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2020-06-10T11:39:16Z

Davidepstein: Tony Galento 1931

== Summary ==
Tony Galento 1931

Bobby Zollo

2020-06-08T13:06:46Z

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[[file:bobbyzollo.jpeg|left|350px|Bobby Zollo]]

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2020-06-08T13:05:27Z

Davidepstein: Bobby Zollo

== Summary ==
Bobby Zollo

Bobby Zollo

2020-06-08T13:04:16Z

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Ernie Forte

2020-06-08T13:00:08Z

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[[file:EForte.jpeg|left|300px|Ernie Foret]]

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2020-06-08T12:58:27Z

Davidepstein: Ernie Forte

== Summary ==
Ernie Forte

Ernie Forte

2020-06-08T12:52:44Z

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Ernie Forte

2020-06-08T12:51:36Z

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Ernie Forte

2020-06-08T12:50:25Z

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2020-06-01T21:08:26Z

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[[file:GeorgeGraham.jpeg|left|300px|GeorgeGraham]]

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2020-06-01T21:06:49Z

Davidepstein: George Graham

== Summary ==
George Graham

Human:25102

2020-06-01T21:03:55Z

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Human:344975

2020-05-22T01:11:48Z

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[[file:BMcCoy.jpeg|left|250px|ButchMcCoy]]

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2020-05-22T01:10:29Z

Davidepstein: Butch McCoy

== Summary ==
Butch McCoy

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2020-05-22T01:09:23Z

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Dave Rylance

2020-05-12T00:36:24Z

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[[file:DRylance.jpeg|left|300px|Dave Rylance]]

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2020-05-12T00:35:00Z

Davidepstein: Dave Rylance

== Summary ==
Dave Rylance

Dave Rylance

2020-05-12T00:33:29Z

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Sherman Bergman

2020-04-22T17:20:48Z

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Sherman Bergman

2020-04-22T17:17:32Z

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[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1870022/ IMDB]

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2020-04-22T10:13:38Z

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2020-04-22T10:13:08Z

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James Helwig

2020-04-21T20:55:06Z

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[[file:JHelwig.jpeg|left|250px|JamesHelwig]]

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*former linebacker at TEXAS Christian University

*Helwig fought 2-round exhibition against Joe Frazier on July 15, 1971 at Houston

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2020-04-21T20:54:00Z

Davidepstein: James Helwig

== Summary ==
James Helwig

Ali Salaam

2020-04-21T12:00:37Z

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== Notes ==
*Son of [[Henry Hank]].
*Father and trainer of [[Tony Harrison]].
*Died of Coronavirus at age 59.

== External Links ==
*[https://www.boxingscene.com/ali-salaam-tony-harrisons-father-trainer-dies-from-covid-19--148396 "Ali Salaam, Tony Harrison's Father & Trainer, Dies From COVID-19" by Keith Idec].

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[[Category:Trainers]]
[[Category:2020 Deaths]]

Maurice Watkins

2020-04-20T23:59:37Z

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'''Maurice "Termite" Watkins,''' a three-time Houston Golden Gloves champion and the 1973 Star-Telegram Texas State Golden Gloves titlest, won the 1973 National Golden Gloves championship at featherweight (125 lbs). He is the younger brother of fellow professional boxer [[Billy Watkins Jr.]]

He was the boxing coach for Iraq's 2004 Olympic Boxing Team.

April 2020. Watkins tested positive for the Coronavirus and was being treated in a Texas hospital.

[[Category:Texas Golden Gloves Champions|Watkins, Maurice]]

[[Category:National Golden Gloves Champions|Watkins, Maurice]]

Human:889078

2020-04-19T21:38:47Z

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[[file:MBankston.jpeg|left|250px|MiltonBankston]]

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2020-04-19T21:36:46Z

Davidepstein: Milton Bankston

== Summary ==
Milton Bankston

Human:889078

2020-04-19T21:34:34Z

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2020-04-19T14:48:57Z

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File:JohnnyTorres.jpeg

2020-04-19T14:46:46Z

Davidepstein: Juan "Johnny" Torres

== Summary ==
Juan "Johnny" Torres

Don Wilson

2020-04-19T13:59:05Z

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[[file:DWilson.jpeg|left|300px|DonWilson]]

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'''Don (The Dragon) Wilson''' is best known to fight fans as a world champion kickboxer and a star of "B" martial arts films. However, he also had a brief professional boxing career.

