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Family launches statue bid for Leicester’s heavyweight boxing great

The family of a heavyweight boxing great – who won his greatest fight in front of 30,000 fans at the Leicester Tigers’ Welford…

Leicester Live / 8 FEB 2025

‘Larry beat boxing legends – he deserves a statue’

The family of a heavyweight boxing champion say they hope their campaign to get a statue of him in Leicester will help secure recognition for his exploits in the ring.

BBC News / 17 MARCH 2025

BBC Radio Leicester – Larry defeated some boxing legends – he deserves a statue

The family of a heavyweight boxing champion say they hope their campaign to get a statue of him in Leicester will help secure recognition for his exploits in the ring.

BBC Radio Leicester / 17 MARCH 2025

Desborough pioneer boxer Larry Gains who faced colour bar and racial discrimination statue honour plans

He was one of the top heavyweights of his time who beat his opponents with ease, but former Desborough-based boxer Larry Gains was defeated by discrimination on the grounds of his race.

Northamptonshire Telegraph / 25 MAY 2025

Former Canadian champion Larry Gains opened the door for Black boxers. His family wants the world to know

The great-grandchild of the former Canadian heavyweight champion is leading a campaign for the city of Leicester to honour him with a statue.

Toronto Star / 13 JUNE 2025

British boxing champion Larry Gains to get statue in Leicester after council’s approval

A new statue to celebrate one of Leicester’s pioneering sportsmen has been approved by the city council. A statue of boxing champion Larry Gains statue will be erected at Nelson Mandela Park, if the money can be fundraised by the Larry Gains Foundation.

ITV News / 18 OCTOBER 2025