Classic American West Coast Boxing

[Randyman]

I got my book today. I checked it out briefly and will get to it in due time. The first thing I did was go to page 139, with Frank and the boys. You and the boys belong in that book Frank. I'm glad to see you included. The book seems to be a tailor made companion for this thread. I can't wait to really get into it.

Tracey and Chuck, thanks for writing this much needed book.
Randy

[Randyman]

My wife,Maria,her uncle Jose,my nephew Chelis and his wife Rebecca. Sitting on the porch at the rancho in Paderrones,Michoacan. The rancho is on top of the mountain. I think this rancho is very close to heaven.

Rog, it looks like a no stress zone.

Randy

[Randyman]

This damn forum won't keep me login, everytime I come to the forum I have to login, and yes I'm checking the keep me login box....

I had that problem yesterday but so far today it seems to be working okay.

Randy

[dagosd2000]

I kinda miss Walter Cronkite, too.
I miss a lot of things from his era.
Things felt a little more solid, people were more solid.
Life goes on . . .

LIFE GOES ON...

We went to this year round school schedule this year so I went back to work last week. Each year my U.S. history class seams more like ancient history in relation to the kids. I'm not talking about the Pilgrims. I'm talking about what happened last year.

To get an idea where they're coming from,I asked each class(total of 180 kids)who is the Vice President of the United States. O for 180. Not one kid knew or seemed to care. I was going to ask them about Walter Cronkite,but I didn't want to make them comatose.

Five years ago if I mentioned Cesar Chavez,the Mexican kids thought I was talking about Julio Cesar Chavez. Now they don't even know who Oscar De La Hoya is. Before showing a documentary of Pancho Villa ,I asked if anyone in the class knew anything about him. (Remember my classes are 90% Mexican,Mexican/American).One kid said he thought Pancho Villa had a shotgun. Another kid said he thought Pancho Villa owned Pancho's Taco Shops.

But maybe I shouldn't have asked them who was Pancho Villa. It is a U.S. history class. Tomorrow I'll ask them who was George Washington. I'll bet some kid will say he's the dude on the dollar bill.

[dagosd2000]

My wife,Maria,her uncle Jose,my nephew Chelis and his wife Rebecca. Sitting on the porch at the rancho in Paderrones,Michoacan. The rancho is on top of the mountain. I think this rancho is very close to heaven.

Rog, it looks like a no stress zone.

Randy

Got that right

[dagosd2000]

I got my book today. I checked it out briefly and will get to it in due time. The first thing I did was go to page 139, with Frank and the boys. You and the boys belong in that book Frank. I'm glad to see you included. The book seems to be a tailor made companion for this thread. I can't wait to really get into it.

Tracey and Chuck, thanks for writing this much needed book.
Randy

I bought the book last year. Great stuff on the people who were the heart and soul of boxing in the Southland. Answered a lot of questions I had about boxing during the era.

[kikibalt]

This damn forum won't keep me login, everytime I come to the forum I have to login, and yes I'm checking the keep me login box.... :witzend


Frank, I've had the same problem since yesterday.
Same here Rick, it all started yesterday for me too.


Tambien yo. Que pasa?

Don't know que pasa Roger, be nice if it can be fix, as it is getting to be a pain the butt...

[dagosd2000]

Benito Juarez. One of the two great Mexican Presidents.

[kikibalt]

Had to login again, damn!!

[dagosd2000]

Mexico's other great president. Lazaro Cardenas. Hometown:Jiquilpan,Michoacan

[dagosd2000]

This damn forum won't keep me login, everytime I come to the forum I have to login, and yes I'm checking the keep me login box.... :witzend


Frank, I've had the same problem since yesterday.
Same here Rick, it all started yesterday for me too.


Tambien yo. Que pasa?

Don't know que pasa Roger, be nice if it can be fix, as it is getting to be a pain the butt...

Que pasa? means "What's happening?" I'm having to log on again each time I open another window.

[dagosd2000]

My wife,Maria,her uncle Jose,my nephew Chelis and his wife Rebecca. Sitting on the porch at the rancho in Paderrones,Michoacan. The rancho is on top of the mountain. I think this rancho is very close to heaven.

Rog, it looks like a no stress zone.

Randy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqn9UJbbM6Q

El Chubasco

Carlos y Jose.

They're listening to this

[kikibalt]

This damn forum won't keep me login, everytime I come to the forum I have to login, and yes I'm checking the keep me login box.... :witzend


Frank, I've had the same problem since yesterday.
Same here Rick, it all started yesterday for me too.


Tambien yo. Que pasa?

Don't know que pasa Roger, be nice if it can be fix, as it is getting to be a pain the butt...

