Jose Torres passes away at 72. R.I.P. Champ.

**holmcall** · 01-20-2009 01:10 AM

He left an admirable body of work. He was a talented human being. He was special.

**CutMeMick** · 01-20-2009 02:09 AM

I didn't know he worked for ESPN...

ESPN has been posting about his death on TV.

**Spicoli** · 01-20-2009 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by DaxxKahn

Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins

You really dont see Torres talked about in a big way alot but from what Ive seen he was a superb fighter.RIP to yet another fallen great.

Nice guy...Met him a few times.....Fight cards, HOF weekends etc....Never really talked with him in depth but did ask him once about how he felt on the boxer union issue....

Guy always had a smile on...Gentleman...tough fighter in the ring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FldIGvKNRPc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5CyqzA7AH0

Great footage there Daxx,thanks chief.The man transcended the sport...no doubt.Wow...what he did to Bobo Olson was just brutal but Torres the man sounds like a class act and gave alot to the sport.

**TitoFan** · 01-20-2009 10:36 PM

We certainly lost a beloved champion here in Puerto Rico. A great champ, and a classy individual who was loved by all who knew him. He will most definitely be missed. Reps to all who've posted.