Subsequent Career
London lost his next fight after losing his titles and briefly retired. However a failed business venture forced him back into the ring. He travelled to Stockholm where he was beaten by Olle Tandberg, then won two fights in South Africa. In 1947 he was beaten in an eliminator for the British heavyweight title.
He continued to fight in the North East, then in 1949 lost an eliminator for the Commonwealth heavyweight title. His last fight was against American, Aaron Wilson at Earls Court in November 1949. He was knocked out in the first round and realised that it was time to retire in earnest.
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