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ON a Monday in Paris, nearly 50 years ago to the day, two British fighters ruined French boxing in one unforgettable night of glory.
John H. Stracey beat Roger Menetrey for the European welterweight title and Kevin Finnegan beat Jean-Claude Bouttier for the middleweight version. Two European giants toppled in two furious hours. And I mean giants. It was Europe, the French adored their two idols; there was no chance for the British pair that night at Roland Garros.
“We were both underdogs,” said Stracey. “Menetrey had gone the full 15 with [Jose]
