Classic American West Coast Boxing

[Randyman]

Son of a gun. It's Mexican and Asian!

From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fried_ice_cream

Fried ice cream is a dessert. There are Mexican and Asian variants.
The dessert is commonly made by taking a scoop of ice cream frozen well below the temperature at which ice cream is generally kept, possibly coating it in raw egg, rolling it in cornflakes or cookie crumbs, and briefly deep frying it. The extremely low temperature of the ice cream prevents it from melting while being fried. It may be sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and a touch of peppermint, though whipped cream or honey may be used as well.
Even though fried ice cream is coated in raw egg prior to deep frying, the egg remains uncooked due to the low temperature of the ice cream. If the egg is not carefully prepared or stored beforehand, the dish may cause salmonella food poisoning.[1]
In Chinese and Japanese restaurants in the U.S., fried ice cream has also become a commonly served dessert.[citation needed] The recipe at such restaurants usually uses tempura batter instead of cornflakes or cookie crumbs. The most common flavors in Asian restaurants are green tea, vanilla, and red bean.[citation needed] Coconut may also be used.[2]

[kikibalt]

A month or so ago I took a bunch of old 8mm movie reels that my father had filmed back in the mid to late fifties and had them transfered to a DVD format. These film had not been looked at in over fifty years.

I was not prepared to be overwhelmed the way that I was. Seeing my father and mother so young, my sister and myself and all of the uncles and aunts on both sides of the family, many of them have been long gone for years, including my father. It was a real treat to see these but it also somewhat melancholic. I was reminded of how temporary so many things are. As soon as I can figure out how to load them to youtube I'll share them with you. They were incredibly overwhelming.

Randy

Randy!, where did you have this done, I have reels of 8mm-super 8 of the boys boxing when they first started out in 1964, and also of the rest of the family.

I found this guy in the yellow pages. Here's his website http://www.retsilproductions.com/ it will have his phone number on it. He works from his home in Yorba Linda. Tell him I recommended him to you. Don't wait Frank because you never know with film. It doesn't last forever. I was lucky.

His name is John Lister.

Randy

Thank Randy, now I have to fine them...

[Randyman]

Time to hit the sack guys! Have a good night!

Randy

[kikibalt]

Time to hit the sack guys! Have a good night!

Randy

Same here, good night all....

[Bobbin & Weavin]

Randy[/quote]
Randy!, where did you have this done, I have reels of 8mm-super 8 of the boys boxing when they first started out in 1964, and also of the rest of the family.[/quote]

I found this guy in the yellow pages. Here's his website http://www.retsilproductions.com/ it will have his phone number on it. He works from his home in Yorba Linda. Tell him I recommended him to you. Don't wait Frank because you never know with film. It doesn't last forever. I was lucky.

His name is John Lister.

Randy [/quote]
Thank Randy, now I have to fine them... [/quote]

Frank,
This is how cool having those films transfered, when I was reading your and Randy's post I leaned over grabbed the DVD of all of my and my brothers fights as well as some of my sparring sessions with Ray Lunny III, threw it into the dvd player and am watching as I type this. One word of warning, don't mail your movies, take them there yourself. When we did it we took them in and confirmed that they did all of the transfering on site which is what it sounds like Randy's guy does. Mailing them is just too iffy and you can put a price on your lost home movies.
Bruce

[dagosd2000]

Just read the news of Arturo Gatti. This guy was guts exemplified. May you rest in peace.And thanks for all the thrilling fights you gave us.

[dagosd2000]

THE RINGING OF THE BELL

In the oldest quarter of the oldest city in Europe life s oldest profession is to be found. Beneath the cathedral in Cadiz,hidden from the tourists,the girls stand in dark corners smoking cigarrettes looking away from the glances. If interested,approach.The bodegas are open till the chirping of the birds signals the meseros to close the doors. The girls go to sleep as the sun starts to rise above the bahia.People begin to go to work. There s movement in the streets. The women sweep in front of the shops. The sanitation workers hose off the sidewalks.The church bell of the big cathedral rings.

Roger, what were you doing in the oldest quarter of the city?.....

I was there with the wife and grandchildren and the Flamenco dancers. It s a different culture here. The locals stay out late and eat and dirnk in the cafes. They bring their children. It s somewhat like the Coahuila ,but not as rough and dangerous. No one judges or says anything. The other night we were in a gay bodega with everyone. Everything,in a way, is invisible.There are no threats of violence. There are no guns. You live your life the way you want and don t hurt anyone. The nrws reports very very little of violent crimes. There were no stories of anything like murders while I was here.

