Some of you may remember this remarkable young man. We are so proud of him, he recently got accepted into BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) Training. He trained with me for 4 years, starting at age 17. Click to read about>> BUD/S Training.
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30
Here is another look at Jean Pascal’s opponent. While watching Pascal during his training, Froch looks quite a bit slower than Pascal. Pascal strikes like lightening. They fight this Saturday December 6th, it will NOT be on American television.
Nov
27
He arrived safe & sound from England after a 10+ hour flight. Today is Thanksgiving, I forgot that the Brits do not celebrate this holiday. So today will be a history lesson of how it came to be, basically how we took the land from our Native American Indians. It is a strange holiday indeed.
But anyways, back to Stevie. He will be at Irongloves for 3 months doing his fine coaching. Give us a call if you wish to do some training with him.
Nov
22
A school bully picks on a kid about half his size during recess. The bully pushes the kid up against the school wall and the little guy throws a mean hook knocking the bully unconscious.
The little guy is as cool as a cucumber, and he didn’t even have his feet planted >>> click here
Thanks to our buddy Pete from Las Vegas sent this to us.
Nov
21
The Light Rail is almost here!
Saturday December 27th from 9:30am to 5:30pm… If you are scheduled at Irongloves that day, be prepared for major traffic jams. Be sure to leave home early that day!!!
Saturday December 27th from 9:30am to 5:30pm… If you are scheduled at Irongloves that day, be prepared for major traffic jams. Be sure to leave home early that day!!!
Here’s why:
Residents across the Valley will mark the opening of the new 20-mile light rail system with parties along the alignment on Saturday, Dec. 27. In Tempe (affecting Mill Ave to Rural severely) there will be free celebrations at five of the city’s nine light rail stations, with a centerpiece community party from 9:30am to 5:30pm near the new Tempe Transportation Center at Fifth Street and College Avenue. The new Tempe Transportation Center also will be celebrated Dec. 27, alongside the light rail festivities.
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Saturday November 29, 2008 Amateur Fight
Location: Central Boxing Gym – 1755 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, Arizona
Weigh ins: 7:00 – 9:00am Doctors: 12:30pm Matches: 2:00pm
Contact: Randy (602) 446-1247 or Jose (602) 278-7830
Nov
17
Perry Scott Walker Professional Boxer, born October 30, 1969 in Mesa, lived in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Walker’s nickname was “The Pink Cat,” and he gained some attention in the 1990s boxing scene for wearing pink boxing trunks and slicked-back hair, the latter a tribute to his idol, James Dean. He is best known for winning a ten round decision over hall-of-fame champion Alexis Arguello, ending Arguello’s ill-conceived bid at a comeback in 1995. Walker fought another hall-of-famer Julio Cesar Chaves in 1996 in a nationally televised bought, losing in a second-round knockout. Walker infamously cried tears in the ring after the knockout, fueling rumors (started by the Pink Cat nickname and pink trunks) that he was gay. Later in his career, Walker won the WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title over Francisco Cuesta on July 17, 1995. He retired with a record of 25-7-1 (13 KO’s).
January 31, 2004 Walker was found dead (age 34) in his home of unspecified causes. He is a member of the Arizona Boxing Hall of Fame. Fight Record: BoxRec
Footnote: Personally I don’t think he was gay, he was just man enough to dare to wear pink. It is really bad what they say about people after they are dead and gone. A friend of ours from Las Vegas knew Walker, said the guy was a truly skilled boxer.
Nov
16
Although it’s passed Veteran’s Day, these photos were sent to us & we would like to share them.
They are awesome, thanks to Laurie “Tex” Schwab…
There are 3 different sets, don’t miss any!
1) http://www.tom-phillips.info/images/cool.pics.military.htm
2) www.tom-phillips.info/images/cool.pics.military.2.htm
3) http://www.tom-phillips.info/images/cool.pics.military.3.htm
God Bless our Troops :>)
Nov
16
I have a lawnmower (in working condition) to give to anyone that wants it. Let me know, I will bring it to Irongloves for you to cart away. It’s about 4-5 years old. If no one takes it by Friday, off to Goodwill it goes. Call Joe or Renene @ 480-777-9170