BoxRec

bennie wrote:I have tinnitus, Frankie (ringing in the ears). I've had it for years and learned to live with it because I had good days and bad, and lived for the good.
However, just after the New Year a new sound emerged, almost an audible sound, like someone whispering over and over in my ears. The good days are gone. Tinnitus is like lack of sleep: it does not kill anyone but it makes you feel like shit. It delibitates.

Bennie

Hang in there mate, you are in my thoughts, and I am sure you are in many others thoughts too. My grandfather had tinnitus so I know what a horrible, shitty disease it is.

Best Regards

Rob

dagosd2000 wrote:

Rick Farris wrote:

dagosd2000 wrote:

Sisters




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Formerly on exhibit at the Museum Of The Living Artist in Balboa Park
San Diego

Roger . . . I agree with Randy. Every piece of art you provide us with is special. Like the De La O family, Monica and I are big fans of your work. Not just the boxing stuff, everything. And as for TJ? It was just an idea, but not something I need to do or Monica. We've both been there, I don't need any potential challenges at this time of my life. I don't look for trouble and I take it real personal when it finds me for no reason. I confront trouble, I don't run from it, which is not always good, especially in a place like TJ.

-Rick

Rick
All kidding aside. Thousands of people commute back and forth every day. It's funny how the news can scare people if they haven't experienced it. TJ is safe if you're aware. If you're involved with drugs or other illegal activities then you're stacking the odds against you. People like me? Well I don't live down there. Walk around in broad daylight and with crowds when I go.It's OK. It's a contrast that always makes a profound impression in me.

If you and Monica ever get the urge,let me know. Something about Mexico,even Tijuana,that I think is in my pores. Rog


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6DT6RyOz38

Te Solte Rienda

Jose Alfredo Jimenez

Roger . . . I'm not afraid of TJ or any place else. I just didn't want to put you in an uncomfortable position. I get along everywhere, usually in places where others don't. Same with Monica.


-Rick Farris

iskigoe wrote:Rick,

Thats a great list. It would be something to see Hype's name among them.
I will say Im surpised I have not peaked at the list before. It is full of some real hardcore boxing writers and not just the ones that may have done somthing outside boxing that made them famous.

I am working like a mad dog on the Bio as we speak. That list is making it all seem worth the effort. I did have to stop and sell a car. Got to pay the rent.

ki

Sell the car! Work always comes first. We are all focused on Hype Igoe, so I'll make sure it happens this year (on the ballot, at least). As soon as I have the date of the selection commitee meeting, I'll pass it on to you, and that's when I'll need the bio. Make it as long or short as you like.

The last time I submitted a bio supporting a potential inductee, he ended up in the Hall of Fame. It would make for an even better banquet for our "Classic American West Coast Boxing" regulars, if one of our own reps an inductee (As John Bardelli did last year, when his father "Young Firpo" was inducted.)

We'd love for you to join us at one of our Boxrec group tables. With a little luck we'll have Frank & Connie, Roger & Maria, Randy & Jeri plus our friend Ed Hernandez, Pug, Bruce, John Bardelli, Scartissue and his Pop, hopefully Tom Ray, with real luck Bennie, plus more.



-Rick

Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Carmen Basilio

Rick
All kidding aside. Thousands of people commute back and forth every day. It's funny how the news can scare people if they haven't experienced it. TJ is safe if you're aware. If you're involved with drugs or other illegal activities then you're stacking the odds against you. People like me? Well I don't live down there. Walk around in broad daylight and with crowds when I go.It's OK. It's a contrast that always makes a profound impression in me.

If you and Monica ever get the urge,let me know. Something about Mexico,even Tijuana,that I think is in my pores. Rog


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6DT6RyOz38

Te Solte Rienda

Jose Alfredo Jimenez[/quote]


Roger . . . I'm not afraid of TJ or any place else. I just didn't want to put you in an uncomfortable position. I get along everywhere, usually in places where others don't. Same with Monica.


