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One of the early
fights TL Fox covered. In Reno, Nevada, Kim "Fireball" Messer was
on scene to watch the Bambi-Bertoncello, Wolfe-Whaley double hitter.
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In Reno, Nevada,
these were some of the famous 49er's, on a George Chung Promotions card.
Anytime you see a boxing promotion by Chung, there will more than like
be 49-er's at the event.
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No, this is NOT
a real aircraft. It was a stage prop in the back of the theatre of
the Reno Hilton, where they held the weigh-in for the
Bambi-Bertoncello, Wolfe-Whaley double
hitter. |
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These two photos
of Kelly Whaley are some of WBAN's favorites of Whaley. She
was about to take on Ann Wolfe, and she was relaxing in her dressing
room, just before fighting. |
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Kelly Whaley
truly has one of the biggest hearts in the sport. She has
fought many of the top women of the world. Keeps a wonderful
attitude, and has demonstrated more perseverance than most. |
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One of the early
Shots Fox took of George Chung. It was Chung's first boxing event that
he had ever promoted which was held in Reno, Nevada. |
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This was one of
those moments in boxing you can't really describe as funny unless you
were there. But in this men's bout there was SO much Fog, that it
actually left Fox coughing during the match. WBAN can only imagine
how the boxers felt! |
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First time Fox
covered Sumya Anani. Anani was fighting Britt VanBuskirk in a rematch
for the GBU Junior Welterweight World Title in Canyonville, Oregon.
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The corner girl,
is none other than Doll Craine. Fox had no idea that this
corner person would soon become a pro boxer. |
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Fox covered a
fight in California, (2000) that featured Muay Thai/Amateur Boxing. It
was held at the same gym that Jolene Blackshear trained at
the time. Blackshear is next to Brian Low (Ringside) who eventually
became a photographer for WBAN covering fights in the California area.
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Right after the
Anani-Vanbuskirk fight in Canyonville, Oregon, Doll Craine is in
the ring taking photos of Anani (left) with Barbara Buttrick one
of the most famous past boxers (Center), and Britt VanBuskirk,
who was not only one of the past boxers, but came back into the scene at
the age of 40. |
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This was also at
the Anani-Vanbuskirk fight. Barbara Buttrick, poses
with the GBU Belt that was up for grabs in this title fight in
Canyonville, Oregon. |
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This was an
ESPN2 card, and Sugar Ray Leonard's first show. Lisa Holewyne
was to fight Cheryl Nance in a six rounder. This was about
two hours before the event took place, and Holewyne came over to talk
with Fox and some amateur boxers and boxing fans. |
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First fight that
Fox covered where it featured Angel Manfredy. Manfredy was an
impressive boxer, when fighting as the main event on this card. |
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Ah...can't
forget Richard "lil" Fox - WBAN's youngest Photographer. He
has since grown up a tad bit and occasionally accompanies Fox at various
fight venues. He even had featured photos that he took of the
Texas Shootout II "All Women's Card." |
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One of many Ring
Card Girls at the Sugar Ray Leonard Event. |
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More Ring Card
Girls at the Sugar Ray Leonard Event. |
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Before the event
at the first Sugar Ray Leonard Card, ESPN2 Commentator Teddy Atlas
signs autographs for boxing fans. |
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This is one of
those shots that say a thousand words. Robin Pinto was weighing in
for her pro debut, to fight Yvonne Caples. Pinto got on the scales and
she and her trainer quickly zero in on the scale when she weighs in a
little heavy.
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Robin Pinto at
an "All Male Boxing" card. She had traveled down to Rochester,
Washington to talk with the promoter and see the fights. Fox met
up with her at this fight. There were no women on the card,
so it was nice to see Pinto, and Layla McCarter who was working a corner
person at this event. McCarter signed some Ringside gloves for
WBAN. |
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This was a
"zoomed-in" shot of Yvonne Caples as she took center ring with
other boxers to be voted on the most entertaining boxers of
the night. Caples was one of the winners this night. Rochester boxing fans
loved Caples at this venue. |
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You ever wonder
who is behind some of the fantastic photos you see in ring magazine and other
major publications. Chris Farina, is a noted photographer
on the scene, and who also works as Top Rank's photographer. |
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This was one of
the most exciting cards that Fox covered in Las Vegas in Oct. of 2000,
when Johnny Tapia fought Paulie Ayala---all up until AFTER
the fight when all ...broke loose in the post fight conference.
Apparently the former IBA Vice President thought that Tapia was ripped
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First time that
Fox met Lisa Holewyne, when she fought Marischa Sjauw in
Lincoln City, Oregon. Another card that seemed perfect until AFTER
the fight when the Sjauw team disputed the decision for Holewyne after
viewing the judges scorecards. |
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Lisa Holewyne
raises her hands in victory as Barbara Buttrick of the WIBF/GBU
stands near her in the ring. |
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Sugar Ray
Leonard and Roberto Duran were both special guests in Lincoln
City, Oregon. Fox had a couple of old boxing mags that the two
autographed, but not before they spent considerable time reading
through the mags! |
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This is one
boxer, Laramie Hinostroza, WBAN would have liked to have
seen spend some time in the amateurs before turning pro. Laramie has
just incredible raw talent. She turned pro, at the age of 21,
after boxing for about a year. This photo was taken at a weigh-in
in Gresham, Oregon. Laramie was to fight Angie Bordelon, and about two
hours before the fight was to take place, the event was called off. |
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Bambi
Bertoncello was just about to fight Cynthia Prouder in a
six-rounder. The fight took place at the Hollywood Park Casino, in
Inglewood, California. |
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Bambi
Bertoncello was just about to fight Cynthia Prouder in a
six-rounder. The fight took place at the Hollywood Park Casino, in
Inglewood, California. |
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At the weigh-in,
where Bambi Bertoncello was set to fight Cynthia Prouder.
Richard Steele (left), a one time top boxing ref turned promoter
was promoting this event in California. |
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Just one of
those shots! Fredia Gibbs was sitting next to Fox ringside,
at the Hollywood Park Casino. Fox caught a glimpse of a drink in front
of her....and was trying VERY hard to get a photo of that drink, but
Gibbs draws up a pick of paper to cover it.... |
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At the Weigh-in,
where Jo Jo Wyman fought Karen Martin at the Hollywood
Park Casino, in Inglewood, California. This was Martin's first loss when
she fought Wyman on this card. |
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During half time
at the Hollywood Park Casino, in Inglewood, Fredia "The Cheetah"
Gibbs (left); Layla McCarter (next to Gibbs) Sandra Yard
(center next to Serrano) and Laura Serrano (Right) where they
posed for a group shot for WBAN! |
