|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In Memoriam Michael Olajide Please click HERE to have a comment posted in memory of Michael Olajide. It is sad news to find out this way about my old trainer and friend Michael Olajide Sr. of Kingsway Boxing. I will never forget him. My heart goes out to Kay his wife who was and still is the Glue at Kingsway. ***I remember when Michael and Kay offered me a job there when I was jobless for a short time in my life and I will always be grateful. Although, I hardly knew Michael Olajide Sr. Sons Jr. and Tukunbo (who once refereed my fight) my heart goes out to them as well. ***I will also never forget the fun I had trying to teach Michael how to use a computer and the great stories he told me about the days when he was the West African Champion and the laughs when Kay use to mouth silently everything Michael Olajide would say. I'm sure going to miss him. Deni Auclair: Michael was always a true gentleman. Kind, gentle and softspoken. He has been missed these past few years, and will be doubly missed now that he is truly gone. His memory will live on in all those he touched through the years. In Memoriam Richie Hill Richie Hill was a good man that cared about the youth. Richie was holding it down in his sector of GOD's vineyard, making a difference. He will be thought about as well as missed. I am the son of George Washington from Bed Stuy Boxing, Richie and Big George are probably in Heaven talking about all the youth they shaped and molded. Thank you Daily News Golden Gloves for recognizing our Heros. Al Gavin Jr.: Richie and my Dad were coaches together in Wynn Center in Bklyn. They are coaches together in Heaven now. RIP Mr Hill. Bernard Peterkin: I remember Richie Hill when I was an boxer in the 1980's. Richie helped work my corner with Dep, my PAL coach. I could still hear Rich on my old fight tapes, yelling "Bernard work, keep working". I remember helping my old gym partner, Clinton Mitchell prepare for his pro debut, against Bernard Hopkins. Clinton won. I was his sparring partner. Being around Richie Hill made me proud of being a PAL boxer. ALWAYS. My son Travis also grew up in the PAL, first as a pre-school grad, then as an after school member as a child, and finally as a boxer. Thanks, Richie. A lot of people don't know how far we go back in the PAL program together. Rest in peace my brother. Randy Brown: You and Al Gavin were my coaches at Wynn Center PAL in Brooklyn, and you always said have patience and fun. Thanks for the guidance so early on, I will miss you. Rest for Richie. David Cruz, Jr.: Through the many years Richie did so many things for the sport, as well as what he could for all the boxing programs city-wide. I will always remember those special times and events we had at the Sunset Park Boxing Club. May you rest in Peace. Sean Connolly: Richie helped the the PAL Boxing Program grow into the success that it is now. He Always protected the Boxers and Coaches. The PAL Boxing Team is at a great loss. I remember on one of the trips to Atlanta he made sure that the Team visited Dr. Kings Memorial Site. It was important to him that the team would also learn and be educated on trips as well. He would always tell the young Boxers to relax and have fun during a bout or competition. All the hard work was done during training. Now it is your time to relax and have some fun Richie, with all of the hard work that you have done, there are multiple Champions through out boxing because of you. I will miss you. Deni Auclair: I knew Richie Hill for over 20 years. He was one of the kindest, calmest, and warmest coaches I've had the pleasure of dealing with in all of that time. He was a consummate gentleman with a keen, dry sense of humor. It was an honor to call him a friend. Eddie Claudio: Richie Hill was one stand up guy...always greeted you with a smile and hug...rest in peace big brother! Dottie Raven: Richie was the most gentle of men I ever had the pleasure or working with. He was a warm and respectful person who only had one thing in mind , the welfare of his boys that he worked with. I have neither seen nor worked around Richie in many years but I can say with certainty that I am sure that he remained that way. He will be missed. My condolences to his family and to the people at USA Boxing who I believe know they lost a good man.
In Memoriam John Stanley John always sat in the front seat at all the coaches clinics and asked all the questions, although our coaches clinics certify our members for two years John came to all of them. When I told him he only needed to come once every two years he said "I know, but there's so much knowledge to learn, how else can I serve my son properly." I will miss you on those JO trips, I'm so sorry your dream of taking care of your family and starting a new beginning was taken from you. You were a good man and Ideal member of USA Boxing Metro. Men like you made me proud to serve as your President. Thank you. Joe Higgins Antonio Midyette: Rest in peace my man..is was a delight knowing you and reffing your sons during the years. Eddie Claudio: John Stanley will be missed dearly, it hurt me to my heart to hear such sad news, and knowing that was the last time we were together having a drink - Me, John and Vic. You will be truly missed, you're in God's hands. Peace, my brother! Sean Connolly: I had the honor and privilege of working with John at the PAL for many years. He was a great coach and a great man. He had always put the boxers he coached first. He always had pride and joy with what the boxers had achieved in the gym and inside the ring. He would call and tell me what they have done. You could always hear the smile in his voice. He would always take the time to make sure that one was welcomed and loved inside the gym. He was always very proud of his family. He will be truly missed inside and out of the boxing world. Rest in peace brother. Deni Auclair: John always had a smile on his face and treated everyone with respect. He was patient, kind and a top notch coach. I will especially miss the good cheer and friendliness that he always carried with him. Just two weeks ago I was at Gleason's doing registrations and he popped his head in just to say hello. So hard to believe he's gone.
