BoxRec

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUSd_RYnxAY
Frankie Ford

"Sea Cruise"

dagosd2000 wrote:

kikibalt wrote:

The real Jessica Alba

Frank,I think you're ready for the Boom Boom Club. No,I take that back. I think I'm ready for the Boom Boom Club.

Btw,You spoiled the "Guess Which One Is Jessica Alba Contest?" But we can always do a "Guess Which One Is Salma Hayek Contest?"

. . .

kikibalt wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUSd_RYnxAY
Frankie Ford

"Sea Cruise"

You're on a roll. Going to paint Jose Alfredo in a little while. I'll give him and Gato's painting(I did two more of Gato)to the Cultural Center when I go to Michoacan Saturday. Also have one of Vicente.

dagosd2000 wrote:

kikibalt wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUSd_RYnxAY
Frankie Ford

"Sea Cruise"

You're on a roll. Going to paint Jose Alfredo in a little while. I'll give him and Gato's painting(I did two more of Gato)to the Cultural Center when I go to Michoacan Saturday. Also have one of Vicente.

Vicente Fox??

bennie wrote:

kikibalt wrote:

People talk about the three years Ali was robbed of in his prime. A prime Louis was robbed of four years.

Point well taken Bennie and I don't think I ever heard anyone make that observation before.
Randy

Except, an Ali fanatic would reply that Louis lost his four year voluntarily by joining the Army, and he never lost his boxing license; Ali was stripped of his crown and boxing license.

kikibalt wrote:

dagosd2000 wrote:

kikibalt wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUSd_RYnxAY
Frankie Ford

"Sea Cruise"

You're on a roll. Going to paint Jose Alfredo in a little while. I'll give him and Gato's painting(I did two more of Gato)to the Cultural Center when I go to Michoacan Saturday. Also have one of Vicente.

Vicente Fox??

Fernandez

raylawpc wrote:Except, an Ali fanatic would reply that Louis lost his four year voluntarily by joining the Army, and he never lost his boxing license; Ali was stripped of his crown and boxing license.

Ring Magazine still listed Clay(they never called him Ali)as the Heavyweight Champ during his 3 year exile.

Jack Dempsey & Joe Louis
15 September 1956

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKljPyIRTNc
Jose Alfredo Jimenez

"Camino De Guanajuato"

Jose Alfredo Jimenez


"Alfredo"
By Diego

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41x8mjrRO0M
Que Suerte La Mia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMyDx-LqOrw
"Vamonos"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9tFkAKzpso
"Que Bonito Amor"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nP1rxtzSdo
"Es Demasirdo Tarde"


Ana Gabriel


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpdshH10MHU
"A Pesar De Todos"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YqpX08PIc4
"Tu Solo Tu"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6w-LEe3k9U
"Tu Lo Decidiste"

kikibalt wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKljPyIRTNc
Jose Alfredo Jimenez

"Camino De Guanajuato"

Jose Alfredo Jimenez


"Alfredo"
By Diego

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41x8mjrRO0M
Que Suerte La Mia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMyDx-LqOrw
"Vamonos"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9tFkAKzpso
"Que Bonito Amor"

You're getting me very emotional. My wife is very happy and excited that we're going to Jiquilpan. My granddaughter and grandson will be going also. They have many friends there. It's like they've lived there all their lives. I will die there.

For my family and myself this is the way life should be lived. Without all the intrigues and ulterior motives. No hidden agendas. My wife or granddaughter can walk anywhere at night without fear of being molested. Old people keep their dignity. Young people respect their parents and teachers. The modern world hasn't contaminated them yet. A man's character is valued more than his intelligence. "La Vida No Vale Nada" . Life's not worth anything unless giving up yourself for others.

I'm going to take my granddaughter now to Flamenco class. I'll watch her dance. Life doesn't get any better.

Billy "Sweetpea" Peacock

I remember been at the Olympic that night in 1955 when Peacock ko Raul "Raton" Macias,
great win for Peacock after losing to Macias in Mexico, not only did he ko Macias,
he also broke his jaw. it was a great action fight as long as it lasted.

Rick Farris wrote:

bennie wrote:

kikibalt wrote:

People talk about the three years Ali was robbed of in his prime. A prime Louis was robbed of four years.

Good point, Bennie. Ali made a choice, and like everybody else in this world, choices come with consequences. I know three years of activity cost Ali a lot of money, however, it saved him from an earlier demise. Ali always stayed in shape, boxing exhibitions, training, etc. during his hiatus from boxing. However, he took far less trauma to his unprotected chin. Ali had a unique style, one that was NOT of a gifted boxer. Ali was a hands down catcher, once he lost his legs. He didn't have the power to hold off a puncher, just the heart to absorb a beating and come back and win a do-or-die match. It's doubtful Muhammad Ai will live to see 70. Shame.

