“Celtic” displayed the image of a boxing legend: triumph in the ring, but also a fall into despair.
Before the recent derby against the Rangers, Celtic fans prepared a grand spectacle, with the Scottish boxer Bennie Lynch as the centerpiece of the event. Lynch entered the ring almost a century ago, and his career reached its peak in the 1930s. At that time, he was considered one of the most skilled and dangerous boxers in the lightweight division. However, he lost his most important fight in his life. Alcohol quickly destroyed his athletic legacy. By the end of his short life, which ended at the age of 33, the former athlete began to face serious legal problems. Those who worked against him spread rumors on social media about alleged accusations of pedophilia against Lynch. But archival records refute these claims. In reality, the heavy drinker Bennie often beat his own relatives. This character became extremely contradictory, which is reflected in the provocative gesture of Celtic fans.