HE was the oldest holder of a boxing licence in Britain.

And Tommy Miller, who died last week at the age of 88, was a well-known figure in boxing circles in Huddersfield.

Mr Miller, who lived in Halifax, remained active in the sport all his life.

He boxed successfully for many years, both as an amateur and a professional, then switched to fight management and promotions.

He launched the career of Huddersfield boxer Prince Rodney, who went on to become the town's first British champion, taking the light-middleweight title in 1985.

And Miller also managed Central Area champion Ted Williams and Meltham heavyweight Jackie Abbott during his long career.

Mr Miller, who was born and brought up in Burnley, took up boxing as a young man and enjoyed a career which included 250 professional contests.

He also starred in a showman's boxing booth, which toured the country taking on all-comers in the 1930s.

He served with the Royal Engineers in the Second World War and was a plasterer in the Halifax area for many years.

He was a widower and leaves two sons and a daughter.