-Rick Farris[/quote]


Rick
I apologize about the wrong choice of words. I know that if push came to shove, we'd fight back to back if it came down to it,but believe me Maria and myself would love some day to take you and Monica across the border for a meal at Carnitas Urapuan. It's across the street from the Municipal Auditorium where they have the fights. Besides we could drive around and see some parts of town that can remind all of us that life could be a whole lot worse. Your Pal .Rog

More WBHOF "Expanded Catagory" Inductees . . .

Managers-Trainers (in alphabetical order)

Steve Acunto
Ray Arcel
George Benton
Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain
Whitey Bimstein
Jack Blackburn
Chuck Bodak
Charles "Doc" Broadus
Gil Clancey
Cus D'Amato
Miguel Diaz
Mickey Duff
Angelo Dundee
Yancy Durham
Lou Duva
Johnnie Flores
Charles "Pop" Foster
Eddie Futch
George Gainsford
Joe Herman
Duke Holloway
Jimmy Jacobs
Jack Kearns
Jackie McCoy
Norm Lockwood
Jerry Moore
Joe Ponce
Alberto Reyes
Al Silvani
Jesse Reid
Freddie Roach
Howie Steindler
Emanuel Steward
Thell Torrance
Johnny "Carnation" Vidal
Suey Welch


Frank . . . With your permission, I would like to nominate you for 2009 WBHOF Induction in this expanded catagory. If you agree, and if you are inducted, your name will show third from the top of this list, right between Ray Arcel and George Benton.


-Rick

Rick Farris wrote:More WBHOF "Expanded Catagory" Inductees . . .

Managers-Trainers (in alphabetical order)

Steve Acunto
Ray Arcel
George Benton
Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain
Whitey Bimstein
Jack Blackburn
Chuck Bodak
Charles "Doc" Broadus
Gil Clancey
Cus D'Amato
Miguel Diaz
Mickey Duff
Angelo Dundee
Yancy Durham
Lou Duva
Johnnie Flores
Charles "Pop" Foster
Eddie Futch
George Gainsford
Joe Herman
Duke Holloway
Jimmy Jacobs
Jack Kearns
Jackie McCoy
Norm Lockwood
Jerry Moore
Joe Ponce
Alberto Reyes
Al Silvani
Jesse Reid
Freddie Roach
Howie Steindler
Emanuel Steward
Thell Torrance
Johnny "Carnation" Vidal
Suey Welch


Frank . . . With your permission, I would like to nominate you for 2009 WBHOF Induction in this expanded catagory. If you agree, and if you are inducted, your name will show third from the top of this list, right between Ray Arcel and George Benton.


-Rick

YES

Rick Farris wrote:More WBHOF "Expanded Catagory" Inductees . . .

Managers-Trainers (in alphabetical order)

Steve Acunto
Ray Arcel
George Benton
Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain
Whitey Bimstein
Jack Blackburn
Chuck Bodak
Charles "Doc" Broadus
Gil Clancey
Cus D'Amato
Miguel Diaz
Mickey Duff
Angelo Dundee
Yancy Durham
Lou Duva
Johnnie Flores
Charles "Pop" Foster
Eddie Futch
George Gainsford
Joe Herman
Duke Holloway
Jimmy Jacobs
Jack Kearns
Jackie McCoy
Norm Lockwood
Jerry Moore
Joe Ponce
Alberto Reyes
Al Silvani
Jesse Reid
Freddie Roach
Howie Steindler
Emanuel Steward
Thell Torrance
Johnny "Carnation" Vidal
Suey Welch


Frank . . . With your permission, I would like to nominate you for 2009 WBHOF Induction in this expanded catagory. If you agree, and if you are inducted, your name will show third from the top of this list, right between Ray Arcel and George Benton.


