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A Filipino Challenged Sugar Ray Robinson!

Posted: 30 May 2008, 02:09
by AnitoKid
Here is an interesting piece of boxing history, friends!
Did you know that a Filipino challenged Sugar Ray Robinson
for his World Welterweight Championship on June 28, 1948?

And I kid you not! It's one awesome find!

Much thanks for looking everyone!
Link is here, friends!

http://anitokid.blogspot.com/2008/05/su ... cusen.html

:)

Re: A Filipino Challenged Sugar Ray Robinson!

Posted: 30 May 2008, 06:25
by kikibalt
Image
Bernard Docusen vs Sugar Ray Robinson

Re: A Filipino Challenged Sugar Ray Robinson!

Posted: 30 May 2008, 07:25
by AnitoKid
Wow! That's one cool pic!

Thank you for sharing!

COOLNESS!


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kikibalt wrote:Image
Bernard Docusen vs Sugar Ray Robinson

Re: A Filipino Challenged Sugar Ray Robinson!

Posted: 30 May 2008, 08:28
by granberry
Did you know that a Filipino was possibly the greatest of all flyweight champions?

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PANCHO VILLA

Re: A Filipino Challenged Sugar Ray Robinson!

Posted: 30 May 2008, 08:36
by AnitoKid
I have read some about Pancho Villa.

Just a thought, could there be some video clips of some of his fights?

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granberry wrote:Did you know that a Filipino was possibly the greatest of all flyweight champions?

Image

PANCHO VILLA

Re: A Filipino Challenged Sugar Ray Robinson!

Posted: 30 May 2008, 08:53
by granberry
AnitoKid wrote:I have read some about Pancho Villa.

Just a thought, could there be some video clips of some of his fights?
There are films of his fights with Jimmy Wilde and Johnny Buff.

Take a look on YOUTUBE.

Re: A Filipino Challenged Sugar Ray Robinson!

Posted: 30 May 2008, 09:16
by granberry
Here is a video of two great fighters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrH6OidT ... 4044185676

Look at the size of Saddler's arms and deltoids--he was a middleweight there who could weigh 126.
He was on you every second and every punch from him was dangerous.

Look at how southpaw Flash Elorde effectively uses his right jab, his footwork, his fighting inside, his right hook, his straight left hand.

Re: A Filipino Challenged Sugar Ray Robinson!

Posted: 30 May 2008, 09:21
by AnitoKid
Thanks buddy!

:)
granberry wrote:
AnitoKid wrote:I have read some about Pancho Villa.

Just a thought, could there be some video clips of some of his fights?
There are films of his fights with Jimmy Wilde and Johnny Buff.

Take a look on YOUTUBE.

Re: A Filipino Challenged Sugar Ray Robinson!

Posted: 30 May 2008, 09:22
by Robinson
Thanks for that vid

Re: A Filipino Challenged Sugar Ray Robinson!

Posted: 01 Jun 2008, 00:45
by Docusen44
AnitoKid wrote:Here is an interesting piece of boxing history, friends!
Did you know that a Filipino challenged Sugar Ray Robinson
for his World Welterweight Championship on June 28, 1948?

And I kid you not! It's one awesome find!

Much thanks for looking everyone!
Link is here, friends!

http://anitokid.blogspot.com/2008/05/su ... cusen.html

:)
Also, here are some other interesting facts about my dad. I am sure no one has broken his record. I would love to see him recognized by the boxing world for the records he set. They are all verified.

1) Flyweight Champion of the South at the age of 13
2) Southern A.A.U. Diamond Glove Champion at the age of 14
3) National A.A.U. Diamond Glove Champion at the age of 14 (he won the national championship in April and turned 15 in June of 1942 - I have a copy of the newspaper article in his book that will be coming out the end of June).
4)Turned Pro and became the Featherweight Champion of the South at the age of 15.

To my knowledge, he still holds the above records.

Patricia Docusen Maddox

Re: A Filipino Challenged Sugar Ray Robinson!

Posted: 25 Jun 2008, 16:35
by AnitoKid
Hi Patricia!

What you are doing is a wonderful thing!

Good luck and all the best!

I have seen some pics of your dad on the Internet.

Am planning to do a brief post on it back at my site!

Again, good luck! And God bless!

AnitoKid

Re: A Filipino Challenged Sugar Ray Robinson!

Posted: 25 Jun 2008, 19:06
by Docusen44
My dad was just inducted into the California Boxing Hall of Fame on June 21. It was a wonderful event. He also received the Joe Louis Humanitarian medallion. My dad is 81 and is finally being recognized for all of his accomplishments.

If you are interested, his book is completed and it is WONDERFUL!! He personally signed the first 100 (first edition). This one may be a collector's item in the future since he doesn't plan to sign anymore. He also has available CD's of his Robinson/Docusen fight and his Fernandez/Docusen fight (which he won). If interested, you can contact me via my e-mail at [email protected]

Re: A Filipino Challenged Sugar Ray Robinson!

Posted: 25 Jun 2008, 19:30
by AnitoKid
I AM interested, kabayan!

I just sent an email to the address you gave!

Regards to your dad!

AnitoKid

P.S.

My youngest daughter's name is Patricia - Maria Patricia - too!
And I kid you not!

Re: A Filipino Challenged Sugar Ray Robinson!

Posted: 25 Jun 2008, 19:42
by Docusen44
Cool!!! I got your e-mail. My grandmother (my dad's mother) had 6 sons. When I was born, my dad let his mother name me. She named me Patricia Ann Docusen.

Patricia