Freddie Mack RIP

[robster]

FREDDIE MACK, the legendary boxer and DJ, passed away on Sunday 11th Jan. at the age of 76 in Lanarkshire Scotland where he has lived for many years.

During his boxing career he achieved memorable victories against Jack Bodell, Chick Calderwood and Sante Amonti.

http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?hu ... &cat=boxer

After retiring from the ring, Freddie became a sparring partner to some of the sport’s greats including Muhammad Ali.

As an actor he appeared alongside Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra and was also in the hugely popular Scottish police drama, Taggart.

Almost an early rapper, Freddie fronted several bands during the 60s and 70s. He released the hit single ‘Kung Fu Man’ as Mr. Superbad.

Using the same name Freddie became a top DJ for Scotland’s Radio Clyde, hosting the popular “Superbad’s Midnight Boogie Time”

He founded the Scots Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001

[Emule]

One of the nicest guys you could ever meet.

He was very famous in the 1970's as 'Superbad' the face and voice of K-Tel records.

Very good dj and a lovely man.

My thoughts are with his wifey Jan and his family.

[Scrap]

Yes nice man was Freddie, RIP

[jimglen]

a colourful character whom I had the pleasure of knowing and outside of his entertaining and eventfull life, he Freddie, an American Blackman founded the Scot's Boxing Hall of Fame. Freddie also trained with Floyd Paterson among others in the Catskills I believe.

a true Braveheart Freddie, a true Son of Scotland!

God Bless and rejoice in eternity's glory. and thank's for the support of my Ol grandad Bert.

Your wee pal, Jim Glen

[dbflex]

Tribute in BN Friday; hope we do him justice.