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Not sure how many of you are familiar with him, but the first boxing gym I trained at was the gym that he used to go to, and there was a big photo of him and his brother on the wall.
The boxing community has paid tribute to former British middleweight Champion Kevin Finnegan, who was found dead at his home last week.
Finnegan, 60, was discovered by police in west London after he had not been seen for five days.
BBC boxing correspondent Mike Costello told the BBC London 94.9 sports show: "He had so much class and poise.
"People used to say he had this wonderful split-second timing when he was at his very best."
Kevin Finnegan was the younger brother of Chris Finnegan, the 1968 Olympic gold medal-winner, who at times overshadowed his career.
Kevin Finnegan held the British title three times and the European crown twice.
He was best known for fighting Alan Minter three times and Marvin Hagler twice but never got a chance to win a world title.
However, Costello believes that may have been because world titles were harder to come by during Finnegan's career.
"There is no question that if Kevin Finnegan had been around now, allowing for cuts, he would have won a world title," added Costello.
Finnegan turned professional in 1970 and won the British title in 1974 when he beat Bunny Sterling.
His career best was the defeat of Tony Sibson at the Albert Hall in 1979.
Retirement came in 1980, at the age of 32, after he lost his European title to Matteo Salvemini in Italy.
Finnegan, 60, was discovered by police in west London after he had not been seen for five days.
BBC boxing correspondent Mike Costello told the BBC London 94.9 sports show: "He had so much class and poise.
"People used to say he had this wonderful split-second timing when he was at his very best."
Kevin Finnegan was the younger brother of Chris Finnegan, the 1968 Olympic gold medal-winner, who at times overshadowed his career.
Kevin Finnegan held the British title three times and the European crown twice.
He was best known for fighting Alan Minter three times and Marvin Hagler twice but never got a chance to win a world title.
However, Costello believes that may have been because world titles were harder to come by during Finnegan's career.
"There is no question that if Kevin Finnegan had been around now, allowing for cuts, he would have won a world title," added Costello.
Finnegan turned professional in 1970 and won the British title in 1974 when he beat Bunny Sterling.
His career best was the defeat of Tony Sibson at the Albert Hall in 1979.
Retirement came in 1980, at the age of 32, after he lost his European title to Matteo Salvemini in Italy.
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