By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Australian boxing is in mourning at the passing of former Sydney promoter John McColl at the age of 76 years on Tuesday. McColl boxed as amateur middleweight and light-heavyweight in the 1960’s holding Victorian and New South Wales novice titles. John promoted the early fights of three-time world champion Jeff Fenech and two-time WBC champion Jeff “ Hitman” Harding at the Marrickville RSL club in the 1980s. McColl. John trained Australian champions Wally Carr and Johnny Layton also nationally rated Steve Dennis, Jeff Peate and Teddy Gray.
RIP Johnny, champion bloke and his boxing gym in Glebe was the place for many youngsters to hang out back in the day. Great memories
Great man Jonny miss you brother you always had time for the community neighbourhood and us black fullers! The final bell has not rung yet, cos your still in our hearts as we keep fighting on! Love ya Jonny RIP from the Wymarra’s