Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 09 Jun 2011, 20:09
Sonny Liston . . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaqrRQ7yEtE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaqrRQ7yEtE
Leonard was 20 when he was on the Olympic team. Is this something from when he was an adult?raylawpc wrote:If that's the one where he now claims he was sexually abused by one of his Olympic coaches, I think I'll pass . . .Rick Farris wrote:Sugar Ray Leonard "The Big Fight" . . .
Just came out. I picked up a copy at Barnes & Noble.
Might be an interesting read?
raylawpc wrote:So I'm sitting here in my living room watching Magnum Force, and the scene comes up where the rogue motorcycle cop shoots up the people who are partying around a swimming pool. I swear one of those guys at the pool is Jerry Quarry! Any of you know if he made an uncredited appearance in Magnum Force? He's only on the screen a few seconds . . .
It's on AMC so they've edited out any topless scenes. But if that's not Quarry he had a twin none of you guys knew about.Rick Farris wrote:raylawpc wrote:So I'm sitting here in my living room watching Magnum Force, and the scene comes up where the rogue motorcycle cop shoots up the people who are partying around a swimming pool. I swear one of those guys at the pool is Jerry Quarry! Any of you know if he made an uncredited appearance in Magnum Force? He's only on the screen a few seconds . . .
Not him. But there was Suzanne Sommers I believe topless?
In 1973, when the film came out, Jerry had long been established in Hollywood, with speaking roles and cameo appearances.raylawpc wrote:It's on AMC so they've edited out any topless scenes. But if that's not Quarry he had a twin none of you guys knew about.Rick Farris wrote:raylawpc wrote:So I'm sitting here in my living room watching Magnum Force, and the scene comes up where the rogue motorcycle cop shoots up the people who are partying around a swimming pool. I swear one of those guys at the pool is Jerry Quarry! Any of you know if he made an uncredited appearance in Magnum Force? He's only on the screen a few seconds . . .
Not him. But there was Suzanne Sommers I believe topless?
Yeah, it's "Dirty Harry Night" on AMC. The Enforcer is up next. Saturday they are showing some of "Man with No Name" Westerns.Rick Farris wrote:Hard to beat a Clint Eastwood movie!
I was talking with Louie last night and he said the fight would be shown on Televisa, a Spanish language station. He also said the fight will be shown next week on Fox Sports.Rick Farris wrote:Trout-Lopez WBA officials
By Gabriel F. Cordero
Canadian referee Hubert Earle will be the third man in the ring when American WBA super welterweight champion Austin Trout (22-0, 13 KOs) defends against Mexican David ¨Destroyer¨Lopez (40-12, 23 KOs) at the Auditorio Miguel Barragan, San Luis Potosi, Mexico on Saturday. The three judges are John Poturaj (US), Carlos Sucre (Venezuela) and Cesar Ramos (Puerto Rico). The fight Supervisor is Calvin Inalsingh (Trinidad & Tobago).
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Austin Trout . . .
Trout won the title in Mexico, but I hope they let him keep it down there? Lots of strange things happen to American's when they fight in Mexico.
I'd like to see Trout featured on one of our high profile Las Vegas-Cable events. We don't see him when he fights below the border. No exposure.
-Rick Farris
Randyman wrote:I was talking with Louie last night and he said the fight would be shown on Televisa, a Spanish language station. He also said the fight will be shown next week on Fox Sports.Rick Farris wrote:Trout-Lopez WBA officials
By Gabriel F. Cordero
Canadian referee Hubert Earle will be the third man in the ring when American WBA super welterweight champion Austin Trout (22-0, 13 KOs) defends against Mexican David ¨Destroyer¨Lopez (40-12, 23 KOs) at the Auditorio Miguel Barragan, San Luis Potosi, Mexico on Saturday. The three judges are John Poturaj (US), Carlos Sucre (Venezuela) and Cesar Ramos (Puerto Rico). The fight Supervisor is Calvin Inalsingh (Trinidad & Tobago).
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Austin Trout . . .
Trout won the title in Mexico, but I hope they let him keep it down there? Lots of strange things happen to American's when they fight in Mexico.
I'd like to see Trout featured on one of our high profile Las Vegas-Cable events. We don't see him when he fights below the border. No exposure.
-Rick Farris
If he in fact does win the fight I hope he doesn't get the shaft. A knockout might be the way to go.
