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By Lyle Fitzsimmons - I’ve made a decision.
In my first act as president – or at least imperial grand pooh-bah of all things boxing – I’m making today, Sept. 16, a national holiday.
But not for the reasons you might automatically assume.
First off, it’s not simply another excuse to skip work and enjoy the beautiful final gaps of summer here in Southwest Florida. Neither is it an extra 24-hour recovery period from what could turn out to be a historic – if Floyd Mayweather Jr. does indeed stay retired – weekend trip to the Nevada decadence.
Rather, it’s to take a moment to look back at how substantial – both by fate and absolute coincidence – this date has been in getting me to where I am today… firmly cemented in my position as one of your 100 favorite midweek morning boxing columnists.
Ah, yes… it’s a heady life I lead here in Cape Coral.
But I digress.
Most notable on the list of Sept. 16 events is one that happened exactly 34 years ago today at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas – the undisputed welterweight championship match between Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns, promotionally billed back then as “The Showdown.” [Click Here To Read More]
In my first act as president – or at least imperial grand pooh-bah of all things boxing – I’m making today, Sept. 16, a national holiday.
But not for the reasons you might automatically assume.
First off, it’s not simply another excuse to skip work and enjoy the beautiful final gaps of summer here in Southwest Florida. Neither is it an extra 24-hour recovery period from what could turn out to be a historic – if Floyd Mayweather Jr. does indeed stay retired – weekend trip to the Nevada decadence.
Rather, it’s to take a moment to look back at how substantial – both by fate and absolute coincidence – this date has been in getting me to where I am today… firmly cemented in my position as one of your 100 favorite midweek morning boxing columnists.
Ah, yes… it’s a heady life I lead here in Cape Coral.
But I digress.
Most notable on the list of Sept. 16 events is one that happened exactly 34 years ago today at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas – the undisputed welterweight championship match between Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns, promotionally billed back then as “The Showdown.” [Click Here To Read More]
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