-Rick

Who am I to say no?, long shot, but why not, yes, Rick...

kikibalt wrote:

Rick Farris wrote:More WBHOF "Expanded Catagory" Inductees . . .

Managers-Trainers (in alphabetical order)

Steve Acunto
Ray Arcel
George Benton
Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain
Whitey Bimstein
Jack Blackburn
Chuck Bodak
Charles "Doc" Broadus
Gil Clancey
Cus D'Amato
Miguel Diaz
Mickey Duff
Angelo Dundee
Yancy Durham
Lou Duva
Johnnie Flores
Charles "Pop" Foster
Eddie Futch
George Gainsford
Joe Herman
Duke Holloway
Jimmy Jacobs
Jack Kearns
Jackie McCoy
Norm Lockwood
Jerry Moore
Joe Ponce
Alberto Reyes
Al Silvani
Jesse Reid
Freddie Roach
Howie Steindler
Emanuel Steward
Thell Torrance
Johnny "Carnation" Vidal
Suey Welch


Frank . . . With your permission, I would like to nominate you for 2009 WBHOF Induction in this expanded catagory. If you agree, and if you are inducted, your name will show third from the top of this list, right between Ray Arcel and George Benton.


-Rick

Who am I to say no?, long shot, but why not, yes, Rick...

Frank, to put things in proper perspective . . .

Long Shot?
Favorite?

You have no idea how influential your career has been to many involved with the WBHOF selection commitee and voters. I do.

-Rick

Frank,

You get my vote

More WBHOF "Expanded Catagory" Inductees . . .

Promoters-Matchmakers

Bob Arum
Umberto Branchini
Teddy Brenner
Johnny Buckley
Dr. Jerry Buss
Don Chargin
Mickey Davies
Aileen Eaton
Don Fraser
Tom Gallery
Dan Goossen
Mel Greb
Babe Griffin
Akihiko Honda
Sam Ichinose
Harry Kabakoff
Don King
George Parnassus
Russell Peltz
Tex Rickard
Jack Solomon
Bruce Trampler


I can certainly think of two names that are worthy of this list. In alphabetical order, both names would go between Don King and George Parnassus. However, I respectfully honor everybody's right of privacy.


-Rick Farris

dagosd2000 wrote:Rick
All kidding aside. Thousands of people commute back and forth every day. It's funny how the news can scare people if they haven't experienced it. TJ is safe if you're aware. If you're involved with drugs or other illegal activities then you're stacking the odds against you. People like me? Well I don't live down there. Walk around in broad daylight and with crowds when I go.It's OK. It's a contrast that always makes a profound impression in me.

If you and Monica ever get the urge,let me know. Something about Mexico,even Tijuana,that I think is in my pores. Rog


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6DT6RyOz38

Te Solte Rienda

Jose Alfredo Jimenez

Roger . . . I'm not afraid of TJ or any place else. I just didn't want to put you in an uncomfortable position. I get along everywhere, usually in places where others don't. Same with Monica.


-Rick Farris[/quote]


Rick
I apologize about the wrong choice of words. I know that if push came to shove, we'd fight back to back if it came down to it,but believe me Maria and myself would love some day to take you and Monica across the border for a meal at Carnitas Urapuan. It's across the street from the Municipal Auditorium where they have the fights. Besides we could drive around and see some parts of town that can remind all of us that life could be a whole lot worse. Your Pal .Rog [/quote]
________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Rog . . . Monica will become a citizen of the United States this coming summer. She has worked hard, had a green card for years, paid a lot of taxes and is very happy to be so close to her dream of U.S. Citizenship. Once she has a "Blue" passport instead of a "green" one, we'd love to see TJ with you and Maria. We would learn more in a few hours with you & Maria about TJ and Mexico than any other way possible. I would truly enjoy it. And fighting with you at my back? I would honored, amigo.

-Rick

More WBHOF "Expanded Catagory" Inductees . . .

