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 […]
IAN LAW—MATTHEW WOOD MATTHEW WOOD DAVE CAMERON and MATTHEW WOOD COLONEL BOB SHERIDAN with DUCO GIRLS DAN HENNESSEY with GIRLS VILIAMI TOAFI SAM RAPIRO HEADING TO THE SCALES JAMES UOKA JORDAN TUIGAMALA COLIN LANE JOSEPH PARKER Joseph Parker and Ian Law Dave Cameron and Kevin Barry All contestants for Francois Botha / Joseph Parker Fight Night […]
One of Britain's all time great wrestlers Mick McManus died last night. He was only small, but in Britain the small guys were regarded as the best drawcards Mick mcManus and his tag partner Steve Logan. Steve died some years back I wrote this in 1969 from Britain and it was in NZ Sports Digest. […]
Dr John McKay and Michael Kenny Paul McSharry and Dave Wickenden Paul McSharry, Dave Wickenden, John Gunn, Karl Turner Dr John Mc Kay, Dave Wickenden, Trish Hudson, Bob Lyall David Tua and David Wickenden Bob Lyall, Trish Hudson, David Tua, Dave Wickenden Danny Masterton with his wife David Tua, Phil Shatford, Danny Masterton, in front […]
Speaking with Johnny at Middlemore Hospital recently he said to me Will you say a couple of words at my funeral I said look John I could keel over before you as I might fall under the train on the way home. Johnny replied OK then I will say a few words at your funeral. […]