Ricky is a down to earth guy but like has been said not many non-boxing fans are familiar with his achievements outside of USA.

I have friends who are aware of him but don't know that he is world champ or the calibre of fighter in Tszyu he beat to get it.

I guess its cos all main bouts are now on SKY - mostly on box office.

Benn and Eubanks rivalry captured the nation and made them household names.They both owe a lot to each other. They also started on ITV fight night with Reg Gutteridge !

Wasn't around in Cooper's era and know little about it except the night he floored Clay, so don't really know the extent of his popularity.

But Bruno's popularity as a fighter in Britain is unlikely ever to be matched. He was lovable and funny - and I think deep down we all knew he was shite !

But who will ever forget the nation screaming for him to hold McCall in the final round as he got the win, Harry Carpenter exclaiming "get in there Frank" when he hurt Tyson in their first bout and the disappointment when he folded in their second clash.