Kid Gavilan

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  1. billyb71

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    My Dad was a boxing fan in the 1950s. He watched the Wednesday Night Fights every week. I liked to watch Kid Gavilan. Gavilan was Welterweight Champion in the early 50s. I liked his Bolo punch. Remember it?
     
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  2. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The Cuban Hawk - One of my favourite fighters from that era. Tough as teak and very skilled.
     
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    Love watching him. His fights with Basilio and Turner are must-sees.
     
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    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Gavilan should be discussed and appreciated more. Tough out for anyone. Great blend of skill and grit. Real fighter’s fighter.
     
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  5. billyb71

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    There are a lot of clips of Gavilan on YouTube. He reminds me of a Welterweight Marciano- never still - fought like hell.
     
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