RIP Arthur Mercante

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  1. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. Full Member

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    RIP Arthur Mercante
     
    Mendoza, Apr 12, 2010
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  2. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A bit late, but R.I.P.
     
    Bill1234, Apr 12, 2010
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  3. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Great ref and true legend of the game. R.I.P.
     
    johnmaff36, Apr 13, 2010
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  4. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Very good ref. I bet people always asked him about Ali-Frazier 1.
     
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  5. Waynegrade

    Waynegrade Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Had a chance last year to meet Arthur and his son at fights in foxwoods. What true gentleman they both were. they truly seemd to appreciate being recognized and acknowledged. Jr. was very doting on his Dad, two very classy guys...
     
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  6. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I recall reading Ring magazine shortly after 1971 Ali-Frazier fight,and Mercante said that he had a very definite idea which guy would win the rematch,but he was keeping it to himself. I wonder which one he selected.
     
    Stevie G, Apr 13, 2010
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