Quote Originally Posted by dhutch0529 View Post
Hello my name is Dawn and I am one of buddys children he died march 13 2014 I was with him when he passed. My father was on Tv in California and I was told the story recently that is on here and it was told the same way to me so its probably true my dad was unique. If anyone would like when I receive his ashes from Vegas I will be putting an obituary in the Washington Post of when the service will be and I can also put on here.
Thank you for posting. I am very sorry for your loss. My Dad spoke highly of him, though he only knew him for a short time. He described him as fearless and humble.

Said he once asked him how he would do against the welterweight champion during that time and Buddy replied "He'd kill me. There's a big difference between number 8 and number 1."

My Father was surprised when Buddy said that, but he admired his honesty and modesty.