FORMER boxing manager Terry Lawless has died at the age of 76.
Lawless was best known for his work with Frank Bruno, steering the British fighter to a world title challenge against Mike Tyson.

The Londoner guided four other British fighters to world titles, and also worked with a young Joe Calzaghe.

Lawless, who moved to Marbella with his wife Sylvia after he retired, died in hospital in Spain following a gall bladder operation.

He had been suffering ill health for several years.

Born in West Ham on March 29, 1933, Lawless took out a boxing manager’s licence after completing National Service in the mid-1950s.

During a 45-year career, he managed more than 50 boxers, including John H Stracey, Maurice Hope, Jim Watt and Charlie Magri, who won world titles under his guidance.

BBC Radio 5 live boxing correspondent Mike Costello said: “Across the 1970s and 80s, Lawless was one of the most influential figures in the sport.

“He was known for his calm nature in the corner on big fight nights. He was also part of a powerful group of promoters and managers who dominated boxing in Britain for the best part of two decades.” (BBC Sport)