A reporter from Melody Maker who knew the Krays told me Reggie was really pleased and would like to meet me. Freddie Mills was born on June 26, 1919 (age 46) in England. Reformed south London gangster Jimmy Tippet - whose father, Jimmy Snr, was a leading contender for the British lightweight championship and fought on numerous bills promoted by Mills - interviewed three generations of criminals and boxers for his forthcoming book about organised crime in London and believes he has uncovered the truth about the former champion. freddie mills newcastle boxer. "Freddie came to Bennys flat and said his nightspot was going skint," Roger says. The Secret Life of Freddie Mills tells a thrilling tale, and one that Litchfield says he has kept a secret for many years due to the risk of legal action. Total bouts 20, won 15, lost 4, draw 1. freddie mills newcastle. The Mills death theory is plausible, says Bernard OMahoney, one-time friend of the Krays and former member of the Essex Boys gang. Reggie stabbed him in the face and stomach, killing him. The Mafia associate Lanksy had big plans for turning the West End into Britains Las Vegas and he chose Benny Huntman (Rogers father) to be his inside man in London. But what of the other great mystery, the fate of Du Rose's tape recording that confirmed Mills' guilt? No one really believed that, everyone thought it was someone else.. Mills excelled as a light-heavyweight boxer, but occasionally fought as a heavyweight. This led to a lucrative career on the celebrity circuit, which saw him present BBC music show Six-Five Special and star in numerous films. michael emerson first wife; bike steering feels heavy; freddie mills newcastle boxer Thursday 26 Jun 1919. He was born in Bournemouth in 1919 to a poor family but went into boxing in his youth and turned professional aged 16. In between these two rough rounds, Freddie did extremely well. On July 24 1954 Freddie spent the day in the garden, cleaning out the swimming pool and playing with his two daughters. Boxer Freddie Mills trains for the fight with Len Harvey. Mourners at Mills funeral included showbiz giant Bruce Forsyth and boxings Henry Cooper both knighted before they died. So they did have secrets.. [CDATA[// >