Mark Potter Walthamstow British Boxing Champion Hand Signed Photo

pfas163    An official 6" x 4" management card for Walthamstow's Mark Potter who was a British heavyweight boxer in the early 1990s and became and became known as the Great White Shark who has hand signed the souvenir where his signature rests perfectly accompanying his portrait and is in mint condition.

Potter perhaps most famous for his incredible fight with Danny Williams, who managed to fight through the pain of a dislocated shoulder to KO Potter in a British and Commonwealth title fight showdown in October of 2000 was given less than 18 months to live in March of this year.  He was also well known for the heartwarming clip of his exhibition bout against a boxer with Down Syndrome, which went viral on social media. Potter gave the Danny Mardell an unforgettable night by sharing the ring with him and ultimately losing on points after being knocked down several times in the process. Mark said of his act of pure kindness, I wanted to make one lad smile, so humbled by people's responses and appreciation.

Born in Rush Green, London, Potter turned pro in 1997 and fought against Joe Bugner Jr. in his pro debut, son of the 1970s heavyweight who fought Muhammad Ali. During his six-year career, Mark clocked up 21 victories from 26 bouts. He won the Southern Area heavyweight title in 2000, defeating Danny Watts in the sixth round at the York Hall.  Trained by the late Dean Powell, Potter was stopped just three times in five defeats, and he was a real fan favorite.