Adam Smith on Nicky Booth: “Nicky’s character, his charisma, his personality, he was a real lump on stage.” Nottingham boxer claimed British and Commonwealth bantamweight titles during his career
Last updated: 01/14/21 12:30
Nicky Booth has died at the age of 40
Former British champion Nicky Booth has received tribute from the boxing world after he died at the age of 40.
Booth and his brother Jason both achieved title successes in the sport, with Nicky continuing to claim British and Commonwealth bantamweight belts throughout his 23-match career.
But Nicky endured problems outside the ring and struggled with substance abuse and wanted his last fight as a 23-year-old in 2003.
Just heard the sad news that former British and Commonwealth champion Nicky Booth is dead, Nicky was a lovely little boxer, RIP Champ 🙏🏼❤️ pic.twitter.com/MorofO3beD
– Spencer Oliver (@SpencerOliver) January 13, 2021
So sad to hear of the passing of former British and Commonwealth Bantamweight Champion Nicky Booth RIP’s deepest condolences to his brother Jason and his family 🙏
– Barry McGuigan (@ClonesCyclone) January 13, 2021
So sad to hear the news, Nicky Booth has gone so young that I remember him and his brother coming to our training ground in the Forest for a session. Life is fragile and needs to be cared for 😔
– Andy Reid (@AndyReidXI) January 13, 2021
Adam Smith, Head of Box Development at Sky Sports, said “I was really happy with the Booth brothers, Jason and Nicky, I knew them well. They turned the sport back on in the early days of Sky.
“Nicky’s character, his charisma, his personality, he was a real lump on stage. They both were. Jason was quieter, but they came as a couple. Unfortunately, Nicky got into trouble outside the ring, and that’s very sad story.
“I remember Nicky’s victory over Stephen Oates in a crack at Harvey Hadden. He was in big fights, he was exciting one minute. They tried so hard with Nicky to get him back in the gym, but it was a fight they did not. could not win.
“It’s terrible news, and my thoughts are with the family.”