Tommy Farr

He retired in 1940 but personal tragedies saw him lose his fortune and he ended up bankrupt having to return to the ring at the age of 36 to make a living. Thomas George Farr (12 March 1913 – 1 March 1986) was one of the most famous Welsh and British boxers of all time. Seven years later in his publiTommy Farrd account of the fight Donovan apologised for the 'mistake'.

Born in Clydach Vale Wales and nicknamed "the Tonypandy Terror" he became British and Empire heavyweight champion on 15 March 1937. Prior to 1936 he had boxed in the light heavyweight division in which he was the Welsh champion. Thomas George Farr (12 March 1913 – 1 March 1986) was one of the most famous Welsh and British boxers of all time.