Claim: From Bermondsey (a district in South East London), Bob Marriott served as Private in the British Army and was an amateur champion of England at lightweight before turning professional and made his professional début on 12 November 1927 against Ben Callicott at the National Sporting Club.
Evidence: He made his professional début on 12 November 1917 against Ben Callicott at the National Sporting Club, taking a 15-round points decision.