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Former boxer jailed over 'single punch' death | Former boxer jailed over 'single punch' death |
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A former professional boxer has been jailed for seven years for killing a stranger with one punch outside a pub. | A former professional boxer has been jailed for seven years for killing a stranger with one punch outside a pub. |
Graham Brett, 50, of Ebury Bridge Road, Pimlico, central London, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Australian-born Neil Hannah. | |
He fell to the floor and was knocked unconscious after being punched on the jaw. | He fell to the floor and was knocked unconscious after being punched on the jaw. |
Mr Hannah, 49, suffered a brain injury and died five days later on 7 August, the Old Bailey heard. | Mr Hannah, 49, suffered a brain injury and died five days later on 7 August, the Old Bailey heard. |
Brett was drinking in the Greyhound pub in Hugh Street, Pimlico, when he took exception to Mr Hannah and called him outside. | Brett was drinking in the Greyhound pub in Hugh Street, Pimlico, when he took exception to Mr Hannah and called him outside. |
He took off his glasses and aimed a right hook at Mr Hannah, described as a "gentle giant" and a "jovial drunk". | He took off his glasses and aimed a right hook at Mr Hannah, described as a "gentle giant" and a "jovial drunk". |
Alcohol problem | Alcohol problem |
Brett, who had two wins and two losses in his professional career and 70 amateur fights, had drunk seven pints and taken cocaine, the court heard. | Brett, who had two wins and two losses in his professional career and 70 amateur fights, had drunk seven pints and taken cocaine, the court heard. |
Gillian Etherton QC, prosecuting, said CCTV showed the incident: "It is very clear the stance the defendant takes is one of an experienced boxer." | Gillian Etherton QC, prosecuting, said CCTV showed the incident: "It is very clear the stance the defendant takes is one of an experienced boxer." |
Gareth Morley, defending, said Brett's career ended in 1984 and had been ravaged by his alcohol problem, although he was still a coach for amateur boxers. | Gareth Morley, defending, said Brett's career ended in 1984 and had been ravaged by his alcohol problem, although he was still a coach for amateur boxers. |
Judge Mr Justice Stuart-Smith said three years of the extended sentence would be served in the community. | Judge Mr Justice Stuart-Smith said three years of the extended sentence would be served in the community. |
He told Brett: "You are a trained boxer. You used that training to position yourself and deliver the punch. This was an unprovoked attack." | He told Brett: "You are a trained boxer. You used that training to position yourself and deliver the punch. This was an unprovoked attack." |
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