Comments Thread For: Saoul Mamby Passes Away (1947-2019), Reflection on Career

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

I met Saul Mamby in 1983. I'd just begun researching The Black Lights - my initial foray into boxing writing - and wanted to talk to some fighters. So I went to Ringside Gym, one of three gyms near Times Square in New York. Mamby had just finished working out. I asked if we could talk. He said "sure." I asked my first question. And Saoul answered, "Wait a minute. This is a serious interview. Let me shower and then we'll talk."
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[OLD JUD]

A very respectful tribute.
A glance at Saoul's fight record isn't that impressive until you look at the calibre of some of the boxers he met, anyone who could last the distance with a peak Duran will always have my respect.

RIP champ.

[YoungManRumble]

Sadly I only know his name from The Fighter and them describing him as a black ***. Buddy McGirt said he had the 2nd best jab he'd come up against and was the smartest opponent he faced in his "Best I faced" interview though.

[Tatabanya]

Much respect for Saoul Mamby.

I sort of followed him way back in the late 70s/early 80s, when there was no internet and it was difficult to find footage of his fights.

I feel older by the minute as I see fighters from my youth passing away.

[LloydVanDams]

RIP and utter respect to a treble tough man. Lived both a life and a boxing life.

[teaser]

A very respectful tribute.
A glance at Saoul's fight record isn't that impressive until you look at the calibre of some of the boxers he met, anyone who could last the distance with a peak Duran will always have my respect.

RIP champ.

you got that right ...Duran was frustrated that he couldn't catch him cleanly (or dirty in Duran's case lol)..Mamby had the goods RIP

[STREET CLEANER]

Tough guy to fight or KO. He fought a lot of named fighters. Tough life and tough career. RIP

[Ray*]

Rip...............

[Oldskoolg]

RIP cat daddy. Old Skool fight r cut from a different cloth.

[Dasmius Shinobi]

Saoul Mamby is tough as nails. Rest In Peace My Champ

My condolences for his family. Saoul Mamby are earned my respect and I hope he get his rest happy. RIP Champ with a Dragon Heart.