Founded by boxing trainer Dickie Gunn. Its most famous member was Chris Finnegan.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Hayes Amateur Boxing Club
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Chris Finnegan
Chris Finnegan MBE, 1944 - 2009, professional boxer and olympic champion. 196...
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Nobby Stiles
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Andre Spitzer
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Colin Cowdrey
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Bobby Abel
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