The life of Nosher Powell, a multifaceted individual whose trajectory was forever altered by the bombing of his home during wartime. The family's subsequent evacuation to Swanage in Dorset led to Nosher's attendance at the Swanage Grammar School, where he laid the groundwork for his future endeavors.
Upon returning to London, Nosher discovered a passion for boxing, which would become a significant aspect of his life. He took up the sport, eventually becoming an occasional sparring partner for legendary boxers Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Muhammad Ali. His dedication to boxing only intensified during his national service with the Royal Army Medical Corps, where he continued to box and refine his skills.
After his discharge, Nosher turned professional, embarking on a remarkable career that spanned 78 fights, with 51 of those being professional bouts. Impressively, he suffered only 9 losses, and remarkably, was never knocked out. This impressive record is a testament to his tenacity and skill in the ring.
In addition to his boxing pursuits, Nosher also explored the world of film, beginning his journey as a stuntman in Laurence Olivier's Henry V in 1944. This marked the start of a long and illustrious career in stunt work, which would see him appear in films such as David Lean's Oliver Twist (1948) and The Slasher (1953).
In the 1960s, Nosher's association with Sean Connery's stunt double work in From Russia with Love (1963) became a significant chapter in his life. This collaboration would continue for many years, cementing his status as a stalwart in the world of stunt work.
Away from the world of film and boxing, Nosher and his wife ran a pub near the Wimbledon greyhound stadium, a venture that allowed him to indulge his entrepreneurial spirit and connect with the local community.
