Detectives released CCTV of the masked suspects ripping down the statue of legendary fighter Teddy Baldock on Sunday evening. Teddy became the bantamweight champion of the world in 1927, after beating American boxer Archie Bell aged just 19. Boxing greats like Charlie Magri, a former lightweight world champion and lightweight Colin Dunne, who only lost three professional fights, also attended. Teddy became the bantamweight champion of the world in 1927 (Picture: Martin Sax)The £100,000 bronze statue of Teddy was cut down by thieves (Picture: Martin Sax)Martin, 56, a former Royal Marine, told Metro: ‘It’s absolutely soul destroying. All that is left are Teddy’s boxing boots (Picture: Martin Sax)He said: ‘The boxing community is quite extensive and word is being put out there.

Source: Metro February 03, 2026 23:25 UTC