Announcers-Broadcasters

Johnnie Addie
Steve Albert
Teddy AtlasHarry Balough
Michael Buffer
Bill Corum
Don Dunphy
Dick Enberg
Chuck Hull
Joe Humphries
Larry Merchant
Tom Kelly
Jim Lampley
Jimmy Lennon
Jimmy Lennon Jr.
Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
Colonel Bob Sheridan
Dan Tobey
Barry Tompkins

kikibalt wrote:

Rick Farris wrote:More WBHOF "Expanded Catagory" Inductees . . .

Managers-Trainers (in alphabetical order)

Steve Acunto
Ray Arcel
George Benton
Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain
Whitey Bimstein
Jack Blackburn
Chuck Bodak
Charles "Doc" Broadus
Gil Clancey
Cus D'Amato
Miguel Diaz
Mickey Duff
Angelo Dundee
Yancy Durham
Lou Duva
Johnnie Flores
Charles "Pop" Foster
Eddie Futch
George Gainsford
Joe Herman
Duke Holloway
Jimmy Jacobs
Jack Kearns
Jackie McCoy
Norm Lockwood
Jerry Moore
Joe Ponce
Alberto Reyes
Al Silvani
Jesse Reid
Freddie Roach
Howie Steindler
Emanuel Steward
Thell Torrance
Johnny "Carnation" Vidal
Suey Welch


Frank . . . With your permission, I would like to nominate you for 2009 WBHOF Induction in this expanded catagory. If you agree, and if you are inducted, your name will show third from the top of this list, right between Ray Arcel and George Benton.


-Rick

Who am I to say no?, long shot, but why not, yes, Rick...

For what it's worth, Rick, I agree 100% with you. You won't find a worthier guy than Frank Baltazar.

Randy

dagosd2000 wrote:

Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Carmen Basilio

The all time "Pound for Pound" champ vs one of the biggest hearts and toughest fighter to ever step into the ring. It doesn't get any better than this. Great stuffRog. Thank you.

Randy

THE COMPANY YOU KEEP

The little I saw of Denny Moyer at the end was food for thought. I wasn't that involved with boxing in San Diego. I hung around the various gyms on occasion and would go to the fights on a pretty much weekly basis. I knew some of the fighters. Not well,but enough where they recognized me and we could talk. I guess for whatever reason when Sid Flaherity came to San Diego he brought with him Denny Moyer. The big fight venues were gone. After losing to Monzon for the title,San Diego was as good a place as any to wind things up for the kid with the baby face. Besides, Flaherity had opened a camp in the foothills for what he had left in his stable of fighters. It was also the home for his kennel of Malmutes.

When I saw Denny Moyer up close for the first time,I could see the age on him. The saggy chest and shoulders. The softness in his body. Then when I'd see him drink,i knew it was more than fighting and age that made him look older. Older and slower. More prone to opening up his cuts. It was all he knew how to do to make a living I guess. He had enough in him to beat the bums. But when he found a character like Ronnie Wilson, abstinence was out of the question.

I was in my early twenties then. My direction wasn't well focused. When I was invited ,I liked getting drunk with those fellows.
"I got drunk with Denny Moyer. Used to be the Champ."
Big deal. Flaherity should have told Denny to stay away from guys like me. The thing is Sid probably was telling him that for years. Old habits are hard to break. Maybe Malmutes are more dependable. Sid probably never had to worry about his dogs going on a binge.

dagosd2000 wrote: Randy
I kind of get protective around the little ones now. I don't know. If he wants to get into fighting I'll back him 100%. If not,it's OK with me. Rog

I hear you Rog. I was just kidding. They grow up to do what they want to do. Whatever my kids wanted, I backed them.

Randy

Rick Farris wrote:More WBHOF "Expanded Catagory" Inductees . . .

