Randyman wrote:I just finished a bowl of menudo con patas. Jeri went and picked up a pot from Super Burrito. Nothing better on a rainy morning. Man, it was good.DD
For those that don't know, you can take a pot to any place that makes menudo and tell them to "fill'er up". The ultimate take out food.
Mission impossible indeed, but Lee does seem to pack a pretty good punch, though he has yet to face anyone the caliber of Sergio Martinez. I don't think Martinez is the type to take anything for granted. Martinez is at a different level now. I don't think it will go the distance.bennie wrote:In the same week in March that Belfast's Brian Magee ventures to Canada for a no-win shot at the unbeaten Lucian Bute, Limerick's Andy Lee ventures to Madison Square Garden for his own Mission Impossible against Sergio Martinez.
Lee, a big, strong, capable southpaw, challenges the gifted Martinez for the major WBC middleweight title. Is he ready? No, but he has knocked over a succession of parking wardens recently and his record, just one defeat in 25 fights, makes him attractive to a Martinez looking for a quick 'gimme' defence before he really cashes in against the division's big names.
Martinez lifted the belt with a crushing knockout of the feared Paul Williams just last month in Atlantic City. The slick, sharpshooting Argentine nailed Williams, a rangy southpaw like Lee, in the second round with the punch of the year to avenge a disputed 2009 loss, and has now seen off Williams and Kelly Pavlik in his last two fights, which makes him the form fighter in world boxing today. Southpaw Martinez, remembered here for sparkling displays against Richard Williams and Adrian Stone, has lost just twice in a 50-fight career dating back to 1997, which speaks for itself. The man is class.
As for Lee, he seems to have gome backwards since turning pro four years ago in the wake of a glittering amateur career, looking far better in some of his early pro fights than he has of late. We know all about him, of course, and we know he fights better against those who give him room to pick his big shots, as opposed to those who crowd him, and Martinez I suppose will give him room, but it is hard to build up the Irishman's chances any more than that. Lee lacks natural speed and his defence is not great either, both of which leave him there to be hit by champion's quick, dangerous counters.
Frankly, you begin to wonder if Emanuel Steward, who backs Lee, knows that his man lacks the ability to stay around at the top for long, so why not chuck him in for a big payday. Lee will flog plenty of tickets among the sentimental Irish fraternity in New York and can fall back on a rematch with Brian Vera, the only man to beat him, or an all-Ireland showdown with John Duddy in defeat, and he will wind up defeated. Fairytales in New York began and ended with The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl.
kikibalt wrote:I was ask by a young married man what advice I could give him so he could have a long marriage like mine, learn to say "yes dear" quick and you'll have a long marriage was my answer....
I agree, but my Dad's from Limerick, so you know who I'll be rooting for.Randyman wrote:Mission impossible indeed, but Lee does seem to pack a pretty good punch, though he has yet to face anyone the caliber of Sergio Martinez. I don't think Martinez is the type to take anything for granted. Martinez is at a different level now. I don't think it will go the distance.bennie wrote:In the same week in March that Belfast's Brian Magee ventures to Canada for a no-win shot at the unbeaten Lucian Bute, Limerick's Andy Lee ventures to Madison Square Garden for his own Mission Impossible against Sergio Martinez.
Lee, a big, strong, capable southpaw, challenges the gifted Martinez for the major WBC middleweight title. Is he ready? No, but he has knocked over a succession of parking wardens recently and his record, just one defeat in 25 fights, makes him attractive to a Martinez looking for a quick 'gimme' defence before he really cashes in against the division's big names.
Martinez lifted the belt with a crushing knockout of the feared Paul Williams just last month in Atlantic City. The slick, sharpshooting Argentine nailed Williams, a rangy southpaw like Lee, in the second round with the punch of the year to avenge a disputed 2009 loss, and has now seen off Williams and Kelly Pavlik in his last two fights, which makes him the form fighter in world boxing today. Southpaw Martinez, remembered here for sparkling displays against Richard Williams and Adrian Stone, has lost just twice in a 50-fight career dating back to 1997, which speaks for itself. The man is class.
As for Lee, he seems to have gome backwards since turning pro four years ago in the wake of a glittering amateur career, looking far better in some of his early pro fights than he has of late. We know all about him, of course, and we know he fights better against those who give him room to pick his big shots, as opposed to those who crowd him, and Martinez I suppose will give him room, but it is hard to build up the Irishman's chances any more than that. Lee lacks natural speed and his defence is not great either, both of which leave him there to be hit by champion's quick, dangerous counters.
