Meet Robert Cassidy
The son of former middleweight contender, "Irish" Bobby Cassidy," Robert was born into the boxing beat. He was reading The Ring magazine when most kids are still reading nursery rhymes and he started attending fights at the age of 10. He officially began covering the sport in 1987 and his coverage of boxing has appeared in Newsday, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Post, Timeout New York and The Ring.
He once dazzled spectators with a heavybag workout at the Westbury PAL. That led to a shortlived attempt at actual sparring. After which, he understood why his heavybag workout was so dazzling. The bag didn't punch back.
Cassidy is Newsday.com's Deputy Editor of Multimedia.
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Rob,
That Mayweather was allowed to hold and hit,grab and hold,use his elbows,and hold and turn his body sideways,etc throughout the fight gave him an enormous and unfair advantage.These tactics were obvious and ongoing throughout the match.To say Cortz did a lousy job is a gross understatement.Cortez refused to execute the laws of professional boxing.In fact by not deducting points from Mayweather ,Cortez is giving tacit acceptance to these very tactics.Yes,Mayweather uses these tricks as a part of his style.But,unfortunately for his opponents,the acceptance of his modis operandi by the boxing community not only sustains Mayweather but boxing's big money promoters as well.
On his own merit Mayweather is a great boxer.He doesn't need nor should he be given a clear and unwarrented edge in every key encounter.
Hatten is a game and dogged opponent.Alas,he isn't a true welterweight.As such, his punches don't carry the same clout as was the case in his previous matches in the lighter division.He really needs to go back there and stay there where he is great and not merely very good.
Rich
Rich, thanks for the note. While I agree that Mayweather's use of his forearms and elbows should have been stopped, in the end, I don't think it would have made a difference. Even when Hatton got inside, Floyd pretty much hit him at will. In essence, having stopped that tactic may have ended the fight sooner. I think you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned the size difference. Floyd was really a much bigger welterweight. thanks for writing.
FOR BOBBY CASSIDY::: BOBBY AS YOU MAY OR MAY NOT KNOW JOE MICELI PASSED AWAY
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Bobby great job.I"m so glad Tommy O was in my life.We went to the states a few years ago.Watched Ryan Patrovich win his second title(Tommy O said that Ryan looked like he was holding a clinic).I will always remember that night. God Bless his family. Always Tom Carew
New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. issued the following statement today on the death of Jose "Chegui" Torres, who died at age 72 in Puerto Rico this morning. Torres, a silver medal Olympian and professional boxer, was a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and a leader in New York's Puerto Rican community. He had served as Commissioner of the New York State Athletic Commission, and penned "Sting Like a Bee" about Muhammed Ali and "Fire and Fear" about Mike Tyson.
"I am saddened to learn of the death of Jose 'Chegui' Torres. Jose, who passed away earlier this morning in Puerto Rico, cared passionately about our city and New Yorkers. Although he gained notoriety in the boxing ring, he will long be remembered for his strength of character and wealth of generosity. He was a man who broke barriers, a role model not just for the Puerto Rican community but for all New Yorkers who saw that one person could make a difference. He truly wanted our streets and neighborhoods to be safe and clean, and refused to sit on the sidelines because he believed in the power of the people. I extend my condolences to his friends and family."
Hello Robert!
I am a box fan out of Sweden. I saw your father, Bobby, fighting one of Swedens toughest fighters, Bo Högberg. It was a great fight ... and it ended up as a draw ....but honestly, I was there to see Sonny Liston fighting on his comeback trail.
Sonnys opponent Elmer Rush was a welltrained and young fighter, but Sonny get loose .... he was a heavy puncher even in april 67. The fight ended up in the 6th round TKO in favour of Liston (I think Sonny won every round).
In the 60th I was a regular reader of the Bible (The Ring) and I also wrote to one of the journalists handling the boxingsituation Virginia (Jack Levinson).
I saw two other top fighters fighting in Sweden, Buster Mathis fighting Roberto Davila from Peru in november 67 and Floyd Patterson fighting Jimmy Ellis in september 1968.
Just two comments concering these fights: I think big Buster Mathis just was to limited to become a really great fighter. And I just could´nt understand that Floyd Patterson not was declared the winner in the fight against Ellis.
I am looking for an old edition of a fighter Joey Coles fought in 1952 or 1953 in Tampa florida. There was an article about him in one of ring magazine issues . We belive the article appeared in the march , april or june issue . Please email me if you can find the article . We would live to purchase that edition.
Your truely Joey Coles
I am looking for an old edition of a fighter Joey Coles fought in 1952 or 1953 in Tampa florida. There was an article about him in one of ring magazine issues . We belive the article appeared in the march , april or june issue . Please email me if you can find the article . We would live to purchase that edition.
Your truely Joey Coles
ROBERT CASSIDY-- I read all your articles about Manny pacquiao. Here's my take...I LIKE YOU.
http://ironboxing.com/home_article.php?id=243
Hi bob, I remember you & your brother from Division Ave H.S. I worked there many years in the custodial dept. I have followed your coverage of boxing and enjoy it very much,keep up the good work.
hey bob,i grew up in levittown on birch lane.i worked out at
gyms in freeport and freddie mennas.your dad was always
working out to and always helpfull.i think you grew up with my
much younger brother tom.i saw every one of your dads fights
in new york.duffy used to be one tough guy too,i dont know
what ever happened to him.anyway nice that people
remember the tough old days and what a time it was.
bob..another levittown alum here. hey man, keep up the great coverage on the sweet science. i was just watching Sugar Ray Robinson v Carmen Basilio over the weekend and there is nothin like a great fight. and i still don't get the UFC stuff. saw enough of that type of fighting in the cafeterias of DAHS. as for hatton/pacquiao...i love ricky but the fight went the way i anticipated. manny's speed is overwhelming guys. not to mention the surprising power he is showing. freddie roach is doing a phenominal job with him. lets hope they ink a fight with mayweather soon. could be duran/leonard 1 all over again.
Robert:
I am an old friend of your dad's (BoB) from Division Ave HS. Would love to contact him - can you help??
My cel 808-352-2522. Pls try to arrange. Mahalo! Bill Bruce
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Bob: Bill Bruce here again - thanks for passing my Phone # to your Dad - we've had 2 or 3 conversations and its been greart to establish contact w/ him after 40+ yrs. I'd like to ask a favor of you: if you can find time, could you pls give me a call? I think a brief talk w/ you would help me with further contact w/ your Dad. I promise not to take much of your time and I would very much appreciate it - 808 352 2522 (6 hrs earlier (Hawaii) than you!)
Thanks, Bill Bruce
Bob: Bill Bruce here again - thanks for passing my Phone # to your Dad - we've had 2 or 3 conversations and its been greart to establish contact w/ him after 40+ yrs. I'd like to ask a favor of you: if you can find time, could you pls give me a call? I think a brief talk w/ you would help me with further contact w/ your Dad. I promise not to take much of your time and I would very much appreciate it - 808 352 2522 (6 hrs earlier (Hawaii) than you!)
Thanks, Bill Bruce
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