‘Mr Boxing’ who was the Don King of Hull
Mick Toomey, one of Britain's longest-serving boxing promoters, died on 2 September, 2008, at the age of 72.
Mr Toomey, from Hull, died suddenly after a long battle with ill health, including heart and breathing problems.
Paramedics were called to Mr Toomey's home in east Hull when he collapsed after returning home from a routine hospital check-up. He passed away at Hull Royal Infirmary with his family by his side.
Mr Toomey, a father of four and grandfather of three, organised more than 40 charity nights and raised £63,000 through the Hull and District Sporting Club and Toomey Promotions for a number of good causes.
Simon Block, the British Boxing Board general secretary, knew Mr Toomey for almost 30 years. ...
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