The family of Cardiff boxing legend Billy Waith has paid tribute to him as a "fantastic father, husband and uncle" who had a "big heart and cheeky sense of humour", following his death aged 71. Throughout his professional boxing career spanning 15 years, Mr Waith fought in 95 matches all over the world against many renowned boxers of his era.
He is remembered in particular for winning Welsh Boxer of the Year just two years into his career and later for being crowned Welsh Welterweight champion twice. He hung up his boxing gloves aged 34, and spent the rest of his life engaged in entrepreneurial pursuits and helping his local communities.
Having lived in Cardiff since he was born, Mr Waith moved to Llanharan in the early 2000s, where he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease . He died on August 12. Born in Butetown in 1950, Mr Waith was of Bajan heritage - his grandfather having come to Wales as a stowaway on a boat from Barbardos.
