Rusty Rubin is the editor-in-chief of the Ringsports.com website and the author of three highly acclaimed boxing books!
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I believe that the highest tribute that one can receive is positive comments about his endeavors in his chosen field of work. I thank everyone who has taken time to make those comments to me, either in person or other means of communication. It’s a thank you from the bottom of my heart.***
As predicted, Klitschko won via a surprisingly boring 11th round TKO over Sultan Ibragimov and Reggie Johnson scored a (predicted the winner, not the outcome) split decision nod over Julio Gonzalez.***
One huge and exciting fight this weekend at the Home Depot Center in LA, where Israel Vasquez takes on Rafael Marquez for the WBC version of the Super Bantamweight title. This is a rematch of a great fight held at the same venue last year.
Vasquez is the better boxer, but Marquez is the bigger banger, and it’s hard to see how this fight does not see both fighters cut and swollen when the victors hand is raised.
Having to make a pick is rough….If it goes to a decision you have to like Vasquez, but if it’s a KO, Marquez gets the nod….OK; it’s a tough pick, but, Vasquez by a unanimous decision.
Glove2Glove:
Prayers for the return to health of former champ Joe Frazier who has undergone his fourth back surgery. And for cut man Joe Souza, who now is battling a very tough foe, cancer.
Your prayers seems to have worked miracles again as proved by the return to health of great boxing guy and cut man Chuck Bodak, who suffered a stroke..
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 also for former World Boxing Hall of Fame President Charlie Casas who is having some severe health problems as well as one of the founders and past President, Dub Harris, who suffered a stroke.
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 friends and relatives in need of prayers and cards. We accept no money and contact our members when someone is in need. It’s absolutely free to join. God doesn’t ask for money, and neither do we. Joining us is as Simple as sending 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, Thank you so very much for keeping us aprised of the fighters health conditions. They are in our prayers, always…We still hold them in very high esteem. God Bless you, joe pampalone
To all those who have taken the time to write to me or posted messages on this website, I thank all of you for your kind words. Please know that Glove2Glove is always looking for people for our prayer program…The only thing required is your e-mail address and your sincere prayers….Either way, again my heartfelt thanks…Rusty