Percy Vear

Who was Percy Vear?

Herman "Percy" Vear, born in Crossflatts, Bingley, England. He was a British professional boxer during the 1920s and 1930s.

Brought up in Crossflatts during the first World War, Vear lived in Keighley all his adult life. Boxers are among the most colourful athletes in all of sports, with names like "Hitman", "Bomber" and "Gentleman Jim", so it should come as no surprise that Vear was known as "Percy Vear". It is not known how or who gave Vear his fight name, but in this case it seems likely that "Percy Vear" is a play on the word to "Persevere", which means,

1. to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.

2. to persist in speech, interrogation, argument, etc.; insist. –verb

3. to bolster, sustain, or uphold: unflagging faith that had persevered him.