R.I.P. - Billy Costello

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  1. Rasch

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    Shocking news ..... I lost a friend to that seven months ago, it was a very aggressive illness.

    Surprised he only had two defeats when I looked at his record ...... and yes, Black Lights is one of the best Boxing books I've read.
     
    Rasch, Jun 30, 2011
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  2. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    That's a sad one ... a good guy ...
     
    he grant, Jun 30, 2011
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  3. duranimal

    duranimal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :verysad:verysad:verysad
     
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  4. nufc_jay

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    Damn, R.I.P
     
    nufc_jay, Jun 30, 2011
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  5. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    He was always a good, entertaining champ with heart...R.I.P.!
     
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  6. The Mighty One

    The Mighty One Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Rip
     
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  7. natonic

    natonic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I found this quote about Mr. Costello on the Amazon review of 'The Black Lights' (which I just ordered used for $3.16 and free shipping!!):

    "You cannot help but admire Costello for his dedication and decency amid the scoundrels who flock to the sport."

    This quote was always my perception of him. RIP Champ.
     
    natonic, Jun 30, 2011
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  8. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Rip
     
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  9. Duodenum

    Duodenum Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    As long as you don't have Reyes syndrome, an allergic reaction or other specific contraindication, that low a dose does little if any harm. I worked in a hospital for years, and just about every health care professional I know who doesn't have contraindications takes low dose aspirin as a daily supplement. (This includes every pharmacist, physician, nurse and dentist I have contact with where I live.)

    Last June when I broke my ankle, I was advised to double the dose to safeguard against clotting.

    The bottom line is if it does more harm than good, then why not? What just happened to Costello (55), Nick Charles (64) and Fighting Weight (at just 41) is an outrage, and this might be a simple way to do battle against the development of bladder cancer (Charles), lung cancer (Costello), colon cancer or heart (Fighting Weight) disease (all of which aspirin has been identified as a potential preventative for).

    I'm inclined to act, not react. Waiting until a disease like this develops is too late.
     
    Duodenum, Jun 30, 2011
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  10. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Had no idea he died.A belated R.I.P.
     
    Titan1, Jul 7, 2011
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  11. TIGEREDGE

    TIGEREDGE Boxing Addict Full Member

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    RIP

    He was the main character in one of the best books I have ever read on Boxing; Thomas Hausers Dark Lights. Great book
     
    TIGEREDGE, Jul 7, 2011
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  12. Clinton

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    Thank you for that info,Henry.Rip,Billy.
     
    Clinton, Jul 7, 2011
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  13. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Heard him win the title against Napoles on the radio...tough guy...R.I.P. Champ...
     
    RockyJim, Jul 7, 2011
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  14. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    RIP champ...
     
    RockyJim, Jul 7, 2011
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  15. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thinking of Billy Backus...
     
    RockyJim, Jul 7, 2011
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