10/31/06 - 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.
Kermit Cintron decided to take the decision out of the hands of the Florida judges, and knocked out Mark Suarez
in the fifth round. Probably a very smart move.***
This week there are three important fights to pick from. First In Phoenix on Saturday, Sergey Liakhovich takes on
Shannon Briggs. Briggs can hit, but I still question his chin. He has been protected in his comeback and I’m
not convinced he’s for real. We’ll find out here, Liakhovich by knockout.
On Saturday Robert “the Ghost” Guerrero takes on Orlando Salido for the IBF featherweight title. If the Ghost is
for real, we’ll find out this night. Being just after Halloween, Guerrero by decision.
And finally, Roger Mayweather and Carlos Baldomir get it on in a fight that should be easy to predict. The question,
can Mayweather, at a heavier weight hit and run for 12 rounds against the slow footed, fast handed challenger.
If you like Mayweather, you can get a better price betting on the decision, as Baldomir has a solid chin.
If Baldomir catches Mayweather early and slows him down, the tempo of the fight changes. If it does, sooner or later,
Baldomir will catch him and end it.
We should be able to visualize this fight easily, but the outcome of the bout is the bigger problem. Mayweather
is looking ahead to Oscar next year, and looking ahead is not a good place for a fighter to be concentrating on.
Baldomir by TKO midway.
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 soul of former heavyweight champion Trevor Berbick who was murdered in Kingston, Jamaica.
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: I voted yesterday, and as usual I cast a mixed ballot. I don’t vote for parties,
I vote for the man or woman who I feel best represents my views.
First, I want you to know that I resented the ballot being printed in Spanish and English. If you’re an American
citizen you should be able to read English. That is a requirement for becoming a citizen. And if you can’t
read English, don’t bother voting because it should be illegal for a non-citizen to vote in an election.
I have no clue why so many political candidates spend their time toeing the party line. This goes for both parties.
Although in the upcoming election, many Republicans are breaking away from Bush. Few if any politicians are
going to support a war that we blundered into.
I find it interesting for the President to ask the Democrats what they would do to solve the problem. We know
they have no answers either, but we also are aware that it was the mistake of our intelligence and ultimately
our President that led us into a country that was no immediate threat to us.
To most, the upcoming mid-term elections will be a referendum on our foreign policy, in particularly Iraq.
To me, it’s not that simple. Truth is that if there was a simple way out of Iraq someone would have thought
about it, and done it by now.
So I had to learn where the candidates stood on the issues that mattered most to me, and upon checking, I found
that there was little difference in the candidates, so I picked a few issues, like stem cell research and
immigration where I felt I could make a difference with my vote.
I hope I did and that those candidates keep their word when (and if) they are inaugurated.
Support our troops.
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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