Frankly, you begin to wonder if Emanuel Steward, who backs Lee, knows that his man lacks the ability to stay around at the top for long, so why not chuck him in for a big payday. Lee will flog plenty of tickets among the sentimental Irish fraternity in New York and can fall back on a rematch with Brian Vera, the only man to beat him, or an all-Ireland showdown with John Duddy in defeat, and he will wind up defeated. Fairytales in New York began and ended with The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl.
El Cholo . . .kikibalt wrote:It is, it is!....Rick Farris wrote:It's a Gabcho kinda place.THEHAMMER321 wrote: This restaurant sounded familiar, so I looked online and it said that they have opened many with the name El Cholo all over the country, but that the original one is the best,we had one here on main street, but they closed about 20 years ago.
kikibalt wrote:Got your email Rick...
En el rincon de una cantina....THEHAMMER321 wrote:You guys made me think of Jimmy Buffett, ''Wasting away in margaritaville''
“There was a time when a state of mind could be defined or cured by a good martini. It was a benchmark for a good time, a good lunch, a good date, a great place…. No more. Now, more often than not, in more places than most, that American measuring stick has given way to the new king: The Margarita. I don’t know where or when or even how this started. I just know it’s here.”kikibalt wrote:The margarita's at El Cholo are indeed the best in all SoCal....
I'll drink to that...Randyman wrote:“There was a time when a state of mind could be defined or cured by a good martini. It was a benchmark for a good time, a good lunch, a good date, a great place…. No more. Now, more often than not, in more places than most, that American measuring stick has given way to the new king: The Margarita. I don’t know where or when or even how this started. I just know it’s here.”kikibalt wrote:The margarita's at El Cholo are indeed the best in all SoCal....
-Robert Redford, Actor, film producer and founder of Sundance Resort.
Taken from The Great Margarita Book by Al Lucero, owner of Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen, Santa Fe.
Jimmy Buffett - MargaritavilleTHEHAMMER321 wrote:You guys made me think of Jimmy Buffett, ''Wasting away in margaritaville''
me to!...(hic)kikibalt wrote:I'll drink to that...Randyman wrote:“There was a time when a state of mind could be defined or cured by a good martini. It was a benchmark for a good time, a good lunch, a good date, a great place…. No more. Now, more often than not, in more places than most, that American measuring stick has given way to the new king: The Margarita. I don’t know where or when or even how this started. I just know it’s here.”kikibalt wrote:The margarita's at El Cholo are indeed the best in all SoCal....
-Robert Redford, Actor, film producer and founder of Sundance Resort.
Taken from The Great Margarita Book by Al Lucero, owner of Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen, Santa Fe.
Rick, I have never been to the "El Cholo" in Los Angeles but Jeri and I have been to the La Habra location many times and I have always enjoyed myself there. I imagine the menu is the same. Some of the food is a little touristy but some of it is pretty good, like the Chile Colorado but when I do go to "El Cholo" it's usually for the atmosphere. I'm not sure when the La Habra location opened but it's been there as long as I can remember.Rick Farris wrote:El Cholo . . .kikibalt wrote:It is, it is!....Rick Farris wrote: It's a Gabcho kinda place.
I love El Cholo! I like the food, but their margarita's are the best I've ever had.
I can't compare good & bad Mexican food, but I know what I like.
When it comes to Margarita's, I've had them everywhere, including Mexico.
Another reason I like El Cholo so much is my history having good times there.
Lots of great times with friends & family, boxing people, film industry people.
I've convinced several production companies I've worked for to hold their "Wrap Parties" at El Cholo, so the family who still run the business know who I am.
However, the funniest "El Cholo" story I have includes former lightweight contender, Ruben Navarro.
On my 21st birthday, my girlfriend arranged a surprise party for me at El Cholo.
Friends and family came, including Ruben and Carol Navarro.
Ruben was about 26, at the time, and he went to the bar to order a pitcher of margarita's.
The guy behind the bar seemed to be in a bad mood and asked Ruben for his I.D.
Navarro's driver's license was suspended ansd he had no picture ID with him
Ruben was obviously over 21, but the bartender told him "No ID, no drinking for you".
Ruben protested and the ignorant bartender threatened to "throw Ruben out".
Big mistake, nobody was going to throw the Maravilla Kid out of the bar and a few of us backed Ruben up.
