R.I.P. - Pat Petronelli

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  1. hhascup

    hhascup Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Pat Petronelli passed away early this moring. Pat, along with his brother Goody, managed Middleweight Champion Marvin Hagler. Pat's son Tony challenged Wilfred Benitez for the Jr. Welterweight Championship. Rest in Peace Pat.
     
  2. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    RIP Pat. I heard he was sick but didn't think he was that sick.
     
  3. ianwigley

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    Rest in peace, champ.
     
  4. Duodenum

    Duodenum Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    One of the really good guys in New England boxing. R.I.P., and thank you so much for helping to bring a world championship to the region at a time when the Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots and Bruins were all in the wilderness.
     
  5. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He must have been well over 80.... He saw a lot and got a lot outta life..... WORD!

    MR.BILL
     
  6. john garfield

    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    S89 knew Pat. Look forward to his reflections.
     
  7. Bogotazo

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    Wow, RIP Pat.
     
  8. sugarsean

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    Sad to hear that great man, one of the greats as a trainer, doubt will see his likes again.
     
  9. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It is sad that boxing has lost one of its few good men.
     
  10. guncho

    guncho next champion! Full Member

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    Rest in peace!
     
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    Keleneki Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Rest in peace, Mr. Petronelli.
     
  15. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Thank you,Henry,for letting us know.
    RIP,Pat.