Hi to Dempsey's Dame and everyone else, too. Meeting Ricky was a pleasure! The guy is a treasure for sure. Ricky was friendly to all his fans as we crowded around him...eager to get a peek and an autograph. Ricky was patient and most willing to sign anything fans put in front of him. We love Ricky here. We're not trying to steal him away....but hope our friends in England will share. Ricky was presented a key to boxing's hometown, Canastota by the Mayor. He is welcome anytime.
Ricky and Carmen Basilio shook hands after Carmen gave him a few hooks, uppercuts to the jaw. Ricky took it well, and the two hit it off very well. In 1955, Carmen was Ring Magazine's Fighter of the Year. Exactly 50 years later, in 2005, Ricky was given the same honor.
Oh, yes, I have autographed pictures and photos of the Event. A friend of mine, covered the story for a Radio Boxing show and we just had a great time.
I'll be sending pics, Dempsey's Dame.