10/26/06 - In Rusty's Corner
In Rusty's Corner
By Rusty Rubin, editor-in-chief of the Ringsports.com publication and website advisor is the author
of "Off the Canvas", #22873, a view of American history and the social problems of the times,
as seen by an 80-year old ex-champion. "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.
Copies are $15.00 each available at authorhouse.com, (22873)
Ringsports.com and on-line major book retailers.
"Billy Soose, the Champion Time Forgot" #31809co-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.
Since Tom and I live in different parts of the USA, it would be hard to co-ordinate a joint signing, both
Tom or I will be available. The book is available at Authorhouse.com
(book id #31809) and other fine on-line outlets. Sales have been strong.
My newest book, "Woozel, Boxing and Me", #31810 (now ready to purchase) is a compilation of funny and true
boxing stories, oddities and quotes, will be out within the next few weeks. "Woozel, Boxing and Me" is a final tribute
to my best friend of more than 25 years, who attended many boxing events with me. She passed away from colon cancer
in Feb. 2004. The early demand for this true, and in my not-so-humble opinion, one of the funniest boxing books
ever written, has been strong. For advance ordering or to purchase an autographed copy, please advise me ASAP.
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.
Only one fight I feel worth commenting on this weekend, and that will be held in Florida, where bad
decisions have become the norm. Not that some other States don’t have the same problem, it’s just that
Florida fights, seem to be televised more often than most.
Kermit Cintron and somewhat unheralded Mark Suarez will face off for the IBF title, and both guys can punch,
so this bout could be taken out of the hands of the judges.
But I’m a bit stubborn here, and although it figures to be a noisy, pro Suarez crowd, I’ll take a shot and
pick the more tested Cintron by a decision.***
Finally, if you can find it in your heart to help keep the world famous Kronk Gym open, please e-mail me
and I’ll give you the address where to send your donations.***
Agree or disagree, (not about my age) I’d like to hear from you.
(Rusty@ringsports.com)
Glove2Glove:
Ryan O’Neal has requested prayers for his ex-wife and movie star Farah Fawcett, who is suffering from cancer.
I know they both will appreciate your support.
Prayers for the return to health of top of the line referee Chuck Hassett who is reportedly battling prostate cancer.
Patti Brandenburg continues to have health problems and continues to need your help via prayers.
Prayers needed for Elise Brown, grand daughter of Ringside Products head honcho and good boxing guy John Brown.
Young Elise has heart problems.
Prayers have also helped but continue to be needed for Dennis Wilcox, brother of boxing scribe David Wilcox,
who is going to re-cooperate at his California home with his closest relatives. Dennis is suffering from
Leukemia. The family and everyone at Glove2Glove ask for your prayers for his total recovery.
Prayers for the return to health of Audrey Talmo, wife of Ed, a long-time boxing fan who cares about our sport.
Please say prayers for the return to health of Helen Wambolt, wife of our East Coast World Boxing Hall of
Fame writer Danny Wambolt. Cards will also be most welcome.***
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 also for former World Boxing Hall of Fame President Charlie Casas who are having some severe health problems as well.
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.
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.***
Touching on politics briefly: Shouldn’t there be some kind of required yearly psychological tests for our
world leaders? How about an I.Q. test for them as well? That doesn’t have to be done yearly, but might
help in making selections in a democracy.
I know you can’t expect dictators to make or keep appointments for these exams, but shouldn’t this be a
requirement in order to get elected to the highest office in the land?
Does anyone want a madman at the helm, with his finger on a button that can blow up the world? I don’t.
I know it’s not required by our (or any) Constitution, but isn’t it time that it was? This world has
become a far more dangerous place since that great document was written, and I for one would like to
know that the man with that kind of power, is not a raving lunatic.
And this isn’t Bush bashing, testing should apply to ALL current and future world leaders.***
Speaking of Bush, I was pleased to hear him tell the press that we were ‘winning in Iraq’. Well that’s nice
to know, but if that’s true, it tells me he’s still being given wrong information. It’s nice to know that Dubya,
although stating we’re winning then says he’s ‘not satisfied with the situation in Iraq?’ Huh.
What kind of double speak is that?
As long as the war goes on, we must support our brave lads who are giving their all in the fighting in the
fledgling democracy in the Middle East.
Glad to see that Barak Obama, (D. ILL), is considering a race for the White House. I’m glad someone may be
challenging Hillary, whose divisiveness will destroy the two party system and the Democratic Party for at
least eight years. He’s young and inexperienced, but maybe that’s what America needs, some young,
intelligent candidate with fresh ideas.
This is not an endorsement, I don’t endorse candidates. However, I look at Obama as a refreshing candidate who,
while still young and butt kissing the leaders of his party, at least seems intelligent enough to make some
needed changes in America.
Have a great week.
Agree, disagree or just want to help? I’d love to hear from you.
(Rusty@ringsports.com)
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