Austin Killeen June 12, 1942 – May 15, 2025 ********* It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of the passing of our dear friend and fellow boxing historian, Austin Killeen. Born on June 12, 1942, in Springfield, Mass., Austin was an educator, coach, and proud father. He was an accomplished […]
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It is a typical hot summer day on the Island, where ocean breezes act as the only air conditioning for most inhabitants in the early 70’s.
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An interview with Bob Foster entitled Bob Foster: The Borger Banger by Austin Killeen
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James “Quick” Tillis: The Fighting Cowboy.
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Davey Armstrong was a 3 time U.S. Olympic boxer.
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I met Carlos at Jerry’s Famous Deli in West Hollywood, CA.
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Former light-heavyweight contender Yaqui Lopez still going strong.
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Knowing Richard’s family background, it’s no surprise that pugilism would show up on his future radar screen.
With his father a former pro and his older brother Sal already boxing in the amateurs, it wasn’t much of a stretch for precocious little Tony to follow in their footsteps.
