What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: World Champion Lightweight Boxer (1914-17) trained here. Freddie Welsh (Frederick Hall Thomas) 1886-1927. Bu Pencampwr Bocsio Pwysau Ysgafn y Byd (1914-17) yn hyfforddi yma Recorded plaque organisation: Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.
Freddie Welsh, born Frederick Hall Thomas, was a World Champion Lightweight Boxer from 1914 to 1917, renowned for his skill and agility in the ring.
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