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cliff samardin
Posted: 14 Nov 2008, 00:17
by buster007
just noticed this fellow who fought and beat lovemore n'dou and went to the usa for one fight and after winning remained unbeaten after 24 bouts and never fought again.
anyone know why? or remember seeing him fight?
Re: cliff samardin
Posted: 14 Nov 2008, 00:43
by unleash06
buster, i can definitely remember the kid fighting down here in melbourne a few times in the early nineties and thought he was great. pushing my memory a little but i'm sure Keefy Ellis had him for a while. I remember he had a great fight with Darren Miller.
Re: cliff samardin
Posted: 14 Nov 2008, 01:12
by adamheight
theres another thread from way back saying that he got burnt by his promoter and walked away from the game.
pity.
Re: cliff samardin
Posted: 14 Nov 2008, 18:17
by LeonMcS
I saw two of fights in Melbourne, one was against Danny Bellert and to this day he stands out in my memory as the best I've ever seen live. His handspeed was phenomenal and I'm still convinced he could have gone all the way if he had chosen.
Have been told on another forum hes still winning toughman contests in Qld somewhere. If anyone has any of his fights I'll trade or buy in a heartbeat.
Re: cliff samardin
Posted: 14 Nov 2008, 19:59
by Brute
adamheight wrote:theres another thread from way back saying that he got burnt by his promoter and walked away from the game.
pity.
I started that thread out of curiosity. One of his friends said he was stiffed by people who were supposed to be looking after him.
Shame he did not go on. He will remain one of the great mysteries of Australian boxing.
Re: cliff samardin
Posted: 27 Apr 2021, 08:43
by danz72
I sparred with him in the gym in 1990 or 1991. A few years ago I asked his trainer Keith Ellis Jr about him. He told me he lost interest put on lots of weight and went interstate.
Re: cliff samardin
Posted: 28 Apr 2021, 01:57
by Beltane
Of interest, Danny Bellert (mentioned above) in his 2nd last fight, back on 1st October 2004, was stopped by a young bloke making his debut - Daniel Geale.
Based on his record, Cliff Samardin could have gone just as far as Daniel Geale.
Re: cliff samardin
Posted: 01 May 2021, 00:13
by fox
One of my gym mates lost to him at the 87 state titles. They were about 38kg but even then you could see Samardin had the goods. Probably should have lost to Lovemore Ndou on the Tszyu v Mayweather undercard. But could have been anything if he stuck to it.
Re: cliff samardin
Posted: 01 May 2021, 21:02
by bollocks
I've read that he was ripped off by one of our best ever fighters turned trainer. Wonder how true it is
Re: cliff samardin
Posted: 02 May 2021, 01:51
by Tinnie
bollocks wrote: ↑01 May 2021, 21:02
I've read that he was ripped off by one of our best ever fighters turned trainer. Wonder how true it is
If its the same person who threatened an elderly artist, that he would put a contract on his life.... it certainly wouldnt surprise me....
Re: cliff samardin
Posted: 02 May 2021, 02:11
by bollocks
Tinnie wrote: ↑02 May 2021, 01:51
bollocks wrote: ↑01 May 2021, 21:02
I've read that he was ripped off by one of our best ever fighters turned trainer. Wonder how true it is
If its the same person who threatened an elderly artist, that he would put a contract on his life.... it certainly wouldnt surprise me....
He didn't like the artist's work ey? Still, a death threat is a bit harsh
Re: cliff samardin
Posted: 31 Aug 2021, 03:44
by Ross
All class, he was living in Cairns very humble man. There is a good utube video about him.
I have told this story before - i had some boxers at the PCYC Cairns sparring and Cliff had come in to help out and do a few rounds. Lovemore had just won a world title and i mentioned it in passing to the other trainers and boxers present. I think most people would have said hey yeah i beat him, but Cliff didnt say a word just smiled at me. No one else there realized what had happened as known of them really knew who he was. When he left i told hem!
Re: cliff samardin
Posted: 12 Sep 2021, 00:11
by bollocks
Ross wrote: ↑31 Aug 2021, 03:44
All class, he was living in Cairns very humble man. There is a good utube video about him.
I have told this story before - i had some boxers at the PCYC Cairns sparring and Cliff had come in to help out and do a few rounds. Lovemore had just won a world title and i mentioned it in passing to the other trainers and boxers present. I think most people would have said hey yeah i beat him, but Cliff didnt say a word just smiled at me. No one else there realized what had happened as known of them really knew who he was. When he left i told hem!
Love to hear it when fighters aren't braggart smartarses, as most seem to think they need to be to get noticed
