Around The Gyms 2 — Part 1

Vai Toavia, Fili Mailata, and Richard Tutaki

Vai Toavia, Fili Mailata, and Richard Tutaki

Richard Tutaki and John Glozier

Richard Tutaki and John Glozier

Tony Renata, Vai Toavai, Fili Mailata, Richard Tutaki, and John Glozier

Tony Renata, Vai Toavai, Fili Mailata, Richard Tutaki, and John Glozier

Daniel Codling, Shane Cameron, and Ken Reinsfield

Daniel Codling, Shane Cameron, and Ken Reinsfield

Gerhard Zohs and Monty Bhana

Gerhard Zohs and Monty Bhana

Earl Opetaia, Chris Rehu, and Ralph Opetaia

Earl Opetaia, Chris Rehu, and Ralph Opetaia

Lava Savilio and Grant Arkell at right

Lava Savilio and Grant Arkell at right

Junior Patti and handlers

Junior Patti and handlers

Roger Earp, Charon Hepi, and Chris Martin

Roger Earp, Charon Hepi, and Chris Martin

Pantera's Manager with Dave Gemmell

Pantera's Manager with Dave Gemmell

Okesene Malala, Iona Tana Puna, and Tuna Scanlan

Okesene Malala, Iona Tana Puna, and Tuna Scanlan

John and Garth DaSilva at John's 70th birthday party

John and Garth DaSilva at John's 70th birthday party

Article written by Dave Cameron

Dave has been hanging around the dressing rooms for 60 years.

Dave was an amateur wrestler and part time pro in U.K. He boxed in New Zealand Services Champ's 1954, Hobsonville, Auckland. He started writing for Magazines 1949.