The fight was an undercard bout to the Henry Cooper vs. Brian London British and Empire Heavyweight title fight, and Calderwood was quick becoming a serious contender for the Lightheavyweight British title with wins over both Mooney and Rowe, who had both defeated Sangoe.
Redvers Buller | William de Redvers, 5th Earl of Devon | Redvers Sangoe | Redvers Kyle | Baldwin de Redvers, 3rd Earl of Devon |
On 23 April 1958, Trigg lost his Welsh area title to Redvers Sangoe at Sophia Gardens Pavilion in Cardiff.