Turning 100 on the fourth of April

[Lou1se]

My Father-in-law is a remarkable man who has helped a lot of people, young and old. At the age
of 99, Bill Ivory was still training youngsters and anyone else who was interested in boxing at his home.
In the video you will see a few photos pinned up on his garage wall of many boxing heroes
and also of events in which he attended or took part in, in the sport.

I have put in links of a couple of articles written not too long ago for anyone who is interested to read
a bit more about him. The interviews may overlap with some information but give a good summary about his life.

I really love that he still has a wicked sense of humour. He told family and friends he doesn't want a party for
his 100th, so we are celebrating without him We plan to record the day, special messages etc as there are many
who vow.. that a team of wild horses cannot keep them away lol Bill is surrounded by an incredibly supportive and
wonderful community in and outside the world of boxing.

https://www.bunburymail.com.au/story...ngsters-at-95/

https://www.harveyreporter.com.au/ne...ng-b881707762z


This was made last June, I hope you enjoy

[Lou1se]

Took me a while to work out how to upload photos here

[Oceanside]

I'd love to sit down and pick his brain...

He sounds like a fascinating man

https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/383532

[Lou1se]

I'd love to sit down and pick his brain...

He sounds like a fascinating man

https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/383532

For sure! Thank you for posting this, OS, as you saw on the website you posted, he was called Billy
He did very well for a short fella and was very good with his feet. Wear 'em down
enough and then go in hard.

[mtpockets]

It's nice to see great people rewarded with longevity, thanks for posting this lou1se


Happy Birthday Sir

[Karl_Hungus]

Agree with the other posters -- seems like an interesting guy! He is 100 years old, but you would never guess it from the video you posted. Congrats to him!

[eomrat]

Excellent.

[Plateauplower]

Very cool! great to see you post!

[Mark1T]

Hi Louise <3 Very nice to see you. Yes, he is remarkable and inspiring.

Thank you for posting and hope to see you more often

[ajdahlheimer]

Thanks for sharing.

My Grandpa just past away last December a month shy of his 107th birthday. Hope I get those genes, as his mother lived to 113!

-AJ

[bodyhard]

Awesome! happy birthday to the youngman!

[Wayne Evans]

G'day Lou1se....

Very cool video and much respect to The Centennial Man.

Shvt.....I have another 25 years and 3 weeks before I get there.

Hope all is well....(on spread)

[startingat56]

Bravo!

[Lou1se]

Thanks everyone! Guess what?!.. he will be making an appearance after all
Surprise! Well, haha not really

Our family and friends have had to work within the covid rules of course.

A good friend of his has invited pro Aussie boxer, Danny Green. He held the WBA light-heavyweight title from 2007 to 2008, the IBO cruiserweight title twice between 2009 and 2013, and the WBC interim super-middleweight title from 2003 to 2005.



He met him in the flesh not long ago. It will be a blast to see the shock on his face





* repping you all when I can. Thanks again

[Samraiwise]

That's great news, thanks for sharing it with us, Lou1se. *bow*

When you get older, every year you find fewer and fewer inspiring good men not to mention great men as our own role models. Part of the reason is that one by one they are leaving this world.

So a long-living inspiring great man like him (100, wow!!) is extremely rare these days.

This 4th of April, my heart will be there so I could witness the moment and receive part of his positive spirits and energy hoping to be able to pay it forward to the next generation myself someday.

I wish the great Bill Ivory and his family many more happy years ahead.

[IronCharles]

Well done, Mr. Ivory!

Thank you for sharing, Louise.

[Lou1se]

Thank you so much for the well wishes, Kaz and Charles. Bill is a legend, a gentleman and a gorgeous man to talk to. While his legs fail him, he still has a terrific and fighting spirit

[ChazWood]

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. Nothing more to say.

[mtpockets]

My Father-in-law is a remarkable man who has helped a lot of people, young and old. At the age
of 99, Bill Ivory was still training youngsters and anyone else who was interested in boxing at his home.
In the video you will see a few photos pinned up on his garage wall of many boxing heroes
and also of events in which he attended or took part in, in the sport.

I have put in links of a couple of articles written not too long ago for anyone who is interested to read
a bit more about him. The interviews may overlap with some information but give a good summary about his life.

I really love that he still has a wicked sense of humour. He told family and friends he doesn't want a party for
his 100th, so we are celebrating without him We plan to record the day, special messages etc as there are many
who vow.. that a team of wild horses cannot keep them away lol Bill is surrounded by an incredibly supportive and
wonderful community in and outside the world of boxing.

https://www.bunburymail.com.au/story...ngsters-at-95/

https://www.harveyreporter.com.au/ne...ng-b881707762z


This was made last June, I hope you enjoy

It's the 4th.....


Happy Birthday Bill!

[supramax]

Happy Birthday, Bill.

[OldFartTom]

Happy Birthday!

[supramax]

Happy Birthday!

100 is a big one, that's for sure.

[Lou1se]

We had a lovely turn out and the day couldn't have been better. Thank you for the BD wishes, he was all smiles and cracking a few jokes all day


https://www.gwn7.com.au/news/7474861...n02tZ6ArT_jfDE

[KeepItMoving]

Just seeing this. Belated Happy 100th birthday. Wow!

I'll bet his son is a pretty special guy too!

[Lou1se]

Just seeing this. Belated Happy 100th birthday. Wow!

I'll bet his son is a pretty special guy too!

Thank you!! Haha Many moons ago my best friend lived next door to "special" son's parents So I
had the pleasure of meeting them well before I met him. Bill always loved a challenge and decided to
try his hand at matching making (..as you know he had a high win rate). So there I was nervous as hell BUTT
"special" son was unaware of the scheming plot and was extremely impressed by the young lass.

He did his very best to sweet talk her into going on a date with him


Well the rest is history!

[Lou1se]

Today we have just received the news he has received the Order of Australia Medal in the general division
for his "service to boxing, and to youth". So well deserved and we are very proud of him!


https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/sout...wl7uPvnaazAzq0


Bunbury’s Bill Ivory awarded OAM for
services to boxing and youth in 2022 Queen’s
Birthday Honours

[ljimd]

Amazing man. A truly meaningful life. Send my regards.

[Lou1se]

I will. Thanks, Larry! We spoke to him yesterday and he joked that he had to look in the mirror to see who the award was for

He didn't even make a big deal about it and changed the subject quickly to football and commented on the game he was watching on telly. Ha!
So we left him to it.

[ChazWood]

I will. Thanks, Larry! We spoke to him yesterday and he joked that he had to look in the mirror to see who the award was for

He didn't even make a big deal about it and changed the subject quickly to football and commented on the game he was watching on telly. Ha!
So we left him to it.

Beautiful, Louise. Thanks for sharing. Plz tell Bill he's an inspiring Dude to many.

[Lou1se]

Beautiful, Louise. Thanks for sharing. Plz tell Bill he's an inspiring Dude to many.

Thanks, Chaz! Will do