Alan Rudkin

Alan Rudkin MBE (18 November 1941 – 22 September 2010) was a British national, Commonwealth, and European bantamweight boxing champion (1965–1970).

He was born in St Asaph (Wales), as his pregnant mother was evacuated from Liverpool during the second world war.

He was a three times challenger for the undisputed World Championship, in Japan, Australia & Mexico.

Rudkin appeared to be ahead on points but lost contentious decisions against both Masahiko “Fighting” Harada & Lionel Rose.

Rudkin was found collapsed on Mount Street, Liverpool in the early hours of 21 September 2010.