23-year-old Gregory McCalium, bit off more than he could chew when he threatened 72-year-old retired boxer, Frank Corti.
When McCalium forced his way into Corti’s house, he had no idea what he was getting himself into. Corti may be advanced in age, but he still means business.
Corti, who lives in Botley, Oxford, served with the Royal Engineers in North Africa from 1956-58 and had years of boxing experience, McCalium only had half a plan and a knife.
McCalium lunged with his blade, but Corti was quick. He dodged and punched the intruder in the face, giving him a black eye and a swollen lip. After McCalium was down for the count, Corti kept him restrained until police arrived.