I ll be back tomorow. Amanda kicked ass. Adam had a great time. Maria is like a mother to Spain s greatest Flamenco singer,Esperanza Fernandez. Today we ll take the ferry to Puerta Santa Maria with her children and Adam and Amanda while Esperanza goes to Russia to perform. Life is different here. Life is very good.

[bennie]

Arguello, Caldwell, Gatti... This is a terrible time for boxing.

[bennie]

Fried ice cream! You guys have appetites like Elvis.

[Boxingnut]

The only Mexican food I have ever had was in a Mexican bar/restaurant next to the MGM in Vegas. It was a breakfast consisting of, amongst other things, sausage and tortillas. Quite hot and spicy, I loved it. The wife didn't like hers so I eat half of hers!

[scartissue]

Frank . . . After watching Vic D. fall short in his bantam title fight, I found myself bored by the sloppy, one dimensional skills of BOTH boxers. Remember, I kinda got used to guys like Olivares, Pimentel, Medel, etc.

Now these guys are really blowing smoke that Vic held ome version of the fly and sper-flywt titles.
At 112-115 lbs they think he was invincible. I remember a guy named Alacran Torres, and what about Keeny Teran at those weights?

If you didn't fall asleep during the fight, you must have wondered how these guys could be considered "special.


-Rick Farris

Rick, despite talking to you twice during the fight last night, this morning I had to go onto boxrec's results page to find the results of the 'fight' because.....you guessed it, I fell asleep.

Scartissue

[bennie]

The only Mexican food I have ever had was in a Mexican bar/restaurant next to the MGM in Vegas. It was a breakfast consisting of, amongst other things, sausage and tortillas. Quite hot and spicy, I loved it. The wife didn't like hers so I eat half of hers!

I've never eaten Mexican food. I drove past a Mexican restaurant in Brum the other day, Rob, and was tempted to park up and indulge but I wouldn't have a clue about the menu and the damage it may do to my intestines.

[bennie]

Can anyone recommend a Mexican dish that wouldn't microwave me?

[scartissue]

The only Mexican food I have ever had was in a Mexican bar/restaurant next to the MGM in Vegas. It was a breakfast consisting of, amongst other things, sausage and tortillas. Quite hot and spicy, I loved it. The wife didn't like hers so I eat half of hers!

I've never eaten Mexican food. I drove past a Mexican restaurant in Brum the other day, Rob, and was tempted to park up and indulge but I wouldn't have a clue about the menu and the damage it may do to my intestines.

Bennie, the last time I was in Brum (it was 1990) I sought to indulge myself on fare that I had not eaten in some 20 years. I went to a chip shop I would frequent as a kid in '68-'69 (it was still there) and bought a wad of chips wrapped in that day's newspaper, which was soaking through the paper with grease, and a steak and kidney pie. Of course when I got back to my hotel I had to hit the can as those munchy delectibles coarsed it's way through my bowels, but you know what? It was worth it cuz, damn, they were good. So what I'm saying is, go on and give it a go.

Scartissue

[bennie]

The only Mexican food I have ever had was in a Mexican bar/restaurant next to the MGM in Vegas. It was a breakfast consisting of, amongst other things, sausage and tortillas. Quite hot and spicy, I loved it. The wife didn't like hers so I eat half of hers!

I've never eaten Mexican food. I drove past a Mexican restaurant in Brum the other day, Rob, and was tempted to park up and indulge but I wouldn't have a clue about the menu and the damage it may do to my intestines.

Bennie, the last time I was in Brum (it was 1990) I sought to indulge myself on fare that I had not eaten in some 20 years. I went to a chip shop I would frequent as a kid in '68-'69 (it was still there) and bought a wad of chips wrapped in that day's newspaper, which was soaking through the paper with grease, and a steak and kidney pie. Of course when I got back to my hotel I had to hit the can as those munchy delectibles coarsed it's way through my bowels, but you know what? It was worth it cuz, damn, they were good. So what I'm saying is, go on and give it a go.

Scartissue

I had some old-fashioned fish and chips the other day, Dan, at the Ironbridge Musuem in Shropshire. Why don't they make 'em like that anymore?
The chippies round here are shite.

[Boxingnut]

The only Mexican food I have ever had was in a Mexican bar/restaurant next to the MGM in Vegas. It was a breakfast consisting of, amongst other things, sausage and tortillas. Quite hot and spicy, I loved it. The wife didn't like hers so I eat half of hers!

I've never eaten Mexican food. I drove past a Mexican restaurant in Brum the other day, Rob, and was tempted to park up and indulge but I wouldn't have a clue about the menu and the damage it may do to my intestines.

