Colin McMillan Boxing Clever

Two years later, after staying on at school he achieved A level passes in: English, History and Economics. A keen sportsman Colin McMillan excelled at football, cricket, athletics, basketball and table tennis; but it was not until he walked into the Barking Boys Amateur Boxing club at fifteen, did he begin to box.

Four Time Champion

Many amateur successes followed. Colin would go on to become London ABA Champion four times, and represent England on a number of occasions. In 1988 Colin began his first full time job, as clerical officer; for what was then called the Department of Health and Social Security. Around two years later, he left the civil service to join BT as a technician; and it was while here that he became a professional boxer. It was only after receiving sponsorship some eighteen months later; that Colin (boxing name ‘Sweet C’) was able to leave BT and become a full time, professional boxer.

Pro Boxing

As a pro boxer, ‘Sweet C’ went on to become a two time British Featherweight champion. Winning a Lonsdale belt in record time, Commonwealth featherweight champion in 1991; and World featherweight boxing champion in 1992. In his first defence, disaster struck; when a dislocated shoulder injury saw him lose his title, and plague the rest of his fighting years. After regaining and losing the British Featherweight title in 1997, Colin McMillan officially announced his retirement.

Promotion Manager & Adviser

After becoming a promotions manager for Legends nightclub in Barking; Colin would become adviser to Olympic Super Heavyweight Champion Audley Harrison, and manage a number of boxing prospects. Today, Colin divides his time between running his boxing agency, property developing, commentary and event organising.