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Posted: 03 Aug 2004, 08:09
by Boxingmad
When he swallowed it against Duane Thomas, was that straight after the Hagler fight?
Posted: 03 Aug 2004, 08:49
by knockout artist
Boxingmad wrote:When he swallowed it against Duane Thomas, was that straight after the Hagler fight?
He got Thumbed in the eye by Thomas in Dec 86.
He fought Hagler in Mar 86.
Thomas should have been DQ'd.
Posted: 03 Aug 2004, 18:50
by beduff
could someone post a pic of the beast in his prime?
Posted: 03 Aug 2004, 22:30
by Razor
E wrote:knockout artist wrote:E wrote:When is your next get together? I haven't seen him in the gym for 2 weeks or so, but there are a couple of Ugandan guys in the gym who seemed to know him.....I can make some enquiries...
Next get together is Thompson-Haye at Wembley Arena on Fri 10th Sept.
If you are able to put me in touch with Mugabi, please PM me.
Cheers
Went into the gym today (even though I felt sh1tte - I remembered that I had promised that I would try and get his number!) - I'm afraid Mugabi wasn't in.
I will ask the Ugandans down the gym if one has his number...
Sorry mate - I will try again next week.
Not too worry, we'll ask his brother President Mugabi, anyone have his number? :P
Posted: 04 Aug 2004, 05:31
by MightyWarrior
How John looks these days -
Posted: 04 Aug 2004, 05:36
by knockout artist
MightyWarrior wrote:How John looks these days -
Tell me you are joking
He looks like a 60 year old mini cab driver
Posted: 04 Aug 2004, 05:42
by MightyWarrior
Yep, that's him - "John Mugabi ("The Beast") - former WBC world light-middleweight boxing champion"
Here's The Beast in his prime:
http://www.antekprizering.com/mugabijohnsignedring.html
Posted: 04 Aug 2004, 05:45
by knockout artist
He was the Guvnor.
Any news on contacting him for our meet?
Posted: 06 Aug 2004, 17:48
by bennie
MightyWarrior wrote:How John looks these days -
That's not John, surely?
Posted: 06 Aug 2004, 18:12
by Broncano
Posted: 06 Aug 2004, 18:48
by stujones
knockout artist wrote:Boxingmad wrote:When he swallowed it against Duane Thomas, was that straight after the Hagler fight?
He got Thumbed in the eye by Thomas in Dec 86.
He fought Hagler in Mar 86.
Thomas should have been DQ'd.
Yeah, I remember - Mugabi was well on top at the time - I couldn't understand why the ref just waved it off (I was young at the time).
The fight was on ITV.
Posted: 06 Aug 2004, 18:51
by stujones
MightyWarrior wrote:How John looks these days -
Sure looks like him facially. Its almost unbeliavable that he was only fighting at Light Heavyweight 5 years ago.
Posted: 07 Aug 2004, 08:56
by E
knockout artist wrote:
He was the Guvnor.
Any news on contacting him for our meet?
I still haven't seen him in the gym. I spoke to some of the Ugandan guys and apparently he is staying in a hostel or B&B. He hasn't got a phone number.
My trainer said when he next comes in he will tell him - I explained what you wanted. Can't promise anything....
Posted: 08 Aug 2004, 17:36
by bennie
That is the same guy you were talking to E?
Posted: 09 Aug 2004, 08:19
by MightyWarrior
Posted: 10 Aug 2004, 06:43
by E
bennie wrote:
That is the same guy you were talking to E?
YEah that's the man...like I said I didn't even have an inkling of who he was when I first spoke to him....don't expect the fearsome beast anymore!!!
Posted: 12 Aug 2004, 10:37
by knockout artist
Are we getting him along to Haye - Thommo?
I may be able to get him a ticket
Posted: 26 Aug 2004, 06:51
by E
knockout artist wrote:Are we getting him along to Haye - Thommo?
I may be able to get him a ticket
Hi - spoke to one of the Ugandan lads down the gym last week and he spoke to Mugabi this week.
Situation is:
1. He would love to come, although there is a chance that he will be in Australia at this time - will get back to me soon.
2. My mate down the gym is texting me John's number later today hopefully, so we can talk to him directly.
What are the chances of the free ticket?
