David Rent Boxer

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Jc1972
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Hi guys, I'm a researcher looking to reach out to anyone who may have known the boxer David Rent who was managed by American Al Weill in the late 1950's, any help will be greatly appreciated...thanks in advance...
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Welcome to the Forum JC
You will get some information from this forum.
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Jc1972
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Thanks Bobby, look forward to hearing from the community. I spoke with the grandson of Al Weill on Thursday, that's where I heard about David...
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Welcome J C
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Dave Rent, lots of posts from family and friends
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TonyLough
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Hi there, i'm new to this site and live in Australia but i believe my Aunty Winnie was Davey Rent's brother. Winnie married my Uncle Reggie Spofforth and they have two son's David and Michael. Michael still lives in Liverpool and can help you out as will have info on Davey Rent.
Hope this helps... Tony
J RENT
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JC, This is Dave Rent’s son, Jason. Just saw your post; if you still need any info feel free to reach out.
John53
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Hi Jason it's winnies nephew from bootle my dad was ur grandmother's brother. Regards john
John53
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My dad was his uncle and followed him everywhere I used to train at the maple leaf myself
mikemaher
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I knew the rent family. Lived in wood avenue and then moved just around the corner to a new home in Aintree rd. Dave was a good boxer but I believe his brother was an even better prospect. But started courting and married very early.
I lived in wood avenue and I’m 84 years old. The Rent brothers were several years older than me.
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What a post Welcome everyone
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