Gaetan Hart

[Robert in NYC]

Does anyone have thoughts/memories to share about Gaetan Hart?

[Collins2000]

He was the subject of a great documentary from a few years back called The Steak.

[elmersalsa]

All I know about him was when he fought the great Aaron Pryor. He was a tough hombre.

[Jaywheel]

The guy couldn't pack a punch but two boxers he fought died after their fight with him from the results of the injuries sustained... Scarred him...

His last comeback in 2001 was sad, with his improved technique called 24 basic punches, he got ko'ed bad in the 3rd.

[rugrat]

i met gaetan once. real nice guy. killed cleveland denny in the ring. put another fighter in a wheelchair for life. i was at the fight when barry sponagle who was canadian lightweight champ stopped hart in 7 rounds.

[Melanie P]

I went to the UFC fight in Montreal yesterday, June 14th, 2008, and had the honor to spend the remainder of the night with friends and of all people, GEATAN HART. What a sweatheart he is. I never knew him as a boxer as I am not a huge fan of boxing; however, I must admit that it was an honor to be with such a humble gentleman.

I must also say that it is such a pity, what we do to our champions. Once they are used up, we simply seem to forget what they spent their life trying to accomplish. It blew my mind to see that such a good man could end up with nothing more than a bitter sweet memory of a sport that encompassed his life, or that was his life.

To all those men who put themselves on the line, body and soul, to keep us on our toes and entertained... You are not forgotten and you are still very much appreciated.

[Expug]

I went to the UFC fight in Montreal yesterday, June 14th, 2008, and had the honor to spend the remainder of the night with friends and of all people, GEATAN HART. What a sweatheart he is. I never knew him as a boxer as I am not a huge fan of boxing; however, I must admit that it was an honor to be with such a humble gentleman.

I must also say that it is such a pity, what we do to our champions. Once they are used up, we simply seem to forget what they spent their life trying to accomplish. It blew my mind to see that such a good man could end up with nothing more than a bitter sweet memory of a sport that encompassed his life, or that was his life.

To all those men who put themselves on the line, body and soul, to keep us on our toes and entertained... You are not forgotten and you are still very much appreciated.

Melanie, thanks for that post.
Also please stick around and post some more.
I like your insights.
Im sure others do also.