The Ring Photo Quiz; Hollywood Connections:

[mcvey]

Originally Posted by TBooze

Someone already got Lewis and West, but yes, you got that right too. As for three, I think you may need to read the question again. A clue: He was a pretty famous promoter of the time. Not as big as King, Arum or the Duva's, but still well known in the sport, with a sort of 'Rocky' connection: He is most famous for promoting in the area Balboa mainly 'fought'...

Would that be Russell Peltz ,who was known for putting on competitive fights?
If so, I think I have 8 out of the 10.

[TBooze]

Originally Posted by mcvey

Would that be Russell Peltz ,who was known for putting on competitive fights?
If so, I think I have 8 out of the 10.

Yep, the Philly connection too.

[TBooze]

As for question eight, second too question six, I thought it was the easist...

[mcvey]

Originally Posted by TBooze

As for question eight, second too question six, I thought it was the easist...

I love Hackman ,I know he is a fight fan , can't think who Joe Goosen's major player was.
I'm in the UK ,so I'm surprised one of the US lads has not got these before me.

[TBooze]

Originally Posted by mcvey

I love Hackman ,I know he is a fight fan , can't think who Joe Goosen's major player was.
I'm in the UK ,so I'm surprised one of the US lads has not got these before me.

I always think the Americans are second too us.

[scartissue]

I remember Hackman doing the coin flip at the weigh-in for Ruelas-DeLaHoya, so I'll say Rafael Ruelas.

[TBooze]

Originally Posted by scartissue

I remember Hackman doing the coin flip at the weigh-in for Ruelas-DeLaHoya, so I'll say Rafael Ruelas.

No, he won his titles in heavier weight divisions than Ruelas. You are the second to get this wrong...

[hhascup]

1. Hedgemon Lewis
2. David Sears
3. Russell Peltz
4. Al Jolson
5. Fred Houpe/Young Sanford
6. Leon Spinks
7. Mae West
8. Michael Nunn
9. Mickey Rourke
10. Packey East

[mcvey]

Originally Posted by TBooze

I always think the Americans are second too us.

They are when it comes to World Wars. But that may be no bad thing.

[TBooze]

Originally Posted by hhascup

1. Hedgemon Lewis
2. David Sears
3. Russell Peltz
4. Al Jolson
5. Fred Houpe/Young Sanford
6. Leon Spinks
7. Mae West
8. Michael Nunn
9. Mickey Rourke
10. Packey East

Trust you to find this! I would say well done, but you probably wrote it!