# Reggie Meen > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Reggie_Meen > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Reggie_Meen.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_Meen > Source revision: 1263317469 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|English boxer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2015}} {{Use British English|date=June 2015}} {{Infobox boxer |name = Reggie Meen |image = |image_size = |realname = |nickname = |weight = [Heavyweight](/source/Heavyweight) |height = 6ft 1in |reach = |nationality = [British](/source/United_Kingdom) |birth_date = {{Birth date|df=y|1907|11|20}} |birth_place = [Southam](/source/Southam), [Warwickshire](/source/Warwickshire), England |death_date = 1984 (aged 76) |death_place = |style = |total = 102 |wins = 57 |losses = 42 |draws = 3 |no contests = |KO = 48 |medaltemplates = |show-medals = }} '''Reginald Meen''' (20 November 1907 – 1984) was a British [boxer](/source/Boxing), who won the British heavyweight title in 1931. ==Career== Reggie Meen was born in [Southam](/source/Southam), [Warwickshire](/source/Warwickshire) in 1907 and grew up in [Desborough](/source/Desborough), [Northamptonshire](/source/Northamptonshire), where he was originally a bootmaker by profession.{{Cite web|url=http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=68AKHE1gqKpJ86ZVP4cDSw&scan=1|title=Index entry|accessdate=27 July 2014|work=FreeBMD|publisher=ONS}}{{cite news |title=Reggie Meen in Derby |work=Derby Daily Telegraph |date=19 December 1930 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000327/19301219/105/0016| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} Meen's boxing career began in August 1927, and after mixed results initially went on to win eight consecutive fights between 1928 and 1929. He fought [Primo Carnera](/source/Primo_Carnera) at the [Royal Albert Hall](/source/Royal_Albert_Hall) in front of a crowd of 10,000 in December 1930, losing in two rounds. After another period of mixed results he hit another winning streak in 1931, including a victory against French champion Maurice Griselle, leading to a fight for the vacant [BBBofC](/source/BBBofC) heavyweight title against Charley Smith in November, which he won on points despite a cut over his left eye sustained in the second round.{{cite news |title=British Title Fight: Smith and Meen Weigh In At Leicester |work=Lincolnshire Echo |date=16 November 1931 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000332/19311116/154/0006| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }}{{cite news |title=Reggie Meen the New Champion |work=Dundee Courier |date=17 November 1931 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19311117/140/0009| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }}{{cite news |title=Reggie Meen Talks of His 'Big Chance' |work=Derby Daily Telegraph |date=17 November 1931 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000327/19311117/107/0012| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} His next fight was a challenge for the [EBU](/source/European_Boxing_Union) heavyweight title against [Hein Müller](/source/Hein_M%C3%BCller) in January 1932, which he lost by a fourth-round knockout.{{cite news |title=Reggie Meen Beaten: German Wins in Four Rounds |work=Dundee Courier |date=5 January 1932 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19320105/123/0007| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} He fought Australian champion George Cook in March in an eliminator for a British Empire championship fight, losing on points.{{cite news |title=George Cook Wins on Points: Reggie Meen Beaten at Leicester |work=Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette |date=2 March 1932 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000640/19320302/237/0009| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} Meen was due to have his first fight outside England in May 1932, but after travelling to [Egypt](/source/Egypt) to fight Salah El Din, the two were unable to agree terms and he returned home.{{cite news |title=Reggie Meen to Fight In Cairo |work=Dundee Courier |date=5 April 1932 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19320405/136/0009| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} Meen held the British title until July 1932, when he was beaten by [Jack Petersen](/source/Jack_Petersen_(boxer)) by a second-round knockout. In September 1932 he indicated that he was considering retirement from boxing, after defeat to [Don McCorkindale](/source/Don_McCorkindale), but returned two months later with a win over [Bob Carvill](/source/Bob_Carvill).{{cite news |title=News item |work=Western Daily Press |date=28 September 1932 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000513/19320928/106/0011| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} Meen fought [Larry Gains](/source/Larry_Gains) in February 1933, losing after being disqualified for holding.{{cite news |title=Reggie Meen Disqualified: Persistent Holding Spoils the Bout |work=Gloucestershire Echo |date=14 February 1933 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000320/19330214/071/0006| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} He fought Petersen again in February 1934 in front of 10,000 people at the [Granby Halls](/source/Granby_Halls) and again lost in two rounds, although Meen's supporters suspected a low blow had ended the fight, leading to fighting at ringside, and spectators smashed windows to get more air.