-Rick

Angelo Dundee once said of Ali "He does everything wrong, he just does it better than anyone else". I also feel that Ali will not live to see 70. Hurtful, very hurtful.

Frank, as far as lightweights go, in your opinion, where does Carlos Ortiz fit in? especially when you compare him with Ike Williams and Roberto Duran, and, if Mando Ramos had kept himself clean how do you think he would have done against Duran? At Mando's Memorial service, watching the fight videos, I was amazed at how quick Mando was and how quick he got that counter right hand in, against almost everyone. Duran was underrated as a counter puncher but he really was good.
Randy

http://youtube.com/watch?v=clXu8Vy26vU&feature=related
Raul "Raton Macias vs Billy "Sweetpea" Peacock
Olympic Aud. 1955

Randyman wrote:Frank, as far as lightweights go, in your opinion, where does Carlos Ortiz fit in? especially when you compare him with Ike Williams and Roberto Duran, and, if Mando Ramos had kept himself clean how do you think he would have done against Duran? At Mando's Memorial service, watching the fight videos, I was amazed at how quick Mando was and how quick he got that counter right hand in, against almost everyone. Duran was underrated as a counter puncher but he really was good.
Randy

Randy

I think Williams and Duran were the two best lightweights I seen fight live, Ortiz was a great fighter and Mando could have been great, but I think both would have lost to Williams and Duran, now how great could have Mando been? on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 been the best, I think Mando could have been an 8.

I think there is a side to Ali,especially now that it's been almost 30 years since he fought,that he has become more like Joe Louis. Yeah he's a Muslim,but he ain't no terrorist. He's very ill.. I remember when Iran had our hostages 25 years ago. He wanted to exchange himself for their release. There's a lot of young people out there that don't even know who he is. A guy who personafied the young generation is now unknown to the current group of teenagers.

I remember after the 3rd Norton fight at Yankee Stadium. It was a controversial decision. They had a panel of boxing experts score the rerun of the fight. I remember there were 6 panelists. They all gave Norton the decision except Joe Louis. I think Louis and Ali became closer at the end of Ali's career. I was at Caesar's Palace .Louis was a greeter at the entrance. I asked him who the best fighter was out there. He answered "Ali". It was at the end of Ali's career. I think Joe's answer had more to it than just fighting.Two guys with opposite personalities. One served his country. The other did not. One was a "ham" in front of a camera. The other "froze up." So why did they finally make peace and ,at least,respect each other? Look at Ali in Africa during the pre fight with Foreman. Ask anyone down on their luck, if Joe Louis didn't reach into his wallet.

There lies the answer.

kikibalt wrote:

Randyman wrote:Frank, as far as lightweights go, in your opinion, where does Carlos Ortiz fit in? especially when you compare him with Ike Williams and Roberto Duran, and, if Mando Ramos had kept himself clean how do you think he would have done against Duran? At Mando's Memorial service, watching the fight videos, I was amazed at how quick Mando was and how quick he got that counter right hand in, against almost everyone. Duran was underrated as a counter puncher but he really was good.
Randy

Randy

I think Williams and Duran were the two best lightweights I seen fight live, Ortiz was a great fighter and Mando could have been great, but I think both would have lost to Williams and Duran, now how great could have Mando been? on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 been the best, I think Mando could have been an 8.

That's a pretty fair assessment. Frank, It's a shame he never reached his full potential.

By the way Frank, I think Eva's gonna get pissed when she sees Jessica's pics all over this forum. Just curious, what weight did they fight at? Come to think about it, that would be one hell of a cat fight wouldn't it?
Randy

Randyman wrote:By the way Frank, I think Eva's gonna get pissed when she sees Jessica's pics all over this forum. Just curious, what weight did they fight at? Come to think about it, that would be one hell of a cat fight wouldn't it?
Randy

They would fight like only women can!....

kikibalt wrote:

Randyman wrote:By the way Frank, I think Eva's gonna get pissed when she sees Jessica's pics all over this forum. Just curious, what weight did they fight at? Come to think about it, that would be one hell of a cat fight wouldn't it?
Randy

They would fight like only women can!....

Spoken like a true man!

Randyman wrote:

kikibalt wrote:

Randyman wrote:By the way Frank, I think Eva's gonna get pissed when she sees Jessica's pics all over this forum. Just curious, what weight did they fight at? Come to think about it, that would be one hell of a cat fight wouldn't it?
Randy

They would fight like only women can!....

Spoken like a true man!

Time for this guy to hit the hay. Been working the overtime so I'm beat. have a good night.
Randy