That was an amazing fight and atmosphere . i was in my early 20s at that time of gomez -sanchez. There are two other fights that have stuck with me forever . ruben olivares - alexis arguello1974 : i was about 12 years old. i cried because olivares was my hero as he was knocked out in the 13 th rd. --------- Alxeis Arguello vs Aaron Pryor 1982 -. I was about 20 years when arguello, who later became one of my favorite fighters, was knocked out by Pryor. I cried that night also. I am now in my 60's and i still remember those 2 fights and their effect on me , even though i have watched hundreds of fights .
I understand why one could be obsessed with that fight, me included. It took that fight for me to truly appreciate the greatness of Sanchez. Originally, I resented Sanchez for beating up Danny "Little Red" Lopez twice. Sanchez was able to avoid Lopez's power in both fights and out box him until the accumulation of punches caused both fights to be stopped in the later rounds. In retrospect it was a perfect game plan for Sanchez, but at the time I was heartbroken for Lopez, who lost his championship and the rematch but handled both defeats, as I recall, with grace and dignity.
Can't say there is one specific item but a lot of stuff I hunt for. Couple examples a high grade Pryor-Arguello site poster, Holmes-Norton site poster, Holyfield-Qawi I site poster. I could go on! lol
Thanks Dan for answering all three of my questions in your second to last video from Title Sports Network. I'm the guy that said I watched your podcast, your BET US videos, and asked you about same day weight-ins. Which I'm still in favor by the way.
Dan just curious, did you watch the Salvador Sánchez vs Wilfredo Gomez fight live on television in 1981? I know you said you were 10 years old. Thanks again Dan!
I'm still obsessed, too! I remember having to watch highlights on the Spanish station Boxeo, but, like you, Dan, I don't think I saw the full fight until several years later. Though it was a one-sided blowout, the fight was still an all-action classic. Both guys had been so dominant in their respective divisions that just seeing Gomez buzzed and reeling was a shock.
That was an amazing fight and atmosphere . i was in my early 20s at that time of gomez -sanchez. There are two other fights that have stuck with me forever . ruben olivares - alexis arguello1974 : i was about 12 years old. i cried because olivares was my hero as he was knocked out in the 13 th rd. --------- Alxeis Arguello vs Aaron Pryor 1982 -. I was about 20 years when arguello, who later became one of my favorite fighters, was knocked out by Pryor. I cried that night also. I am now in my 60's and i still remember those 2 fights and their effect on me , even though i have watched hundreds of fights .
I understand why one could be obsessed with that fight, me included. It took that fight for me to truly appreciate the greatness of Sanchez. Originally, I resented Sanchez for beating up Danny "Little Red" Lopez twice. Sanchez was able to avoid Lopez's power in both fights and out box him until the accumulation of punches caused both fights to be stopped in the later rounds. In retrospect it was a perfect game plan for Sanchez, but at the time I was heartbroken for Lopez, who lost his championship and the rematch but handled both defeats, as I recall, with grace and dignity.
Sal Sanchez one of my all time favorites!🥊#TheHobby
Great fight, Sanchez was pushed to edge by some great opponents. His early death was a tragedy for our sport
Great collection, Dan! What's your holy grail piece of fight memorabilia/card that you're still looking for?
Can't say there is one specific item but a lot of stuff I hunt for. Couple examples a high grade Pryor-Arguello site poster, Holmes-Norton site poster, Holyfield-Qawi I site poster. I could go on! lol
Sanchez Gomez was a great fight as was the Nelson fight and the Lopez fight when he won the title how good would of he been if he had of lived
Thanks Dan for answering all three of my questions in your second to last video from Title Sports Network. I'm the guy that said I watched your podcast, your BET US videos, and asked you about same day weight-ins. Which I'm still in favor by the way.
Dan just curious, did you watch the Salvador Sánchez vs Wilfredo Gomez fight live on television in 1981? I know you said you were 10 years old. Thanks again Dan!
Thanks! No, I saw it a few years later.
Thanks for sharing Dan. Amazing pieces!
I'm still obsessed, too! I remember having to watch highlights on the Spanish station Boxeo, but, like you, Dan, I don't think I saw the full fight until several years later. Though it was a one-sided blowout, the fight was still an all-action classic. Both guys had been so dominant in their respective divisions that just seeing Gomez buzzed and reeling was a shock.