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"The only way to find happiness is to look within your heart and start dreaming; the only way to experience fairy tales is through the imagination and power of the mind and heart; the only place to begin a search for miracles is within your soul; because dreams, fairy tales, and miracles are treasures that grow from the inside of your soul and within your heart. Always believe in your dreams...become a kid once again and believe in fairy tales, and miracles will happen."
..........Kerry Daigle

"Think like a champ, act like a champ, work like a champ and you will become a champ." ........Aaron Snowell

"To the world you might be one person but to one person you just might be the world.
........Unknown

"A room without a book is like a body without a soul."
...Marcus Cicero

"I now have one of the better libraries. I admit that I haven't read everything in my library, but I feel smarter just walking in it."
.....Jim Rohn

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
......Unknown

"Every obstacle can be overcome if you take every day.ONE DAY AT A TIME."
......A friend

"A person who doesn't read books is no better off than the person who cannot read. I know..I never could read."
....Maw Maw Daigle

     
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Many of my most rewarding experiences in life and business have been the lessons I've learned from scores of mentors all of my life. None of my success was achieved alone but rather by listening and emulating these great teachers in life. That is where my best lessons have been learned. The Keeppunching site is designed to give you insights from many leaders in the field of personal development, motivation, leadership, exercise and nutrition. You will also see a section on boxing, a business and love for a sport that I carry with me. We want you to visit all areas of this site and look at the links to other sites we recommend that could assist you in your search for that 'certain' information you are seeking. The archived radio shows are full of interviews of great speakers and successful men and women who are making a significant impact in their professions while helping many others succeed in business and in those listener's personal lives. Also check out the articles on THE ACADIAN NEWSPAPER. Subscribe to the paper or pick one up in Acadiana. It would be a great investment.

This site is more for you than for us. We hope you will find 'one' piece of wisdom that can start you on your journey to the top of the mountain you are wishing to climb. Along the way you will hear more from Maw Maw and Paw Paw Daigle, my first mentors. So keep visiting and tell others to come see us. We will keep new and exciting information for all of you to read and listen to. Send us an email or a letter and we will be happy to assist you in any fashion we can. We appreciate your time and consideration and want you to be our frequent guest.

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Kerry Daigle

In Rusty's Corner
Rusty Rubin

‘Healing, therapeutic’ and ‘helpful in dealing with a life threatening illness’, are the words that seem to be most used when readers have called and written to me about “Woozel, Boxing and Me” (Authorhouse.com #31810). This book has been given 4½ stars at Amazon.com (read the reviews) and was awarded “Boxing Book of the Year, 2006” by 13thround.com.

“Woozel, Boxing and Me” is far more than just a compilation of many funny and true boxing stories, oddities and quotes. The book serves as a final tribute to the memory of Susiey Walker, my zany best friend of more than 25 years, who loved life and knew how to live it to the max. This book has helped many people deal with terminal illness and death, although that was never my overt intention in writing this book. I am now working on a follow up. MORE

Million Dollar Maybe

Category: Books

Genre: Sports

Author: Bill Coleman

Bill Coleman wanted to be boxer. He wrote about his aspirations while in High School in 1979. He did embark on an amateur career and he won the 1986 South Dakota 132 pound Golden Gloves title. As the saying goes, " Life comes at you fast ". Soon Bill was working his way up the corporate ladder and raising a family. Nevertheless the boxing bug never left Bill.

By now Bill had become a corporate Vice President with a lucrative income but he still had that burning desire to box. Finally Bill made a decision that would alter his life. In 2002 at the age of forty he became a professional boxer. He walked away from a high paying job. He strained his relationships with family and friends but he was determined to pursue his dream.

His dream ended in 2004 compliments of the Nevada State Athletic Commission for reasons Bill never quite agreed with. Bill estimates with projested income, stock options and other perks he lost about a million dollars while chasing the brass ring. That is not to mention the extensive damage to his personal life.

