The Feeneys' posing both wearing Lonsdale Belts.

Feeney was born in September 1957 and was the British Lightweight Champion and Lonsdale Belt winner in October 1984. The posters on the wall are dated October 1978 and September 1981

British Bantamweight Champion 1981. John also fought in Italy & Australia. His manager was Dennis Mancini & his trainer George Bowes.

Looking towards the image; John Feeney, trainer George Bowes in the centre and George Feeney. Posters on the wall are dated 1978 and 1981. John and George are wearing Lonsdale Belts.

The person in the chair is most likely Richard 'Dick' Ripley, leaning over is Anthony 'Tony' Morrell and on the left is Ken Lupton.

Richard Nicholson Ripley was born 23 June 1901 and died 14 July 1996. In the 1920s he was part of the athletics squad that included Eric Liddel and Harold Abrahams whose story was told in the Oscar winning film Chariots of Fire.

Richard "Dick" Ripley was selected as Britain's second best runner for the 1924 Paris Games. His team took bronze in the 4x400m relay. Dick won 27 gold medals in his career before a ligament injury prevented further competition. He was born in North Ormesby and grew up in Hartlepool. This photo would have been taken in the 1920s.

The athletics squad that took gold at the Empire Games at Stamford Bridge in 1924.

A young Dick Ripley posing beside his trophies and medals in the 1920s.

George Feeney landing a punch.

Hartlepool flyweight boxer is seen here weighing in with the European champion Louis Sckena. The fight took place in Newcastle and Gardner won on points.

Watty Moore was a well known centre half for Hartlepool United F.C. in the 1950s.