Former British and European champion Colin Powers has passed away aged 70

RIP Colin Powers

Boxing has sadly lost another former British Champion, the former British and European Light Welterweight king Colin Powers has sadly passed away at the young age of 70.

Born in Paddington, London on 2 February 1956, Colin Powers (28-5-1, 20 KOs) made his professional boxing debut in June 1975 with a win over Kevin Quinn.

In September 1976 he fought Des Morrison for the vacant BBBofC Southern Area super lightweight title, but was stopped in the fifth round to inflict the first defeat of his pro career.

Powers was unbeaten in the next year, beating Joey Singleton, Clinton McKenzie and Efisio Pinna, leading to a fight against Morrison for the vacant British light welterweight title at the York Hall in October 1977. Powers had Morrison down three times before stopping him in the 10th round to get revenge and become British champion.

Powers successfully defended the British title against Chris Walker in February 1978 and in June that year fought Jean-Baptiste Piedvache for the European title at the Palais des Sports in Paris. The Brit stopped the Frenchman in the 11th round to become European champion. Powers lost the title three months later against Fernando Sánchez, stopped in the 10nth.

Having relinquished the British title to pursue higher honours, in February 1979 he regained it from Clinton McKenzie with a points decision. The two met again for the title in September, this time McKenzie taking the decision.

Powers returned in January 1980 in a British title eliminator against Sylvester Mittee. Mittee stopped him in the seventh.

Powers continued until 1983, his final fight a defeat at the hands of Lloyd Christie.

GBN would like to send their deepest condolences to all of Colin's family and friends at this difficult time. Rest in peace champ.