Navarro announces, "Your going to throw me out, huh? Well you better get everybody together and tellthem to bring their lunch because it's going to be an all day affair." Standing behind Ruben was myself, Pole Vault world record holder Bob Seagren and shot put record holder Brian Oldfield who was 6'8"and 280 lbs. The manager quickly intervened, dismissed the bartender and made sure that Ruben drank "on the house" the rest of the afternoon.
As I said, it's a Gabacho kinda place.
Are everyone but me proffesional writers on this thread?Randyman wrote:
If the press conference for Saturday night's fight between Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal is any indication, Hopkins may have just won the preflight psychological battle over Pascal. There was a brief scuffle over Pascal’s title belt in which Hopkins appeared to dominate and then in the following stare down, Pascal couldn’t or wouldn’t meet Hopkins gaze. Hopkins came off as cool and in control, while Pascal seemed flustered and intimidated. We’ll see how that plays out in the fight.
Hopkins, at 45 years of age, has been through this countless times and has a huge edge in experience, especially in the quality of opponents. But Pascal, at 28, has the advantage of youth. Hopkin’s fights can sometimes seem dull and tedious but he always has a plan and he almost always sticks with it. If Pascal goes into the fight angry it won’t take much for Hopkins to frustrate him. Hopkins knows every trick in the book and my gut feeling is that Hopkins is going to give Pascal a spanking Saturday but the fight will go the distance.
There’s no way tp honestly predict what will happen but if hard work counts for anything Hopkins should be in great shape. Hopkins has the height and reach advantage and you can bet your last dollar that he’ll use that advantage to the fullest.
If Hopkins wins, he’ll become the oldest boxer to win a prominent world title, replacing the venerable George Foreman, who recaptured the heavyweight title by knocking out Michael Moorer in 1994, twenty years after losing the title to Muhammad Ali in 1974.
I’ll be rooting for Hopkins to win this fight. If he wins it’ll be good for boxing and it’ll be good for us old guys, but win, lose or draw, you can be sure that we are seeing the end of an amazing career and one that has had it’s share adversity. Someday he can tell his grandkids that no one ever handed him anything on a silver platter, he earned everything the hard way. Can’t fault a man like that.
Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal will fight on Satursay night at the Pepsi Coliseum, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Both the WBC light heavyweight title and the International Boxing Organization light heavyweight title will be at stake. The fight will be Shown on Showtime Championship Boxing.
As always, let the best man win.
great piece Randy Panzerfaust wrote:Are everyone but me proffesional writers on this thread?Randyman wrote:
If the press conference for Saturday night's fight between Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal is any indication, Hopkins may have just won the preflight psychological battle over Pascal. There was a brief scuffle over Pascal’s title belt in which Hopkins appeared to dominate and then in the following stare down, Pascal couldn’t or wouldn’t meet Hopkins gaze. Hopkins came off as cool and in control, while Pascal seemed flustered and intimidated. We’ll see how that plays out in the fight.
Hopkins, at 45 years of age, has been through this countless times and has a huge edge in experience, especially in the quality of opponents. But Pascal, at 28, has the advantage of youth. Hopkin’s fights can sometimes seem dull and tedious but he always has a plan and he almost always sticks with it. If Pascal goes into the fight angry it won’t take much for Hopkins to frustrate him. Hopkins knows every trick in the book and my gut feeling is that Hopkins is going to give Pascal a spanking Saturday but the fight will go the distance.
There’s no way tp honestly predict what will happen but if hard work counts for anything Hopkins should be in great shape. Hopkins has the height and reach advantage and you can bet your last dollar that he’ll use that advantage to the fullest.
If Hopkins wins, he’ll become the oldest boxer to win a prominent world title, replacing the venerable George Foreman, who recaptured the heavyweight title by knocking out Michael Moorer in 1994, twenty years after losing the title to Muhammad Ali in 1974.
I’ll be rooting for Hopkins to win this fight. If he wins it’ll be good for boxing and it’ll be good for us old guys, but win, lose or draw, you can be sure that we are seeing the end of an amazing career and one that has had it’s share adversity. Someday he can tell his grandkids that no one ever handed him anything on a silver platter, he earned everything the hard way. Can’t fault a man like that.
Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal will fight on Satursay night at the Pepsi Coliseum, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Both the WBC light heavyweight title and the International Boxing Organization light heavyweight title will be at stake. The fight will be Shown on Showtime Championship Boxing.
As always, let the best man win.