Heavyweight and cruiserweight contender Loren Ross killed in Nashville.

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Bigcat, Aug 1, 2013.


  1. Bigcat

    Bigcat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    21,545
    98
    Jan 10, 2006
    Mirageboxing.blogspot.com

    Sad... Loren was a very accomplished amateur who fought Riddick Bowe and as a pro lost only twice in a highly respectful career.. Ross was shot multiple times... Same old horrible story..
     
    Bigcat, Aug 1, 2013
    Bigcat, Aug 1, 2013
    #1
  2. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    23,354
    26,564
    Jun 26, 2009
    I knew Loren when I lived in Nashville many years ago, around the time he was starting out his pro career. I knew Stan Allen, his manager, and went out to Vegas when Loren lost his first fight and was there in Birmingham when he lost his second (and last).

    He was a cruiser trying to fight at heavyweight, all the skill in the world but apparenlty some demons too.

    RIP, Loren.
     
    Saintpat, Aug 1, 2013
    Saintpat, Aug 1, 2013
    #2
  3. Bigcat

    Bigcat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    21,545
    98
    Jan 10, 2006
    I too was at his first loss at Ballys when he got caught against Tony Willis... Loren was a smooth boxer who indeed was fighting amongst men too big for him... A brilliant amateur... Once saw a tape of him fighting Riddick Bowe at light heavy it was awesome... I had a friend similar from Baltimore called Jerry Ballard who too was killed outside a bar in 2001.. Carried demons, and always found trouble unfortunately, a shame, both men were lovely guys with hearts of gold..
     
    Bigcat, Aug 2, 2013
    Bigcat, Aug 2, 2013
    #3
    Saintpat likes this.