Sanigar grew up in Bristol, and started his amateur career in 1974, reaching the ABA finals in 1977 and representing England three times.
[1][2] He moved to London, where he was managed by George Francis, and turned professional in 1978,[1] starting his pro career with a points win over Eric Purkis.
After winning his first seven fights, he suffered successive defeats in 1979 to George McGurk and future Zambian champion Payson Choolwe.
Sanigar moved up a division in 1984 to face Rocky Kelly for the vacant Southern Area welterweight title, losing a narrow points decision.
[2] Boxers he has managed (latterly along with his son Jamie) include Ross Hale, Dean Francis, Adrian Stone, Scott Dann, Glenn Catley, Jamie Arthur, Lee Haskins, Lee Selby, Andrew Selby, and Olympic silver medallist Fred Evans.