Paul...
Classic American West Coast Boxing
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Former bantamweight contender, Herman Marquez
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Elvis Presely as Walter Gulick and Ray De La Fuentes as Ramon "Sugarboy" Romero in the 1962 movie 'Kid Galahad'
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Frank, where did they film the fight scenes for Kid Galahad?.kikibalt wrote:
Elvis Presely as Walter Gulick and Ray De La Fuentes as Ramon "Sugarboy" Romero in the 1962 movie 'Kid Galahad'
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What an incredible picture of its time. You never cease to amaze me Frank with what you turn up and share with us. Thanks.kikibalt wrote:The Greatest Collection of ATG's I've ever seen
Ezzard Charles, Jake Lamotta, Sugar Ray, Ike Williams, Joe Louis, Willie Pep and Manuel Ortiz
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Art Aragon v Ramon Fuentes
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Thanks, CharlieCNorkusJr wrote:
What an incredible picture of its time. You never cease to amaze me Frank with what you turn up and share with us. Thanks.
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At the valley Garden Arena...Some scenes might have been shot at the Olympic, but I'm not sure of that.Cholo wrote: Frank, where did they film the fight scenes for Kid Galahad?.
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A week ago today my youngest daughter Savannah was married to Josh Guerrero at the Springfield Banquet Center in Fullerton, California. All these months of waiting and all the months of anxiety and dreading the thought of my daughter marrying and leaving the house are over. I'm okay now but man, It wasn't easy. It's the new norm now. I'll adjust just like I did with the other kids. Josh is a great guy so I now that she will be okay. It's just Jeri and I now. Have to get used to the quiet now.
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A belated congratulations to all the inductees of the inaugural New York Boxing Hall of Fame!!
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What a pic. I can't think of anyone fighting today that could hold a candle to these all time greats. Tanks for posting Frank.kikibalt wrote:The Greatest Collection of ATG's I've ever seen
Ezzard Charles, Jake Lamotta, Sugar Ray, Ike Williams, Joe Louis, Willie Pep and Manuel Ortiz
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Thanks Frank for the Info, and thanks for posting Aragon...kikibalt wrote:At the valley Garden Arena...Some scenes might have been shot at the Olympic, but I'm not sure of that.Cholo wrote: Frank, where did they film the fight scenes for Kid Galahad?.
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Thanks, Randy, Paul.
Congrats to your daughter on her wedding, Randy
Paul, I haven't been feeling too good lately, reason for been a little slow in posting your AA stuff
Congrats to your daughter on her wedding, Randy
Paul, I haven't been feeling too good lately, reason for been a little slow in posting your AA stuff
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Frank, hope your feeling better.kikibalt wrote:Thanks, Randy, Paul.
Congrats to your daughter on her wedding, Randy
Paul, I haven't been feeling too good lately, reason for been a little slow in posting your AA stuff
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Thanks, PaulCholo wrote:Frank, hope your feeling better.kikibalt wrote:Thanks, Randy, Paul.
Congrats to your daughter on her wedding, Randy
Paul, I haven't been feeling too good lately, reason for been a little slow in posting your AA stuff
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Had a small BBQ yesterday for Easter Sunday
The old homestead. Home for the last 44 years
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Absolutely a Stunning Bride- My Best Wishes to both Bride and Groom.Randyman wrote:
A week ago today my youngest daughter Savannah was married to Josh Guerrero at the Springfield Banquet Center in Fullerton, California. All these months of waiting and all the months of anxiety and dreading the thought of my daughter marrying and leaving the house are over. I'm okay now but man, It wasn't easy. It's the new norm now. I'll adjust just like I did with the other kids. Josh is a great guy so I now that she will be okay. It's just Jeri and I now. Have to get used to the quiet now.
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Thanks Randy, I'll pass the word along !!Randyman wrote:A belated congratulations to all the inductees of the inaugural New York Boxing Hall of Fame!!
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http://www.maxboxing.com/news/max-boxin ... f-the-west
It is with great honor that I tell you that my father, Charley Norkus, will be Inducted into The California Boxing Hall Of Fame for 2012.
I received a letter from the President of the CA Boxing HOF Don Fraser last week announcing his induction to be held in Los Angeles on Oct 20th,2012.
Above is a wonderful article written and posted on MaxBoxing. It is a interview with the Vice Pres. Rick Farris, a very good friend and former tough fighter from the LA area.
My father's California Boxing Past, briefly;
My father was born in 1928 in Bellrose, Queens, New York.
Entered the Marine Corps in 1948 after establishing himself well as a Heavyweight Amateur in the New York area.
Racking up various amateur titles as a US Marine on the US Navy Boxing Squad, he was sent to San Diego,CA to compete in the US Navy Olympics.
In early 1948, he came away with from San Diego undefeated and holding the US Navy Olympic Heavyweight Champion, US Marine Heavyweight Champion of 1948 and All-Service Champion. Later on that year my father was reassigned to Washington DC armory post as he trained for the US Olympic Team to be held in London England that year. He went to the Finals trial up in Boston Garden, Mass where he was defeated by Coley Wallace in the Qtr finals that weekend. His only Amateur loss that year.