I agree Rick, hopefully a good solid win this weekend for Austin will get him a fight on on one of the major cable stations. The Mexican/Hispanic market may be great but it's the U.S. exposure that produces the greenbacks.Rick Farris wrote:Randyman wrote:I was talking with Louie last night and he said the fight would be shown on Televisa, a Spanish language station. He also said the fight will be shown next week on Fox Sports.Rick Farris wrote:Trout-Lopez WBA officials
By Gabriel F. Cordero
Canadian referee Hubert Earle will be the third man in the ring when American WBA super welterweight champion Austin Trout (22-0, 13 KOs) defends against Mexican David ¨Destroyer¨Lopez (40-12, 23 KOs) at the Auditorio Miguel Barragan, San Luis Potosi, Mexico on Saturday. The three judges are John Poturaj (US), Carlos Sucre (Venezuela) and Cesar Ramos (Puerto Rico). The fight Supervisor is Calvin Inalsingh (Trinidad & Tobago).
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Austin Trout . . .
Trout won the title in Mexico, but I hope they let him keep it down there? Lots of strange things happen to American's when they fight in Mexico.
I'd like to see Trout featured on one of our high profile Las Vegas-Cable events. We don't see him when he fights below the border. No exposure.
-Rick Farris
If he in fact does win the fight I hope he doesn't get the shaft. A knockout might be the way to go.
A KO is always the way to go, when it's an option.![]()
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I'll look for the fight, Randy. However, Spanish language stations are great for the Latino market, which is the biggest, but trout's career would benefit from major cable exposure.
Of course, the cable infants aren't exactly the best judge of ring talent, and often look past good fighters like Trout.
Hopefully next time up he defends his title in the States.
Your absolutely right Randy. We get very caught up in our everyday daily lives (and rightly so) and give very little thought or want to give thought to our own mortality. Over the years I been witness to many,many untimely deaths of all ages. It goes with my former job's territory. Life is very fragile.Randyman wrote:Jeri and I went to the funeral today, of Shirley O'Neill, the wife of Bill O'Neill. It was sad but it was also celebratory. This women was really loved. When all is said and done, nothing is more important than family and good, caring friends. not money nor possessions or anything else. Jeri and I feel blessed to have met her. The family is still in shock. er death was so sudden.
It got me thinking about how fragile life can be, and how short. I got to thinking about how people start out as babies, become kids and teenagers, choose friends, grow up, fall in love, find a career, have a family, kids, grandkids and we age. We never know when it will be the last time we will talk with someone we care about. Kinda put me in a melancholic mood today.
Give your wife a hug today!!
A horrible story Charley but one that should be told every once in a while. Your story got me thinking about an accident that happened a few years ago on Colima Blvd, a major and fast moving thoroughfare, here in Whittier. Some teens were killed in a horrific accident, one of the kids, a young boy that either just graduated or was about to was, split almost in half. We heard about it in the news. turned out to be my neighbors nephew. You never know when that last goodbye or good night or I love you, will be the last.CNorkusJr wrote:Your absolutely right Randy. We get very caught up in our everyday daily lives (and rightly so) and give very little thought or want to give thought to our own mortality. Over the years I been witness to many,many untimely deaths of all ages. It goes with my former job's territory. Life is very fragile.Randyman wrote:Jeri and I went to the funeral today, of Shirley O'Neill, the wife of Bill O'Neill. It was sad but it was also celebratory. This women was really loved. When all is said and done, nothing is more important than family and good, caring friends. not money nor possessions or anything else. Jeri and I feel blessed to have met her. The family is still in shock. er death was so sudden.
It got me thinking about how fragile life can be, and how short. I got to thinking about how people start out as babies, become kids and teenagers, choose friends, grow up, fall in love, find a career, have a family, kids, grandkids and we age. We never know when it will be the last time we will talk with someone we care about. Kinda put me in a melancholic mood today.
Give your wife a hug today!!
I'll relate but one incident that had me in thought one early morning. Sunday morning,about 5 am. A young man about 30 yrs old was on the intersection of 6th Ave & 41 St in Manhattan. He stood just off the curb on this Northbound Avenue. Cars were at a minimal as it was a Sunday and still quite early for the usual business. He was trying to hail a cab by raising his arm and hand up with a cup of coffee he had. His other hand held a black briefcase- I did not know his destination so early. A yellow NY cab raced up the avenue to pick him up and went through a red light at his intersection. At the same time a box truck (who had the green light) entered the intersection and broadsided the cab who careened into the gentlemen forcefully. My fire truck responded with the police dept.
