Ray Close and John Lowey were also two of his boxers they went on to claim many championship titles. Both boxers went on to win major professional championships belts as well.
You will be sorely missed by all Herbie .
The funeral is from the Co-Operative Funeral Parlour on the Ravenhall Road on Saturday morning at 9.30am
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Legendary boxing coach Herbie Young dies of cancer
Legendary Boxing coach Herbie Young
Sad news in the world of Irish boxing as Ledley Hall legendary coach Herbie Young dies of cancer. The popular east Belfast man guided many young amateur boxers to championship glory.
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You Led and I followed, you were my Inspiration, you never give up are did I, THE BEST BOXING TEACHER BELFAST KNEW!
By noel stevensonnoel stevenson on 14 Aug 2010
You Led Me and I Followed, Always, A True Gent & Inspiration. Miss You Noel Stevenson. (THE ONE AND ONLY TRUE BOXING TEACHER).
By noel stevensonnoel stevenson on 14 Aug 2010
ah such a shame i knew herbie well and i enjoyed havin him coach wen i went down 2 the ladley hall 2 spar, he will be missed..
By gary hamiltongary hamilton on 10 Aug 2010