Don't do it, Duran

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 09 Jan 2005, 16:17

The legendary Roberto Duran is reportedly on his way to Miami to meet with former heavyweight champion "Iron" Mike Tyson.
"Tyson called me and asked if I could train him." Duran said. "He told me that he has arranged a place for me to stay while we train in Miami."
Duran says he is willing to train Mike, so long as the once undisputed heavyweight champ stays focussed and on track. "I'm not going over there to waste my time." he said. "So he is going to have to obey me."

Roberto must have lost his mind indulging a 38-year-old has-been like Tyson.

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Manos de Oro · Post by **Manos de Oro** » 09 Jan 2005, 16:55

A training diet of birds and booze is sure to help an already shot Tyson regain the Heavyweight Championship of the World. Incidentally, I saw that picture being taken, took a picture myself just beforehand. Look to the extreme right of this picture:

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 09 Jan 2005, 16:56

What fight card was it at?

Manos de Oro · Post by **Manos de Oro** » 09 Jan 2005, 16:59

Anyone want to play Where's Wally?

I spot Miguel Cotto, Ivan Calderon, Harold Lederman, DLH's dad, and Antonio Tarver in that pic. There any more?

EDIT: Andre Ward.

EDIT 2: There's that crocodile tosser two rows in front.

EDIT 3: Bloke who does the Spanish translation for HBO.

EDIT 4: Raul Marquez hovering just behing Duran with a blue t-shirt on. I remember he had Kappa trackies on as well.

007 - DLH vs. Hopkins.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 09 Jan 2005, 17:00

I can see that bald leeching fornicator, Shelly Finkel.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 09 Jan 2005, 17:01

On the left the security guard closest looks like Steve off Jerry Springer. ;)

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 09 Jan 2005, 17:02

Maybe not. Photographer Les Clark is there for sure. With a blue shirt on.

Manos de Oro · Post by **Manos de Oro** » 09 Jan 2005, 17:04

bennie wrote:I can see that bald leeching fornicator, Shelly Finkel.

One of the bad things about Williams' great win over Tyson was the voice of Finkel shortly after the knockout: "You can still do this sport, Mike." Tyson looked a bit dazed and it was a truly sickening spectacle.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 Jan 2005, 18:33

I obviously don't know the ins and out like some people, but I think Shelley and Tyson are a good team. I don't think Shelley is forcing Tyson to fight, look at the periods of inactivity.

As for Tyson, if he habours any ambition (which of course he doesn't) he needs to be with Roach. Duran has know experience of coaching and was hardly giving Casamayor inspriation in his fight with Castillo.

Sherlock · Post by **Sherlock** » 09 Jan 2005, 19:53

Manos de Oro wrote:Anyone want to play Where's Wally?

I spot Miguel Cotto, Ivan Calderon, Harold Lederman, DLH's dad, and Antonio Tarver in that pic. There any more?

EDIT: Andre Ward.

EDIT 2: There's that crocodile tosser two rows in front.

EDIT 3: Bloke who does the Spanish translation for HBO.

EDIT 4: Raul Marquez hovering just behing Duran with a blue t-shirt on. I remember he had Kappa trackies on as well.

I see either Freddie Roach or Bono leaning against the guardrail, with the glasses I can't tell.

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 09 Jan 2005, 20:58

Sherlock wrote:
Manos de Oro wrote:Anyone want to play Where's Wally?

I spot Miguel Cotto, Ivan Calderon, Harold Lederman, DLH's dad, and Antonio Tarver in that pic. There any more?

EDIT: Andre Ward.

EDIT 2: There's that crocodile tosser two rows in front.

EDIT 3: Bloke who does the Spanish translation for HBO.

EDIT 4: Raul Marquez hovering just behing Duran with a blue t-shirt on. I remember he had Kappa trackies on as well.
I see either Freddie Roach or Bono leaning against the guardrail, with the glasses I can't tell.

A free eye test for the man who thinks Roach looks like Bono.

Although I suppose Freddie may be the more pleased with that comparison.

Guy in the very bottom right with his face pressed against the camera is either one of those peculiar aliens from "Battle beyond the stars", or Ricky Hatton.

Also I think it may be Manny Steward talking with Cotto. It's certainly his type of shirt.

Bard of Boxrec · Post by **Bard of Boxrec** » 10 Jan 2005, 05:57

with that neon white face, i'd say ricky hatton.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 10 Jan 2005, 13:55

bennie wrote:Roberto must have lost his mind indulging a 38-year-old has-been like

Anther thing, Duran understands but does not speak English.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 10 Jan 2005, 14:28

Manos i must have been only a couple of rows behind you! I got a snap of Tyson myself but then my digicam batteries failed just as i was snapping DLH's old man walking through the crowd

Typical.

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