I enjoyed this book. It was honest and to the point. It is not yet in mass print but if you would like a copy contact Bill Coleman

'Boo' escapes triangle to get submission win

The fans were booing, and Kenward Bernis was glad to hear it. The Port Barre resident they call "Boo" took down Verdan Badun of Croatia Saturday night in Blackham Coliseum, concluding an evening of mixed martial arts bouts on the card for the Collision at the Coliseum: USA vs. Croatia. Bernis (2-0) needed less than three minutes to defeat Badun (3-1) as he escaped a triangle choke, then won with a rear-naked choke.

Commentary: Chamblin rocks house
Dan McDonald

If boxing fans in attendance Saturday at "Collision at the Coliseum" hadn't know the main-event fighters, they would have been confused.

One of the fighters in the women's super bantamweight (122-pound) feature bout was ranked in the world's top 10 by four different boxing organizations and has held two different world titles in the past two years. She also had 25 pro bouts under her pink boxing skirt, including battles with some of the top names in women's boxing - Kelsey Jeffries, Mia St. John and Jelena Mrdjenovich. MORE

Great KO's: Leotis Martin vs. Sonny Liston
Jim Amato

In December of 1969 Charles "Sonny" Liston the former heavyweight champion of the world was in the midst of a remarkable comeback. Following his disastrous kayo losses to Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), Sonny was written off by the experts. While Ali dominated the heavyweight scene Sonny took some time off. When Sonny did embark on a comeback he went to Europe and reeled off a series of wins against some non-threatening pugilists. He returned to the U.S. with little fanfare and continued his low key comeback with victories over the likes of Roger Rischter, Amos Lincoln, Billy Joiner etc…

While Sonny's comeback moved at a snail's pace, the heavyweight picture was changing dramatically. When Ali refused induction into the Armed Forces he was stripped of his title and forced into idleness. It seemed very likely that Ali would never box again. A series of elimination bouts produced two championship claimants, Jimmy Ellis, and Joe Frazier. With Ali out of the way, Sonny felt confident that he could take either Ellis or Frazier. It was now time for Sonny to make his move. MORE

The Last Of The Best

Category: Books

Genre: Sports

Author: Jim Murray
Jim Amato

I've had the great opportunity to read many books. Most of which were related to boxing, baseball and football. One of my favorite books is Jimmy Cannon's "Nobody Asked Me, But..." Although less than half the book is devoted to my three sports, the 90 or so pages that were are to me, priceless. I still have the worn paperback edition and it will not leave my collection until I find a nice hard back copy somewhere. They didn't make writers like Jimmy Cannon any more, or so I thought.

Over the years the name of sportswriter Jim Murray kept coming to my attention. He was basically a west coast writer so I was very unfamiliar with his work. Then I saw his book "The Last of the Best" and decided to take a chance. MORE

Armando Ramos
Jim Amato

He was my first boxing idol in the late 60's. He was only a few years older then me and he was the LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD !!! This wasn't a version of a split title. This was the UNDISPUTED title. In his first title shot as a mere teenager he lost a close decision to Carlos Teo Cruz. The man who had dethroned the great Carlos Ortiz. Mando met Cruz in a return bout and he captured the crown on an eleventh round stoppage. He later lost the title on cuts to Hall Of Famer Ismael Laguna. Mando bounced back beating the likes of Raul Rojas and Sugar Ramos. Mando met Pedro Carrasco for the W.B.C. title and was blatantly disqualified. He then beat Carrasco in a rematch to claim that title. He also defended successfully against Carrasco in their rubber match.

The fast life finally caught up to Ramos and he lost his crown to unheralded Chango Carmona. He was then stopped by Tury "The Fury" Pineda and after a few ill fated comeback attempts, Mando retired.

Roberto Duran is my favorite fighter of all time. At 135 lbs. Roberto may have been the best, EVER... Still I would have loved to see Duran in his prime-vs-Ramos in his prime. It would have been a very interesting battle.

Should Ken Norton Really Be in the Hall of Fame?

