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Taz: you mentioned earlier that you were the #1 contender in Canada for 4 years, but you couldn't get a title shot. Who was the champ at that time? Also, I am wondering why you took a bout against Peanuts Arsenault at a time when he had such a huge edge on you in experience? I noticed also that you once fought twice in one night-how did that situation come about?

ThenTaz: I know that Leslie Bordon fought a lot of heavyweights. Was Peanuts Arsenault a heavyweight when he was suppossed to fight Leslie Bordon? How much did you weigh for the Arsenault fight?

Taz: Didn't Arsenault fight Clyde Gray for the Canadian Welterweight title? What's your opinion of Gray as a fighter? Is there still any pro boxing in New Glasgow?

Taz: I agree with you about Clyde Gray-he was an excellent fighter. I am wondering if you could tell me about Gray's fight against Lawrence Hafey for the Canadian Welterweight title. How well did Hafey fight that night and did he give Gray a tough bout?

Taz:I think Gray was past his prime when he fought the fights against Clarke. Al Ford was another top world class Canadian. Ford also fought Larry Hafey for a Canadian title, as you well know. How close was the Ford-Hafey bout-wasn't it a split decision?

Taz:I think Gray was past his prime when he fought the fights against Clarke. Al Ford was another top world class Canadian. Ford also fought Larry Hafey for a Canadian title, as you well know. How close was the Ford-Hafey bout-wasn't it a split decision?

Taz:I think Gray was past his prime when he fought the fights against Clarke. Al Ford was another top world class Canadian. Ford also fought Larry Hafey for a Canadian title, as you well know. How close was the Ford-Hafey bout-wasn't it a split decision? I don't think there is any pro boxing on P.E.I. anymore.

Taz: I am not Kevin. I am a fan of Canadian fighters. Did Art and Larry Hafey ever spar together? I thought that Art Hafey was a great fighter, what a bodypuncher! Did you see him fight Jo Jo Jackson? Jo Jo had a bad record and I am curious about how he was able to hold Art Hafey to a draw.

Taz: Canada had some good smaller division fighters in the 60's and early 70's like: Billy McGrandle, Jackie Burke and Rocky MacDougal. What are your thoughts on those guys? Also, why did so many Nova Scotian fighters turn pro at such young ages-weren't you only about 15 when you went pro?

Taz: When you were fighting, did most of the fighters from New Glasgow train in the same gym or were there different gyms? I saw your record on this site and I was wondering if your trainer is related to former fighter Kid Sponangle? What about Les Gillis, what are your memories of him as a fighter? A friend of mine has your fight with Spinks on tape.

Taz: Is it true that in the early 70's fighters were only paid about $150.00 to box main events on P.E.I. ? Also, when Larry Hafey became Canadian Middleweight champ, did he give away a lot of weight in that bout-Larry Hafey was mainly a lightweight and welterweight. What ever became of Hafey, do you know?

Taz: I hope that you add the rest of your fights to the data base. Were you retired after after the Spinks fight, and what was it like to come back in 1984 and fight again after such a long layoff?

Taz: Did you know Ernie Bigney-how would you evaluate him as a fighter? How about Gary McNeil and Vic Smith ? Did you ever fight for Wilf McCluskey ?

Taz: What is your opinion of the Summerhays brothers? Did you ever try to fight Gary when he had the Canadian title at 175?

Taz: Two of the best Maritime fighters were Richard Howard and Blair Richardson-did you ever see either of them fight or get to meet either man?

Taz: I am interested in your opinion on the Hilton brothers as fighters. Also, how good was their father, Dave Sr. in your opinion?

taz: I thought that Gaetan Hart was one tough fighter-what is your opinion of him. He would fight anyone. Also, isn't it true that in the 60's and early 70's a lot of catchweight fights took place in Canada? For instance, Jackie Burke who was a bantamweight would fight featherweights very often and Clyde Gray at 147 would fight middleweights. Today's fighters don't want to give up weight.

Taz: Halifax was the best fight town in Nova Scotia, but was New Glasgow the next best town for fights in Nova Scotia? WHat size crowds did cards in New Glasgow draw in the 60's and 70's?

Taz: Another good Maritime fighter was Ralph Hollett. Did you see his fights with Bennie Briscoe, David Love and Elisha Obed ? I saw the Briscoe fight. Did you know Hollett and ever get to see these opponents of his in the gym?

Taz: What was it like being a pro fighter and a high school student at the same time? When you were playing high school hockey, did you ever fight during the games?

Taz: What was it like being a pro fighter and a high school student at the same time? When you were playing high school hockey, did you ever fight during the games?

Taz: When you were fighting pro, did you ever lift weights? If you were fighting now, would you incorporate weight training into your conditioning? Also, since retiring, have you ever trained or worked wth any amateur or pro fighters?

Taz: How good of a fighter was Eddie Melo in your opinion? Do you think that he could have been a top 10 world class fighter at 175?

Taz: You mentioned Eddie Melo's God given talent. Is talent the main factor in determining if a fighter will become world class? For instance, can a fighter who is not naturally fast or naturally hard-punching still develop word class skills ? I remember Fernand Marcotte-he didn't have a lot of talent but I thought that he developed into a very good fighter-what's your view of Marcotte?

Taz: did any of the amateur fighters who you trained ever turn pro? Is their much amateur boxing in the Maritimes?