2/8/07 - Rusty Rubin
In Rusty’s Corner
By Rusty Rubin, editor-in-chief of the Ringsports.com
publication and website advisor is the author of
“Woozel, Boxing and Me” (Authorhouse.com #31810).
This book has been given 4 ½ stars at Amazon.com
and recently was awarded “Boxing Book of the Year” by 13thround.com.
Woozel, Boxing and Me is compilation of many funny and true boxing stories, oddities and quotes,
and serves as a final tribute to Susiey Walker, my zany best friend of more than 25 years,
who loved life and lived it to the max.
Wuz traveled and attended many boxing events with me and thus created many of those unforgettable
moments with her positive attitude and bubbly personality. Sue passed away in Feb. 2004.
The book reviews have all been great and the early demand for this work, one of the funniest
boxing books ever written, has been strong.
“Off the Canvas”, #22873, is a view of American history and the social problems of the times,
as seen by an 80-year old ex-champ. “Off the Canvas” takes you from the time of the Great Depression
till the World Trade Center disaster and is a book that has been getting rave reviews.
Available at Authorhouse.com, (#22873)
Ringsports.com and on-line major book retailers.***
“Billy Soose, the Champion Time Forgot” #31809, co-authored by Tom Donelson, is also available.
Soose was the middleweight champion of the world, beating greats like Tony Zale and Ken Overlin
in less than a month’s time. The book is available at Authorhouse.com and other fine
on-line outlets. Sales have been strong.***
Any of these books will make a great birthday or holiday present to add to the library
of that ‘special’ boxing fan in your life.
Being a journalist, I’ve found that the highest tribute that one can receive is positive
comments about his chosen field of work. I thank everyone who has made those comments to me,
either in person or other means of communication. Thank you.***
Circle the date of June 9th when Miguel Cotto takes on Antonio Margarito in Madison Square Garden.
It doesn’t get much better than that.***
The 18th Annual Hall of Fame Weekend is scheduled for June 7-10th in Canastota NY. If you
require more information or wish to attend call the Hall at (315) 697-7095 of visit the ibhof.com.***
Happy 80th birthday to outstanding Hall of Fame promoter Don Fraser.
While I have a few material things that I treasure deeply, I’ve never considered myself
a collector of boxing related material. However, my friend Ed Ramos is. Ed Ed’s looking
for a Muhammad Ali (onsite) robe as well as a program or poster from his fight with Lubbers,
or any oddball Ali items. You can contact Ed at 860-922-4365 or drop him a line at
andinoramos@hotmail.com. ***
Jesus Chavez is one hard luck fighter. In his young career he has undergone serious surgeries
to both his arms, and now it’s his leg that becomes a problem, giving way in round three
and causing his fight with Juan Diaz to be stopped.***
Mandalay Bay hosts an important bout this weekend between former champ Luis Collazo and
another former champ Sugar Shane Mosley.
This is a hard fight to figure, and a draw wouldn’t shock me. Collazo is looking for
revenge after being given the short end of a decision and losing his title in his last fight.
Mosley, a ring veteran, no longer possesses that fantastic hand and foot speed he had in his youth,
but he can still fight. Word is that he will continue his ring career for a couple of more years.
Since I have to go out on a limb here, I’ll take Collazo via a very close decision.
(Rusty@ringsports.com)
Glove2Glove:
Prayers for the return to health of Patti Brandenburg, wife of boxing manager Gary.
Please say prayers for the recovery of good friend and great boxing guy Norm Cote,
Past President of the World Boxing Hall of Fame, who is undergoing dialysis three times a week.
Norm’s a great guy and a real fighter and we have to be there in his corner.
Prayers for the health of boxing ref and Judge Chuck Hassett who is having some serious health issues.
Prayers also for former World Boxing Hall of Fame President Charlie Casas who are having some
severe health problems as well as one of the founders and past Presidents, Dub Harris, who suffered a stroke.
Prayers for the return to health of Don Donelson, father of writer Tom, and Gene Sebastian, brother
of former middleweight champ Billy Soose. Both are suffering from congestive heart disease.
Prayers for Audrey Talmo, wife of solid boxing guy, Ed and Helen Wambolt, wife of our own
“Handsome” Danny, who is going through a tough battle. Also prayers for the recovery
of Mills Lane and Denis Wilxox.
Please say prayers for Phill Grazide of Santa Rosa, CA. a big supporter of amateur boxing, who is
suffering the crippling effects of rheumatoid arthritis.***
Needless to say we need prayers for the return to health of both former champs Greg Page and Gerald
McClellan, both confined to wheelchairs.***
Glove2Glove is a non-denominational group set up to aide those boxing folks and their relatives
in need of prayers and cards. We accept no money and only contact our members when someone is
in need. It’s absolutely free to join. Simply send us your e-mail address. And even if
you’re not a member, feel free to contact us if you are aware of some boxing person in need.***
(Rusty@ringsports.com).
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