Turning pro out of New Jersey later that year 1948,after serving in the Marines his 2 year stint- He forged his way into the Heavy ranks and by 1953, was known as a knockout artist and Ring Spoiler to many contenders. Marrying in 1954 and returning to New York to live, Charley trained in Stillman's gym and started appearing on National TV fights. After defeating Danny Nardico in stunning brawls in Fla. Charley was 10th ranked Heavywt in the sport. He faced a upcoming undefeated (11-0, 9 KOs)
the big West Coaster Charlie Powell on National TV. In an exciting brawl again, my father KO'd Powell that lifted him up to 7th ranked. That fight was in San Francisco,and is remembered very well on the East Coast and West Coast as a legendary fight.
In 1958, my father returned to California, in his next to last year in boxing, and fought Chalie Powell again. Powell beat my father handedly in the rematch in San Diego.
My father then returned again later that year and fought the great Archie Moore in San Francisco. Archie held the Lt Heavy title at that time but because the fight was out of the wt class, it was a non-title fight. My father went the distance with Moore as he has done with Powell earlier in the year, but lost to the great Champion on UD.
It is certainly a Great Honor for The Norkus Family to see my father recognized for his efforts in California. A true crowd pleaser. The list of fighters to be inducted into the CA Boxing Hall of Fame is truely a remarkable one, and we are thrilled to be included in with my dads friends from the past.
My fathers first fight with undefeated Charlie Powell, 1954
http://sosoboxing.com/boxing-video-watc ... -powell-i/
It is with great honor that I tell you that my father, Charley Norkus, will be Inducted into The California Boxing Hall Of Fame for 2012.
I received a letter from the President of the CA Boxing HOF Don Fraser last week announcing his induction to be held in Los Angeles on Oct 20th,2012.
Above is a wonderful article written and posted on MaxBoxing. It is a interview with the Vice Pres. Rick Farris, a very good friend and former tough fighter from the LA area.
My father's California Boxing Past, briefly;
My father was born in 1928 in Bellrose, Queens, New York.
Entered the Marine Corps in 1948 after establishing himself well as a Heavyweight Amateur in the New York area.
Racking up various amateur titles as a US Marine on the US Navy Boxing Squad, he was sent to San Diego,CA to compete in the US Navy Olympics.
In early 1948, he came away with from San Diego undefeated and holding the US Navy Olympic Heavyweight Champion, US Marine Heavyweight Champion of 1948 and All-Service Champion. Later on that year my father was reassigned to Washington DC armory post as he trained for the US Olympic Team to be held in London England that year. He went to the Finals trial up in Boston Garden, Mass where he was defeated by Coley Wallace in the Qtr finals that weekend. His only Amateur loss that year.
Turning pro out of New Jersey later that year 1948,after serving in the Marines his 2 year stint- He forged his way into the Heavy ranks and by 1953, was known as a knockout artist and Ring Spoiler to many contenders. Marrying in 1954 and returning to New York to live, Charley trained in Stillman's gym and started appearing on National TV fights. After defeating Danny Nardico in stunning brawls in Fla. Charley was 10th ranked Heavywt in the sport. He faced a upcoming undefeated (11-0, 9 KOs)
the big West Coaster Charlie Powell on National TV. In an exciting brawl again, my father KO'd Powell that lifted him up to 7th ranked. That fight was in San Francisco,and is remembered very well on the East Coast and West Coast as a legendary fight.
In 1958, my father returned to California, in his next to last year in boxing, and fought Chalie Powell again. Powell beat my father handedly in the rematch in San Diego.
My father then returned again later that year and fought the great Archie Moore in San Francisco. Archie held the Lt Heavy title at that time but because the fight was out of the wt class, it was a non-title fight. My father went the distance with Moore as he has done with Powell earlier in the year, but lost to the great Champion on UD.
It is certainly a Great Honor for The Norkus Family to see my father recognized for his efforts in California. A true crowd pleaser. The list of fighters to be inducted into the CA Boxing Hall of Fame is truely a remarkable one, and we are thrilled to be included in with my dads friends from the past.
My fathers first fight with undefeated Charlie Powell, 1954
http://sosoboxing.com/boxing-video-watc ... -powell-i/
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Looks a great place Frank, weather looks great, it's raining here...kikibalt wrote:
Had a small BBQ yesterday for Easter Sunday
The old homestead. Home for the last 44 years
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Weather was great, low 80's, BUT! we're expecting rain in the latter part of the week...Cholo wrote:Looks a great place Frank, weather looks great, it's raining here...kikibalt wrote:
Had a small BBQ yesterday for Easter Sunday
The old homestead. Home for the last 44 years
It's an old place. The house was built in 1955.
You got anymore AA or other 1950s LA fighters stuff to post? if you do send it over and I'll post them as soon as I can
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Frank, I'm waiting for some AA stuff, as soon as I get it I'll send it over...kikibalt wrote:Weather was great, low 80's, BUT! we're expecting rain in the latter part of the week...Cholo wrote:Looks a great place Frank, weather looks great, it's raining here...kikibalt wrote:
Had a small BBQ yesterday for Easter Sunday
The old homestead. Home for the last 44 years
It's an old place. The house was built in 1955.
You got anymore AA or other 1950s LA fighters stuff to post? if you do send it over and I'll post them as soon as I can