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scartissue wrote:

Randyman wrote:Thanks guys. my mother has finally realized that she can't live alone anymore, nor can she be making the long drives from the high desert anymore. She'll be putting the house for sale. I'm glad. I worry about her a lot. Again, thanks for you concern.

Randy

Randy, it's always a rough decision to make. I had to make the decision for my Dad back in 2004. I can assure you he wouldn't be knocking about today if he was living alone, so the decision is sound. I'm glad she's feling better, dude.


Randy
Hope your Mum is still ok and making new friends at the home.Just as you and many
others come here to enjoy a chat with people they can relate to i am sure your mum will

feel the same way.

We have a care home just up thecroad from where i live.in fact my wife worked there before She retired also know other people who were employed there and all spoke wellof the.
home.
Randy like any move it could take a little time for Mum to adjust to certain changes but it will happen.Main thing is to remember is that if your mum asks you to get her a ribbon or something which seems trivially to us like a hairbrush put yourself out to get it. my wife often did aittle shopping fpr the oldens durining her lunch break
All the best to mum and you Randy
Danny



Scartissue

Rick Farris wrote:An Olympic Auditorium memory . . .

It was voted the Olympic's "Action Fight of the Year". 1967.
I'll never forget this night in June. My boxing idol was in the main event.
Billed as a featherweight title elimination bout, Dwight "The Hawk" Hawkins vs. Bobby Valdez.
I watched Bobby Valdez right from the begining, he fought many times at the Olympic.
He had been in the Navy, fought out of San Diego, beat some top featherweights of the era.

Both Hawkins and Valdez were worthy title challengers, but mature as contenders, time was slipping away.
I knew Hawkins, watched him up close in the gym, in exhibitions and, of course, the ring.
Hawkins was a Henry Armstrong-like fighter, devistating body puncher, a finisher.
Valdez could bang too, and had solid boxing skills.
Bobby was a true fighter, "had balls", as Johnny Flores would later comment.

They went toe-to-toe at the opening bell, Hawkins catches a right and hits the deck, more off balance than hurt.
It was ruled a knockdown. From that point on, both men rocked each other.
In the end, Hawkins laid into Valdez and the San Diego fighter reeled in the tenth round.
The final bell rings. The verdict, a draw. I thought it was a good call.
I was a Hawkins fan, he was part of the Flores stable, but Valdez held his own. A draw was fair.
Wes Wambold, Bobby Valdez's manager, told Aileen Eaton "No way", when offered a rematch.
Hawkins didn't need Valdez again, either. Both had done enough damage to each other, time to move on.

The fight was voted "Action Fight of the Year" thru fan's sending post cards to the Olympic.
I sent in ten post cards for the Hawkins-Valdez bout, and others must have also, because it got the votes and the honor.
During the Xmas break when the Olympic was dark one thursday, KTLA Channel-5 replayed the Hawkins-Valdez match.
I was able to watch it live from ringside, and then six months later, on TV. I wish I could find that film.
This is one of my all-time favorite L.A. fights, like the Teran-Cadilli six rounder was for Frank.


-Rick Farris

THEHAMMER321 wrote:

Rick Farris wrote:

kikibalt wrote:Ricardo "Guapo" Varela


You guys remember Ricardo?, he fought at the
Olympic a few times in the 1970s, maybe into
the early 1980s

I don't remember him.

-Rick

Frank I remember him well I saw him fight many times in the 1980s,as most of us know on here the 50s and 60s was your time for boxing so to speak mine was the 1980s I hardly ever missed a fight in those days however in the last 10 years don't watch many fights I guess I became an old fart at a young age

BoxBuzz wrote:I know I don't add much to this great conversation on this thread, but thought I'd chime in today. My 9 year old daughter who is quite the swimmer went to Rochester New York Northeast championships and claimed the gold medal in her age group for the 50 yard butterfly, and when she was asked to compete with 12 and 13 year olds, she agreed. And came back with third place in the 100 yard back stroke and placed second in the 50 yard freestyle, this against the "big girls". LOL.

Yeah I'm a proud papa!

We took in a quick view of Niagra Falls as well. On our way back I treated my family to Graziano's and the International Boxing Hall of fame. I took a few pic's while I was there, and I'll try posting them sometime soon. Sadly no talent in the house that day.

Here's why I chimed in. I think I've heard some knocks on the IBHOF from some folks here and I just wanted an update as what the concern was. The fella (I'm spacin' on the name for the moment) kept the place open well past closing time for me and my daughter and wife, and really allowed us to drink the place in and answered all our questions...maybe he was just having a good day! I got pics of a lot of the fist casts and was pretty impressed with Carnera's exhibit, but couldn't find Liston's on this day.

He even took me downstairs and allowed me to flip through some real treasured files! It was a great time and my daughter seemed genuinely impressed with the sport for the first time. I may go back on a document hunt sometime in the future since he offered to let me peruse the formidable newspaper clippings next time 'round.

