Situated beside Newmains roundabout resides a fitting tribute to James “Jim” Murray, a local boxer who lost his life following a brain injury while competing in a boxing match. Born in a small village in Lanarkshire, Murray gained a reputation for his formidable punches and relentless spirit in the ring as he made a name for himself in the Scottish boxing world before turning professional in March 1993. It was on the evening of October 13, 1995, when this local sporting hero was tragically involved in a boxing injury that…
