The tool and equipment hire company is backing a ‘Hope and Glory’ event, which is taking place at the Birmingham International Convention Centre on Saturday 15 September, to honour a former employee who sadly passed away 12 months ago.
Pictured (left to right): Martin Knott, managing director of the Tool Hire division, Paul Rowson, boxing promoter, Claudio Veritiero, head of UK trading
Mike Higgins had a passion for boxing and worked at Speedy Hire for 19 years. He helped build the national accounts team into one of the largest departments within the group.
The event is being organised to raise money for an English Boxing Hall of Fame and Speedy will also use the occasion as a platform to unveil a memorial plaque for Mike.
Steve Corcoran, chief executive at Speedy Hire plc, said: “Mike gained the respect and admiration of colleagues and customers over his 19 years with the company. Everyone responded to his drive, enthusiasm, commitment and dedication. His truly likeable personality will be sincerely missed by all.”
Over 20 former World, European and British champions plus a further 30 regional boxing champions and boxing celebrities will be attending the event, “which is confirmed as the biggest gathering of boxing greats ever held in Britain,” Speedy said. Attendees include British-born Nigel Benn, Alan Minter, John Conteh, John H Stracey and Charlie Magri.
There will be at least three title fights providing the boxing entertainment as well as a full undercard featuring some of the country’s leading up-and-coming prospects. There will also be a military band and leading male voice choir performing on the night.
Pictured (left to right): Martin Knott, managing director of the Tool Hire division, Paul Rowson, boxing promoter, Claudio Veritiero, head of UK trading speedy
