Sad news we lost Bronco Barnes recently. Bruce was a very talented New Zealand mat star in the 1970’s. He had been living in Tonga for many years and always kept in touch. Recently he sold his house in Tonga and decided after a world trip to come back to his homeland and live at […]
25th March 2015
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I first met Bob Gibson back in 1985 when he was walking boxer Steve Renwick to the ring at Carlaw Park. However it was not until the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, that we became friends. Bob was in charge of the sound system at the games, and he soared unintentionally to international […]
Sad news with the passing of Tongan born Manny Santos, one of our all time great fighters. I was a big fan of Manoel Santos and used to watch him spar at the Waverley Street Gym in the mid 1960s. I recall the first time I ever spoke to Manny. He had been sparring with […]
He was one of the nice guys of professional wrestling. Sad news this week with the passing of Giant Dutch wrestler, Onno Boelee. Onno was a giant of a man and represented New Zealand at Judo before turning to professional wrestling. His booming voice and roaring laughter will be sadly missed at our house as […]
Dave C with Alexander Ustinov Robbie Berridge—-Paul McSharry—-Daniel McKinnon Russian trainer—Henry Schuster—David Tua Alex Ustinov and David Tua at final press conference Russian interpreter and Alexander Ustinov Henry Schuster—David Tua David Tua asks for a minutes silence for Peter Fatialofa Henry and David. David Higgins at right. Alexander Ustinov—–David Tua Alexander Ustinov—–David Tua Robbie Berridge—Daniel […]
BOBBY STININATO HAD 15 FIGHTS IN NEW ZEALAND By Dave Cameron. The passing of Bobby Stininato in Auckland this month brought back many memories of his great fights here. He died in Auckland aged 79. Bobby Stininato – Dean Bogany Eddie Cotton, Manoel Santos, Bobby Stininato Programme For Cotton–Stininato fight at Carlaw Park […]
Dave Cameron and Robbie Berridge Robbie Berridge, Grant Arkell and Vasco Kovacovic Eric Finau beats Roger Grant of Australia David Light N.Z. beats Jason Whateley of Australia Johan Linde Australia beats Patrick Mailata of N.Z Lt Dan Hennessey presents best boxer of Tournament trophy to Daniel Lewis of Australia. Robbie Berridge with his new WBC Title […]