Classic American West Coast Boxing

[CNorkusJr]

Fritzie Zivic, on boxing . . .
June, 1971

"I have no regrets. I really liked to fight, not hurt anybody. I really loved the game. To fight twenty years, you got to like it. When you stay in one racket for twenty years, you love it. It's a shame that it fell apart. Of course I must say this, and it is true. Television made it big, real big, then it killed it, killed the small clubs. Television made it big, very big, but it also killed it."

That comment is so true.
And PPV did away with worthy fights on free TV.

Thanks Guys for offering help-I get around okay, just running it by the wife.
Right now we are in the 2nd round and I got a slight lead on points.

[Randyman]

Two greats from boxing's past: Billy Conn and Fritzie Zivic

[Rick Farris]

Fritzie Zivic, on boxing . . .
June, 1971

"I have no regrets. I really liked to fight, not hurt anybody. I really loved the game. To fight twenty years, you got to like it. When you stay in one racket for twenty years, you love it. It's a shame that it fell apart. Of course I must say this, and it is true. Television made it big, real big, then it killed it, killed the small clubs. Television made it big, very big, but it also killed it."

That comment is so true.
And PPV did away with worthy fights on free TV.

Thanks Guys for offering help-I get around okay, just running it by the wife.
Right now we are in the 2nd round and I got a slight lead on points.

[Rick Farris]

Two greats from boxing's past: Billy Conn and Fritzie Zivic

And they fought each other . . .


1936-12-28 : Billy Conn 156lbs beat Fritzie Zivic 149½lbs by SD in round 10 of 10
Location: Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

International News Service, December 29, 1936:

“Billy Conn, Pittsburgh’s 19-year-old up-and-coming middleweight, jumped into the forefront of the tri-state boxing circles today with a close decision victory over Fritzie Zivic, welterweight title contender, over the ten-round route.

A near capacity crowd at Duquesne Garden saw Conn earn a surprising win over his more experienced rival, who handed away seven pounds in what was billed as a “grudge” fight. Entering the ring at 149 ½, Zivic took the fight away from Conn for the first five rounds, when it appeared he would earn the decision by a wide margin. Conn, however, changed tactics midway through the bout and, by circling wide around the lighter Zivic, and shooting in with his accurate left, piled up enough points to earn the nod of the two judges. The referee voted for Zivic, but the decision won favor with the crowd. Conn weighed 156 3/4.”

[Rick Farris]

Billy Conn and Fritzie Zivic . . .tough bastids!

[Rick Farris]

Fritzie Zivic vs. Sammy Angott (Rare footage)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZydpKws ... &index=111

[bennie]

Anyone here remember when Gerrie Coetzee had Jackie Mccoy training him, I believe he started training him before he won the title from Dokes but not really sure, but I remember Coetzee living or training in Long Beach, anybody here have any idea.

Paul . . . I do remember Jackie McCoy training Coetzee, but forget when, or any of the details.
For some reason, I was never interested Coetzee.

I never thought much of him either, I just followed boxing so closely during the time he was fighting, actually I thought he was pretty mechanical as a fighter, ''robot like'' I thought Holmes would have jabbed him silly if they fought.

He was strong, with a good right hand, but he beat a Dokes who was already whoring it and he capitulated shamelessly against Bruno over here. He spent his pre-fight shopping in the West End with his wife.

[bennie]

Clay and the clouds

[bennie]

[bennie]

Ali gives Joe one.

[Counter-puncher]

Ali knew a few wrestling holds, for sure.

[Rick Farris]

I like this photo!

[kikibalt]

My son Tony the Tiger has been hit by a truck, I don't have all info yet, he is been flown from Prescott AZ. to a Phoenix hospitel....

[Rick Farris]

My son Tony the Tiger has been hit by a truck, I don't have all info yet, he is been flown from Prescott AZ. to a Phoenix hospitel....

Frank . . . I won't call your house to keep the line free, but please keep us updated. My prayers are with Tony.

[Randyman]

My son Tony the Tiger has been hit by a truck, I don't have all info yet, he is been flown from Prescott AZ. to a Phoenix hospitel....