Announcers-Broadcasters

Johnnie Addie
Steve Albert
Teddy AtlasHarry Balough
Michael Buffer
Bill Corum
Don Dunphy
Dick Enberg
Chuck Hull
Joe Humphries
Larry Merchant
Tom Kelly
Jim Lampley
Jimmy Lennon
Jimmy Lennon Jr.
Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
Colonel Bob Sheridan
Dan Tobey
Barry Tompkins

Rick
Glad to see the name of Colonel Bob Sheridan on your list. One of the best fight announcers of the 70's .

dagosd2000 wrote:THE COMPANY YOU KEEP

The little I saw of Denny Moyer at the end was food for thought. I wasn't that involved with boxing in San Diego. I hung around the various gyms on occasion and would go to the fights on a pretty much weekly basis. I knew some of the fighters. Not well,but enough where they recognized me and we could talk. I guess for whatever reason when Sid Flaherity came to San Diego he brought with him Denny Moyer. The big fight venues were gone. After losing to Monzon for the title,San Diego was as good a place as any to wind things up for the kid with the baby face. Besides, Flaherity had opened a camp in the foothills for what he had left in his stable of fighters. It was also the home for his kennel of Malmutes.

When I saw Denny Moyer up close for the first time,I could see the age on him. The saggy chest and shoulders. The softness in his body. Then when I'd see him drink,i knew it was more than fighting and age that made him look older. Older and slower. More prone to opening up his cuts. It was all he knew how to do to make a living I guess. He had enough in him to beat the bums. But when he found a character like Ronnie Wilson, abstinence was out of the question.

I was in my early twenties then. My direction wasn't well focused. When I was invited ,I liked getting drunk with those fellows.
"I got drunk with Denny Moyer. Used to be the Champ."
Big deal. Flaherity should have told Denny to stay away from guys like me. The thing is Sid probably was telling him that for years. Old habits are hard to break. Maybe Malmutes are more dependable. Sid probably never had to worry about his dogs going on a binge.

Nice Rog.

Watch some of this fight and all I can say is what a sorry state of affairs it is that a crap fight like is can be call a heavyweight title fight

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (37-2, 36 KOs) scored an impressive ninth round TKO over mandatory challenger Juan Carlos Gomez (44-2, 35 KOs) on Saturday night at Hanns-Martin-Schleyer Halle in Stuttgart, Germany. Klitschko methodically broke down Gomez, an ex-cruiserweight world champion, cutting him above the right eye in round five. Klitschko was cut on the hairline in round six by a headbutt, but dropped Gomez in the seventh with a big right uppercut. After another dominant round eight, Klitschko dropped Gomez again in the ninth and the fight was soon waved off by referee Daniel van de Wiele. Time was 1:49.

Randyman wrote:

dagosd2000 wrote: Randy
I kind of get protective around the little ones now. I don't know. If he wants to get into fighting I'll back him 100%. If not,it's OK with me. Rog

I hear you Rog. I was just kidding. They grow up to do what they want to do. Whatever my kids wanted, I backed them.

Randy

Randy
Tomorrow my grandson Adam is in a karate tournament in Anaheim. I worry about him. I don't know. I never was that way with my son. Adam is not very aggressive. I know he wants to please his dad. His dad wants him to kick everyone's ass. I guess his dad is trying to live it through him. What the hell is there to prove? It's not knowing how to fight,but when.I remember when Amanda was born,my son in law wanted her to be a Marine so she could kick everyone's ass.

Gato told me an interesting story when he was over at my place to eat. He said that he lost his reading glasses down at the harbor in Oceanside one evening. He said he went back to look for them. It was pitch black by then. He was about to give up when someone from behind pushed him and knocked him down. Gato said that he wanted to get up and start throwing punches,but he felt his hand on something. It was his reading glasses. He got up,but no one was around.

There's a message there,but I can't put my finger on it right now. Peace my friend. Peace. :)

More WBHOF "Expanded Catagory" Inductees . . .

