Another Cuban boxer defects

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  1. Cubanborn87

    Cubanborn87 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm hearing from a very good source from Miami that Luis Franco has defected right now i dont have much information or knowledge of who the guy is i think he is only 23 and when gamboa was out with an injury he became the national champion here is all i could find on him


    He also went to the 2004 athens olympics when he was only 18 and lost in the quaterfinals


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Franco



    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpCxxOlwPCM
     
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  2. Ricky369

    Ricky369 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I am always happy to hear someone was able to escape Castro's regime. Looks like this guy is young enough to make it. I hope he doesn't go crazy when he taste freedom. He might actually have a chance of doing something good.
     
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  3. Cubanborn87

    Cubanborn87 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah you are right what they do to people down there is unacceptable , but i dont have much info right now hopefully we'll hear something soon
     
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  4. stiga

    stiga Well-Known Member Full Member

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    hopefully he will have his chances
     
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  5. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Excellent!

    Pls keep us updated!
     
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  6. Arran

    Arran Boxing Junkie banned

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    not moral, castro rules!
     
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  7. fatcity

    fatcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Correct El Gordo.These pinheads couldn't find Cuba with a road map,let alone know anything about Castro and his struggles.Viva Cuba!:deal
     
    fatcity, Jun 13, 2009
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    boxeo#1 Boxer-Puncher banned

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    Castro's regime wouldn't be that bad if it wasn't for the U.S. trade Embargo:deal:-(
     
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  9. boxeo#1

    boxeo#1 Boxer-Puncher banned

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    Viva Cuba para siempre!:bbb:good
     
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  10. Brickhaus

    Brickhaus Packs the house Full Member

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    You'd be hard pressed to find many Cubans with that sentiment.
     
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  11. Ricky369

    Ricky369 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bull****!!! Embargo?? How come Fidel and his family have everything they need. Venezuela and Bolivia trade with them. Has anything happens to Bolivia and Venezuela?? I don't think so. You think I can't find Cuba??? I have been there. And I grew up in Puerto Rico. So, its not too far.
     
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  12. Gladiador

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    Arran, Fatcity and Boxeo#1... if I ever meet any of you, you'll lose a member.

    Back to the topic, glad to hear it :) I hope Luis can achieve something in America!
     
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  13. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    Awesome news, thanks for sharing. Always great to know more great fighters are making it in the pro ranks, these guys can bring serious fights in the future.

    Please keep us updated if you can. :good
     
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    Keep us updated!:good
     
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  15. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    ^This! The more the better.
    The lighter weight's keep getting better.
     
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