So can you give me the "critique" of the organization? I do remember conversations here about the place. But I haven't hit the "search" button yet to dig up your various comments.

THEHAMMER321 wrote:Just got through reading a story about Curtis ''Hatchetman'' Shepard by Wildhawke11 I have known a little about him before that story like he was the Earnie Shavers of his day and that he went to prison but not much else until now great story on page 600, also who saw Ray ''windmill'' fight I always read that he was a clown in the ring anyway a lot of great stories on this thread

THEHAMMER321 wrote:Frank one day I posted that I liked old westerns and you gave me a link with all the old western actors could you please post that again

Rick Farris wrote:

BoxBuzz wrote:I know I don't add much to this great conversation on this thread, but thought I'd chime in today. My 9 year old daughter who is quite the swimmer went to Rochester New York Northeast championships and claimed the gold medal in her age group for the 50 yard butterfly, and when she was asked to compete with 12 and 13 year olds, she agreed. And came back with third place in the 100 yard back stroke and placed second in the 50 yard freestyle, this against the "big girls". LOL.

Yeah I'm a proud papa!

We took in a quick view of Niagra Falls as well. On our way back I treated my family to Graziano's and the International Boxing Hall of fame. I took a few pic's while I was there, and I'll try posting them sometime soon. Sadly no talent in the house that day.

Here's why I chimed in. I think I've heard some knocks on the IBHOF from some folks here and I just wanted an update as what the concern was. The fella (I'm spacin' on the name for the moment) kept the place open well past closing time for me and my daughter and wife, and really allowed us to drink the place in and answered all our questions...maybe he was just having a good day! I got pics of a lot of the fist casts and was pretty impressed with Carnera's exhibit, but couldn't find Liston's on this day.

He even took me downstairs and allowed me to flip through some real treasured files! It was a great time and my daughter seemed genuinely impressed with the sport for the first time. I may go back on a document hunt sometime in the future since he offered to let me peruse the formidable newspaper clippings next time 'round.

So can you give me the "critique" of the organization? I do remember conversations here about the place. But I haven't hit the "search" button yet to dig up your various comments.

Rob . . I have been with the WBHOF for three years. I have never visited the IBHOF, but have heard positive things from those who have.
Former lightweight champ, Mando Ramos, would take his wife Sylvia to their annual induction ceremony.
He asked me to join them a few years back, but my schedule prevented it.
The fact is, they are the only legit Hall of Fame I know of.
They have a museum, and that is a "Hall" of Fame.



Congratulations to your daughter Buzz from a guy who can hardly swim at all,and the little bit i can do my youngest son taught me when he was still at school. in regards to the IBHOF ihave heard only POSTIVE things said about the place.i know a few guys who meet up beforehand and make a day out of it together


-Rick Farris

Wildhawke11 wrote:

Rick Farris wrote:

BoxBuzz wrote:I know I don't add much to this great conversation on this thread, but thought I'd chime in today. My 9 year old daughter who is quite the swimmer went to Rochester New York Northeast championships and claimed the gold medal in her age group for the 50 yard butterfly, and when she was asked to compete with 12 and 13 year olds, she agreed. And came back with third place in the 100 yard back stroke and placed second in the 50 yard freestyle, this against the "big girls". LOL.

Yeah I'm a proud papa!

We took in a quick view of Niagra Falls as well. On our way back I treated my family to Graziano's and the International Boxing Hall of fame. I took a few pic's while I was there, and I'll try posting them sometime soon. Sadly no talent in the house that day.

Here's why I chimed in. I think I've heard some knocks on the IBHOF from some folks here and I just wanted an update as what the concern was. The fella (I'm spacin' on the name for the moment) kept the place open well past closing time for me and my daughter and wife, and really allowed us to drink the place in and answered all our questions...maybe he was just having a good day! I got pics of a lot of the fist casts and was pretty impressed with Carnera's exhibit, but couldn't find Liston's on this day.

He even took me downstairs and allowed me to flip through some real treasured files! It was a great time and my daughter seemed genuinely impressed with the sport for the first time. I may go back on a document hunt sometime in the future since he offered to let me peruse the formidable newspaper clippings next time 'round.

So can you give me the "critique" of the organization? I do remember conversations here about the place. But I haven't hit the "search" button yet to dig up your various comments.

Rob . . I have been with the WBHOF for three years. I have never visited the IBHOF, but have heard positive things from those who have.
Former lightweight champ, Mando Ramos, would take his wife Sylvia to their annual induction ceremony.
He asked me to join them a few years back, but my schedule prevented it.
The fact is, they are the only legit Hall of Fame I know of.
They have a museum, and that is a "Hall" of Fame.



