About Pepe Forbes
Lived 1917 – 2013 (aged 96). Pepe Forbes was a British boxer, boxing and matchmaking, known for Barry Hearn, Frank Warren (promoter) and Jack Solomons.
Joseph "Pepe" Forbes (17 September 1917, Gibraltar – 25 September 2013 ) is a Gibraltarian matchmaker and boxing agent based in London.
Career Forbes began his working life training race horses in Spain. At the outbreak of World War II he moved to England where he found work as a boxing agent.
Forbes has worked with all the major British promoters of the last 60 years, including Jack Solomons, Barry Hearn and Frank Warren.
Awards In 2009 Forbes was presented a special recognition by the European Boxing Union for his long and meritorious services to boxing.
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Who was Pepe Forbes?
British boxer
When was Pepe Forbes born?
Pepe Forbes was born on 17 September 1917 in Gibraltar.
When did Pepe Forbes die?
Pepe Forbes died on 25 September 2013.
What was Pepe Forbes's occupation?
Pepe Forbes was a boxer, boxing and matchmaking.
What was Pepe Forbes known for?
Pepe Forbes was known for Barry Hearn, Frank Warren (promoter) and Jack Solomons.
What nationality was Pepe Forbes?
Pepe Forbes was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pepe Forbes. https://biography.guide/pepe-forbes/
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