(Andrew Bloomer is a 44 year old ex-professional fighter and shepherd, with a fascinating boxing history. Although he couldn’t get to many writing sessions he wrote a great deal of his history in his journal. The sad incident where his friend, Bradley Stone, died following a title fight is the subject of his song).

Andrew's Song - We Had Good Times

Bradley smiled at my smile
Because I lost my front teeth
But then we learned how to box
Before we learned how to speak

We fought paupers and army
I fought Prince Naseem
But then we learned how to box
Before we learned how to dream

It be tough, it be tough, we had good times

But now and then a verdict’s against us
When we know that we’ve won
And they’re keeping our hands down
After all that we’ve done

I watched Bradley fight title,
Who push-punched him down
Deep into a coma
They said he may not come round

I said Bradley be tough, we’ll have good times

But now and then the verdict’s against us
When we know that we’ve won
And they’re keeping our hands down
After all that we’ve done

They lowered his coffin
The weight push-punched me down
Felt battle scarred and worn
Said farewell to Bradley alone

It be tough sometimes…
It be tough to remember the good times

Cos now and then the verdict’s against us
When we know that we’ve won
And they’re keeping our hands down
After all that we’ve done