Mike opened the first theatre club in Miami and worked with boxing manager Angelo Dundee, presenting black-tie boxing events. Mike was also active in charity work, with visits to Miami from Muhammad Ali, Prince Michael of Kent and Prince Edward and was awarded the city of Miami keys by the mayor. With Jude Parry, Mike also co-produced, directed, performed in and wrote the first British professional pantomime to appear in Florida, continuing to do so for five years. Davy Jones of the Monkees appeared. He published five books: a biography of Angelo Dundee, and "The Axis of Greatness" about the relationship between Angelo and his boxers Sugar Ray Leonard and Ali. He also wrote two novels, "Miami One Way" and "Razor Sharp". His final book was a light-hearted memoir, "The Sunny Side of Winters". He finally moved to Fairford, Gloucestershire, with his wife of 57 years. He died on 24 August 2013 aged 86.