Classic American West Coast Boxing

[bennie]

Walkin' the dogs.

[bennie]

You can't see my collie in the first shot, so here's another.

[dagosd2000]

Jose Napoles

That's a great painting.

Thanks Collins. Did it on the spur of the moment.

How's things going on your end? Long time no hear. Roger

[dagosd2000]

You can't see my collie in the first shot, so here's another.

Bennie,nice shots pal. Looks like a peacefull place. Good spot to be with man's best friend. Rog

[dagosd2000]

My little green car. Note, after all I've said, that it happens to be French. Note the dent, too. I reversed into a mini-skip and took out the whole back windscreen.

Bennie,clears us up on the British "lingo". "Mini skip?" Did you purposely back into a statue of Napoleon?

[bennie]

My little green car. Note, after all I've said, that it happens to be French. Note the dent, too. I reversed into a mini-skip and took out the whole back windscreen.

Bennie,clears us up on the British "lingo". "Mini skip?" Did you purposely back into a statue of Napoleon?

A skip is what you hire over here when you want to dump a load of rubbish. It is just a big metal box that lorries drop off and later collect. They vary in size and this small one (in my defence) was below my eye-line when I was looking over my shoulder and reversing on a tight little car park. Next thing - bang!

[dagosd2000]

TRASH TALK

Just finished watching Floyd Jr.'s homage to Arturo Gatti on Yahoo Sports. I don't like the way Floyd pre hypes his fights. Sometimes it's hard for me to seperate what's an act and what's the truth. I've seen candid footage of Mayweather with his kids and with his doctor. He seems shy and kind of innocent. Even like a little boy still. Floyd's words to Gatti and his family,the respect for Arturo's courage,was a nice tribute.

Was watching the fights from El Paso,Texas on ESPN. Bernard Hopkins was doing some commentary. He showed respect for all the fighters that were in the ring that night. B Hop was a real nice polite guy. But another fighter that can stir the pot before one of his matches .

So you watch guys like Hopkins and Mayweather away from one of their pre fight rituals. Is their dignity an act? Is the hype really real?
I choose to believe that the pre fight stuff with those guys is the trash talk that permeates sports today. I don't like it. If it's an act,there's no Academy Awards to be given.

And now a final word on one of the gentlemen and class acts of boxing,Carmen Basilio. If you're reading this Carmen,remember the days are getting short.
"Let go of the feelings you have for Sugar Ray. He might have come across ,as you put it,arrogant,but he was that way with everyone at times."

When i hear you bum rap him after all these years,and especially at your age I'll give the "Oscar"to Floyd Jr. or Mr. Hopkins.

[bennie]

You can't see my collie in the first shot, so here's another.

Bennie,nice shots pal. Looks like a peacefull place. Good spot to be with man's best friend. Rog

Aye, that is a disused railway line (you can see the shade of a bridge going over it, which carries road traffic). In 1963 this idiot called Beeching (working for the government) closed thousands of miles of railway lines and now we have gridlock on the roads. We had gridlock within 20 years of the infamous "Beeching cuts", which shows you what a mistake it was.
The collie likes to stand there for a few minutes, making sure there are no sheep about.

[dagosd2000]

My little green car. Note, after all I've said, that it happens to be French. Note the dent, too. I reversed into a mini-skip and took out the whole back windscreen.

Bennie,clears us up on the British "lingo". "Mini skip?" Did you purposely back into a statue of Napoleon?

A skip is what you hire over here when you want to dump a load of rubbish. It is just a big metal box that lorries drop off and later collect. They vary in size and this small one (in my defence) was below my eye-line when I was looking over my shoulder and reversing on a tight little car park. Next thing - bang!

Hey Bennie
I once dated a girl named Lorrie.She dumped me off ,but she never came back to collect.

[dagosd2000]

You can't see my collie in the first shot, so here's another.

