Boxing: What can be done to help the welfare of boxers during and after their careers?

For some, the solution lies in a physical infrastructure.

Former British champion Jimmy Revie is now suffering from dementia. The 78-year-old Londoner is looked after by his wife, Louisa, who takes him to meetings of former boxers to keep his dying flame burning.

“He comes alive when he goes to meetings because he sees all the old fighters and they all say, ‘Hello, Jim,’ and they’re all friendly,” she says.

Louisa is a vocal supporter of the Ringside Charity Trust, which is campaigning to open a 36-bed specialist care home for retired boxers – a facility similar to those provided by the Jockey Club for former riders.

Currently, the charity runs a helpline that helps fighters in serious distress.

“They will have their own nursing staff who know about boxing.”

Luisa explains. “They must know everyone. They want to build a cinema there so they can watch their old fights.

“So it’ll be a better environment for them, and I think they’ll thrive there.”

Boxer Stephen Smith, a coach-turned-boxer from a family of boxers, including former world champions Callum Smith and Liam Smith, says retired players become “vulnerable” and can feel “forgotten.”

“Once you retire, your calling never goes away again,” he says.

“It’s sad but if something can be done to help take care of the fighters after the game, then that’s a great thing.”

The Trust enjoys high-profile support; former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua wore their logo on his attire for his recent fight with Jake Paul.

But, while the will exists, the path to funding it has proven difficult.