Maloney pays tribute to 'great ambassador'

Boxing promoter Frank Maloney has hailed James Oyebola as “a first-class family man and a wonderful role model” following the death of the former British heavyweight champion today.

Maloney pays tribute to 'great ambassador'

Boxing promoter Frank Maloney has hailed James Oyebola as “a first-class family man and a wonderful role model” following the death of the former British heavyweight champion today.

The 47-year-old Oyebola was shot at close range in a courtyard at the Chateau 6 club after stepping in to help staff who had asked three men to put out their cigarettes.

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