Info on boxers from 60’s & 70’s

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Darren25, Jul 29, 2024.


  1. Darren25

    Darren25 New Member Full Member

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    Hi everyone. I’m new to this page & forum & hoping to get some assistance. I’m 53, my dad just turned 80. He’s a former professional boxer ( more like street fighter forced to put gloves on lol). He had a relatively short career - just 13 bouts. However, he did get the opportunity to fight for the Canadian Welterweight title in 1971 vs. Clyde Gray who was one of the top Welterweights in the world during this period,
    He’s faired better health wise than most fighters from that era - until now unfortunately, As his health declines, I would love to find anything ( newspaper, photos etc) from his career. I was surprised to find very little information through google - even on his title fight - next to zero information available. Other than this site & boxrec, can anyone recommend any other options to help my search? Thanks very much in advance!
     
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  2. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Gray beat five people in 71. Whom was ur father if u don’t mind asking? People here r resourceful
    Vic Kid Doucette I’m assuming
     
  3. Darren25

    Darren25 New Member Full Member

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    Yes, that’s correct. Vic Doucette. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
     
  4. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I’d see if newspapers.com has Canadian papers … Nova Scotia in particular. Maybe local libraries in NS or big cities in Canada too for microfilm.
     
  5. BoB Box

    BoB Box "Hey Adam! Wanna play Nintendo?" Full Member

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    I call Bull ****! Lol!
     
  6. Darren25

    Darren25 New Member Full Member

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  7. Darren25

    Darren25 New Member Full Member

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    You call BS? What are you talking about? I don’t understand, what’s the BS?
     
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  8. Darren25

    Darren25 New Member Full Member

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    Ok thanks - I’ve used newspapers.com before but it’s been a long time. Totally forgot about them
     
  9. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Bob N Weave Full Member

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    Ignore him he’s a resident idiot.