Classic American West Coast Boxing

[Cholo]

Sad news, my boyhood hero Enrique Bolanos died today.

http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=44&cat=boxer

Sad news Frank, Enrique was one of the best.

[kikibalt]

Enrique Bolanos......Obit latimes

http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/ ... ?track=rss

http://articles.latimes.com/1992-05-23/ ... de-la-hoya

[Chuck1052]

I am sorry to learn that Enrique Bolanos, a terrific fighter and one of the best drawing cards in Los Angeles boxing history, has passed away. Hope that his family and friends accept my condolences.

- Chuck Johnston

[kikibalt]

Sad news, my boyhood hero Enrique Bolanos died today.

http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=44&cat=boxer

That is sad news Frank. Enrique was one of the greats from the 40's. Lulu Constantino is considered here on the East Coast as one of those guys you didnt want to face in the ring. Much like Jake LaMotta was with middleweights. Bolanos backed up Constantino into the ropes all night. Thats saying something. Same with Terry Young, who fought tough fights here as well.The LA Fans must have loved him every time he stepped into the ring.
Bolanos should be considered one of the first top-contenders into the Intl HOF if they ever open it up to guys who never wore a national belt.

Did he ever talk to you about his fights with Ike Williams, Frank ? At 5'8 , I would be pretty sure Williams reach had alot to do with Enrique's punch effectiveness. But to go three 3 fights with Ike Williams had to be something.

Charlie, Enrique was indeed one of the greats during his era. He was one of the first big draws at the Olympic. I was a big fan of boxing, not of boxers, (still am) but Enrique was the one fighter I idolize in my youth....I was at his fight v Terry Young at the Olympic.

[kikibalt]

Sad news, my boyhood hero Enrique Bolanos died today.

http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=44&cat=boxer

Sad news Frank, Enrique was one of the best.

He was, Paul, he was!

[kikibalt]

Raul Rojas (L) v Ricardo Pajarito Moreno II....Referee John Thomas
Rojas by KO in the 3nd round....Los Angeles Sports Arena
June 3, 1966

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Thanks Paul

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http://www.canopicpublishing.com/boxing/kiki1951.htm

The 1951 Fight for Life: Remembering Keeny Teran and Enrique Bolanos

[Cholo]

http://www.canopicpublishing.com/boxing/kiki1951.htm

The 1951 Fight for Life: Remembering Keeny Teran and Enrique Bolanos

Excellent Frank, two classy fighters, Bolanos and Teran.

[kikibalt]

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http://www.canopicpublishing.com/boxing/kiki1951.htm

The 1951 Fight for Life: Remembering Keeny Teran and Enrique Bolanos

Excellent Frank, two classy fighters, Bolanos and Teran.

Thanks Paul..

[bennie]

Let's not forget Paddy McGinty's goat.

[bennie]

Ouch!

[CNorkusJr]

Let's not forget Paddy McGinty's goat.

[BoxBuzz]

Gents, any help in identifying any of these former pugilists would be helpful!

They may simply be lost to the ages.....but I figure it's worth the effort.

If you think you can ID anyone just drop me a PM

(They say many hands (or eyes in this case) make for light work. )


Thanks!


http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Categ ... ied_Boxers

[bennie]

There's hundreds of 'em.

[BoxBuzz]

only 145 or so......yep it's daunting!

[kikibalt]

My son Tony Baltazar, seen here with Candi Marks, representative of the Manitoba, Canada Government, was contracted by the Manitoba Government (First Nation Reserve Communities) for a speaking engagement and to talk to their youth....Tony was in The Pas, Manitoba for three days.

[bennie]

Tony's got an admirer.

[kikibalt]

Billy Peacock KO'd Raul Raton Macias
1955-Olympic Auditorium

I was there that night

[kikibalt]

Tony's got an admirer.

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El Conscripto

I watched El Conscripto (Tomás Lopez) fight Art Aragon back in the '50s

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[kikibalt]

Gents, any help in identifying any of these former pugilists would be helpful!

They may simply be lost to the ages.....but I figure it's worth the effort.

If you think you can ID anyone just drop me a PM

(They say many hands (or eyes in this case) make for light work. )


Thanks!


http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Categ ... ied_Boxers

I looked at all those fighters and can't name one

[kikibalt]

Fili Nava

I remember watching Nava lose a 10 round decision to the great Davey Moore at the Olympic Auditorium..Circa 1958