Que pasa? means "What's happening?" I'm having to log on again each time I open another window.

Had to login again. I know what que pasa means, I just meant that I didn't know what is happening.
Watching a car chase on CH. 5 right now.

[dagosd2000]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs-m6kffCWM
The Boom Boom Club

[dagosd2000]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWyPDPH7YwY

Inside The Adelita with THE "A" TEAM

[dagosd2000]

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

Fuzzyland. Corner of 6th and Revolution. Carlos Santana played in joints like this.Never paid much attention to him. The wife's been gone over a week. I don't know if I'm losing it or getting my mind right.

[kikibalt]

I got my book today. I checked it out briefly and will get to it in due time. The first thing I did was go to page 139, with Frank and the boys. You and the boys belong in that book Frank. I'm glad to see you included. The book seems to be a tailor made companion for this thread. I can't wait to really get into it.

Tracey and Chuck, thanks for writing this much needed book.
Randy

Great book Randy, enjoy....

[Rick Farris]

I got my book today. I checked it out briefly and will get to it in due time. The first thing I did was go to page 139, with Frank and the boys. You and the boys belong in that book Frank. I'm glad to see you included. The book seems to be a tailor made companion for this thread. I can't wait to really get into it.

Tracey and Chuck, thanks for writing this much needed book.
Randy

Great book Randy, enjoy....

Agreed In fact, I have to order a few more if possible.
This is something worth sharing.

-Rick

[kikibalt]

Just some photos

[Rick Farris]

Carnival in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRb5b90qX1s&NR=1

[Randyman]

From Fight News

Roger Mayweather arrested!

Top trainer Roger Mayweather, uncle of Floyd Mayweather, has been arrested and charged with coercion with force and battery strangulation. Las Vegas Metro Police arrested Mayweather on Sunday after the top trainer and former fighter attacked one of his former boxers, Melissa St. Vil.

St. Vil had just gotten back to Las Vegas from Las Cruces, N.M., where she had scored an upset win over local favorite Jennifer Han. St. Vil had been training under Mayweather until about three months ago, when she changed camps. According to the Metro police report, she terminated her agreement with Roger because he had been harassing and following her around.

On Sunday, he showed up at her apartment. St. Vil says Mayweather hit her several times in the ribs, then tried to strangle her. When police arrived, she was coughing and spitting blood. Mayweather was arrested and is facing serious charges.

[Randyman]

I got my book today. I checked it out briefly and will get to it in due time. The first thing I did was go to page 139, with Frank and the boys. You and the boys belong in that book Frank. I'm glad to see you included. The book seems to be a tailor made companion for this thread. I can't wait to really get into it.

Tracey and Chuck, thanks for writing this much needed book.
Randy

Great book Randy, enjoy....

Agreed In fact, I have to order a few more if possible.
This is something worth sharing.

-Rick

I bought two but I'm going to order a few more too. You're right Rick, this book is definitely worth sharing.

There's a photo with Alexis Arguello and trainers Phil Silvers and Bob Armstrong. I knew Armstrong quite well. It was Mel Epstein that got Bob into training fighters. Back in 1975 Bob came to Mel and asked him for help. I don't know too much about Bob before that time. My friend Sergio Billings was Bob's first fighter but after a short time training Sergio decided that boxing wasn't for him.

I called Bob when I got the news about Mel's passing. The first words that came from him were "Well, I guess all of Mel's Ring Record Books belong to me now". He had been keeping Mel's books for him.

There is also a real nice shot of Larry Soto and Felipe Canela. Brings back some memories.

Randy

[Chuck1052]

Guys, I am sure that Tracy Callis would join me in thanking all of the people who purchased and/or praised our book.

- Chuck Johnston

[Randyman]

Guys, I am sure that Tracy Callis would join me in thanking all of the people who purchased and/or praised our book.

- Chuck Johnston

You're welcome Chuck, and the praise is well deserved.

Randy

[Randyman]

This was posted as a reply on my website: http://boxing-ring.blogspot.com

"Thank you for your tribute. Ramon Fuentes is my Grandfather. He was a great man who loved and was loved by many. He was the most unselfish person I have ever known. He lived a good life. He worked for Miller Brewing Company for over 25 years. He passed away on July 29. His services will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetary located in West Covina, CA. All those are welcome to attend.There will be a viewing and Rosary held in his honor from 6:30-9pm on Wednesday, August 5th. His burial services will be at 11am thursday morning."...Rhea Morales

The following is regarding Roger's painting of Ramon Fuentes.

"This is beautiful. I would love a copy. Does anyone know if it is in Roger Esty's gallary?" ...Rhea Morales