RIP MATE PARLOV
RIP MATE PARLOV
I see that Olympic Gold Medalist and former WBC World Light Heavyweight Champ Mate Parlov died yesterday (July 30 2008). Parlov has a connection with Australian boxing in that he outpointed Tony Mundine in 1979 in an elimination bout for a WBC Cruiserweight title shot. It was Tony's last attempt at a World title. Parlov lost the fight for the vacant title to Marvin Camel.
Last edited by Brute on 30 Jul 2008, 23:42, edited 1 time in total.
Re: RIP MATE PARLOV
thats not really much or a connectionBrute wrote:I see that Olympic Gold Medalist and former WBC World Light Heavyweight Champ Mate Parlov died yesterday (July 30 2008). Parlov has a connection with Australian boxing in that he KOed Tony Mundine in 1979 in an elimination bout for a WBC Cruiserweight title shot. It was Tony's last attempt at a World title.
but its bad when an exellent boxer dies
Re: RIP MATE PARLOV
Back in the 1970s any time an Australian fighter fought a leading fighter that fighter was considered as having a connection to Australian boxing. As Tony Mundine held Commonwealth titles in two divisions when there were only two World organisations, he was a major player at that time.
Re: RIP MATE PARLOV
I dont say it very often, but those were the good old days.Brute wrote:Back in the 1970s any time an Australian fighter fought a leading fighter that fighter was considered as having a connection to Australian boxing. As Tony Mundine held Commonwealth titles in two divisions when there were only two World organisations, he was a major player at that time.