BOXING: Tragic Stories

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Brian Zelley, Oct 5, 2008.


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  1. john garfield

    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Broke my heart when Gabe Ruelas told me when he tried to console Jimmy Garcia's mother in the hospital, she said, "Don't touch me with those hands that just killed my son."

    Gabe's still haunted by it.
     
    john garfield, Oct 4, 2009
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  2. Brian Zelley

    Brian Zelley Active Member Full Member

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    When this thread started no one would of guessed that we would have a cluster of
    strange deaths in the long hot summer months. For those were active be it in the USA
    or the UK, one will never know how far they could have gone.
     
    Brian Zelley, Oct 6, 2009
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  3. junior-soprano

    junior-soprano Active Member Full Member

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    didn't know that. pfffft and then still doing what he is doing now... probably 80% of the people who that would happen to would go drink heavly or something. that is a sad story indeed
     
    junior-soprano, Oct 6, 2009
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  4. Brian Zelley

    Brian Zelley Active Member Full Member

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    Despite much family tragedy, George Chuvalo
    as managed to take giant steps in a positive direction.
    Also, it is good to hear about George attend various
    amateur boxing shows beyond the Ontario borders.
     
    Brian Zelley, Nov 13, 2009
    Brian Zelley, Nov 13, 2009
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  5. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    George Chuvalo is synonymous with endurance on every level.

    When the asteroid hits and wipes us all out the only thing left will be George Chuvalo.
     
    janitor, Nov 13, 2009
    janitor, Nov 13, 2009
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  6. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Christ thats a hell of a story bout Perez. Tragic. Wasnt aware of Chuvalos story either. Terrible, just terrible
     
    johnmaff36, Nov 13, 2009
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  7. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He still supports Young Ali's widow to this day
     
    johnmaff36, Nov 13, 2009
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  8. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    that a terrible story

    i think there was a film about perez with Teddy Atlas in it

    something about Freedom was in teh title

    nice to hear that


    also i got told today Z Gorres is in hospital hope he is well
     
    GPater11093, Nov 14, 2009
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  9. TheGreatA

    TheGreatA Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqnsJDoSZS8[/ame]


    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqXsBKvueZU[/ame]
     
    TheGreatA, Nov 14, 2009
    TheGreatA, Nov 14, 2009
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  10. Brian Zelley

    Brian Zelley Active Member Full Member

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    ALEX SLADE, another tragic story.
    The boxing community in Queensland, Australia in mourning following the
    death of 19 year old amateur boxer ALEX SLADE of Impact Gym in Cooroy.
     
    Brian Zelley, Oct 21, 2010
    Brian Zelley, Oct 21, 2010
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  11. Brian Zelley

    Brian Zelley Active Member Full Member

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    GEORGE CHUVALO is still active despite the many tragedies.
     
    Brian Zelley, Oct 21, 2010
    Brian Zelley, Oct 21, 2010
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  12. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    an amazing story
     
    doug.ie, Oct 21, 2010
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  13. EireFightFan

    EireFightFan Active Member Full Member

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    Tom Molineaux, born a slave, fought his way to freedom, came within a whisker of being crowned heavyweight champion against Tom Cribb, but died a penniless alcoholic in Galway before his 40th birthday.

    Benny Lynch was a washed up alcoholic at 25 and dead by 33.

    Darren Sutherland's suicide was nothing but tragic. RIP Dazzler.
     
    EireFightFan, Oct 21, 2010
    EireFightFan, Oct 21, 2010
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  14. Kingkazim

    Kingkazim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    George Chuvalo is an inspiring character.
     
    Kingkazim, Oct 21, 2010
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  15. MagnaNasakki

    MagnaNasakki Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Told me the same thing, in so many words.

    Didn't sleep that night. Ill never forget that.
     
    MagnaNasakki, Oct 21, 2010
    MagnaNasakki, Oct 21, 2010
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