MEMORIAL PLANS FOR BRENDAN INGLE

On the week of his funeral (June 14), plans are revealed for a tribute to be erected in Sheffield

MOVES are underway to create a permanent memorial for Sheffield boxing legend Brendan Ingle MBE who died last month.

Now, leading figures from the worlds of politics and boxing have come together, with the backing of Brendan’s family, to plan for the creation of a statue or similar memorial in a prominent city location. Approaches have already been made to Sheffield City Council Leader Julie Dore, who has supported the idea.

“The recognition in the form of statue would be a fitting tribute and a great way to remember Bren, who contributed so much to Sheffield and the world of boxing,” said former Sports Minister Richard Caborn.

Johnny Nelson, who Brendan trained and guided to the WBO cruiserweight title during his career and is now a television boxing pundit, is another who wants to see a lasting tribute to a man he regarded as a father figure.

He said: “The reaction to our plans has been wonderful. Some of the biggest names from the sport have said they want to support.”

Discussions are underway to commission a statute, expected to cost in the region of £100,000, of Brendan to be sited in an appropriate part of the City. Any organisation or individual who would like to contribute to its funding can do so through the just giving page: https://www. justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ brendaninglememorialstatue