Gamboa Sold His Olympic Gold Medal!!

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  1. h2hkiller

    h2hkiller Guest

    According to the latest Ring Magazine, Gamboa sold his Olympic 2004 gold medal for $1500 so he can give his daughter a birthday party.

    Gamboa goes on to complain about how Cuban boxers get such measly rewards for their extraordinary sacrifice for their countries, which is hard to argue with. Certainly, they earn more here than they would at home.
     
    h2hkiller, Feb 24, 2008
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  2. PATSYS

    PATSYS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    IMO that is very noble of him.

    Some people treat these stupid medals like idols. There is nothing wrong with selling them, especially for food if that the need may be.
     
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  3. Illmatic

    Illmatic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i would sell my daughter before i gave up a gold medal
     
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  4. cardstars

    cardstars Gamboa is GOD Full Member

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    Ill have to keep checking ebay for it. Well worth $1500
     
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  5. kg0208

    kg0208 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  6. ozziebattler

    ozziebattler Shadow Boxer Full Member

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    Did your parents hate you growing up??

    Were you uncle bobs FAVOURITE little boy??
     
    ozziebattler, Feb 25, 2008
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  7. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :rofl I bet him and Uncle Bob had some great memories "wrestling" Anyways Gamboa is a great man and a great father for doing what he did im now a Gamboa fan.
     
    jimmie, Feb 25, 2008
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  8. Illmatic

    Illmatic Boxing Addict Full Member

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  9. The Whaler

    The Whaler My dog be thorough. Full Member

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    I sold my daughter once. Didn't even fetch $200. :patsch
     
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  10. ozziebattler

    ozziebattler Shadow Boxer Full Member

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    Mate if put in the same situation i would happily sell my medal.

    When its all said and done your medals,belts etc end up collecting dust in the trophy cabinet.

    Its the memories that last forever.Not the possessions.
     
    ozziebattler, Feb 25, 2008
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  11. 41fever

    41fever Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The medal is a GREAT achievement, but the fighter is beyond the medal and his daughter gives him confidence in the ring...GO GAMBOA!
     
    41fever, Feb 25, 2008
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  12. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ive heard but havent got to see him yet. Walked in late the other night only to hear Joe T talk about his 1st round KO win. I ****ing miss everything :fire
     
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  13. Illmatic

    Illmatic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    you are such a great guy...if I was around, Id gladly give you a pat on the back. You're such a good guy, that you've lost all sense of humour on the subject.
     
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  14. ozziebattler

    ozziebattler Shadow Boxer Full Member

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    Good i love your avatar..

    Was nas tryn one of his backflips there??:yep
     
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  15. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I love it to one of my all time favorite nights Barrera made me a fan for life shutting up Naz. I agree with you before id gladly give up my Gold Medal for my Daughter. Nothing in life is more important or more vaulable then the ones you love your parents,children,dearest freinds.
     
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