Bennie, I would imagine that the Mexican restaurants in the UK are a tamer version of the real thing anyway. You could always go in and ask for something mild!

[kikibalt]

Montreal boxer Arturo Gatti mourned as legend

By Max Harrold, The GazetteJuly 12,


Arturo Gatti poses during a photo shoot at the World Boxing and Fitness Center in Jersey City, New Jersey on August 9, 2006.Photograph by: Al Bello, Getty ImagesThe man who may have been Quebec’s most exciting boxer was mourned by friends Saturday as a legend, and they said his sudden and suspicious death in Brazil was a true shocker.

Former boxing champion Arturo (Thunder) Gatti, 37, was found dead and bloodied in a room in the posh seaside resort of Porto de Galihnas early Saturday.

Gatti, who is boxer Dave Hilton’s former brother-in-law, had arrived there on Friday on a second honeymoon with his Brazilian wife Amanda Carine Rodrigues, and their 10-month-old son, Arturo Jr.

Gatti retired in 2007 with a career record of 40-9 and 31 knockouts. His epic trilogy of bouts with Micky Ward branded him as one of the most exciting fighters of his generation, boxing observers said.

Brazilian police investigator Edilson Alves told reporters that police were investigating how the former junior welterweight champ died.

Media reports said he was found with wounds to his upper body.

Jeremy Filosa, a close Montreal friend of Gatti, told The Gazette that Brazilian police were questioning Rodrigues Saturday.

Gatti had been expected in Florida for the wedding Saturday of his sister Anna-Maria, Filosa said. Anna-Maria is Dave Hilton’s ex-wife.

The dead boxer’s mother wanted to fly to Brazil but could not because she did not have a passport, Filosa added. The family was scrambling late Saturday to get a member of the family to Brazil.

Gatti, who had recently moved back from the United States to Montreal North and owned two condominium buildings there, was known for his perseverance.

“When he would go down he would come back up,” Filosa, 34, said. “That’s what made him so exciting. That’s why he was called Thunder.”

Filosa, a sports reporter for CKAC radio, said Gatti’s aggressive style made him the most-crowned boxer from Quebec.

Gatti was born in Italy but moved to Montreal with his family as a young boy, Filosa said. His energy in the ring was electrifying to spectators, he added.

“He had no defence. He never fought with his arms up,” Filosa said. “He was too busy giving or taking punches.”

Ian Clyde, a former Canadian Olympic boxing team member who first met Gatti as a teenager, said Gatti was “a crowd-pleaser with a powerful left hook and he just didn’t quit. His style was kind of like Rocky (Balboa) of the Rocky films. ”

Many of his wins were knock-outs, Clyde, 53, noted.

Growing up in Montreal North, Gatti was cool-headed and very popular, his second cousin, Monica Gatti, 32, said.

“I remember people wanted to know me because he was in my family, “ she said. “He was good-looking and all the girls wanted to meet him.”

Filosa said he and three other close friends of Gatti got together yesterday to regroup and talk about Gatti’s death.

“We’re stunned. We were worried about him since he left boxing. He seemed to have a tough time adjusting to life” in retirement.

This spring, Rodrigues called 911 to say that Gatti hit her. He was charged with assault, but failed to appear in court. When he appeared April 17, he was released on bail and was ordered to stay 200 metres from Rodrigues, abstain from alcohol and have no weapons.

Kathy Duva of promoter Main Events said of Gatti: “His entire boxing career, he fought with us. We’ve known him since he was 17. It’s just an unspeakable tragedy. I can’t even find words. It’s a horror.”

Gatti defended his title three times before moving up in weight and getting stopped by Angel Manfredy in 1997. He lost twice more before running off four straight wins, setting up a big payday against Oscar De La Hoya.

Although Gatti was knocked out in the fifth round of a lopsided fight, his almost cult-like following never wavered in its support.

“He just captured the imagination of so many people,” Duva said. “We used to joke it was a crowd like the Grateful Dead’s, it was the same people every time.”

With his straightforward punching and granite-like chin, Gatti captured the junior welterweight title in 1995, when he defeated Tracy Harris Patterson in Atlantic City, N.J. His brawling style and natural charisma made him a fan favorite, and he became one of New Jersey’s adopted sons while fighting some of his most memorable battles on the Boardwalk.

“I never saw a crowd show so much love for someone like the way that the crowds flocked to Arturo’s fights in Atlantic City,” said referee Randy Neumann, who officiated Gatti’s last fight against Alfonso Gomez two years ago.