Bennie,nice shots pal. Looks like a peacefull place. Good spot to be with man's best friend. Rog

Aye, that is a disused railway line (you can see the shade of the bridge going over it, which carries road traffic). In 1963 this idiot called Beeching (working for the government) closed thousands of miles of railway lines and now we have gridlock on the roads. We had gridlock within 20 years of the infamous "Beeching cuts", which shows you what a mistake it was.
The collie likes to stand there for a few minutes, making sure there are no sheep about.

Bennie
Speaking of trains. When I came back from Spain,I drove up the coast to the beach community of Del Mar,California. Really a high end little burg. The racetrack is there beside a slew of million dollar homes.

Well there's signs all over the place.
"You can't park here."
"Don't walk on the grass."
"No smoking on the beach."
"No drinking on the beach."
"No intercourse on the beach."(just kidding)
There are parking meters everywhere. Signs posted with rules and regulations. What time you can arrive at the beach and when you have to to gather it in and move on.

Well the other day on the news I'm watching this committee of mucky muck citizens from Del Mar who have petioned and gotten passed an ordinance that the train whistle(the Amtrack passes through Del Mar) is too loud. These anal freaks were standing around with decibel meters pissin' and moanin' about the noise from the whistle. Now Amtrak has to modify the sound to a comfortable soothing level.

The thing with the train in Del Mar is that it passes through not stopping. There used to be a station there,but the crabby citizens of Del Mar said they didn't want the train to stop in their town because...hell if I know. I know this.Del Mar lost a lot of business with the Amtrak not letting off passengers there.

Anyway, with the almost muted train whistle and the Amtrak barrelling through town,maybe one of those naggers will be crossing the train tracks thinking of something else to petition and...oh well the town of Del Mar likes to keep a tidy place. I'm sure a crew from their sanitation department will clean up the bloody spot.

[Rick Farris]

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[kikibalt]

Bennie,nice shots pal. Looks like a peacefull place. Good spot to be with man's best friend. Rog

Aye, that is a disused railway line (you can see the shade of the bridge going over it, which carries road traffic). In 1963 this idiot called Beeching (working for the government) closed thousands of miles of railway lines and now we have gridlock on the roads. We had gridlock within 20 years of the infamous "Beeching cuts", which shows you what a mistake it was.
The collie likes to stand there for a few minutes, making sure there are no sheep about.

Bennie
Speaking of trains. When I came back from Spain,I drove up the coast to the beach community of Del Mar,California. Really a high end little burg. The racetrack is there beside a slew of million dollar homes.

Well there's signs all over the place.
"You can't park here."
"Don't walk on the grass."
"No smoking on the beach."
"No drinking on the beach."
"No intercourse on the beach."(just kidding)
There are parking meters everywhere. Signs posted with rules and regulations. What time you can arrive at the beach and when you have to to gather it in and move on.

Well the other day on the news I'm watching this committee of mucky muck citizens from Del Mar who have petioned and gotten passed an ordinance that the train whistle(the Amtrack passes through Del Mar) is too loud. These anal freaks were standing around with decibel meters pissin' and moanin' about the noise from the whistle. Now Amtrak has to modify the sound to a comfortable soothing level.

The thing with the train in Del Mar is that it passes through not stopping. There used to be a station there,but the crabby citizens of Del Mar said they didn't want the train to stop in their town because...hell if I know. I know this.Del Mar lost a lot of business with the Amtrak not letting off passengers there.

Anyway, with the almost muted train whistle and the Amtrak barrelling through town,maybe one of those naggers will be crossing the train tracks thinking of something else to petition and...oh well the town of Del Mar likes to keep a tidy place. I'm sure a crew from their sanitation department will clean up the bloody spot.

Thats why I love living in the barrio, we park on the sidewalks, lawns, Why? because we have cars sitting on blocks on the driveways....

[Expug]

TRASH TALK

Just finished watching Floyd Jr.'s homage to Arturo Gatti on Yahoo Sports. I don't like the way Floyd pre hypes his fights. Sometimes it's hard for me to seperate what's an act and what's the truth. I've seen candid footage of Mayweather with his kids and with his doctor. He seems shy and kind of innocent. Even like a little boy still. Floyd's words to Gatti and his family,the respect for Arturo's courage,was a nice tribute.

