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May 19, 1962
The West End News
Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Upcoming six-round boxing bout on June 8, 1962, at Frederiksted's Outdoor Theatre between Clarence Lynch (Liston II) and Ramon James (Kid Rakey). Includes reminiscences of past local fighters like Kid McBean, Sgt. Charles Seales, Kid Pando, and Kid Bandolph Hines.
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By Cherra Heyliger
A six round boxing bout is scheduled for Friday, June 8th, 1962 at the Outdoor Theatre in Frederiksted.
The participants are Clarence Lynch, better known as Liston II, & Ramon James a Kid Rakey. The fighters made statements to the press on Wednesday.
Kid Rakey promised a clean fight. Rakey also hopes to see his opponent on the canvas, being counted out fairly early in the bout.
Liston II plans to use his 175 pounds to good advantage. His manager Lionel Fawkes has shown him how to dispose easily of awkward left handers. Both fighters agreed on six rounds for the June 8 fight.
One of the best fighters we've had around here was Kid McBean. We're sure you know him. He's the quiet power packed gentleman who works for Abramson Enterprises David McBean. Ask your dad how he clipped Gualagua's wings.
Speaking of fighters of the past, Sgt. Charles Seales of the Fire Division was a pretty tough customer also. Remember when he scored a TKO over Molan Sarauw? That same night Kid Pando, Seales' Army buddy, also walloped Kid Bandolph Hines.
When Hines was at Camp Tortuguero and Pando at Buc banaan, Hines hoped against hope for a rematch with Pando, but it never materialized.
Follow Cherra Heyliger in The West End News.
A six round boxing bout is scheduled for Friday, June 8th, 1962 at the Outdoor Theatre in Frederiksted.
The participants are Clarence Lynch, better known as Liston II, & Ramon James a Kid Rakey. The fighters made statements to the press on Wednesday.
Kid Rakey promised a clean fight. Rakey also hopes to see his opponent on the canvas, being counted out fairly early in the bout.
Liston II plans to use his 175 pounds to good advantage. His manager Lionel Fawkes has shown him how to dispose easily of awkward left handers. Both fighters agreed on six rounds for the June 8 fight.
One of the best fighters we've had around here was Kid McBean. We're sure you know him. He's the quiet power packed gentleman who works for Abramson Enterprises David McBean. Ask your dad how he clipped Gualagua's wings.
Speaking of fighters of the past, Sgt. Charles Seales of the Fire Division was a pretty tough customer also. Remember when he scored a TKO over Molan Sarauw? That same night Kid Pando, Seales' Army buddy, also walloped Kid Bandolph Hines.
When Hines was at Camp Tortuguero and Pando at Buc banaan, Hines hoped against hope for a rematch with Pando, but it never materialized.
Follow Cherra Heyliger in The West End News.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Bout
Frederiksted Fight
Local Fighters
Past Boxers
Tkos
Rematch
What entities or persons were involved?
Clarence Lynch
Liston Ii
Ramon James
Kid Rakey
Lionel Fawkes
Kid Mcbean
David Mcbean
Sgt. Charles Seales
Molan Sarauw
Kid Pando
Kid Bandolph Hines
Gualagua
Where did it happen?
Outdoor Theatre In Frederiksted
Story Details
Key Persons
Clarence Lynch
Liston Ii
Ramon James
Kid Rakey
Lionel Fawkes
Kid Mcbean
David Mcbean
Sgt. Charles Seales
Molan Sarauw
Kid Pando
Kid Bandolph Hines
Gualagua
Location
Outdoor Theatre In Frederiksted
Event Date
Friday, June 8th, 1962
Story Details
Announcement of a six-round boxing match between Liston II and Kid Rakey, with pre-fight statements; reminiscences of past fighters including Kid McBean's victory over Gualagua, Seales' TKO over Sarauw, Pando's win over Hines, and unfulfilled rematch hopes.