{{cite news |title=Petersen Smashing His Way Back |work=Edinburgh Evening News |date=13 February 1934 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000452/19340213/258/0012| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} In October 1934 he suffered a broken arm during a crash in which his car overturned, requiring a second operation in December to remove splinters of bone, and it was ten months before he returned to boxing, although he took up [all-in wrestling](/source/All-in_professional_wrestling), winning his first contest in March 1935.{{cite news |title=Meen Injured: Former British Champion in Hospital |work=Derby Daily Telegraph |date=22 October 1934 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000521/19341022/079/0008| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }}{{cite news |title=Reggie Meen's Operation |work=Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer |date=11 December 1934 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000687/19341211/486/0020| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }}{{cite news |title=Reggie Meen |work=Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette |date=5 March 1935 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000640/19350305/297/0011| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} In September 1935 he suffered head injuries and concussion after slipping while walking through [Covent Garden](/source/Covent_Garden), and caused concern when he went missing from his home; He was found by police in [Leyton](/source/Leyton), unable to recall the events of the past two days.{{cite news |title=Reggie Meen Leaves Home After Injury in Street Fall |work=Derby Daily Telegraph |date=30 September 1935 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000521/19350930/094/0008| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }}{{cite news |title=Reggie Meen Found in London |work=Evening Telegraph |date=1 October 1935 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000563/19351001/082/0005| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} He recovered sufficiently to resume wrestling the following week.{{cite news |title=Reggie Meen Makes Quick Recovery |work=Dundee Courier |date=2 October 1935 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19351002/191/0009| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} Meen returned to boxing and continued to fight until 1938, his final fight a defeat to Tony Arpino, also continuing to wrestle into the late 1930s.{{cite news |title=Wrestling |work=Derby Daily Telegraph |date=17 June 1938 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000521/19380617/169/0013| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }}{{cite news |title=Meen's Success |work=Derby Daily Telegraph |date=6 November 1937 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000521/19371106/055/0006| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} In the late 1930s Meen turned to promotion, including a bill at the Melton Carnival.{{cite news |title=Melton Carnival Queen Reigns in the Rain! |work=Grantham Journal |date=22 July 1939 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000400/19390722/478/0017| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} During [World War II](/source/World_War_II) Meen served in the [Royal Navy](/source/Royal_Navy), and in 1945 was stationed in [Malta](/source/Malta).{{cite news |title=This 'Double' Was Won Only Once |work=Gloucester Citizen |date=8 November 1945 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000325/19451108/110/0005| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} Meen married Winifred Ada Littlewood at Oadby Parish Church on 13 April 1936.{{cite news |title=Reggie Meen Married |work=Gloucestershire Echo |date=13 April 1936 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000320/19360413/015/0001| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} In October 1952 they emigrated to [Canada](/source/Canada).{{cite news |title=News Item |work=Dundee Courier |date=1 October 1952 |accessdate=13 July 2014 |url=http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19521001/082/0004| publisher = [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)|url-access=subscription }} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *[http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=40247&cat=boxer&pageID=1 Career Record] at boxrec.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Meen, Reggie}} Category:1907 births Category:1984 deaths Category:English male boxers Category:Heavyweight boxers Category:People from Desborough Category:Sportspeople from Northamptonshire Category:Royal Navy sailors Category:Royal Navy personnel of World War II Category:Military personnel from Warwickshire Category:20th-century English sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Reggie Meen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_Meen) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_Meen?action=history)). 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