Classic American West Coast Boxing

[bennie]

I'm with you! These guys don't know boxing, just the same old crap, and Ali always is a great subject to fuel controversy. Why must there always be controversy? I guess those of weak constitution who would never box themselves have to have a safe place to play tough. This isn't about looking for a fight, but to talk about fighters, the real fighters, the best fighters with people who really know the sport. Tha's what this group is, everyone of you. Glad to be a part of this forum. If you check the logs of my posting, you'l see I never stray from this place. Why go to the YMCA for boxing knowledge when you've trained at Main Street Gym, that's us, whether we fought or not, we resepct boxing in it's proper light.

-Rick

I could not agree more with you Rick. It's one of my pet peeves, both on boxing forums and in life. I love to talk about boxing and fighters and nothing bugs me more than when someone wants to talk about themselves ad nauseum, or what they would do or could do. The trash talkers on the forums are the worst. The guys on this particular site are real boxing people. That's the difference. You're right, we respect boxing and the men that have fought their hearts out.
Randy

i'd just like to say a thank-you to all the regular contributors- too many to list- on this great thread.

It's inspiring to see the amount of knowledge, enthusiasm, and love for our sport. I have taken a couple of months to read through the entire thread and have really enjoyed the time this has taken.

thanks again and keep it up

Feel free to join in, Counterpuncher. This isn't a clique. Everyone friendly is welcome. More than welcome.

[bennie]

Manny in shock.

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The Hawk

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Faded Chavez.

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How many dogs you'all got?

Two, Frankie, a big fat labrador and a mad collie.

Bennie,

We have 4 here at home, and only one is mine, my son James who lives here with us has 2, a Chihuahua "Charlie" and a English Bulldog "Chata", my daughter's Chihuahua "Max" came to visit one day and never went home, and mine is "Sandy" aka "Baby" she is 15 years old.

[bennie]

How many dogs you'all got?

Two, Frankie, a big fat labrador and a mad collie.

Bennie,

We have 4 here at home, and only one is mine, my son James who lives here with us has 2, a Chihuahua "Charlie" and a English Bulldog "Chata", my daughter's Chihuahua "Max" came to visit one day and never went home, and mine is "Sandy" aka "Baby" she is 15 years old.

I've always had dogs, Frankie. Always will.

[raylawpc]

[/quote]How many dogs you'all got?[/quote]

None. "Caesar" our West Highland Whitehaired Terrier (westie), died last year. He was 18 years old. Our son brings over his westie from time-to-time and we enjoy him. Its kind of like having a grandchild. "Ronnie" comes over, we play with him and enjoy him, then he goes home when we get tired of him.

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How many dogs you'all got?

Two, Frankie, a big fat labrador and a mad collie.

Bennie,

We have 4 here at home, and only one is mine, my son James who lives here with us has 2, a Chihuahua "Charlie" and a English Bulldog "Chata", my daughter's Chihuahua "Max" came to visit one day and never went home, and mine is "Sandy" aka "Baby" she is 15 years old.

I've always had dogs, Frankie. Always will.

Same here Bennie! I love dogs, forgot to say that Sandy is a mutt, part Chihuahua and who kmow what else.

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Johnny Williams vs Vernon Escoe Canadian Heavyweight Champion 28 February 1950 Harringay London ,Johnny Williams, Welsh heavyweight, missing with a left jab on the way to a ten round decision victory. This was Johnny Williams' fifteenth straight win .

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Cecil Hudson
Circa 1947

[bennie]

Johnny Williams vs Vernon Escoe Canadian Heavyweight Champion 28 February 1950 Harringay London ,Johnny Williams, Welsh heavyweight, missing with a left jab on the way to a ten round decision victory. This was Johnny Williams' fifteenth straight win .

Farmer Williams only died last year.

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Johnny Williams vs Vernon Escoe Canadian Heavyweight Champion 28 February 1950 Harringay London ,Johnny Williams, Welsh heavyweight, missing with a left jab on the way to a ten round decision victory. This was Johnny Williams' fifteenth straight win .