Sports Ticker contributed to this report

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[kikibalt]

Police detain wife of former boxing champion Gatti
By TALES AZZONI, Associated Press Writer

SAO PAULO (AP)—The wife of former boxing champion Arturo Gatti was detained as a suspect by Brazilian authorities Sunday following his death at a posh seaside resort.

Police said 23-year-old Amanda Rodrigues was taken into custody after contradictions in her interrogation. Gatti’s body was found early Saturday in a hotel room at the Porto de Galinhas resort in northeastern Brazil.

The former junior welterweight champion was apparently strangled with the strap of a purse, which was found at the scene with blood stains, said Milena Saraiva, a spokeswoman for the Pernambuco state civil police. She told The Associated Press that the Canadian also had a head injury.

The investigation was not complete, but Saraiva said authorities were preparing to present a formal accusation against Rodrigues, who denied being involved in her husband’s death.

Police said Rodrigues, a Brazilian, could not explain how she spent nearly 10 hours in the room without noticing that Gatti was already dead.

Police were investigating witness reports that the couple fought and Gatti was drunk when he returned to his room Friday night, Saraiva said, adding that police were told the pair were extremely jealous of each other and that he constantly complained of her clothing when she traveled to Brazil.

Acelino “Popo” Freitas, a four-time world champion Brazilian boxer, told Globo TV’s Web site on Saturday that he was a close friend of Gatti and his wife and that he “knew they were having some sort of problem and were about to separate.”

The couple’s 1-year-old son, who was unhurt, was with Rodrigues’ sister, Saraiva said.

The 37-year-old Gatti, whose epic trilogy with Micky Ward branded him one of the most exciting fighters of his generation, retired in 2007 with a career record of 40-9 and 31 knockouts.

Known for his straightforward punching and granite-like chin, Gatti captured the junior welterweight title in 1995, when he defeated Tracy Harris Patterson in Atlantic City.

[The real deal]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Frank, I have you beat. I had authentic breakfast burritos from Del Taco this morning. Top that! D


I also just read about Arturo Gatti. Very sad

Del Taco!?, come on Rene, no self respecting Mexican eats at Del Taco....

Maybe no self-respecting Mexican eat at a Del Taco, but every self-respecting Swede eats at Taco Bell. Welcome to the board, Rene, from a Missouri Swede.

LOL! Thanks !

Glad to be here.

[The real deal]

I also just read about Arturo Gatti. Very sad[/quote]
Del Taco!?, come on Rene, no self respecting Mexican eats at Del Taco.... [/quote]

Maybe no self-respecting Mexican eat at a Del Taco, but every self-respecting Swede eats at Taco Bell. Welcome to the board, Rene, from a Missouri Swede.[/quote]
Tom, when you come out to the coast, I'm going to take you to eat some real home made Mexican food in E. L.A, after that you won't want to eat at Del Taco.... [/quote]

And after that...we're going to Taco Bell! DD

[kikibalt]

I also just read about Arturo Gatti. Very sad
Del Taco!?, come on Rene, no self respecting Mexican eats at Del Taco....

Maybe no self-respecting Mexican eat at a Del Taco, but every self-respecting Swede eats at Taco Bell. Welcome to the board, Rene, from a Missouri Swede.
Tom, when you come out to the coast, I'm going to take you to eat some real home made Mexican food in E. L.A, after that you won't want to eat at Del Taco....

And after that...we're going to Taco Bell! DD

Not me, I'm going to where I can get "The Real Deal"....

[kikibalt]

Can anyone recommend a Mexican dish that wouldn't microwave me?

Bennie, you look like you're a tough dude, so you can eat Chicano food and be ok....

[bennie]

Can anyone recommend a Mexican dish that wouldn't microwave me?

Bennie, you look like you're a tough dude, so you can eat Chicano food and be ok....

What would be a good main dish, Frankie?

[The real deal]

I also just read about Arturo Gatti. Very sad
Del Taco!?, come on Rene, no self respecting Mexican eats at Del Taco....

Maybe no self-respecting Mexican eat at a Del Taco, but every self-respecting Swede eats at Taco Bell. Welcome to the board, Rene, from a Missouri Swede.
Tom, when you come out to the coast, I'm going to take you to eat some real home made Mexican food in E. L.A, after that you won't want to eat at Del Taco....

And after that...we're going to Taco Bell! DD

Not me, I'm going to where I can get "The Real Deal"....

LOL! Amen!

[kikibalt]

Can anyone recommend a Mexican dish that wouldn't microwave me?

Bennie, you look like you're a tough dude, so you can eat Chicano food and be ok....

What would be a good main dish, Frankie?

Bennie, there're many to choose from.


Hard tacos, rice and beans


Taco salad