Boxing Legend To Be Honoured

Market Harborough boxing legend Jack Gardner will be honoured next year when a green plaque is put up in his name.

Leicestershire County Council say final plans are being made as to where it will go in the town, although it will be unveiled by next summer.

Gardner was crowned heavyweight boxing champion of Great Britain in 1950 – he died in 1978 from a brain tumour, aged 52.

It was announced in 2018 that he would have a green plaque as part of the scheme to recognise and celebrate those from across Leicestershire who deserve to be recognised.