We look back in pictures to that moving tribute to Brendan here and at moments from his inspirational career. Brendan was both a hugely well-respected boxing trainer who helped to create four world champions and a man who fought tirelessly to help the city’s under-privileged and troubled young people at his Wincobank gym.
1. True legend
Brendan Ingle unveils his Sheffield Legends plaque outside the Town Hall with left the Lord Mayor Coun Arthur Dunworth, council leader Jan Wilson and the Lady Mayoress Kathleen Chadwick Photo: Stuart Hastings
2. Nelson's hero
Brendan Ingle with former world champion Johnny Nelson, who says he owes everything he achieved to his former coach Photo: Andrew Partridge
3. Solidarity with son
Brendan joins his firefighter son Brendan Ingle on the picket line at Ringinglow Fire station, Ringinglow Road, Bents Green, in November 2002 Photo: Andrew Partridge
4. With the Prince
A famous picture of Brendan Ingle with his former protege, 'Prince' Naseem Hamed Photo: Sheffield Newspapers