hi I am researching LEN TIGER SMITH as I am very interested in Boxing for many reasons, Can you help fill some gaps for me, Regards Dave
 
Nukinfutta
Wendy horns is no longer a member. She might still see your post, but would have to rejoin to reply. Wendy Germishuys has not been on the forum since 2016, but is still listed as a member. you could try sending her a personal message using the envelope symbol at the top right hand side of this page
 
Simonyx said:
Hi All. Trying to track down details around Len “Tiger“ Smith. He is related (although I’m not sure how) to my great-grandmother Elizabeth (Liz) Wykes nee. Smith who was born in Wortley, Leeds in 1887 to Joseph and Elizabeth. She then moved to Birmingham. I know Len was a relative as I have a copy of a letter he wrote to her just before his British title bout (which he lost - I believe disqualified for headbutting) talking about his desire to fight for the family name. It’s very hard to research “Smith” so any help would be appreciated.
Nukinfutta said:
I too am researching the life of LEN TIGER SMITH as I am nutty on Boxing and have one big interest on LEN can you help me win any way possible? Regards Dave
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Hi Dave, I have most of Len's old photos etc, I'll upload them for you when I work out how... Simon, I know that you have uncovered most of your mystery because we've already been in touch :):cool:
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These are a few photos that I repared/enhanced because they were in a sorry state (they still are)
:eek:. I've got scores of family photos of Len, including from his 'teens', but will try to sort out some specific to Boxing eventually:laughing:
 

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smashing photos 60s child...thanks for sharing them...how are you related to len

lyn
 
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