Tributes paid to Levenshulme grandad-of-fifteen who taught local kids how to box for more than four decades

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A much-loved grandad-of-fifteen from Levenshulme who taught youngsters boxing for more than four decades has passed away following a battle with cancer.

Bob Dolan, hailed as a 'local celebrity in the area', is now being remembered for the 'fighter' he was. The 75-year-old, who was a previously a pro-boxer along with his five brothers, following in the footsteps of his own father, first opened Bob's Gym in 1980, and continued to run the venue until his final years, when son Michael took the reigns.

He passed away with his family by his side yesterday, Wednesday, March 30. A heart-warming post, shared to the Levenshulme Amateur Boxing Club page on Thursday, paid tribute to Bob, after his 'final bell rang' on Wednesday evening.

It read: "Devastated to announce the passing of our Head Coach, mentor and friend Bob Dolan. READ MOREFamily pay tribute to 'adored' man who died after being electrocuted by pylon beside motorway "Bob was an ex-pro who spend nearly 40 years in the amateur game helping local kids.