Congratulations to your daughter Buzz from a guy who can hardly swim at all,and the little bit i can do my youngest son taught me when he was still at school. in regards to the IBHOF ihave heard only POSTIVE things said about the place.i know a few guys who meet up beforehand and make a day out of it together


-Rick Farris

kikibalt wrote:

BoxBuzz wrote:I know I don't add much to this great conversation on this thread, but thought I'd chime in today. My 9 year old daughter who is quite the swimmer went to Rochester New York Northeast championships and claimed the gold medal in her age group for the 50 yard butterfly, and when she was asked to compete with 12 and 13 year olds, she agreed. And came back with third place in the 100 yard back stroke and placed second in the 50 yard freestyle, this against the "big girls". LOL.

Yeah I'm a proud papa!

We took in a quick view of Niagra Falls as well. On our way back I treated my family to Graziano's and the International Boxing Hall of fame. I took a few pic's while I was there, and I'll try posting them sometime soon. Sadly no talent in the house that day.

Here's why I chimed in. I think I've heard some knocks on the IBHOF from some folks here and I just wanted an update as what the concern was. The fella (I'm spacin' on the name for the moment) kept the place open well past closing time for me and my daughter and wife, and really allowed us to drink the place in and answered all our questions...maybe he was just having a good day! I got pics of a lot of the fist casts and was pretty impressed with Carnera's exhibit, but couldn't find Liston's on this day.

He even took me downstairs and allowed me to flip through some real treasured files! It was a great time and my daughter seemed genuinely impressed with the sport for the first time. I may go back on a document hunt sometime in the future since he offered to let me peruse the formidable newspaper clippings next time 'round.

So can you give me the "critique" of the organization? I do remember conversations here about the place. But I haven't hit the "search" button yet to dig up your various comments.

Rob....Congrats to your daughter....

Rick Farris wrote:

kikibalt wrote:

BoxBuzz wrote:I know I don't add much to this great conversation on this thread, but thought I'd chime in today. My 9 year old daughter who is quite the swimmer went to Rochester New York Northeast championships and claimed the gold medal in her age group for the 50 yard butterfly, and when she was asked to compete with 12 and 13 year olds, she agreed. And came back with third place in the 100 yard back stroke and placed second in the 50 yard freestyle, this against the "big girls". LOL.

Yeah I'm a proud papa!

We took in a quick view of Niagra Falls as well. On our way back I treated my family to Graziano's and the International Boxing Hall of fame. I took a few pic's while I was there, and I'll try posting them sometime soon. Sadly no talent in the house that day.

Here's why I chimed in. I think I've heard some knocks on the IBHOF from some folks here and I just wanted an update as what the concern was. The fella (I'm spacin' on the name for the moment) kept the place open well past closing time for me and my daughter and wife, and really allowed us to drink the place in and answered all our questions...maybe he was just having a good day! I got pics of a lot of the fist casts and was pretty impressed with Carnera's exhibit, but couldn't find Liston's on this day.

He even took me downstairs and allowed me to flip through some real treasured files! It was a great time and my daughter seemed genuinely impressed with the sport for the first time. I may go back on a document hunt sometime in the future since he offered to let me peruse the formidable newspaper clippings next time 'round.

So can you give me the "critique" of the organization? I do remember conversations here about the place. But I haven't hit the "search" button yet to dig up your various comments.

Rob....Congrats to your daughter....

Ditto, Rob. Congratulations!

Randyman wrote:Three Contractors...

Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House in D.C.; one from New Jersey, another from Tennessee and the third, from Florida. They go with a White House official to examine the fence.

The Florida contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. "Well", he says, "I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me."

The Tennessee contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says, "I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for me."

The New Jersey contractor doesn't measure or figure, but leans over to the White House official and whispers, "$2,700."

The official, incredulous, says, "You didn't even measure like the other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure?"

The New Jersey contractor whispers back, "$1000 for me, $1000 for you, and we hire the guy from Tennessee to fix the fence."

"Done!" replies the government official.

And that friends, is how it all works!

Randyman wrote:Three Contractors...

Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House in D.C.; one from New Jersey, another from Tennessee and the third, from Florida. They go with a White House official to examine the fence.

The Florida contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. "Well", he says, "I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me."

The Tennessee contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says, "I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for me."

The New Jersey contractor doesn't measure or figure, but leans over to the White House official and whispers, "$2,700."

The official, incredulous, says, "You didn't even measure like the other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure?"

The New Jersey contractor whispers back, "$1000 for me, $1000 for you, and we hire the guy from Tennessee to fix the fence."

"Done!" replies the government official.

And that friends, is how it all works!

Expug wrote:You dont see this every day.
I enjoy mma. Its a combat sport and I find most of them interesting. Of course boxing is an addiction to me and always will be.
I was watching an mma fight the other night and the two fighters threw right hands at the same time.
One guys right hand got there a second before the other guy. However, the second punch that landed took the first guy out of there. Knocked out. In other words, the fighter who beat the other fighter to the punch was knocked out. Almost always,the guy who gets there first in that scenario does the damage. We've all seen this many times.
Does this tell us something about mma fighters punches? mma fighters chins? I dont know. But again, I found it odd.
You dont see it every day.