HANK KAPLAN RIP

enrique · Post by **enrique** » 14 Dec 2007, 11:14

I’m sad to report that boxing’s great historian, Hank Kaplan, died this morning –December 14- at South Miami Hospital of lung and liver cancer.
I have lost one of my best friends and boxing its greatest ambassador. Boxing died a little today. May he rest in peace.

wouter · Post by **wouter** » 14 Dec 2007, 11:31

That's very sad news indeed. I wish all the best to his friends and family and may he rest in peace.

Martin Sosa Cameron · Post by **Martin Sosa Cameron** » 14 Dec 2007, 11:48

It's a very sad new, for the family, the friends, the readers and sport

Broncano · Post by **Broncano** » 14 Dec 2007, 15:59

I was introduced to Hank by Enrique here in Miami some years ago. Enrique introduced me as a native of Peru and an avid researcher of Peruvian boxing. Hank listened to my stories of Mauro Mina and the Peruvian boxing scene of the 40s-50s with the fascination of a newcomer to the sport. Therein lies his greatness, for all the unparallel and vast knowledge he possessed he was the kind of guy who would always rather listen and learn.

Everytime I met him after that I tried to let him do all the talking, but it was fruitless, he always wanted to know more about Mina, Artie Towne's fights in Lima, etc...

R.I.P dear HANK.

enrique · Post by **enrique** » 15 Dec 2007, 00:45

A memorial service and burial will be at noon Monday at Mount Nebo Memorial Gardens, 5900 SW 77th Ave.

See you there, Broncano.

Al Savani · Post by **Al Savani** » 15 Dec 2007, 04:35

elmersalsa · Post by **elmersalsa** » 16 Dec 2007, 22:28

It is SAD NEWS...He was known as "The Walking Boxing Encyclopedia" :( :(