Lederman battling prostate cancer

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  1. pong

    pong Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Harold Lederman, the always enthusiastic and affable "Unofficial Judge" for HBO boxing, just radiates his love for all fighters and every aspect of the sport.
    But Lederman, 71, has learned a new meaning for radiation, the literal meaning, as he has been getting regular treatments in his fight against prostate cancer.
    Despite having the physically draining therapy five days a week, Lederman continues with his HBO duties in his usual fashion.
    Lederman, who is also a licensed pharmacist, had such treatment on Wednesday and then came with wife Eileen to Joan Guzman's comeback fight press conference at the dazzling Washington Heights area Lucky Seven's Tapas Bar and Restaurant.
    "I went for my regular checkup with my doctor on my 71st birthday," Lederman explained. "And I took a PSA test which flagged me for the prostate cancer. I'm not complaining and I'm not trying to hide it.
    "I'm going to just keep fighting on, getting all my treatments. The doctor tells me my prognosis is good, that there is a high success rate."
    Lederman is headed next to Cancun, Mexico, for Saturday night's Alfredo Angulo-James Kirkland sluggers matchup and he is typically pumped up for the telecast.
    "That's got to be a real war," Lederman said. "It might be like Hearns against Hagler. I don't think anyone thinks it will go past three rounds.

    Continue reading on Examiner.com HBO's Lederman battles cancer, praises Guzman, eager for Kirkland-Angulo brawl - National Boxing | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/boxing-in-n...eager-for-kirkland-angulo-brawl#ixzz1cgw3UHuY
    :verysad:verysad

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  2. Divi253

    Divi253 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well that's just flat out shitty... Wish him the best, glad he's taking it well.
     
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  3. SJS19

    SJS19 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    First Nick Charles and now Harrold Lederman. :-(

    I hope he fights it into remmission, and stays healthy, It was horrible to see the change in Nick Charles, it made my stomach turn, and I don't want to see it happen to Lederman.
     
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  4. D-Wreck

    D-Wreck Active Member Full Member

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    Damn, that sucks. At least he said his prognosis is good. Hopefully he beats it.
    I love hearing Harold's take every couple rounds. Nice "Gotta Tell Ya" mix.
     
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    he out of shape big time #ko
     
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  6. Hook!

    Hook! Proud member of team G. Full Member

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    i think he is terrible at scoring fights a lot of the time but i wish him the best
     
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  7. Divi253

    Divi253 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol::lol::deal
     
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  8. Threetime no1

    Threetime no1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That's sad to hear.

    Good luck Harold.
     
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  9. ocelot

    ocelot Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    only on ESB would a thread about a guy suffering from cancer have idiots using it as an opportunity to criticize the guy.
     
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  10. dubace

    dubace Well-Known Member Full Member

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    don't like him very much, but that's not relevant to anything. good luck to him in his battle. I'm hoping for Lederman KO1 cancer
     
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  11. HEAVENLY BLUES

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    Gotta admire the old man, for still wanting to work, when he's fighting cancer:thumbsupGOOD LUCK HAROLD!!
     
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  12. anundecidedarm

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    Harold is the man.
     
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  13. sillyjoow

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    All the best Harold.
     
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  14. SJS19

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    This. Some people :fire
     
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  15. sdsfinest22

    sdsfinest22 Pound 4 Pound Full Member

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    Man thats horrible. U gotta love Lederman and his "OK JIM IN ROUND..."

    I hope he gets better! Nobody deserves that.
     
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