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Heavyweight Class
When heavyweight Lee Bronson joined the professional ranks in the early 1970s he seemed to be everywhere. If anyone was destined for the top it was Lee.
The credentials were good, distinguished amateur career at South London’s United Club and son of old campaigner Norman the Butcher; the image was good, a fan’s favourite if ever there was one, and a collection of early wins over established names. He achieved nationwide prominence going down to Iron Man Steve Logan in his television debut in November 1975. In subsequent tv bouts the matchmakers made it no easier for Lee, with opponents including Mike Marino, Giant Haystacks and Kendo Nagasaki. With wins over Johnny Yearsley and Pat Roach, and a no contest decision against Wayne Bridges we were still convinced Lee had that star quality.
It was something of a surprise, therefore, when Bronson was thrown to the lions, so to speak, and matched with Bill Robinson on television when the Lancashire heavyweight returned home from America. Another of wrestling’s mysteries. We fans wanted to watch Robinson against an established heavyweight like Albert Wall or Gwyn Davies, not dampen the rising star. Lee Bronson had all the talent we craved in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but matchmakers and time connived together to prevent the fulfilment of that initial promise.
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