1988 Flashback...

Fights were surprisingly good last night (not that I expected them to stink, just better than I bargained for). All the decisions seemed spot on save one, where this HW guy (sorry, no names) hurt his shoulder in the first round (stopped for Dr. to check out), then took a standing 8 in the 2nd, and generally got outworked/landed by his opponent in all 3 rounds....and took the decision. Good fight, gutsy performance by the hurt shoulder guy, but still a plain robbery, as he didn't deserve the W. The other guys coach was so pissed that he had to be led away by 2 cops. Nevertheless, the fights were outstanding, and all of the fighters fought hard, so we were pleased. It's hard to get that kind of entertainment for only 6 bucks these days!! I'm just annoyed that I can't go to the finals tonight! :damnit:

Yes, it is worth it if you can get over there. It is not what it used to be back in the 70's and 80's but still a great place to watch fights! Going to the "Fair Fights" here in a few minutes.....I'll let you know if there is any kick-ass action! :boxing:

Yes, it is worth it if you can get over there. It is not what it used to be back in the 70's and 80's but still a great place to watch fights!

Let me know how it goes. As a coach in the 1990's I saw Paul Spadafora, Ricardo Williams, Tiger and Rock Allen, Anthony Hanshaw, DeMarcus Corley, Ron Siler, Andre and Anthony Dirrel and a ton of other very sharp amateurs figth there. Will do! For any others in Ohio or the "vicinity"....boxing at the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 through Saturday, August 2, 2008. More info: http://recparks.columbus.gov/Asset/iu_files/SPORTS/BOXING/State_Fair_2008.pdf

You were right, it's on Windsor Ave. I'll certainly be going to the Ohio State Fair to watch the fights this year!! :boxing: Let me know how it goes. As a coach in the 1990's I saw Paul Spadafora, Ricardo Williams, Tiger and Rock Allen, Anthony Hanshaw, DeMarcus Corley, Ron Siler, Andre and Anthony Dirrel and a ton of other very sharp amateurs figth there.

Go to the Lula Pearl Center on Windsor Ave (or is it Street). Vonzell Johnson trains fighters there. Darin Allen came out of there. Jerry Page is still in Columbus, too. Go check out the boxing at the Fairgrounds the first week in August. You'll see some good boxing You were right, it's on Windsor Ave. I'll certainly be going to the Ohio State Fair to watch the fights this year!! :boxing:

Go to the Lula Pearl Center on Windsor Ave (or is it Street). Vonzell Johnson trains fighters there. Darin Allen came out of there. Jerry Page is still in Columbus, too. Go check out the boxing at the Fairgrounds the first week in August. You'll see some good boxing

PS, I have been to Columbus MANY times over the years, usually stay on Olentangy River Road No kidding? That's cool.... I was on Olentangy River Rd. just today for work.....Do you typically stay with someone "in the boxing scene (in the general sense that is, not from this forum ;))" ? It is a damn shame that there isn't much of a boxing presence in the city here.....see if you can do something about that for us Scully! :boxing:

A city that looks like they've usually had good amateurs is St. Louis. I personally have never heard of any of those guys from St. Louis, but they must have been very good amateurs. Thanks for posting.

My connections in your town of Columbus are pretty strong too, believe it or not...good friends Darin Allen, Vonzell Johnson and Jerry Page all live there. I wouldnt be surprirsed if your friend Mafia trains at the Lula Pearl with Vonzell.

Well, I have seen quite a few very fast kids i nmy life (RJ at 18, Too Sharp Johnson, Ricrdo Williams, etc) so it would take someone very extraordinary to catch my attention :) ICe your boxing conections always amaze me. But what u have to remember mafia in that video is either 14 or 13.

Well, I have seen quite a few very fast kids i nmy life (RJ at 18, Too Sharp Johnson, Ricrdo Williams, etc) so it would take someone very extraordinary to catch my attention :)

What gym does he train at?? WHO is his coach? You can find the open class amateur national rankings at www.usaboxing.org This much i do not know, But it will be easy enouph for me to find out i just gotta ask him. And while mafia does make alot of mistakes you do have to admit his speed is amazing. and thank you for the link

What gym does he train at?? WHO is his coach? You can find the open class amateur national rankings at www.usaboxing.org

PS, I have been to Columbus MANY times over the years, usually stay on Olentangy River Road

Six losses in 140 amateur bouts...but his name doesnt appear anywhere on google.com in relation to amateur boxing...and he leans forward when he throws his punches, and he has his right arm CONSTANTLY by his neck and he throws left hands? I seriously doubt he is telling you the truth about his amateur background Ice man this video is a few years back, and he isnt open yet, and columbus is a weak area to fight in, Its hard to get recognition around here, And yeah ive picked up on that too, but this video is 2 years old, And i have worked with him a bit and he has improved greatly. And Hey where do u come across amature rankings anyways ive been looking for them for a while.

Six losses in 140 amateur bouts...but his name doesnt appear anywhere on google.com in relation to amateur boxing except for an appearance on a local amateur card in Ohio...and he leans forward when he throws his punches, and he has his right arm CONSTANTLY by his neck and he throws left hands? I seriously doubt he is telling you the full truth about his amateur background. With that many fights and that type of win/loss ratio he would have been qualifying through Region 5 for national tournaments. Are you from Columbus?

thus the delima with amature boxing, my friend MAFIA SLADE ( see video below) is having this problem he doesnt know if he should fight alot for experiance or fight sparingly to save himself for the pro ranks, he has about 140 fights and 6 losses, he is verry good keep and eye out for him, again its MAFIA SLADE

the good thing about amateur is there passion for sport. when they reach pro it become more commercial and fake. They lose there heart too much pressure from fans promoters treat you as a product and investment. they lose it

Yeah, HUNDREDS of amateur fights from a pre teen age up until you are a fully grown man...and THEN turn pro, is a tough schedule for anyone