Final Bout
Dave Boy Green's final bout 3 November 1981 was at the Royal Albert Hall against Reg Ford a New York based Guyanan who was a one time sparring partner to Thomas Hearns. Andy Smith retired Green in the 5th round with cuts and closing left eye. It was the correct decision to end Green's career when his fans remembered him as one of Britain's most popular and exciting fighters.
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