Wilson's childhood idol was Bruce Lee. Wilson started training in the marital art of Kung Fu, earning himself a black belt. In the early 1970s, Wilson turned pro as a kickboxer.

Fighting mostly in South Florida, Wilson soon earned a reputation as one of kickboxing's deadliest fighters. Fighting between the 175-180 pound bracket, Wilson won 11 world championships in both the Lightheavyweight and Cruiserweight Divisions of such organizations as the IKF, WKA, KICK, ISKA, STAR, and PKO. He even defeated World Kickboxing Heavyweight Champion Oaktree Edwards.

At the age of 44, Wilson won the IKF/FCR World Cruiserweight Title by knocking out Dick Kimber (23-2 (21 knockouts) in 3 rounds.

Wilson fought 3 decades in kickboxing. He compiled a record of 78-6-2. His pro boxing career never advanced past the club level, and after a half dozen bouts he retired from traditional boxing.

Wilson is currently a movie actor, best known for ''Bloodfist'', ''Ring of Fire'', ''Operation Cobra'', and ''Capitol Conspiracy''. He also works as a blow-by-blow commentator for various Mixed Martial Arts events, including the Ultimate Fighting Championships and King of the Cage.

Wilson is married to Kathleen Karridene, and the couple has three children: Aubrianna, Drayden, and Jonathan.

[[Category: Actors|Wilson, Don]]

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2020-04-19T13:57:50Z

Davidepstein: Don The Dragon Wilson

== Summary ==
Don The Dragon Wilson

Human:889798

2020-04-16T11:59:05Z

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[[file:DanBarron.jpeg|left|320px|Danny Barron]]

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*Correct spelling of his last name is Baron.
*Alias: Danny
*Residence: Miami Beach, FL

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2020-04-16T11:56:02Z

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Sherman Bergman

2020-04-16T11:53:55Z

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[[file:ShermanBergman.jpeg|left|300px|Sherman Bergman]]

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*Alias: Big Train
*Height: 5 feet 10 inches
*Stance: Southpaw
*Place of birth: Miami Beach, FL

Sherman Bergman

2020-04-16T11:52:41Z

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[[file:ShermanBergman.jpeg|left|300px|Sherman Bergman]]

<boxer>930095</boxer>
*Height: 5 feet 10 inches
*Stance: Southpaw
*Place of birth: Miami Beach, FL

Human:39731

2020-04-16T11:50:08Z

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[[file:CDrane.jpeg|left|250px|CDrane]]

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*Drane was an officer with the Miami Police Department.
*Started a highly touted amateur boxing career in 1977.
*A 1982 Miami Herald article spells his first name, Cornelious.

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2020-04-16T11:48:57Z

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*Drane was an officer with the Miami Police Department.
*Started a highly touted amateur boxing career in 1977.
*A 1982 Miami Herald article spells his first name, Cornelious.

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2020-04-16T11:47:05Z

Davidepstein: Cornelious Drane

== Summary ==
Cornelious Drane

Human:39731

2020-04-16T11:45:20Z

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*Drane was an officer with the Miami Police Department.
*Started a highly touted amateur boxing career in 1977.

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2020-04-16T11:42:12Z

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Sherman Bergman

2020-04-16T02:31:02Z

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[[file:ShermanBergman.jpeg|left|300px|Sherman Bergman]]

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2020-04-16T02:28:46Z

Davidepstein: Sherman "Big Train" Bergman

== Summary ==
Sherman "Big Train" Bergman

Sherman Bergman

2020-04-16T02:10:44Z

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Pat Kelly

2020-04-06T11:46:07Z

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Larry Byrd

2020-04-02T17:27:57Z

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[[file:LarryByrd.jpeg|left||thumb|250px|LarryByrd]]
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[[file:Lbyrd1981.jpeg|left|200px|Larry Byrd1981GoldenHloves]]
*Well-Seasoned amateur boxing career.
*Former Florida Golden Gloves Champion.
*Fought among others [[Kel Robin]], [[Glen Wolf]] and [[Terry Cunningham]] as an amateur.
*As an amateur was one of the most feared 147 pounders in the state.
*In a February 1981 article in the Miami Herald Sport's Section, Byrd stopped [[Sherman Bergman]] in 33 seconds of the first round in the 147 pound Open Division before 600 fans at the Florida Golden Gloves at the Elizabeth Virrick Gym. On the same card, future [[Mike Tyson]] opponent, [[Jose Ribalta]], weighing 178lbs., stopped [[Regional Neal]] who retired in the second round.
*Compiled a 50-7 purported amateur boxing record.