Farmer Williams only died last year.

Thanks bennie, didn't know that.

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received this pic from my brother Mando yesterday via email, it shows my sister
Rachel, who is giving Mando and his wife Pat a tour of her vineyards that she
has in Napa, Ca.

I also got the news from Mando that Rachel has about two months to live as
she is dying from pancreatic cancer and her chemo is not working, we knew
she was sick, but its still hard to accept.

[Chuck1052]

Frank- I am sorry to learn about your sister's illness. My thoughts are with you and your sister at this time.

- Chuck Johnston

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Frank- I am sorry to learn about your sister's illness. My thoughts are with you and your sister at this time.

- Chuck Johnston

Thanks you much, Chuck.

[Randyman]

received this pic from my brother Mando yesterday via email, it shows my sister
Rachel, who is giving Mando and his wife Pat a tour of her vineyards that she
has in Napa, Ca.

I also got the news from Mando that Rachel has about two months to live as
she is dying from pancreatic cancer and her chemo is not working, we knew
she was sick, but its still hard to accept.

Frank, I am really sorry to hear about your sister Rachel. I will keep her and your family in my prayers.
Randy

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Thank you Randy....

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Your Sister is on my Prayers Frank.

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Your Sister is on my Prayers Frank.

Thanks Pug....

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Carl "Bobo" Olson and Sid Flaherty

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Eddie Marcus

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Jack Nelson, Marv Jensen, Rex Layne, Charley Kalani

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And then, this Irish lad walked in

THE VISITOR

This guy was at the party last night. No not the one for the paintings I brought of Gato and Jose Alfredo and Vicente at the Cultural Center. No this was a down home Mexican birthday party for my brother in law´s wife´s brother. They had the thing in the ¨Bosque¨. A forest out side Jiquilpan. Not redwoods and pine trees,but ferns and flowers. Very soft pastel colors. A serene little place.

Anyway the picnic area is crowded with all kinds. Little kids,big kids,adults,and los viejitos. Frank,I´m tellin´ya,the best carnitas I ever ate. Pal,I was shakin´the meat off the bone. And of course the tequila and beer was goin´down hot and heavy. Dancing,dancing,and more dancing. This family had 12 sisters in it,well that´s for another post.

I want to get back to our friend in the picture. I about fell over. He came wandering in. Funny,no one seemed to notice him. Only thing different was the shirt. This time he was wearing a shirt that said Ï´m Black and I´m Proud.¨¨I couldn´t take my eyes off of him.

I had to get closer. Yeah,it was him .The guy in the picture. Now don´t tell me I drank too much tequila,or I fell on my head,or I need glasses. IT WAS THE GUY.
He sees me lookin´. He then says,¨What´s ¨this¨?

I remembered what Frank said,Ït´s not important. Go get some food.¨
The guy loads up his plate,sits in the corner by himself,and munches down his food. Still no one sees this guy. At least it appears that way.

But then it hit me. I know who this guy is. Forget the shirt. It´s to throw you off. It´s a ruse. I mean how does this guy get to a little town in Mexico 3000 miles away?.
Take a good look. That image. Open your mind. I think you got it now.

I figure our friend here drops in to things like this party unannounced. He visits and observes people when their guards are down. A bum off the street. Who´d suspect?

Well I remembered Franks answer. Not important. Eat with us. You see Frank got a little test that day. Frank probably was únawre. But you see Frank passed the test.

I figure when the day comes Frank will get the OK. He´ll get his pass. Frank taught me something that day. The greatest teacher saw Frank be a teacher that afternoon. I was glad I learned something. I gave the right answer. I learned it from Frank.

When the day comes I hope I get a pass like Frank will someday. You see, I want to stay in touch with the guy for a long time.

"I'm Black and I'm Proud." Hilarious.

Yep, Uncle John sure gets around.
He bought the "Im Black and Im proud" T shirt at the Sly and The Family Stone concert here in Chicago in 1970.
The concert that Sly decided to not show up at causing a riot.
Uncle John had a ball that night.

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