Frank, keep us informed. Our prayers are with Tony and with all the Baltazars.

[kikibalt]

My son Tony the Tiger has been hit by a truck, I don't have all info yet, he is been flown from Prescott AZ. to a Phoenix hospitel....

Frank . . . I won't call your house to keep the line free, but please keep us updated. My prayers are with Tony.

He has not yet arrive at the hospital, so we at this time don't know how serious his injuries are, we do know that they are serious enough to be flown to PX. As I was typing this Bobby call to let me know that Tony had arrive at the hospital, a doctor talked to Bobby and told him that Anthony will pull through.....

[Randyman]

My son Tony the Tiger has been hit by a truck, I don't have all info yet, he is been flown from Prescott AZ. to a Phoenix hospitel....

Frank . . . I won't call your house to keep the line free, but please keep us updated. My prayers are with Tony.

He has not yet arrive at the hospital, so we at this time don't know how serious his injuries are, we do know that they are serious enough to be flown to PX. As I was typing this Bobby call to let me know that Tony had arrive at the hospital, a doctor talked to Bobby and told him that Anthony will pull through.....

Thank God Frank! We'll continue to keep Tony in our prayers.

[kikibalt]

Frank . . . I won't call your house to keep the line free, but please keep us updated. My prayers are with Tony.

He has not yet arrive at the hospital, so we at this time don't know how serious his injuries are, we do know that they are serious enough to be flown to PX. As I was typing this Bobby call to let me know that Tony had arrive at the hospital, a doctor talked to Bobby and told him that Anthony will pull through.....

Thank God Frank! We'll continue to keep Tony in our prayers.

Thanks Randy

[Rick Farris]

Frank . . . I won't call your house to keep the line free, but please keep us updated. My prayers are with Tony.

He has not yet arrive at the hospital, so we at this time don't know how serious his injuries are, we do know that they are serious enough to be flown to PX. As I was typing this Bobby call to let me know that Tony had arrive at the hospital, a doctor talked to Bobby and told him that Anthony will pull through.....

Thank God Frank! We'll continue to keep Tony in our prayers.

Ditto, Frank. We all care for Tony, the whole family.

[kikibalt]

So far we know that Anthony has two broken ribs and is going to need surgery on his right knee.

Tony right now is sedated because he is in a lot of pain.

Connie, James, Keana and James's girlfriend V are heading out to PX later on today, I will be going after my doctor's appointment Monday

[Rick Farris]

So far we know that Anthony has two broken ribs and is going to need surgery on his right knee.

Tony right now is sedated because he is in a lot of pain.

Connie, James, Keana and James's girlfriend V are heading out to PX later on today, I will be going after my doctor's appointment Monday

Frank, Tony, you and the family are in my thoughts today.
I just spoke to my mother on the phone, and she will also pray for Tony.
Tony was my mom's favorite kid boxer in the Jr. Golden Gloves, and as you know, mine too.

[kikibalt]

So far we know that Anthony has two broken ribs and is going to need surgery on his right knee.

Tony right now is sedated because he is in a lot of pain.

Connie, James, Keana and James's girlfriend V are heading out to PX later on today, I will be going after my doctor's appointment Monday

Frank, Tony, you and the family are in my thoughts today.
I just spoke to my mother on the phone, and she will also pray for Tony.
Tony was my mom's favorite kid boxer in the Jr. Golden Gloves, and as you know, mine too.

Thank you Rick, and all of the CAWCB family, you can away be counted to be there in the time of need.

[kikibalt]

I just heard from Bobby, Anthony is going into surgery at 3:30 PM for his right knee. And its six and not two broken ribs....Poor dude...

[Rick Farris]

I just heard from Bobby, Anthony is going into surgery at 3:30 PM for his right knee. And its six and not two broken ribs....Poor dude...

I don't even want to imagine the pain.
Good thing the Baltazars are tough.
Hang in there, Tony!

[THEHAMMER321]

Frank, srry to hear about Tony, I will be praying for him.