Jim Oliver is the father of Spencer "The Omen" Oliver Ex European Feather-weight Champion who is now a regular fight analyst on Sky Sports. Boxing for the Oliver family began in the 1920's with their Father Charlie Oliver. He started boxing from a young age and then eventually followed the fairground booths, taking on allcomers to earn some money. It was their father Charlie who first gave both Jim and brother Johnny their first taste of boxing by teaching them how to fight. They both joined Finchley Club in the 1960's.

Unfortunately a near fatal accident at work forced Jimmy Oliver to retire. Jim Oliver trained both Spencer The Omen Oliver and also his brother Danny Oliver who was a two time NABC Champ and also two time divisional champ before turning Pro.

Jim Oliver is now Head Club Trainer at Finchley and District ABC who with his brother John works and gives tirelessly for the sport. Their recent achieve-ments have been setting up an Annual tournament between Finchley and District ABC and a Las Vegas Select Team. The Annual shows have been so successful that this year the club has staged a show at the "Palace Station Hotel & Casino " Las Vegas, USA which was attended by over 600 people. This years show was a resounding success with a 12 bout show (Result 7-5 to Las Vegas) and over 100 plus people travelling from the UK as part of the entourage.

When did you start boxing:
2001

Achievements:
Club boy of the year 2007
London & Club Squad - Las Vegas

What boxer do you aspire to:
Joe Calzaghe, I’ve been a great fan of his for a while because he trains hard, is down to earth and not cocky like other fighters you see, I like that approach.

Why Did You Start Boxing:
I actully first went down to my club when I was 9 but I didnt fancy it at the time. I came back a few years later obviously. The main reason why I got into it was my dad, who used to box for Hendon over in burnt oak many years ago, I also wanted to get into it to get fit and active.

Worst memory in boxing:
I think it would have to be getting stopped in my first fight against Aaron Newby of St.Marys. I remember getting really upset after the fight because I had trained soo hard for it. But ive came a long way since then and train even harder now.

What you most like about your club:
There are many great things I love about my club - we have such a great bunch of lads who work very hard and we're backed by great coaches and backroom members as well as brilliant club and competition secretaries Sean and Tracey Murphy.

Ambitions in Boxing:
I am both ambitious and competetive. I would like to box in and do well in the national championships as an open class boxer. If I achieve these aims I will be quite happy.

When did you start boxing:
Late 2005

Achievements:
No official titles yet! But I was awarded "most improved boxer of 2007/08"at my clubs presentation which meant as much as any official title to me.

What boxer do you aspire to:
Sugar Ray Leonard; I admire his personality as a boxing super star as well as his physical characteristics (i.e. his speed and footwork). Other boxers that I'm fond of are Roy Jones Jnr (prime), Kindelan, Hearns, and Gamboa.

Why Did You Start Boxing:
I hurt my mate in a play fight and thought I should give it a go. I'd alwa-ys seen myself doing a contact sport

Worst memory in boxing:
Would have to be failing to listen to my coach in my corner for my 1st bout and getting into a fight forgetting all that I had been taught and losing on a maj decision. Even though it is my worst memory it is also my most valuable as I learnt the importance of the phrase listen to learn.

What you most like about your club:
It would have to be the pleasant people who fill the gym; I've made lifetime friends at my gym and could easily call them my extended family. R.I.P. Ted Williams.

Ambitions in Boxing:
I think just to do my best as well as have a good time doing it. I believe there are no limits to what I can achieve in boxing but time will tell how far I go.

When did you start boxing:
A while back.

Achievements:
NW London Novices

What boxer do you aspire to:
I'd have to say Floyd Mayweather because he's unbeaten. That's very impressive when you look at who he's boxed.

Why Did You Start Boxing:
I was working with someone and his son boxed for Finchley so I though I'd give it a try. I haven't looked back.

What you most like about your club:
We train hard but can still have a laugh and joke with everybody. Everyone is very friendly at the club and we are all friends out of the gym.

Worst memory in boxing:
Being knocked out. I'm going to make sure the won't happen again.

Ambitions in Boxing:
would like to box for England, just to be given the chance would be good and a great achievement