Classic American West Coast Boxing

[Randyman]

Condolences from Jeri and I to Dan and the entire Hanley family. So sorry for your loss. We're grateful to have met him.

R.I.P. Pops

[raylawpc]

Condolences from Jeri and I to Dan and the entire Hanley family. So sorry for your loss. We're grateful to have met him.

R.I.P. Pops

I am sorry to hear of his passing. I always hoped to meet "Pops" someday. My condolences to Dan and his family.

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Alex Arenas



I remember seeing Al fight in SoCal rings a few times in the early '50s

http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer

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Abel Fernandez

I seen Abel fight live a few times

After his boxing career was over, Fernandez became an actor. Abel had a long running part (agent William Youngfellow) in the TV series 'The Untouchables' as one of Eliot Ness (Robert Stack) crew.

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[Cholo]

Abel Fernandez

I seen Abel fight live a few times

After his boxing career was over, Fernandez became an actor. Abel had a long running part (agent William Youngfellow) in the TV series 'The Untouchables' as one of Eliot Ness (Robert Stack) crew.

http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer

Frank, I see Abel Fernandez also starred in the Steve Canyon series from the late fifties, one episode was called The Fight. I'm a big fan of the old TV shows, there on dvd.

[Rick Farris]

Some "Pop" Hanley trivia . . .

In 2009, as the historian for the WBHOF, I decided to overhaul a very innacurate, incomplete Honor Roll".
I found about two dozen missing names, corrected the spelling of other names, and put things in order for the first time in decades. I did "add" a name, knowing that there was not one WBHOF official who would know the difference, since they didn't have a clue who was really in the HOF, and who's name was spelled incorrectly.

The name I added, was Daniel "Pops" Hanley, our good friend. You can find it in the 2009 "Administrators & Doctors" catagory. The only person who noticed it was the only guy who knew enough about boxing and the HOF to know the difference, and that was Don Fraser. I told Don, if the WBHOF ever gets itself together again (which it likely will not) I'll bet you the name stands.

I'm glad I did that, because Pop Hanley was a "Hall of Fame" class of a man.
My he rest in peace. He was loved by many who met him, such as Randy, Roger, John Bardelli and myself to name a few.
Some of us don't post here any longer, but this was an exception. When we toll ten at the next CBHOF event on October 20th, the name Daniel "Pop" Hanley will be read with the legends. He is in "our" Hall of Fame.

-Rick Farris

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Abel Fernandez

I seen Abel fight live a few times

After his boxing career was over, Fernandez became an actor. Abel had a long running part (agent William Youngfellow) in the TV series 'The Untouchables' as one of Eliot Ness (Robert Stack) crew.

http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer

Frank, I see Abel Fernandez also starred in the Steve Canyon series from the late fifties, one episode was called The Fight. I'm a big fan of the old TV shows, there on dvd.

Yes, Paul. Fernandez did a good amount of TV work. Was a damn good fighter also!

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[scartissue]

Rick, Roger, Randy, Tom, I can't thank you all enough for the show of support at this very difficult time. The boxing community has absolutely engulfed me. I have received calls or e-mails from LA, San Diego, Colo, Spokane, NY, Okla, England and Italy on my Dad. I feel privilaged to have friends like you who thought so highly of my Dad and I feel privilaged to be his son.

Dan

[murch]

I had forgotten about this photo taken during the filming of Rocky at the Main Street Gym in 1976. I believe I got it off the Rocky website some time ago. Mel is at the extreme left, wearing a white shirt, standing behind Jimmy Gambina, who is holding the white towel. Jimmy is the son of the late trainer Ralph Gambina. I'm standing nest to Mel but can't be seen. This scene was deleted from the movie.

During the filming of the movie, Burgess Meredith ate lunch with Mel and I. He was as down to earth as anyone could be. He picked Mel's brain as only a professional actor would do. He was researching while he was eating lunch. He was a pro. Now, a lot has been said over the years, about Burgess' Mickey being patterned after Howie Steindler, the owner of the Main Street Gym. I couldn't say. I see a lot of Mel Epstein in Mickey Goldmill.

