Comments Thread For: Edgar Berlanga, inspired by Felix Trinidad, outlines the perils of retirement

[BoxingUpdates]

Edgar Berlanga reveals the extent of Felix Trinidad's influence, writes Tris Dixon
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[punishing]

Say DVR one more time

[PRBox1ng]

I remember those days all to well, I used to pack my favorite CDs and put them in my walkman. I would come home and watch DVDs on my record player.

[PBR Streetgang]

Oh Edgar. My precious Edgar....

[archiemoore1]

I was at the Garden for the entire middleweight series. 1st was Hopkins vs. Keith Holmes. I took my pops to that fight. We sat close. Then was at Joppy vs Trinidad. I wished Joppy's team good luck as they walked by. They had denim jackets with Joppy's face on it. The Puerto Rican coqui flags waving and horns blowing were everywhere. Joppy was destroyed. That wasn't my 1st look at Trinidad. I was there when he fought Troy Waters. He was super destructive, not much of a talker, no games, just a fast starter and a hard puncher, he could knock your brains out of your head. He had stamina and aggression. His left hook was his specialty. For Hopkins Vs Trinidad, it was after the towers fell. The mood was more somber. Firemen played bagpipes to honor their fallen heroes. NYC was still mourning 9/11. Again, Puerto Ricans everywhere. I stood up in my chair with my arms crossed into an X. I knew Hopkins would win. The Usher had to ask me to sit more than once. I thought I would get jumped in there, I didn't give a f...k, I was so confident in BHop. Most people were so high on Trinidad and for good reason. He was a deadly puncher, because of what he did to Joppy and many others b4 him. He had basically put most ppl to sleep over the years. I was a fan of his too, but BHop was my guy. I screamed so much that day I was hoarse with no voice the next day. One of the best fights I ever saw with my own two eyes, and I've seen a lot

[Coverdale]

Being American and giving interviews in shades earns you ranking positions before a punch is even thrown.

[TintaBoricua]

I was at the Garden for the entire middleweight series. 1st was Hopkins vs. Keith Holmes. I took my pops to that fight. We sat close. Then was at Joppy vs Trinidad. I wished Joppy's team good luck as they walked by. They had denim jackets with Joppy's face on it. The Puerto Rican coqui flags waving and horns blowing were everywhere. Joppy was destroyed. That wasn't my 1st look at Trinidad. I was there when he fouggt Troy Waters. He was super destructive, not much of a talker, no games, just a fast starter and a hard puncher, he could knock your brains out of your head. He had stamina and aggression. His left hook was his specialty. For Hopkins Vs Trinidad, it was after the towers fell. The mood was more somber. Firemen played bagpipes to honor their fallen heroes. NYC was still mourning 9/11. Again, Puerto Ricans everywhere. I stood up in my chair with my arms crossed into an X. I knew Hopkins would win. The Usher had to ask me to sit more than once. I thought I would get jumped in there, I didn't give a f...k, I was so confident in BHop. Most people were so high on Trinidad and for good reason. He was a deadly puncher, because of what he did to Joppy and many others b4 him. He had basically put most ppl to sleep over the years. I was a fan of his too, but BHop was my guy. I screamed so much that day I was hoarse with no voice the next day. One of the best fights I ever saw with my own two eyes, and I've seen a lot

On more than a couple occasions, I’ve heard Dan Rafael describe on his podcast that the most electric/roarious crowd he was at in person was Trinidad/Joppy. The Puerto Ricans were out in full force before, during, and after.

I wish I had been a boxing fan back then when there was Tito-mania. I was only 12 or 13 when Tito and Oscar fought and had just moved to Puerto Rico. I do not have a single memory of my mom and dad watching a fight during my childhood when we lived in the states, so all this boxing subculture was foreign to me when I came to the island. And I arrived into the thick of it with Trinidad’s charisma. I wasn’t t even watching the fights back then during the fight party, I’d just go around and talk with cousins or play video games.

But I remember being at my grandfather’s house for Tito/Oscar and one of my family members going at it with someone else over all the smack talk and the guy who was talking trash about Tito left in a huff when the decision was announced as other family members yelled at him. Lol It was such a monumental event and victory that they literally had no school the following Monday on account of Tito winning.

