Remembering Larry Gains, Fighter, Pioneer, and Local Hero
We’re proud to share this incredible article by journalist Asa McCoy, originally published in the Leicester Mercury on October 26, 2020. It tells the powerful story of Larry Gains — a world-class boxer who made Leicester his home.
By Asa McCoy — Leicester Mercury
This story is a moving reminder of why our campaign to erect a statue of Larry Gains in Leicester is so important. His legacy, forged through adversity, marked by courage, excellence and deserves to be honoured and remembered