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2020-04-02T17:25:49Z

Davidepstein: Larry Byrd (Bird)

== Summary ==
Larry Byrd (Bird)

Ted Vernon

2020-03-16T20:52:29Z

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[[file:TedVernon.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Ted "Wolfman" Vernon]]
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==Biography==
'''Ted "Wolfman" Vernon''' was one of the most colorful and controversial fighters in South Florida during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Vernon was a millionaire auto dealer, whose "hobbies" included: movie acting, singing, movie producing, and prize-fighting.

When the self-styled "Wolfman" went into amateur boxing at the [[Elizabeth Virrick Gym]] in Coconut Grove, Florida in 1978, he did not only make the local newspapers, but highlights of his amateur fights made the local television news broadcasts as well. Members of the local South Florida community scratched their heads in wonderment, as to why a millionaire would decide to seek a fistic career at the age of 28.

However, Vernon was determined to have a fistic career. Vernon won his first amateur fight by first round knockout. However, in his 2nd match on August 9, 1978, Vernon suffered a nose injury in losing a 3 round decision to Bobby Major in Coconut Grove, Florida. Vernon came back to score two straight knockouts.

[[file:Ted_Vernon.jpeg|left|210px|Ted Vernon in 1978]]
Next, the "Wolfman" decided to go pro, and this is where more controversy arose. Some claimed Vernon was fighting exhibitions, but he himself declared, "These are professional matches."

Vernon made his professional boxing debut on July 20, 1979 in West Palm Beach, Florida, knocking out [[Oscar Dix]] in three rounds.

Fighting in Fort Lauderdale, Vernon scored back-to-back first-round knockouts in matches that had the fans cheering. At about 5-feet, 8-inches, and a burly 190 pounds, the balding Vernon presented a less than imposing physical figure. However, his critics had to admit that he not only had guts, but punching power as well.

When Vernon fought veteran [[Costello King]] who fought under the name "Kent Baker" at the [[Miami Beach Convention Center]] on September 25, 1979, a somewhat larger-than-normal crowd appeared for the fight. The cream of Miami's social scene had come to see their "hero" continue his undefeated streak. However, after taking one of King's (Baker's) left hooks, Vernon saw his undefeated streak ended, as he was knocked cold in under a minute.

On May 2, 1980 in Miami Beach, Florida, Vernon was back. He was again featured as a "Special Attraction" at the Convention Center, and yet again, the head-turners and beautiful people came out ''en mass''. This time it was Vernon who scored the knockout: 225-pound Armando Reyes, who was fighting as [[Armando Royo]], went down and out in a mere seventeen seconds. A screaming match followed the victory, as some of the ringside judges claimed this was only an exhibition. However, after some debate, the victory was made official. Vernon supposedly scored another quick knockout over Royo a few weeks later, but by then, the South Beach crowd had enough of the "Wolfman" and his boxing career. However, Vernon's ring record is a subject of debate; ''BoxRec'' lists him as 2-1, while other sources list him as 3-1. However, on Vernon's own webpage, he lists his boxing record as 21-1.

Ted Vernon went on to produce such cult films as the ''Scarecrows'' and ''Village of the Damned''. He even managed an acting career from 1988-1999, appearing in ''South Beach'' and ''Miami 7''. In the 1990s, Vernon was the lead singer in the Miami rock band, ''Ted Vernon and the Bulldogs''.

However, the one thing Ted "Wolfman" Vernon is still remembered for in sunny South Florida is that from 1977-1980 he was the "Toast" of the boxing scene in South Beach.

==Sources==
*''Miami Herald'', June 16, 1985, page 3: SCARECROWS: A FILM FANTASY COME TRUE.
*''Miami Herald'', June 12, 1985, 2a front page: CELEBRITY NEWS.
*''Miami Herald'', August 18, 1991, Neighbors, page 16: CRICKETS, TED VERNON TO PERFORM AT FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE.
*''Miami Herald'', July 15, 1990, Neighbors, page 28: GAMES CHARACTER PLAYS FOR COMPETITION FUN.
*''www.TedVernonspecialtyautomobiles,Inc.com.
*Internet Movie Database.com [http://www.imdb.com]

[[Category: Actors|Vernon, Ted]]
[[Category: Jewish Boxers|Vernon, Ted]]

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2020-03-15T14:02:50Z

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