The gentlemen was literally wrapped around the front wheel well of the cab. A sheet was placed over the corner of the cab to cover the situation. Police started their investigation as we tended to the drivers who turned out to be fine.An engine company was called to wash the street down of debris & blood.
A gust of wind lifted the sheet off the car momentarily revealing the horrible sight. The white man had turned ashen gray and you can see an expensive watch on his loose arm hanging from the wheel.
People never try to think that can happen to them.Nor should they. Did this guy?
I couldn't help think that about two hours before this, the man rose out of bed, showered ,got dressed ,kissed his wife goodbye(if married),told her "see you later" and exited the house.
He got a cup of coffee never knowing that his life is bound to end very shortly.
Things like that happen countless times.
I always make it a point to tell my wife I love her before I go somewhere. I may have no control over it, but I dont want that hanging over me.
Geez, what next?Randyman wrote:Marco Antonio Rubio's Letter to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Julio César Chavez, Jr., felicidades on your recent victory over Sebastian Zbik. It was impressive to see you battle it out for a full twelve rounds. You are on your way to becoming more than just your father’s son. You are your own man; a tough fighter in your own right.
Now let’s get down to business.
Right after your fight with Zbik, I began to receive messages and comments from different people in the fight business saying that “Team Chavez” will do everything possible to avoid fighting me—the WBC’s #1 ranked mandatory challenger.
Julio, dime que no es cierto, y si es cierto, dime que tú no estás de acuerdo. (Julio, tell me that’s not true, and if it is, tell me you’re not in agreement with this.)
Your father, Julio Cesar Chavez, Sr. is considered the greatest fighter In Mexican history. He became great and beloved by all of Mexico because he was fearless and never avoided fighting anyone who was a mandatory challenger. He backed away from no one.
Now, you are ” El Cesar; El Campeón.” As a fellow Mexicano, I ask you just one question, is it true, are you really trying to avoid me? I am as proud of being a Mexicano as you are. I am your mandatory challenger. I have earned the right to challenge you in the ring where I have no doubt, no matter what happens, you and I will put on the kind of fight that will make all of Mexico proud.
Julio, contact me personally or my team at 213-533-0022 and let me know that you and I will fight as soon as possible; let the boxing world know that you are much more than just your father’s son. Let them know that you will keep your father’s legacy alive. Let them know that you are a true and fearless Mexican Champion.
Let’s fight.
Sincerely,
Marco Antonio Veneno Rubio
Rick, Ellery Queen-The Adventure Of The Sunday Punch, Golden Boy Aragon had a part in this episode..Rick Farris wrote:Quarry in film . . .
Knight Rider (TV series)
Jerry Quarry
– Redemption of a Champion (1986) … Jerry Quarry
1980 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series)
Quarod
– Olympiad (1980) … Quarod
1978 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (TV series)
Big Jerry
– The Lady on Thursday at Ten (1978) … Big Jerry
1976 Ellery Queen (TV series)
Kid Hogan
– The Adventure of the Sunday Punch (1976) … Kid Hogan
1973 The Magician (TV series)
Al
– The Manhunters (1973) … Al
1969 Land of the Giants (TV series)
Bron
– A Place Called Earth (1969) … Bron
1969 Adam-12 (TV series)
Bill Sanders
– Log 73: I'm Still a Cop (1969) … Bill Sanders (as Jerry C. Quarry)
Hide Self (3 titles)
1968 I Dream of Jeannie (TV series)
Himself
– The Strongest Man in the World (1968) … Himself
1968 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
Himself - Singer
– Episode #5.27 (1968) … Himself - Singer
1967 Batman (TV series)
Himself
– Ring Around the Riddler (1967) … Himself (uncredited)
2009 Facing Ali (documentary)
Himself
1971 Sportsnight (TV series)
"Dirty Harry Night" continues tonight. Good stuff!!raylawpc wrote:Yeah, it's "Dirty Harry Night" on AMC. The Enforcer is up next. Saturday they are showing some of "Man with No Name" Westerns.Rick Farris wrote:Hard to beat a Clint Eastwood movie!
If you call the phone number, It's the the "Creampuff Bakery".Rick Farris wrote:Geez, what next?Randyman wrote:Marco Antonio Rubio's Letter to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Julio César Chavez, Jr., felicidades on your recent victory over Sebastian Zbik. It was impressive to see you battle it out for a full twelve rounds. You are on your way to becoming more than just your father’s son. You are your own man; a tough fighter in your own right.
Now let’s get down to business.
