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Thursday, March 30, 2006

There was another "Ring of Fire"

The documentary of EMILE GRIFFITH is especially touching and may have links to anti-gay bias and tells a moving and incredible story. This, now retired, presumed gay, champion boxer ended up killing his opponent. He knocked Paret unconscious but he was still in a somewhat upright position against the ropes so the fight wasn't stopped. Griffith threw another dozen or so devastating punches. Paret died a little more than a week later.

Some say that during the weigh-in before the bout, his opponent, BENNY PARET, called Griffith a "maricon" ("faggot" in spanish) refering to his alleged homosexuality. READ IT at Cinematical.

A poignant film that shows the rise and fall of this notable fighter. Worth seeing!

Photo: courtesy of Thomas & Co


2 Comments:

  • At 30/3/06 4:39 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Muito obrigado pela história e a foto, Homem-Brasileiro!! Sou o brasileiro também e aprecio o seu blog muito! Gostoso! Muito obrigado! Até depois!

     
  • At 30/3/06 5:26 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I watched it. It was really good and i was moved. Not gonna spoil it for people who haven't seen it.

     

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