Jim Amato

Several years ago the very personable and popular Ken Norton was enshrined in Boxing's Hall of Fame.  It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.  I met Ken a couple of years back in Canastota.  His rapport with the fans and his willingness to mingle and sign autographs endeared him to the crowd.  Being an ambassador for boxing is one thing and being a Hall of Fame caliber boxer is another.  After watching Jimmy Bivins wait for years to be rightfully inducted it made me wonder what the qualifications really are.  Does Ken really deserve to be enshrined?  Let's examine his career. MORE

Jimmy Young
Jim Amato

The 1970's, the Golden Era of modern heavyweights. The era of Ali and Frazier. Of Foreman, Norton and later Holmes. Of bangers like Ron Lyle, Jerry Quarry and Earnie Shavers. A smooth boxing, counter punching master like Jimmy Young was overshadowed by Ali, Frazier and Foreman. Then later by the Norton and Larry Holmes. He was so close and yet so far. He had two shots at the championship and came out on the short end of two controversial decisions. Then just like that he went from contender to trial horse to also ran.

In his prime as I would like to remember him, Jimmy Young was one heck of a fighter. MORE

"The Face"
Beau Williford

The eyes are a deep brown with just the hint of a twinkle. The nose is straight with a bit of Romanesque beauty. The eyebrows arch at just the perfect angles. The forehead is full and smooth. The jaw line tapers into a slight heart shape. The lips are full and sensuous. “THE FACE”. The face of a model? Beauty Queen? Actress?  Yes it could be one of those and one day maybe it will be! Tonight though it is the face of a BOXER . A beautiful face that 99.99% of the worlds women would not dream of letting  their face be put into a position of physical danger. A face of pure beauty! “THE FACE” belongs to KASHA CHAMBLIN who just happens to be a world rated 122 lb. dynamo. “The Fighting Marine” hides an aggressive, dangerous personality behind her SNOW WHITE looks. When the bell tolls the hint of sparkle leaves her eyes, her nose flares, her lips snarl and she becomes a very dangerous woman. Her demeanor changes at the sound of the bell from that of  devoted wife, loving mother and accomplished mind to that of a fearsome stalker. Her opponents see a mild mannered legal secretary who is polite, well dressed, well groomed and well educated. At the sound of the bell they see a ferocious tigress intent on protecting her young. “THE FACE”, The Fighting Marine, Kasha Chamblin!

Kasha Chamblin is scheduled to box Donna Biggers on Ausust 25, 2007 at the Blackham Colesium in Lafayette, LA.

Publicist Contemplates Suit vs Promoter Bobby Bostick
Rusty Rubin

Reputable publicist Rob Russen figures he has waited long enough to be paid for services rendered to boxing promoter Bobby Bostick and Bobby Bostick Promotions. Bostick, who boasted during one of the press release interviews he did with Russen that he would spend "$6 million" to protect his promotional rights to IBF Welterweight Champion Kermit Citron... MORE

Thad Spencer & Castillo Chucho 2
Jim Amato
At one time he was the most prominent heavyweight in the world beside of the deposed Muhammad Ali and streaking Olympic Gold Medalist Joe Frazier. He was the favorite to win the hastily put togetherWBA elimination tourney that was set up to find a successor to the alleged draft dodger Ali.
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He lost his professional debut in 1962 but he would go on to later win the bantamweight title and be a major force for several years. Jesus " Chucho " Castillo rebounded from that initial loss to win fourteen straight. MORE

In Rusty's Corner
Rusty Rubin
On Aug. 4, in Chicago, two real scrappers get it on, when David Diaz takes on Erik Morales. Erik hasn’t looked right in recent times, perhaps getting just a bit long in the tooth. This fight figures to be well worth the PPV price of $44.95.

Gomez Finishes Gatti
Mike Indri
Cintron crushes Mathysse in two round blowout!
To the dismay of the 9,437 faithful fans that once again transformed Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall into "Arturo Gatti's backyard", Alfonso Gomez, a supposed perfect opponent due to his lighter punching, pounded the New Jersey legend throughout the surprisingly one-sided bout, putting an end to the career of one of the most beloved and cherished fighters - of this, or any era.

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