Bobby Diamond - Revision history

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	'''Bobby Diamond''' is a footnote in boxing history during the wild decade of the 1960s.		'''Bobby Diamond''' is a footnote in boxing history during the wild decade of the 1960s.

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	'''Bobby Diamond''' is a footnote in boxing history during the wild decade of the 1960s.		'''Bobby Diamond''' is a footnote in boxing history during the wild decade of the 1960s.

	In the late 1960s, with the Viet-Nam War raging, the anti-establishment movement at ~~it's~~ pitch, free love and ''Flower Power'' spreading among the youth of America, Diamond became a rallying cry for ~~the~~ "Doing Your Own Thing."		In the late 1960s, with the Viet-Nam War raging, the anti-establishment movement at its pitch, free love and "Flower Power" spreading among the youth of America, Diamond became a rallying cry for "Doing Your Own Thing."

	~~Diamond started his pro career quietly enough in New Orleans and New England. Then he moved with his parents to San Francisco, California in 1969.~~
	~~While in San Francisco, the young Diamond started growing his blonde hair "long", as did most of the youth of the time.~~

	~~Diamond continued his boxing career in California where he earned the~~
	~~nickname ''Goldilocks'' among fans due to his shoulder-length blonde hair.~~

	In 1969, the ~~''California Athletic Commission'' suspended Bobby~~ Diamond ~~following his 1st round knockout over [[Mike Flynn]] because~~ his hair ~~was~~ "~~too~~ long". ~~The commission stated, " We're not allowing hippie haircuts~~ in California ~~rings~~."		Diamond started his pro career quietly enough in New Orleans and New England. Then he moved with his parents to San Francisco, California in 1969. While in San Francisco, the young Diamond started growing his blonde hair "long," as did most of the youth of the time. Diamond continued his boxing career in California where he earned the
			nickname "Goldilocks" among fans due to his shoulder-length blonde hair.

	Diamond refused to cut his hair because he said it wasn't a gimmick, but a lifestyle. He then attempted to get a match in New York, and the ''New York ~~Boxing~~ Commission'' told Diamond that his hair must be trimmed to a reasonable length.		In 1969, the [[California State Athletic Commission]] suspended Diamond following his first-round knockout over [[Mike Flynn]] because his hair was "too long." The commission stated, "We're not allowing hippie haircuts in California rings." Diamond refused to cut his hair because he said it wasn't a gimmick, but a lifestyle. He then attempted to get a match in New York, and the [[New York State Athletic Commission]] told Diamond that his hair must be trimmed to a reasonable length.

	Diamond's "hair problem" was featured in ''[[The Ring Magazine\|The Ring]]'''s January 1970 issue in ~~THE CHATTER BOX~~ by [[John Ort]]. It also made newspapers in California and New York.		Diamond's "hair problem" was featured in [[The Ring Magazine\|The Ring]]'s January 1970 issue in "The Chatter Box" by [[John Ort]]. It also made newspapers in California and New York.

	Six months later, the California Commission gave Diamond the "green-light" on his career~~; his~~ return however, ended in a decision loss. He left boxing for two years, and in 1973, Diamond finally fought in New York as well. After going 0-2 in his comeback, Bobby Diamond retired from boxing.		Six months later, the California Commission gave Diamond the "green-light" on his career. His return, however, ended in a decision loss. He left boxing for two years, and in 1973 Diamond finally fought in New York as well. After going 0-2 in his comeback, Bobby Diamond retired from boxing.

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	Diamond refused to cut his hair because he said it wasn't a gimmick, but a lifestyle. He then attempted to get a match in New York, and the ''New York Boxing Commission'' told Diamond that his hair must be trimmed to a reasonable length.		Diamond refused to cut his hair because he said it wasn't a gimmick, but a lifestyle. He then attempted to get a match in New York, and the ''New York Boxing Commission'' told Diamond that his hair must be trimmed to a reasonable length.

	Diamond's "hair problem" was featured in ~~the~~ [[Ring Magazine]]'s January 1970 issue in THE CHATTER BOX by [[John Ort]]. It also made newspapers in California and New York.		Diamond's "hair problem" was featured in ''[[The Ring Magazine\|The Ring]]'''s January 1970 issue in THE CHATTER BOX by [[John Ort]]. It also made newspapers in California and New York.

