Billy Schwer

You never know who you might expect to meet around the University these days. But certainly not former light welter weight world champion, Billy Schwer.

Luton local Billy was appearing as a keynote motivational speaker as part of a staff training exercise. To all reports he did a good job. Later I was asked to take some pictures of Billy with the delegates.

When it was over I got a few minutes to chat to him.

So, I asked:"What's it like stepping into a ring with an opponent whose only aim to to knock you senseless"?

"Terrifying, but it's all about preparation", was his reply. He talked about his career and the changes he had to make outside of the ring. He came across to me as a perfectly amiable and sensible man.