In Rusty’s Corner

Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer

 

Don’t forget the annual induction of the greats at the International Boxing Hall of Fame on June 9 -12, in Canastota NY.

 

Among those expected to be on hand are Mike Tyson, Julio Cesar Chavez, Kostya Tszyu, referee Joe Cortez and others.

 

For event information check out www. Ibhof.com or call directly to (315) 797-7095.***

 

Kudos to Muhammad Ali for his attempt to free two American hikers who are being imprisoned in Iran. We can hope other Muslim leaders step forward to speak out for the freedom of these two young men.***

 

Sometimes it’s easier to pick out the most exciting of the weekends action than the fight itself. This weekend should give us that,

 

The bout, on Saturday, in Mexicali, Mexico between Giovani Segura and Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon for the WBA/WBO Jr. Flyweight crown is one of those fights.

 

Segura, 28, sports a record if 26-1 with 22 stoppages.

 

Calderon, a 36 year old southpaw, 34-1 (6), also has one blemish on his record, his last bout, a loss to Segura via an 8th round knockout.

 

Besides the youth, Segura has a 4 inch height advantage as well as a six inch reach edge.

 

On paper it looks like another win for the harder punching Segura, but in the ring is where it counts.

 

Okay, I’m a sucker for the obvious….Segura to score a TKO midway.

 

Glove 2 Glove:

 

A couple of outstanding, boxing people have left us recently. Among them is Norm Frauenheim, a boxing writer for the Arizona Republic.

 

Prayers for his soul would be much appreciated.

 

Prayers for the continuing recovery of outstanding referee Jay Nady, who is recovering from heart surgery. Jay’s a fighter (he really was in college) and should be just fine.

 

Prayers for the recovery of the mother of Jacquie Richardson (Retired Boxers Assn.) and her father who had a hip replacement.

 

Prayers are requested for the health of outstanding trainer Joe Sousa, who is fighting the fight of his life against cancer.

 

Prayers requested for the return to health of Archie Wright, 2, who wandered into some dangerous substances.

 

Prayers for the complete return to good health to my old friend, promoter, and ex-wrestler Jack ‘Moe’ Smith who had complete reconstructive knee surgery a couple of weeks back. Moe’s a fighter and making a complete recovery.

 

Needless to say we need prayers for the return to health of former champ Gerald McClellan, who is confined to wheelchairs.

 

On behalf of these great fighters who have given their all in our great sport, we thank you for your ongoing prayers.

 

If you know of any boxing people in need of spiritual uplift and/or prayers? Just drop us a line. Membership is free to all and no one will ever contact you except for prayer requests, or put your name on anyone’s mailing list. Every prayer request is welcome and I know the recipient will appreciate it.

 

God listens!

 

To join us, or just request needed prayers, drop Dave Wilcox a line at ubtdave@earthlink.net

 

Glove2Glove, which has been a long-time integral part of the defunct Ringsports.com magazine and website. It is a program I wish to continue a long after I have left the sport and this earth. I want to thank Dave and Deborah Wilcox, who have offered to take over the program and promised to continue it indefinitely. This generous offer means a lot to me. We always welcome new members.***

 

Thanks and God bless.***

 

Rusty Rubin, formerly the award winning managing editor of Ringsports.com as well as the currently defunct Ringsports Magazine, is the author of three highly acclaimed boxing books! “Woozel, Boxing and Me”, “Off the Canvas” and “Billy Soose, the Champion Time Forgot” co-authored by Tom Donelson. These books are all available at Authorhouse.com, and all major book retailers. They are all more than worth the purchase price.

 

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