London - born Brian Harper - enjoyed a 15-year boxing career as a heavyweight, fighting 58 times and competing with some of the sport's biggest names.
He was the British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion from 1958 to 1959 and famously battled Muhammad Ali in 1966.
Here a few photos looking back on Brian's career and life.
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On his wedding day October 18, 1958 at St John's Parish Church, Blackpool, with bride Ann Veronica Cliffe
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