Curious to know who the leading names made their tv debuts against. For example not sure if Mark Rocco made his against Dave Barrie. Sincere thanks to anyone who has responded to my posts. Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year. Hopefully somewhere down the line we shall meet.
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I vividly remember Nagasaki's small-screen debut against Wayne Bridges on Cup Final Day 1971. Having seen his sword-swishing live, I was eager to see it now on tv. No such luck! The bout was joined mid-way through.
Rocco lost to Brian Maxine in November 1970 possibly his first appearance.
More surprisingly McManus first appeared versus Al Lipman in May 1947 on the BBC. Also Barnes and Cortez first appeared on the BBC from Earls Court in 1954