david "bomber" pearce (8 may 1959 – 20 may 2000) was a british professional boxer. he was a heavyweight and cruiserweight. he won the welsh and british heavyweight boxing titles in september 1983. he won the titles in a bout against neville meade. of his 22 bouts, he won 17 (13 by knockout), lost four and drew once. he retired from boxing due to medical reasons. he was born in pillgwenlly, newport, monmouthshire.