Spade_Cooley 9,638 Posted May 25, 2018 And talk about a 1-2: Dean Francis dead. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,251 Posted May 25, 2018 It's like a Wordsearch: Bain Bean Dean..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,558 Posted May 25, 2018 "And he knew, even as he was making it, that it was a catastrophic tactical error..." Brian Glanville claimed he was talking about Alf Ramsey subbing Bobby Charlton at 2-1 in the 1970 World Cup Quarterfinal, but clearly he meant my relegating Dean Francis to the B-team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,638 Posted May 25, 2018 12 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: It's like a Wordsearch: Bain Bean Dean..... If I was Kim Deal or retired ice hockey star Shane Doan I'd be very worried right now. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,619 Posted May 25, 2018 I've been in the DDP for 3 years and every single one of those years I've had a boxer die in late spring/early summer. Although, there's probably several people like me, since Ali, Christie, and Francis were all popular picks. I'll update Death By Numbers later today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,268 Posted May 25, 2018 It’s weird that two people that I had written off as not this year earlier this year went from nope to almost sure thing to dead in the span of a month... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,638 Posted May 25, 2018 I notice the BBC decided to make the main strand of their reporting on Francis' death an interview with his promoter, 2010 Living End pick Chris Sanigar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,072 Posted May 26, 2018 22 hours ago, YoungWillz said: It's like a Wordsearch: Bain Bean Dean..... Anyone look in on our beloved Sean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcc 228 Posted July 1, 2018 https://www.google.bs/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.tribune242.com/news/2018/jun/30/boxing-legend-everette-elisha-obed-ferguson-dies-a/&ved=2ahUKEwi9op3__v7bAhWtrFkKHdr8BBcQFjASegQIBhAB&usg=AOvVaw22BgkhzFpYmCKCnbVImWKc Only Bahamian to hold a world title belt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,072 Posted July 3, 2018 Leon Tabbs, 86, formerly of Germantown, a renowned cut man in boxing and mixed martial arts, died Friday, June 15, of congestive heart failure at an assisted living community in Atlanta. Initially, Mr. Tabbs hoped to become a professional boxer. He started training at age 13, entering the amateur ring in New Jersey and winning the 1948 Silver Gloves title as a featherweight. Before his career in boxing, Gradually though, his focus shifted to training and managing boxers, including light heavyweight Jerry “the Bull” Martin. But he had his biggest success as a cut man – one who handles swelling of the face, nosebleeds, and lacerations in the fighter’s corner during the breaks between rounds. Philadelphia’s Bernard “the Executioner” Hopkins, a middleweight and light heavyweight boxing champion, engaged his services frequently. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,072 Posted July 15, 2018 Carlos 'CCC' Canizales halted Lu Bin in the final round to retain his WBA light flyweight title in dramatic fashion to worrying scenes in Kuala Lumpur. Getting into difficulty when the fight was halted with just seconds remaining, Bin looked in a bad way when stretchered from the ring in Malaysia. Fighting in just his second pro fight despite competing in numerous pro-amateur tournaments around the world, Bin was outclassed by champion Canizales. Canizales connected with two straight right hands to drop and stop Bin, retaining his belt before the fledgling pro was rushed to the hospital. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,386 Posted July 17, 2018 Langton Tinago, a Zimbabwean boxer who competed in multiple divisions over multiple decades and won multiple titles, has died. He was 68. http://www.chronicle.co.zw/breaking-langton-school-boy-tinago-dies/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, alt obits guy said: Langton Tinago, a Zimbabwean boxer who competed in multiple divisions over multiple decades and won multiple titles, has died. He was 68. http://www.chronicle.co.zw/breaking-langton-school-boy-tinago-dies/ Be ironic if it Multiple Sclerosis. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,093 Posted July 20, 2018 Manny Pacquiao has a heart ailment: https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/7/20/17594502/manny-pacquiao-hospitalized-diagnosed-with-heart-ailment-days-before-lucas-matthysse-fight-boxing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,072 Posted July 21, 2018 On 20/07/2018 at 13:14, gcreptile said: Manny Pacquiao has a heart ailment: https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/7/20/17594502/manny-pacquiao-hospitalized-diagnosed-with-heart-ailment-days-before-lucas-matthysse-fight-boxing Mayweather’s must be contagious (Edit: tough crowd.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,268 Posted August 3, 2018 On 28/01/2016 at 07:46, Spade_Cooley said: No disgrace in being the Chuck Wepner of deadpooling. Speaking of which, anyone know how well Chuck is doing? Battling cancer apparently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,251 Posted August 6, 2018 On 10/11/2017 at 23:18, DevonDeathTrip said: An update - from August- about my DDP wildcard pick Steve Pollard. Steve Pollard reportedly died this morning: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,268 Posted August 6, 2018 Find it kind of strange that no one went for him in the DDP this year despite the fact that his obit chances are unlikely. Definitely a fascinating character though. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,072 Posted August 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Joey Russ said: Find it kind of strange that no one went for DDT dropped him in the DDP this year despite the fact that his obit chances are unlikely. Definitely a fascinating character though. RIP FTFY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,093 Posted August 6, 2018 Him getting an obit would be a very noble thing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,053 Posted August 6, 2018 Not a QO, but Hull Live obit: https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/hull-boxing-legend-steve-pollard-1868770 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,694 Posted August 7, 2018 Frank Bruno's been fairly high profile of late - firstly a story confirming his mental health is under enough control to leave his meds in the cupboard and then yesterday being one of the most quoted of the celebs marking the passing of Barry Chuckle. Fair play to the man who's battled back from some serious shit in the mental health dept. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,638 Posted August 7, 2018 17 hours ago, gcreptile said: Him getting an obit would be a very noble thing. Boxing obits can be a bit of a coin toss, especially at this level when you have to rely on boxing columnists mentioning it as it's not going to get a full-blown obit. The death of The Independent as a QO source was a big loss for boxing obits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,244 Posted August 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Spade_Cooley said: Boxing obits can be a bit of a coin toss, especially at this level when you have to rely on boxing columnists mentioning it as it's not going to get a full-blown obit. The death of The Independent as a QO source was a big loss for boxing obits. You could always bring it back ..... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,268 Posted August 7, 2018 I think Spade made a good point in the DDP thread on why they had to be dropped tbh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
