Classic American West Coast Boxing

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This fellow with Bobby Chacon is Frank Falcon, and he happens to be my son,
just mine, not my wife's, thats all I'm going say on that.

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Orlando De La Fuente with Frankie Baltazar

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Don Fraser with Bernard Docusen

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Penny Teran-Molina with photos of her father, Keeny Teran

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Randy Shields

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Eva Futch with Berry Gordy

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Carolina Feldt, Eva Futch and Joanne Jackson
"Hello, Carolina"

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Eva Futch with Lou Filippo

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Mrs. Enrique Bolanos (Ruby), Gloria Lopez and Josie Monroy

[Chuck1052]

Frank, it was great seeing you at the latest California Hall of Fame ceremony. Hope that everything is going great guns.

I sat next to Penny Teran-Molina (not at the table reserved for the Keeny Teran group) who showed me the photographs of Keeny. Man! He must've been catnip for the ladies with his looks. I remember reading that Keeny spent some time in prison and was good at playing dominos. The first time I learned about him when I saw a photo of him sitting on the right shoulder of Babe McCoy in a bound book of the first issues of Sports Illustrated. Of course, I didn't mention the subject of Keeny's time in prison to his daughter.

It was a thrill meeting Bernard Docusen and a number of members of his large family, including his daughter, Patricia. If you have a chance to see footage of Bernard in action, don't turn it down. He had incrediable boxing skills.

I didn't know that Tony Fuente, a heavyweight of Mexican descent who was active during the 1920s and 1930s, was an uncle of Orlando De La Fuente, a former fighter who was inducted in the California Hall of Fame this year. Take a look at Tony Fuente's record on BoxRec. The De La Fuente family (they were very well represented at the ceremony) bought a number of books about the history of boxing in Los Angeles authored by Tracy Callis and myself from me. The photo of Tony in the book help cinch the deal.

The late Jackie McCoy, the great trainer-manager and an inductee in the California Hall of Fame this year, had a father, John Spaw (ring name: Jack Sparr), was a main event boxer who was active during the 1920s. Take a look at Jack Sparr's interesting record on BoxRec.

- Chuck Johnston

[bennie]

This fellow with Bobby Chacon is Frank Falcon, and he happens to be my son,
just mine, not my wife's, thats all I'm going say on that.

Frankie, I know you didn't mean to be funny, but that line has just cracked me up. No offence, I hope.

[bennie]

Orlando De La Fuente with Frankie Baltazar

Was Tony not there, Frankie?

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Rudy Tellez, Joey Olivo amd Dr. Joe Noriega

Olivo was a pure boxing machine, not to everyone's taste but we Englishmen always have a soft spot for the purists.
Wonder if Joey is still involved in the game.

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Bernard Docusen and his beautiful wife Ernestine

Docusen still looks unmarked. He could pass for a doctor.

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Randy Shields

Randy also looks good. It is hard to believe he took part in 51 pro fights.

[bennie]

Sad to say that Henry Cooper's beloved Italian wife Albina died of a heart attack a few days ago. The two were married 47 years. Henry was on his way to a function when he got the news and is said to be devastated.

[Boxingnut]

The De La Fuente family (they were very well represented at the ceremony) bought a number of books about the history of boxing in Los Angeles authored by Tracy Callis and myself from me. The photo of Tony in the book help cinch the deal.

- Chuck Johnston

Hi Chuck

Is it possible to buy your book online? I live in the UK too, do you ship overseas?

Regards

Rob

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Orlando De La Fuente with Frankie Baltazar

Was Tony not there, Frankie?

No, Tony was unable to make it (work)

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This fellow with Bobby Chacon is Frank Falcon, and he happens to be my son,
just mine, not my wife's, thats all I'm going say on that.

Frankie, I know you didn't mean to be funny, but that line has just cracked me up. No offence, I hope.

Bennie, no kidding around, it true!

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Frank, it was great seeing you at the latest California Hall of Fame ceremony. Hope that everything is going great guns.

I sat next to Penny Teran-Molina (not at the table reserved for the Keeny Teran group) who showed me the photographs of Keeny. Man! He must've been catnip for the ladies with his looks. I remember reading that Keeny spent some time in prison and was good at playing dominos. The first time I learned about him when I saw a photo of him sitting on the right shoulder of Babe McCoy in a bound book of the first issues of Sports Illustrated. Of course, I didn't mention the subject of Keeny's time in prison to his daughter.

It was a thrill meeting Bernard Docusen and a number of members of his large family, including his daughter, Patricia. If you have a chance to see footage of Bernard in action, don't turn it down. He had incrediable boxing skills.

I didn't know that Tony Fuente, a heavyweight of Mexican descent who was active during the 1920s and 1930s, was an uncle of Orlando De La Fuente, a former fighter who was inducted in the California Hall of Fame this year. Take a look at Tony Fuente's record on BoxRec. The De La Fuente family (they were very well represented at the ceremony) bought a number of books about the history of boxing in Los Angeles authored by Tracy Callis and myself from me. The photo of Tony in the book help cinch the deal.

The late Jackie McCoy, the great trainer-manager and an inductee in the California Hall of Fame this year, had a father, John Spaw (ring name: Jack Sparr), was a main event boxer who was active during the 1920s. Take a look at Jack Sparr's interesting record on BoxRec.

- Chuck Johnston

Chuck,

Great seeing you there, very few of the people there seen both Docusen and Teran fight live, there are very few of us alive... .

I known the De La Fuente's for over 50 years, well represented? yes!, they brought 7 table!!

Did you know that Orlando's dad, Bob, was co-manager of Rudy Jordan when Jordan first turn pro.

Orlando's real name is Ernest, nickname Roy, he borrow one of his older brother's name (Orlando) when he turn pro because he was underage.

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Sad to say that Henry Cooper's beloved Italian wife Albina died of a heart attack a few days ago. The two were married 47 years. Henry was on his way to a function when he got the news and is said to be devastated.

My Condolences to the Cooper family.

[bennie]

This fellow with Bobby Chacon is Frank Falcon, and he happens to be my son,
just mine, not my wife's, thats all I'm going say on that.

Frankie, I know you didn't mean to be funny, but that line has just cracked me up. No offence, I hope.

Bennie, no kidding around, it true!

Yes, Frankie. Sorry if I trivialized the issue. Another fine son.

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Thats ok bennie, yes he is a fine young man.

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Two doctors, ringside doctor, Dr. Michael De Luca and referee, Dr. James Jen Kin

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Pat Docusen's husband (L) and brother, I'm so bad with name, I just can't remember their names