Was watching the fights from El Paso,Texas on ESPN. Bernard Hopkins was doing some commentary. He showed respect for all the fighters that were in the ring that night. B Hop was a real nice polite guy. But another fighter that can stir the pot before one of his matches .

So you watch guys like Hopkins and Mayweather away from one of their pre fight rituals. Is their dignity an act? Is the hype really real?
I choose to believe that the pre fight stuff with those guys is the trash talk that permeates sports today. I don't like it. If it's an act,there's no Academy Awards to be given.

And now a final word on one of the gentlemen and class acts of boxing,Carmen Basilio. If you're reading this Carmen,remember the days are getting short.
"Let go of the feelings you have for Sugar Ray. He might have come across ,as you put it,arrogant,but he was that way with everyone at times."

When i hear you bum rap him after all these years,and especially at your age I'll give the "Oscar"to Floyd Jr. or Mr. Hopkins.

Rog, I worked a show backstage security for Beyonce a couple years ago.
Mayweather was , for some reason backstage at her show with his posse. About ten guys each about 400 pounds with t shirts on that say mayweather security on them.
I didnt like it at all. Floyd was literaly dancing around with head phones on "rapping". People were looking at him like he was nuts. This is boxings best? The kicker was , he was later in the press lounge,flapping on his cell phone with his feet up on a table where people eat there meals. Being around that guy is quite an experience really.Not a good one though.

[kikibalt]

Photo courtesy of Rick Farris



Ernie Terrell
2007 WBHOF Banquet

[dagosd2000]

Sugar Ray Robinson

[kikibalt]

Sugar Ray Robinson

[Rick Farris]

Sugar Ray Robinson

A classic.

[Rick Farris]

Another Blast from the Past . . .

Frank, turning back the clock forty-one years to the '68 Jr. Golden Gloves finals, held at the Teamsters Gym.
As you know, I fought that night in the open division, as did Frankie Jr., Albert Davila, Kevin Morgan, etc.

I believe Frankir Jr. was fighting at about 55-60 lbs that night, and a quick review of an old program lists his opponent as Danny Aguilera.
I remember Danny Aguilera from Stanton A.C. and a comment made the night before we all fought in '68.

The finals were held on a Friday night, as always. As you know, the night before we had live boxing from the Olympic on TV.
Aileen would usually do something to publicize the Junior event, as they did two years earlier with Tony shadow boxing on TV.
On this night, they interview Jake Horn. I'm sure you saw the interview. Jake pumped up the event, and told of how amazing some of the Pee-wees were.
I distinctly recall him saying, "I've got this one kid, Danny Aguilera, who boxes like a little pro, he feints, jabs, hooks, etc.

On the next night, Jake's "little Danny" was matched with your "little Frankie." That wasn't a good thing for Jake's kid.
I know Frankie won, but do you remember the match? Remember Danny Aguilera???


-Rick Farris

[dagosd2000]

FESTA BELLA

Around six I'm going over to my sisters' house for their annual Festa Bella Party.It's an Italian festival. There will be mostly greaseballs there with their wives and girlfriends. The food...well I'll bring the camera. I posted some shots of last year's party on the thread.

There'll be plenty of wine and Dino and Frank and Tony and Louie on the jukebox. I don't expect any timid souls will be there unless they want to be shouted down by something reminiscent of Mt. Vesuvius.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgeI0NeOjhI

Volare

Dino

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h_oVKHwEPQ


Buona Sera

Louie Prima


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAaKt6_1qpE

Once Upon A time

Tony Bennett

[Rick Farris]

Thinking about Hap Navarro . . .