Referees-Judges-Timekeepers

Gwen Adair
Artie Aidala
George Blake
Robert Byrd
Joe Cortez
Marty Denkin
Arthur Donovan
Jack Downey
Lew Eskin
Lou Filippo
Ruby Goldestein
Chuck Hassett
Rudy Jordan
Mills Lane
George Latka
Harold Lederman
Arthur Mercante
Davey Pearl
Larry Rozadilla
Richard Steele
Joe Stone
John Thomas
Dick Young

dagosd2000 wrote:

Randyman wrote:

dagosd2000 wrote: Randy
I kind of get protective around the little ones now. I don't know. If he wants to get into fighting I'll back him 100%. If not,it's OK with me. Rog

I hear you Rog. I was just kidding. They grow up to do what they want to do. Whatever my kids wanted, I backed them.

Randy

Randy
Tomorrow my grandson Adam is in a karate tournament in Anaheim. I worry about him. I don't know. I never was that way with my son. Adam is not very aggressive. I know he wants to please his dad. His dad wants him to kick everyone's ass. I guess his dad is trying to live it through him. What the hell is there to prove? It's not knowing how to fight,but when.I remember when Amanda was born,my son in law wanted her to be a Marine so she could kick everyone's ass.

Gato told me an interesting story when he was over at my place to eat. He said that he lost his reading glasses down at the harbor in Oceanside one evening. He said he went back to look for them. It was pitch black by then. He was about to give up when someone from behind pushed him and knocked him down. Gato said that he wanted to get up and start throwing punches,but he felt his hand on something. It was his reading glasses. He got up,but no one was around.

There's a message there,but I can't put my finger on it right now. Peace my friend. Peace. :)

Good luck to Adam, Rog, he will be alright, remember its not if you win or lose, it how you fight the fight....

Rick Farris wrote:

dagosd2000 wrote:Rick
All kidding aside. Thousands of people commute back and forth every day. It's funny how the news can scare people if they haven't experienced it. TJ is safe if you're aware. If you're involved with drugs or other illegal activities then you're stacking the odds against you. People like me? Well I don't live down there. Walk around in broad daylight and with crowds when I go.It's OK. It's a contrast that always makes a profound impression in me.

If you and Monica ever get the urge,let me know. Something about Mexico,even Tijuana,that I think is in my pores. Rog


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6DT6RyOz38

Te Solte Rienda

Jose Alfredo Jimenez

Roger . . . I'm not afraid of TJ or any place else. I just didn't want to put you in an uncomfortable position. I get along everywhere, usually in places where others don't. Same with Monica.


-Rick Farris

Rick
I apologize about the wrong choice of words. I know that if push came to shove, we'd fight back to back if it came down to it,but believe me Maria and myself would love some day to take you and Monica across the border for a meal at Carnitas Urapuan. It's across the street from the Municipal Auditorium where they have the fights. Besides we could drive around and see some parts of town that can remind all of us that life could be a whole lot worse. Your Pal .Rog [/quote]
________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Rog . . . Monica will become a citizen of the United States this coming summer. She has worked hard, had a green card for years, paid a lot of taxes and is very happy to be so close to her dream of U.S. Citizenship. Once she has a "Blue" passport instead of a "green" one, we'd love to see TJ with you and Maria. We would learn more in a few hours with you & Maria about TJ and Mexico than any other way possible. I would truly enjoy it. And fighting with you at my back? I would honored, amigo.

-Rick[/quote]

Rick
I've said it before,but Monica is the real deal. The Connies,Monicas,Jeris,and Marias. And Brian's wife. I think buddy you said you call her Maria. Geez,I'll let my guard down on this one. What would we do without them?

I remember when you introduced me to Monica. She looked deep inside me. She wanted me to understand her in a look,though I knew nothing about her. Powerfull stuff. Very powerfull.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BtUQbblCWo

Serves Me Right To Suffer

John Lee Hooker