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Jose Torres. RIP
Posted: 19 Jan 2009, 12:21
by DG.
By Gabriel F. Cordero
Former world champion Jose “Chegui” Torres passed away at the age of 72 this morning in Ponce, Puerto Rico. An Olympic silver medalist in 1956, Torres (41-3-1, 29 KOs) knocked out Willie Pastrano in March 1965 to take the WBC and WBA light heavyweight world championship, which he defended three times. After retiring in 1969, he served as television commentator, journalist, author, and became chairman of the NY State Boxing Commission as well as President of the WBO. He was a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Fightnews.com sends our sympathies to Jose’s family and many friends.
Re: Jose Torres. RIP
Posted: 19 Jan 2009, 12:41
by Chambers2
DG. wrote:By Gabriel F. Cordero
Former world champion Jose “Chegui” Torres passed away at the age of 72 this morning in Ponce, Puerto Rico. An Olympic silver medalist in 1956, Torres (41-3-1, 29 KOs) knocked out Willie Pastrano in March 1965 to take the WBC and WBA light heavyweight world championship, which he defended three times. After retiring in 1969, he served as television commentator, journalist, author, and became chairman of the NY State Boxing Commission as well as President of the WBO. He was a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. fightviews.com sends our sympathies to Jose’s family and many friends.
I read a biography on Tyson which I think was written/ghostwritten by Jose Torres, I think he used to be trained by Cus D'Amato
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?hu ... &cat=boxer
RIP Jose
Re: Jose Torres. RIP
Posted: 19 Jan 2009, 12:45
by Scrap
Sad, always pleasant, got to say His book on Ali, was one of the best insights into a Fighters psch Ive ever read sad loss RIP
Re: Jose Torres. RIP
Posted: 19 Jan 2009, 13:40
by Hagler2002
He wasn't Tyson's biggest fan, quoting that Tyson had told him "I like to hurt women when I make love to them. I like to hear them scream and see them bleed. It gives me pleasure."
Re: Jose Torres. RIP
Posted: 19 Jan 2009, 13:42
by stujones
Looked great for his age, I would have never thought he was in his 70's.
Re: Jose Torres. RIP
Posted: 19 Jan 2009, 14:08
by Poncey
That sucks. A superb record of opponents for the number of fights; Paret, Olson, Tiger, Pastrano and Cotton.
For me, one of the best 175 pounders of all time.
Re: Jose Torres. RIP
Posted: 20 Jan 2009, 09:33
by overhand_right
A quality fighter, hard hitter, skilled, great defence and top quality opponents. Cus D'amato's other world champion, sandwiched by Floyd Patterson and Mike Tyson.
Sad loss.
Re: Jose Torres. RIP
Posted: 20 Jan 2009, 10:00
by yiddo14
RIP Champ.