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Anthony "The Rock" Larosa
Posted: 06 Oct 2008, 23:22
by a-friend
I am sad to report that he has passed away. I just heard about it today, it happened last night. I knew him before he started boxing.
Supposedly from a heart attack, in his sleep.
May he rest in peace.
Re: Anthony "The Rock" Larosa
Posted: 07 Oct 2008, 06:57
by Expug
Whoa, bad news.
We fought on the same card at Chicagos Park West a couple times in 1989.
RIP , Tony.
Re: Anthony "The Rock" Larosa
Posted: 08 Oct 2008, 11:03
by overhand_right
Terrible, and strange.
Was it related to his shape? He was heavy even when fighting, can't imagine the shape he got into post-athletic career.
What a shame for such a young man.
Re: Anthony "The Rock" Larosa
Posted: 08 Oct 2008, 20:09
by a-friend
overhand_right wrote:Terrible, and strange.
Was it related to his shape? He was heavy even when fighting, can't imagine the shape he got into post-athletic career.
What a shame for such a young man.
We're still not exactly sure. I went to the service tonight, he looked the same as he did last time I saw him. He definitely did get heavier over the years, but I wouldn't say he was extremely overweight.
However, he did have back surgery earlier in the week. I'm wondering if it was a blood clot dislodging that caused it. The family isn't saying much.
Re: Anthony "The Rock" Larosa
Posted: 09 Oct 2008, 08:27
by SteveO
Sad news a-friend. Was Tony living in Chicago?
Re: Anthony "The Rock" Larosa
Posted: 09 Oct 2008, 20:52
by a-friend
SteveO wrote:Sad news a-friend. Was Tony living in Chicago?
Yes. Born, raised, and died here.