Right after your fight with Zbik, I began to receive messages and comments from different people in the fight business saying that “Team Chavez” will do everything possible to avoid fighting me—the WBC’s #1 ranked mandatory challenger.
Julio, dime que no es cierto, y si es cierto, dime que tú no estás de acuerdo. (Julio, tell me that’s not true, and if it is, tell me you’re not in agreement with this.)
Your father, Julio Cesar Chavez, Sr. is considered the greatest fighter In Mexican history. He became great and beloved by all of Mexico because he was fearless and never avoided fighting anyone who was a mandatory challenger. He backed away from no one.
Now, you are ” El Cesar; El Campeón.” As a fellow Mexicano, I ask you just one question, is it true, are you really trying to avoid me? I am as proud of being a Mexicano as you are. I am your mandatory challenger. I have earned the right to challenge you in the ring where I have no doubt, no matter what happens, you and I will put on the kind of fight that will make all of Mexico proud.
Julio, contact me personally or my team at 213-533-0022 and let me know that you and I will fight as soon as possible; let the boxing world know that you are much more than just your father’s son. Let them know that you will keep your father’s legacy alive. Let them know that you are a true and fearless Mexican Champion.
Let’s fight.
Sincerely,
Marco Antonio Veneno Rubio
This letter is the work of an idiot.
What crap? Rubio is not only a bum, he's a kiss ass.
Chavez and Rubio do not fit my image of Mexican boxers, both are embarrassments in the overall scope of Mexican boxing history.
Both should executed for impersonating a Mexican boxer.
Art Aragon and Freddie Babe Herman when they were stablemates were known as "The Gold Dust Twins"Cholo wrote:From The Ring July 1952,
At Sacramento, Art (Golden Boy) Aragon, scored a victory over former stablemate Freddie (Babe) Herman, an unpopular technical knockout in the last round of there scheduled 10-round bout. Referee Max Bear stopped the grudge fight between the two Los Angeles boys after one minute of the final round as Aragon, 143 1/2 battered his blood spattered opponent. The Golden Boy went to the canvas for a two-count midway in the first round, as he walked into a solid right of Herman's. Before the close of the round, however, Aragon had opened a gash over Herman's right eye.
As the final round opened, Aragon toyed with his opponent but when he did open up with a flurry of punches, Bear stepped in and called a halt to the proceedings, Herman weighed 139.
Keeny Teran, the baby-faced had to slug and batter gamester Tommy Umeda to the final bell at the Olympic Auditorium before hanging up his 17th straight triumph and knew in the end that he had been in a fight. Umeda a member of the famed 442nd Infantry Regiment in World War II, took everything the explosive-punching Teran tossed at him and was trading blows with Teran even in the final seconds of the last heat although he was badly stunned from vicious barrages of leather. Teran, who stiffened 10 of his 16 previous rivals, stunned and rocked the rugged Umeda with right hand blasts to the jaw, but Umeda always came back fighting. He almost put Umeda on the carpet in the final round with a volley of rights to the head. The bout was the toughest of Teran's brief professional career. A crowd of 3,500 was on hand. Teran weighed 116; Umeda 120 1/2.
Working in Hollywood . . .Cholo wrote:Rick, Ellery Queen-The Adventure Of The Sunday Punch, Golden Boy Aragon had a part in this episode..Rick Farris wrote:Quarry in film . . .
Knight Rider (TV series)
Jerry Quarry
– Redemption of a Champion (1986) … Jerry Quarry
1980 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series)
Quarod
– Olympiad (1980) … Quarod
1978 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (TV series)
Big Jerry
– The Lady on Thursday at Ten (1978) … Big Jerry
1976 Ellery Queen (TV series)
Kid Hogan
– The Adventure of the Sunday Punch (1976) … Kid Hogan
1973 The Magician (TV series)
Al
– The Manhunters (1973) … Al
1969 Land of the Giants (TV series)
Bron
– A Place Called Earth (1969) … Bron
1969 Adam-12 (TV series)
Bill Sanders
– Log 73: I'm Still a Cop (1969) … Bill Sanders (as Jerry C. Quarry)
Hide Self (3 titles)
1968 I Dream of Jeannie (TV series)
Himself
– The Strongest Man in the World (1968) … Himself
1968 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
Himself - Singer
– Episode #5.27 (1968) … Himself - Singer
1967 Batman (TV series)
Himself
– Ring Around the Riddler (1967) … Himself (uncredited)
2009 Facing Ali (documentary)
Himself
1971 Sportsnight (TV series)