10 Facts About Mike Honeyman

Mike Honeyman was a British boxer who was British featherweight champion between 1920 and 1921.

From Woolwich, London, Mike Honeyman had his first recorded professional fight in 1914.

Mike Honeyman won most of his early bouts, but in March 1915 was knocked out in the second round by Charlie Hardcastle.

Mike Honeyman started 1917 with a win over Young Joe Brooks, and went on to build up a ten-fight unbeaten run, which included wins over Cotton and Tommy Noble.

Mike Honeyman drew with Walker in March 1918 and in May 1919 beat a then novice Seaman Nobby Hall and in October beat Billy Marchant.

Mike Honeyman made the first defence of his British title in October 1920, his opponent Tancy Lee retiring in the nineteenth round.

Mike Honeyman made a second defence in October 1921, Joe Fox taking the title on points.

Mike Honeyman retired in 1929 after losing his last six fights.

Mike Honeyman became boxing instructor to the Royal Air Force in 1923, and worked as a referee.

Mike Honeyman continued in his RAF role until illness forced him to leave in 1939.