What an education he has provided us. Sometimes we hear or read something, and it will just stick.
I'm thinking of Suey Welch, at the moment. I knew Suey, he handled me briefly, but I really didn't learn who he was until years later.
In recent years, I have learned so much more of these personalities thru Hap.
The fighters, manager's, promoter's, publicists, matchmakers.
It's the personal touch tha makes the story, brings it to life forever in my mind.
Aragon, Bolanos, Ortiz, MacDonald, Working, McCoy, Baron Von Stumme, Fraser, Kennedy, Luis Magana.
Just a few people I know much better today. Important names in L.A. boxing history, the foundation of this forum.

Good thoughts & positive energy.


-Ricardo

[dagosd2000]

My wife,my two daughters,and Adam and Amanda left today for Jiquilpan for two weeks. I'm going to be mess :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIGD_kvn3Wg

No Hay Novedad

Los Cadetes de Linares


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKNEZxN_i8M

Dos Coronas de Mi Madre

Los Cadetes de Linares

[kikibalt]

Another Blast from the Past . . .

Frank, turning back the clock forty-one years to the '68 Jr. Golden Gloves finals, held at the Teamsters Gym.
As you know, I fought that night in the open division, as did Frankie Jr., Albert Davila, Kevin Morgan, etc.

I believe Frankir Jr. was fighting at about 55-60 lbs that night, and a quick review of an old program lists his opponent as Danny Aguilera.
I remember Danny Aguilera from Stanton A.C. and a comment made the night before we all fought in '68.

The finals were held on a Friday night, as always. As you know, the night before we had live boxing from the Olympic on TV.
Aileen would usually do something to publicize the Junior event, as they did two years earlier with Tony shadow boxing on TV.
On this night, they interview Jake Horn. I'm sure you saw the interview. Jake pumped up the event, and told of how amazing some of the Pee-wees were.
I distinctly recall him saying, "I've got this one kid, Danny Aguilera, who boxes like a little pro, he feints, jabs, hooks, etc.

On the next night, Jake's "little Danny" was matched with your "little Frankie." That wasn't a good thing for Jake's kid.
I know Frankie won, but do you remember the match? Remember Danny Aguilera???


-Rick Farris

Rick, I remember Danny Aguilera real well, he and Frankie fought 3-4 times with Frankie winning each time, I don't really remember Jake Horn's interview, but I'm sure it happen.

[kikibalt]

ALCOHOL: BAD FOR LEGS

Man goes into a cocktail lounge and approaches Maxine sitting by herself : Man: "May I buy you a cocktail?"
Maxine: "No thank you, alcohol is bad for my legs.."
Man: "Sorry to hear that. Do they swell?"
Maxine: "No, they spread ." .

[Randyman]

ALCOHOL: BAD FOR LEGS

Man goes into a cocktail lounge and approaches Maxine sitting by herself : Man: "May I buy you a cocktail?"
Maxine: "No thank you, alcohol is bad for my legs.."
Man: "Sorry to hear that. Do they swell?"
Maxine: "No, they spread ." .

Bartender! Three Margaritas for the lady. ....and keep'em coming!

Randy

[Randyman]

Thinking about Hap Navarro . . .

What an education he has provided us. Sometimes we hear or read something, and it will just stick.
I'm thinking of Suey Welch, at the moment. I knew Suey, he handled me briefly, but I really didn't learn who he was until years later.
In recent years, I have learned so much more of these personalities thru Hap.
The fighters, manager's, promoter's, publicists, matchmakers.
It's the personal touch tha makes the story, brings it to life forever in my mind.
Aragon, Bolanos, Ortiz, MacDonald, Working, McCoy, Baron Von Stumme, Fraser, Kennedy, Luis Magana.
Just a few people I know much better today. Important names in L.A. boxing history, the foundation of this forum.

Good thoughts & positive energy.


-Ricardo

I agree Rick, this thread is an education. Every time I read something here I'm learning. All you guys have so much to contribute. Like you I was familiar with a lot of the names that have been discussed here but now those names have depth and history behind them. There is no better thread on the web as far as I'm concerned. This site is a living encyclopedia of boxing.

Randy