Hi there, I know this is a very old thread, but I came across this entry via google, and I have a blog where I feature deleted scenes from films and I've just completed an entry on this lost scene from Rocky. Let me know if you spot yourself in any of the new photos I've featured from the scene? If so I'd be happy to send you a higher resolution copy.

http://theeditroomfloor.blogspot.ca/201 ... part1.html

Also, if you have a chance to read the blog entry, I'm wondering if you would like to shed any more light on the scene itself, for instance - was the portion of the scene with Rocky hitting Dipper actually filmed?

Thanks very much!

Jordan

I know this isn't really boxing related, so feel free to reach me at [email protected]

[dagosd2000]

Rick, Roger, Randy, Tom, I can't thank you all enough for the show of support at this very difficult time. The boxing community has absolutely engulfed me. I have received calls or e-mails from LA, San Diego, Colo, Spokane, NY, Okla, England and Italy on my Dad. I feel privilaged to have friends like you who thought so highly of my Dad and I feel privilaged to be his son.

Dan

Dan,now all the inherent qualities that were your Dad's, are in you. How blessed you are.You'll always keep his memory alive and within you.

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In Praise of A Prizefighting Leatherneck

http://www.boxing.com/in_praise_of_a_pr ... eck.htmlra

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[Expug]

Dan please except my condolences. I just heard today about Pops from Mike
Gapski our trainer. Your Dads was a blast to be around. What a great guy. You and your family are in my prayers my friend.

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Bobby Chacon and Rosie

[scartissue]

Dan please except my condolences. I just heard today about Pops from Mike
Gapski our trainer. Your Dads was a blast to be around. What a great guy. You and your family are in my prayers my friend.

Brian, thanks very much. Both Mike and his brother Ron were there at the wake last night. They went through this with their Dad so recently. Can't tell you how appreciative I am of the friends we've made in the boxing community. Thanks aghain, Brian.

Dan

[raylawpc]

Bobby Chacon and Rosie

Great photo, Frank. Rosie has really stepped up to the plate for Bobby. What a terrific little gal she is.

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Tom, Bobby would die without her!

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[CNorkusJr]

Dan please except my condolences. I just heard today about Pops from Mike
Gapski our trainer. Your Dads was a blast to be around. What a great guy. You and your family are in my prayers my friend.

I am sorry Dan, I dont get around here as much as I like anymore, but Rick told me too on your dad's passing. Rick filled me in on alot on much of his life and what he meant to so many people in the California Boxing Community.
I was very much hoping to meet him in Oct. My belated condolencses to your Family. God Bless your dad for the fine work he did over the years.
Charlie Norkus Jr

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Daniel "Pop" Hanley....R.I.P.
"The Irish Godfather"

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Dan please except my condolences. I just heard today about Pops from Mike
Gapski our trainer. Your Dads was a blast to be around. What a great guy. You and your family are in my prayers my friend.

I am sorry Dan, I dont get around here as much as I like anymore, but Rick told me too on your dad's passing. Rick filled me in on alot on much of his life and what he meant to so many people in the California Boxing Community.
I was very much hoping to meet him in Oct. My belated condolencses to your Family. God Bless your dad for the fine work he did over the years.
Charlie Norkus Jr

Thanks, Charlie, it really means a lot to me. As I said before, the boxing community has been great. I received a very nice phone call from Harold Lederman from your neck of the woods last night as well. I can't say enough nice things about the people in our sport. Thanks again, Charlie.

Dan

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Daniel "Pop" Hanley....R.I.P.
"The Irish Godfather"

Thanks, Frank. I recall when that was taken at the WBHF memorabilia show. Pops was 'taking five' during the event. We were always like kids in the candy store out there. It lit up his eyes when he met Carmen Basilio, his all-time favorite fighter.

Dan

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Daniel "Pop" Hanley....R.I.P.
"The Irish Godfather"

Thanks, Frank. I recall when that was taken at the WBHF memorabilia show. Pops was 'taking five' during the event. We were always like kids in the candy store out there. It lit up his eyes when he met Carmen Basilio, his all-time favorite fighter.

Dan

Dan, took me forever to find this photo. For some reason or other its missing from my files. I finally found it here of all places. I shot that photo and others that night and they are all missing, they might be in my old computer....Condolences to you and yours