Eder Jofre in LA - My diary of events!

ChrisJS · Feb 7, 2023

Greg Price99 said: ↑

Your diary was a brilliant read, as is your book, thanks for sharing.
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Thank you. I appreciate the kind words and I’m thrilled you enjoyed it.

Mike Cannon · Feb 7, 2023

ChrisJS said: ↑

Thursday, October 21.

Thursday brought us back to where it all started - LAX airport. They had a midday flight but the rental had to go back early so we got up, had breakfast and headed over to the JW Marriott Hotel for coffee. I was feeling sad that I had to see them off as I had really enjoyed having them in town for the week and wanted even more time. But on the plus side, I was feeling very content that we had overcome so many obstacles to get to this point of even having them come over and having Eder actually be physically at his induction. Speaking with the Jofres, I wanted to know what had been the high points of their week in Los Angeles. “For me, going to Los Angeles for the first time was a huge joy. To see my father enter into another hall of fame and to be part of this story. I am very grateful for everyone involved for providing a moment of happiness for my father,” Andrea said. She also mentioned how she had been thrilled to see Akbar’s tattoo and how nice it was to see how well received they were by Michael Nunn and Carlos Zarate’s family. Of course, a huge standout part of the trip had been the day at Sugar Ray Leonard’s house and many of the new friendships they made. “Also meeting Rick Farris and his (Brazilian) wife Monica, seeing my father boxing with Rick and mainly to see all of your work in providing us with this,” she added.

Marcel echoed many of Andrea’s sentiments regarding the highlights of his trip. He was very happy to see his father recognized once again in America. Marcel had been present when Eder was inducted in Canastota at the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992. “Surrounded by fans and friends, the reaction was the best possible. The sparkle in the fans' eyes was unforgettable, the feeling of affection and admiration is indescribable. The welcome was magnificent,” he said. Marcel said that he loved every moment of the trip and that it was a “dream come true” having finally visited Los Angeles and to have retraced some of his father’s history. “The highlights were mainly those linked to the affection of the American people who welcomed us with open arms. The visit to the Olympic, the fantastic Hall of Fame ceremony at the Lowes Hotel, the visit to friends John and Lucrecia, the dear family of the great champion Carlos Zarate and finally the visit to Sugar Leonard, in the company of our great friend Michael Nunn,” he said.

Before I left them, I asked Eder if he would like to come back. “Oh, I would definitely like to come back to America! Everyone was very attentive. I leave here, a big hug to all my friends and fans,” he said.

This was without doubt one my my proudest moments. Some of these things had seemed like a pipe dream not so long ago, but moved so quickly. I was overjoyed to see the affection which met the champion everywhere he went, whether it was from former fighters or from fans. It was touching to see how well received Eder and his family were. I was also extremely happy to receive messages online from people over the world who said how much they enjoyed seeing our posts on social media documenting the events and because I was on such a high, I already started planning and talking about Eder’s next visit to America.
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What patience, you wrote all that, hats of to you buddy, and a great read.
stay safe buddy.

Greg Price99 · Feb 7, 2023

Stevie G said: ↑

Thanks for this. Very interesting to read. Eder was a great.....great fighter and,in my opinion,the second best pound for pound boxer of the 1960s. Second only to Muhammad Ali.
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I've completed top 25 fighters in each decade from 1890's to 2010's for Rummy's sticky thread. Only fights contested in the decade contributed to a fighters ranking in that decade. Jofre is the only boxer I ranked top 25 in 3 x separate decades. I had him #21 in the 50's, #6 in the 60's and #16 in the 70's.

He's also my #1 BW of all time and #24 pfp all time. Great fighter.

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