Lincoln Sanders Linc was a very classy person, he had class beyond the stars everytime I talked to him, he always had a smile that could cheer a person up and a coach and dear friend to all his boxers. He will be missed, forever in my heart Antonio,god has you now peace my friend. Joe Higgins: Linc goes as far back as I can remember, that commitment from him changed the lives of hundreds of youth that are better off today because of Linc. You have left a legacy, I'm glad I knew you. Rest in peace my brother. Joe Higgins, Freeport PAL Eddie Haeffer: I spent many years in the Westbury gym with him, we'll miss him greatly! RIP Linc. Randy Brown: I am saddened to read of his passing . Linc was a power of example for all coaches, He knew how to communicate with people and never lose his own self respect when things went wrong or a problem arised. You will be missed for sure.. RIP. George Sandas: Linc was one of our original coaches at the Hempstead Boxing Club starting here 10 years ago. He was a great teacher and mentor for our young boxers. He coached 7 Golden Glove Champions, a Dozen Metro Champions, and coached our boxers when they decided to turn pro. There is now a hugh void within our club that will never be filled, for Linc was the heart and soul of the "Hempstead Boxing Club". Padilla Boxing Club: Rest in peace Linc. Thanks for your help and friendship. Deni: I knew Linc for many years. He was always calm, courteous and, in my eyes, the type of coach I would point to as a role model. He was a good man. Tommy Rainone: Linc, my 1st real trainer who taught me so much, just saw you a little over 2 weeks ago and wish I knew then it would be the last time, boxing has lost a great teacher - rest in peace, Tommy R. Eddie Claudio: You was alright in my book, Linc, as a coach..you'll be truly missed!
Ronney "Venezuela" Vargas Eddie Haeffer: One of the most talented boxers I ever had the pleasure of watching. Charismatic and funny are just a few words to describe Venezuela... What can you say, it's just not right, too young, too talented and too bright of a future. Many of us are really going to miss you! Antonio Midyette: When I first met Ronney was during the first Golden Glove tournament he fought in. I said to him keep doing what you doin and you will be a World Champion very soon. He looked at me and smile and then hugged me and said thank you. So our friendship continued on. You will be missed dearly. Love ya bro. God has you now you’re safe. Raheem of bodybangers, Orin George, Yasin Rashid: I KNEW VENEZUELA WELL, HE WAS A REAL NICE KID,RESPECTFUL WASN'T A BOASTER THOUGH HE HAD A LOT TO BOAST ABOUT , AN ANGEL WAS CALLED HE IS NOW AMONG THE PEACEFUL, MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE, AND GOD BE WITH HIS FATHER, BROTHER, AND ALL THAT WAS NEAR AND DEAR TO HIM. RONNEY " VENEZUELA " VARGAS: FOR SOME YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ON THEIR MINDS , AS FOR THE BOXING WORLD, DON’T WORRY YOU LEFT A JOB WELL DONE,SOMETHING THAT CAN'T AND WON'T EVER BE FORGOTTEN, YOU WILL MOST DEFINITELY LIVE IN ALL THE ATHLETES YOU'VE BOXED, AND THE ONES THAT WATCHED YOU DO WHAT YOU DID BEST WILL SREAD YOUR LEGACY AT EVERY CONVERSATION IN REFRENCE TO BOXING. PEACE AND LOVE: IT'S A MATTER OF TIME FOR THOSE BASTARDS TO FACE JUSTICE. Joe Higgins USA Boxing Metro President: I have always admired the way Webster PAL would strut their stuff at all our events, they have always been the ultimate team here in NY over the last 20 years. When I had my first club show in Freeport back in 1997 I remember Ronney had more hair than body, but what I remember most was how he loved being part of our boxing family and how determined he was to be the best. To me he was the epitome of what Webster was all about. I was always greeted with respect and looked forward to seeing Venezuela. Sharing Local, Regional and National tournaments with Ronney and his cool style was a pleasure in my life that made it all worth it for me. I will never forget him because he was the type who would stick up for his brother, and all of us were his brothers. He was the guy you would want in your foxhole, that’s how tough he was. With Love & Much respect. Joe Higgins, USA Boxing Metro President Eddie Claudio: I must say that I was very fortunate to ref many of Ronney Vargas’ bouts as a JO and senior boxer. I always looked forward to his bouts being that he was so entertaining to watch and so talented. He was born to be a boxer without a shadow of doubt! He will truly be missed...Rest in peace CHAMP! Mike Brooks: RIP VENEZUELA... when I 1st started boxing 4 1/2 years ago my coach took me to the Webster PAL in the BX, I had very little experience going to war with the top gunz like Steve Martinez, Venezuela aka Ronney was always that dude in the ring where I was like "Damn" I gotta fight like him, and he was somebody who I praised for his tremendous skill, through the years we became cool and now he's gone. Imma miss u Venezuela, NY boxing is gonna be hurting for a while. Andre Henry: Ronney was the first person I ever fought. What a way to get introduced into boxing. In all he beat me all three times. He was a great boxer and an even better friend. No matter what he was doing he was always willing to give you his advice. He will be truly missed. May god bless the dead. sincerly, Andre Henry Deni Auclair: Ronney was a beautiful person, inside and out. He always had a quiet smile for everyone, but you could see the laughter in his eyes as he hung back from being the center of a conversation. A sweet boy, a sweet man, a great boxer, he will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was a champ in the ring and out. My deepest sympathies to his immediate family and his extended family, including the boxers, coaches and officials from Webster PAL. Giuseppe Penna: My heart & soul goes out to victors family & immediate ones. I officited with victor on numerous occations. HE was the most HUMBLE MAN i've officiated with. Victor heped me alot officiating.I love you & I will miss you Victor.  Victor Babilonia
Eddie Claudio: |
| |