Quote Originally Posted by taansend


To have a record of 54 (49) - 4 - 5 in those days was nothing short of incredible,
It would be incredible today!

Happy birthday to him. Never seen much footage of the guy, but I give much respect to all the old timers who shaped and developed boxing in the trenches and paved the way for future greats.

Such a shame he was cut down probably before he even hit his prime. Its like Salvador Sanchez, you just gotta wonder what the guy was meant to accomplish had he not been the victim of unfortunate circumstance.