ON Sunday November 24 a rabble of ex-boxers gathered in Abbey Road’s legendary Studio Two – which The Beatles made famous and in where artists like Oasis, Pink Floyd, Kate Bush and Adele have all produced some major recordings – and belted out their very own masterpiece, Never Give Up, Never Give In.
The likes of John Conteh, Duke McKenzie, John H Stracey, Kevin Mitchell, Barry Jones, Stacey Copeland, Martin Power, Harry Holland, Johnny Oliver, Jimmy Batten, Billy Schwer, Nicky Piper and James Cook – among others – were all in attendance and used their angelic voices to lay down the vocals for the Simon Block-penned track which will be released next year.
The song is designed to raise money for the Ringside cause. Officially launched in January, with the aim of opening a residential home for ex-boxers, Ringside Rest and Care has gathered many thousands of pounds while also securing charity status.