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  • BIGPOPPAPUMP
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    Comments Thread For: Lou Duva Reflects on The Late George Benton

    Lou Duva was thumbing through one of his favorite books Monday.

    He was re-reading the chapter about his dear friend and longtime training partner George Benton in New York Times columnist Dave Anderson’s “In the Corner: Great Boxing Trainers Talk About Their Art.” Then the phone rang. [Click Here To Read More]
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    When I was a kid I saw benton 2x @ the old Arena in Philly vs Luis Rodriguez and then Bennie Briscoe....he was stopped in both but one could see his slickness and know how...he' was,nt the best in the division but he was a world class fighter...

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    • MarkN999
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      That was a great boxing venue.

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