	Six months later, the California Commission gave Diamond the "green-light" on his career; his return however, ended in a decision loss. He left boxing for two years, and in 1973, Diamond finally fought in New York as well. After going 0-2 in his comeback, Bobby Diamond retired from boxing.		Six months later, the California Commission gave Diamond the "green-light" on his career; his return however, ended in a decision loss. He left boxing for two years, and in 1973, Diamond finally fought in New York as well. After going 0-2 in his comeback, Bobby Diamond retired from boxing.

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	Diamond's "hair problem" was featured in the [[Ring Magazine]]'s January 1970 issue in THE CHATTER BOX by [[John Ort]]. It also made newspapers in California and New York.		Diamond's "hair problem" was featured in the [[Ring Magazine]]'s January 1970 issue in THE CHATTER BOX by [[John Ort]]. It also made newspapers in California and New York.

			Six months later, the California Commission gave Diamond the "green-light" on his career; his return however, ended in a decision loss. He left boxing for two years, and in 1973, Diamond finally fought in New York as well. After going 0-2 in his comeback, Bobby Diamond retired from boxing.

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	'''Bobby Diamond''' is a footnote in boxing history during the wild decade of the 1960s.		'''Bobby Diamond''' is a footnote in boxing history during the wild decade of the 1960s.

	In ~~1969~~, with the Viet-Nam War raging, the anti-establishment movement at it's pitch, free love and Flower Power spreading among the youth of America, Diamond became a rallying cry for the "~~Hippies~~".		In the late 1960s, with the Viet-Nam War raging, the anti-establishment movement at it's pitch, free love and ''Flower Power'' spreading among the youth of America, Diamond became a rallying cry for the "Doing Your Own Thing."

	Diamond started his pro career quietly enough in New Orleans and New England. Then he moved with his parents to San Francisco, California in 1969.		Diamond started his pro career quietly enough in New Orleans and New England. Then he moved with his parents to San Francisco, California in 1969.

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	*Started his pro career in New Orleans and New England.		'''Bobby Diamond''' is a footnote in boxing history during the wild decade of the 1960s.
	*Moved with his parents to San Francisco, California in 1969.
	*Nicknamed Goldilocks ~~for~~ his shoulder-length blonde hair.		In 1969, with the Viet-Nam War raging, the anti-establishment movement at it's pitch, free love and Flower Power spreading among the youth of America, Diamond became a rallying cry for the "Hippies".
	*In 1969, the California Athletic Commission suspended Diamond following his 1st round knockout over [[Mike Flynn]] because his hair was "too long".
	*The commission stated, " We're not allowing hippie haircuts in California rings."		Diamond started his pro career quietly enough in New Orleans and New England. Then he moved with his parents to San Francisco, California in 1969.
	*The New York Boxing Commission told Diamond that his hair must be trimmed to a reasonable length.		While in San Francisco, the young Diamond started growing his blonde hair "long", as did most of the youth of the time.
	*Diamond's "hair problem" was featured in the [[Ring Magazine]]'s January 1970 issue in THE CHATTER BOX by John Ort.
			Diamond continued his boxing career in California where he earned the
			nickname ''Goldilocks'' among fans due to his shoulder-length blonde hair.

			In 1969, the ''California Athletic Commission'' suspended Bobby Diamond following his 1st round knockout over [[Mike Flynn]] because his hair was "too long". The commission stated, " We're not allowing hippie haircuts in California rings."

			Diamond refused to cut his hair because he said it wasn't a gimmick, but a lifestyle. He then attempted to get a match in New York, and the ''New York Boxing Commission'' told Diamond that his hair must be trimmed to a reasonable length.

			Diamond's "hair problem" was featured in the [[Ring Magazine]]'s January 1970 issue in THE CHATTER BOX by [[John Ort]]. It also made newspapers in California and New York.

Legwarmers1980 at 01:01, 16 September 2006

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	*Started his pro career in New Orleans and New England.		*Started his pro career in New Orleans and New England.

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