In this episode, I look back at the career of Ray Close. Ray was a very successful amateur boxer at Ledley Hall boxing club were he was trained by the legendary, Herbie Young. He would win multiple Irish titles including back to back Elite titles in 1987 and 1988. I look back at the decision to controversially leave him out of the Olympic team for the Seoul Games in 1988. Ray's pro career would begin later that year ang he would go on to claim Irish and European titles. He is remembered for his battles with Chris Eubank and I look back at their two contests. Finally, I discuss the sad ending to Ray's pro career due to a failed brain scan and give an update on his health to this very day. Ray is an Irish boxing legend and it is important that fans know about his story. I hope you all enjoy this episode.
