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R.I.P. Gary Mason

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☺Carol in Dulwich☺

☺Carol in Dulwich☺ Report 7 Jan 2011 11:36

Gary Mason (15 December 1962 – 6 January 2011) was a British boxer who fought out of Chatham, Kent. He was born in London, England, of Jamaican descent. He fought at heavyweight and became British heavyweight champion in 1989. Mason was a top ten contender, his main strengths being his excellent chin, punching power, heart and physical strength.

Mason was killed at the age of 48 in a cycling accident in South London.

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 7 Jan 2011 15:23

Not really aware of him but how sad to lose his life in an accident after surviving boxing. And to die so young too. RIP.

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Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 7 Jan 2011 15:47

I just read that Carol, and felt so sad for him and his family. His name rung a bell with me and I think I have seen him on tv away from the boxing link, and he seemed a good man.

Careless drivers take the heart from a family in the blink of an eye, it's heartbreaking, and so unnecessary if people just took a bit more care.

May he rest in peace,

Lizx

Jean (Monmouth)

Jean (Monmouth) Report 7 Jan 2011 19:37

This was so sad, and very off putting for those who are just getting back to cycling. I remeber cycling everywhere in London in the fifties, and never found the roads unsafe, now I would think twice about cycling on our country lanes, traffic is too fast.

Elizabethofseasons

Elizabethofseasons Report 8 Jan 2011 01:03

Dear All

Hello

Very sad news.

It show just how precious life is.

May you have peace, Gary.

Take extra gentle care all
Very sincere wishes
xx