Jose Torres RIP

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  1. Bonavena25

    Bonavena25 Vamos! Full Member

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    Passed away............
     
    Bonavena25, Jan 19, 2009
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  2. sugar71

    sugar71 Active Member Full Member

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    I had just begin to learn more of Jose Torres several years ago after I saw an interview he gave in a documentary. Nice boxing career ,but seemed to be a far nicer human from the interview. A Puerto Rican legend & ex heavyweight champ. RIP
     
    sugar71, Jan 19, 2009
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  3. Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    R.I.P. to one of the toughest LHW's of the 60's.
     
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  4. Bad_Intentions

    Bad_Intentions Boxing Addict Full Member

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    RIP Jose :(.
    One of PR's baddest fighters.
     
    Bad_Intentions, Jan 19, 2009
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  5. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    If I recall, one of Cus's kids.
     
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  6. Minotauro

    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeh he was trained by Cus. R.I.P Champ.
     
    Minotauro, Jan 19, 2009
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  7. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I was watching on TV when Torres wrecked Willie Pastrano's liver for the Lightheavy Title back in the early 60's.

    Many observers thought Torres should have won the rematch against Tiger (Jose lost by SD).
     
    Longhhorn71, Jan 19, 2009
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  8. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Damn. I'm glad I got to meet him and get his autograph at the hall of fame weekend last year, he was a really nice guy. Boxing lost another great. R.I.P. Jose.
     
    Bill1234, Jan 19, 2009
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  9. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Another fine Champion passed away,Torres was a good writer on boxing and gave valuable insight into what makes fighters tick,he was part of an era and will be missed.RIP.
     
    mcvey, Jan 19, 2009
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  10. Jack Dempsey

    Jack Dempsey Legend Full Member

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    No way!!!

    RIP Champ, gone to that great ring in the sky
     
    Jack Dempsey, Jan 19, 2009
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  11. heehoo

    heehoo TIMEXICAH! Full Member

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    R.I.P. Mr. Torres.

    Great fighter, great writer, even better man.
     
    heehoo, Jan 19, 2009
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  12. COULDHAVEBEEN

    COULDHAVEBEEN Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The biggest loser here is boxing itself. Torres gave a great deal to boxing both in and out of the ring, and he was a gentleman as well....RIP.
     
    COULDHAVEBEEN, Jan 19, 2009
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  13. pryorgatti

    pryorgatti Active Member Full Member

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    Great fighter, maybe Tyson's traitor, RIP
     
    pryorgatti, Jan 19, 2009
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  14. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Very good fighter, excellent writer, he will be missed in the sport.
     
    TBooze, Jan 19, 2009
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  15. Sonny Carson

    Sonny Carson Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Damn RIP, he was a great fighter.
     
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