R.I.P. - George Benton

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  1. hhascup

    hhascup Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I just received this from John DiSanto:

    All,
    George Benton died this morning, September 19, 2011 at 3:40 AM, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in North Philly. He had been in the hospital the past few weeks battling pneumonia, although I am not certain of the official cause of death. No funeral arrangements have been made yet, but I will keep you posted once I hear.

    Benton was a great fighter, trainer, and one of the true legends of Philadelphia boxing. He will be greatly missed.

    Below is a link to my obituary of Benton, which was run on PhillyBoxngHistory.com this morning.

    http://www.phillyboxinghistory.com/fight_stories/stories/2011/20110919_benton_passes_01.htm

    Thank you,
    John DiSanto
    Philly Boxing History (.com)
    609-377-6413
    This content is protected
     
    hhascup, Sep 19, 2011
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  2. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Aw man.............damn. R.I.P. George...........
     
    salsanchezfan, Sep 19, 2011
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  3. Vic-JofreBRASIL

    Vic-JofreBRASIL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    R.I.P

    Great trainer, skillful fighter, one of my favorites, underrated....
     
    Vic-JofreBRASIL, Sep 19, 2011
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  4. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    R.i.p
     
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  5. burt bienstock

    burt bienstock Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    A great boxing mind and fighter was Georgie Benton. He reminded me of a later edition of Charley Burley. R.I.P. champ...
     
    burt bienstock, Sep 19, 2011
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  6. TheGreatA

    TheGreatA Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Few ever contributed to boxing as much as George Benton. It is a sad day for every boxing fan, but he lived a full life. May he rest in peace.
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  7. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I love George Benton.

    His voice in the corner during Holyfield-Dokes used to ring in my head when I fought fat guys:

    "Now... listen.... Holyfield.... go to da baw-day. Go to da baw-dayy."

    With that last one said in a low, guttural growl.
     
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  8. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Terrible news. The man was a boxing genius. R.I.P.
     
    El Bujia, Sep 19, 2011
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  9. Swarmer

    Swarmer Patrick Full Member

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    Whenever I think of one of those guys who was a milestone in the evolution of the slick defensive fighter, he's there. Rest in Peace.
     
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  10. Surf-Bat

    Surf-Bat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Buddy McGirt once said that fighting Pernell Whitaker was like fighting his trainer, "Georgie Benton". Buddy knew how great Benton was as a fighter and trainer and saw clearly the effect he had on the boxers he worked with.

    As for me, I can think of few who were more naturally gifted. He is an absolute pleasure to watch in those fight films, one of my favorites.

    Thanks for all you gave us George! :good
     
    Surf-Bat, Sep 19, 2011
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  11. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    A great loss to boxing,and of course his family. R.I.P.
     
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  12. BUDW

    BUDW Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Rip
     
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  13. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    very sad. R.I.P.
     
    Mr Butt, Sep 19, 2011
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  14. beefman180

    beefman180 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Awful stuff...Great man he was.

    R.I.P
     
    beefman180, Sep 19, 2011
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  15. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    RIP. This is very sad.
     
    Bill1234, Sep 19, 2011
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