Lennox Lewis has led the tributes to boxing promoter Frank Maloney who has announced his intention to call time on his 30-year career.
Maloney has handed back his licences to the British Boxing Board of Control after admitting he has grown increasingly disillusioned with the sport.
Maloney's decision brings an end to a colourful career which saw him guide Lewis to the world heavyweight title despite memorably being derided as a "mental midget" by US promoter Don King.
Lewis took to Twitter to say: "Big up 2 @FrankMaloney on a massive career in the fight game. Gonna miss those Union Jack suits. All the best to u and urs."
Maloney's garish suits might have earned him fame as Lewis's sidekick, but his jovial image belied a shrewd boxing brain as he swerved King's obstacles to lead Lewis to the top. [Click Here To Read More]
Maloney has handed back his licences to the British Boxing Board of Control after admitting he has grown increasingly disillusioned with the sport.
Maloney's decision brings an end to a colourful career which saw him guide Lewis to the world heavyweight title despite memorably being derided as a "mental midget" by US promoter Don King.
Lewis took to Twitter to say: "Big up 2 @FrankMaloney on a massive career in the fight game. Gonna miss those Union Jack suits. All the best to u and urs."
Maloney's garish suits might have earned him fame as Lewis's sidekick, but his jovial image belied a shrewd boxing brain as he swerved King's obstacles to lead Lewis to the top. [Click Here To Read More]
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