No fighter from Puerto Rico has since achieved a beloved status as Tito dad back in his heyday.

I think Cotto got a lot of sympathy and outpouring from fans when he came back following his defeat to Antonio Margarito, but he was never seen anywhere near Tito’s almost deity-like aura.

[archiemoore1]

On more than a couple occasions, I’ve heard Dan Rafael describe on his podcast that the most electric/roarious crowd he was at in person was Trinidad/Joppy. The Puerto Ricans were out in full force before, during, and after.

I wish I had been a boxing fan back then when there was Tito-mania. I was only 12 or 13 when Tito and Oscar fought and had just moved to Puerto Rico. I do not have a single memory of my mom and dad watching a fight during my childhood when we lived in the states, so all this boxing subculture was foreign to me when I came to the island. And I arrived into the thick of it with Trinidad’s charisma. I wasn’t t even watching the fights back then during the fight party, I’d just go around and talk with cousins or play video games.

But I remember being at my grandfather’s house for Tito/Oscar and one of my family members going at it with someone else over all the smack talk and the guy who was talking trash about Tito left in a huff when the decision was announced as other family members yelled at him. Lol It was such a monumental event and victory that they literally had no school the following Monday on account of Tito winning.

No fighter from Puerto Rico has since achieved a beloved status as Tito dad back in his heyday.

I think Cotto got a lot of sympathy and outpouring from fans when he came back following his defeat to Antonio Margarito, but he was never seen anywhere near Tito’s almost deity-like aura.

I'll never forget Tito vs Oscar. My ex girl bet me head on that fight, the loser goes down. She bet on Oscar. When the announcer screamed Tito's name, I went crazyyyy, because I knew what was coming to me. She was one of the best that ever did it. Her f.u...king head game was serious yo

[CubanGuyNYC]

On more than a couple occasions, I’ve heard Dan Rafael describe on his podcast that the most electric/roarious crowd he was at in person was Trinidad/Joppy. The Puerto Ricans were out in full force before, during, and after.

I wish I had been a boxing fan back then when there was Tito-mania. I was only 12 or 13 when Tito and Oscar fought and had just moved to Puerto Rico. I do not have a single memory of my mom and dad watching a fight during my childhood when we lived in the states, so all this boxing subculture was foreign to me when I came to the island. And I arrived into the thick of it with Trinidad’s charisma. I wasn’t t even watching the fights back then during the fight party, I’d just go around and talk with cousins or play video games.

But I remember being at my grandfather’s house for Tito/Oscar and one of my family members going at it with someone else over all the smack talk and the guy who was talking trash about Tito left in a huff when the decision was announced as other family members yelled at him. Lol It was such a monumental event and victory that they literally had no school the following Monday on account of Tito winning.

No fighter from Puerto Rico has since achieved a beloved status as Tito dad back in his heyday.

I think Cotto got a lot of sympathy and outpouring from fans when he came back following his defeat to Antonio Margarito, but he was never seen anywhere near Tito’s almost deity-like aura.

I remember those days well, as I’m significantly older than you. It was a great time to be a fight fan. That guy you mentioned leaving in a huff must be in like less than 1% of Boricuas. I knew a guy like that once. Hated Tito. There’s little doubt in my mind it’s just hate — hate of the adulation. It’s awesome to have a champion — and I mean that in the general sense: someone a whole people can rally around and follow. It’s great for the sport, too. Ever since Trinidad, Puerto Ricans have almost expected someone to take his place. Fighters like Berlanga have tried to ride that sentiment. Cotto came close, but he just wasn’t that guy. It was lightning in a bottle with Tito. That kind of phenomenon happens maybe once in a lifetime. It’s like with Ali. Tyson came many years later, and there hasn’t been anyone since. Rare as diamond dust, those athletes.

[CubanGuyNYC]

I'll never forget Tito vs Oscar. My ex girl bet me head on that fight, the loser goes down. She bet on Oscar. When the announcer screamed Tito's name, I went crazyyyy, because I knew what was coming to me. She was one of the best that ever did it. Her f.u...king head game was serious yo

Haha Just made me think of some of my own ATG head moments. Cheers to you, sir.