JonPritchard published Former boxing champ John Stones celebrates 100th birthday

Meet John Stones – the 100-year-old boxer still throwing punches today. The former bantamweight champion celebrated his centenary with a visit from family members and some of Nottinghamshire's best up-and-coming boxers. Mr Stones, who grew up in Marks Street in the city, showed he still had the moves as he sparred with Nathan McIntosh, who will fight for a British challenger belt in Chilwell on Saturday. The southpaw fighter enjoyed his time in the spotlight as he celebrated his...