Wed 15 Oct 2008 12:57:54
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Boxing/Breeder's Cup |
Message |
Peter sunk like a submarine. Yikes!!!! Okay, I am taking a
break next week from the martial arts and boxing world to concentrate on
another of my favorite sports; horseracing. The 'Breeder's Cup' is at Santa Anita next weekend. What a blast, Too bad that Big Brown was hurt during training this week. The showdown in the big Classic will now be Curlin versus undefeated Casino Royale and the rest of the world. Enjoy and Have A Happy p.s. Steven Arredondo's huge benefit to raise money for children with spinal bifida and other delibitating diseases is off for October 30 but on again for around December 12. Many MMA, boxing stars, writers, artists, and even a movie star or two are expected at the Sharks Club in Costa Mesa, California. Cliff and I are also invited guests. Come by and get an autograph and contribute a buck or two for the children. |
Fri 10 Oct 2008 06:04:34
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Nasty 70's |
Message |
Gracias Brother Hank |
Thu 02 Oct 2008 08:03:44
| Name : | Henry Vargas, '60 |
| Email : | Tom |
| Message |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU OLD
COOT!!!! |
Mon 29 Sep 2008 04:52:58
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | About David Rodriguez |
| Message |
The kid I trained for 10 years, David Rodriquez, won the
WBC Mexican Heavyweight Boxing Championshop this past Saturday via a 1st
round Ko over a guy named Samples. That was the good news. The bad news is
that David was to fight a more formidable opponent, Robert Davis, who
pulled out. David is 29-0 with 28 KO's. Even Davis, who might have
presented enough tools to make it a good fight has been out of the game
since 2005. Much to my chagrin, David is still not fighting the type of competition to grow in the sport and suddenly, all- at-once get cocky, go up against a top-ten fighter and get destroyed, shot down like with a bazooka. I hope he can begin to step up the competition against a little better opponent each outing and be ready to reach his goals before age 34.He is 31 now and though he is so good-looking as to KO more beautiful women in any part of the world than Casanova,he will not continue to KO better fighters easily without being prepared to go the distance and being of a mindset through sparring and training to endure the battles all the way. That takes some tough mental preparedness as well as a rough and ready training regimen militarily run in scope and purpose. I sure hope he can do it or get in the movies; one or the other. HAve a Happy |
Mon 08 Sep 2008 07:08:20
Fri 18 Jul 2008 01:45:46
| Name : | Tom '52 |
| Email : | Interview |
Message |
A great guy from El Paso, A. Arredondo, but who now works
out of Los Angeles and is a patron of so many arts, including boxing, did
a nice interview with former El Paso Mexican Champion, Rene Herrera and
myself the other day. The story and photo's can be found
at: <CONVICTEDARTIST.COM> JUST GO TO THE BOXING VENUE AND THEN CLICK ON 'BOXING SCHEDULE.' NEXT, ON YOUR RIGHT IS A LIST OF INTERVIEWS HE HAS DONE RECENTLY. CHOOSE "HERRERA.' Have A Happy, Tom |
Wed 25 Jun 2008 08:11:25
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Soon |
| Message |
Been down for a while. I'll have some news
tomorrow. Have A Happy |
Mon 09 Jun 2008 01:40:36
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Big Brown/Knt Desormeaux |
Message |
Shoulda never run. Dutrow was too damned greedy. Kent
Desormeaux was an Angel in this race. I can't think of another jockey who
thought so much of his mount that he would pull up instead of going to the
whip. Kudo's to Desormeaux. We need a lot more of that type of compassion
in this nasty world. Have A Happy....Big Brown is fine, 8 Belles is history. Barbaro is history. |
Thu 05 Jun 2008 10:49:05
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | The winner Is... |
| Message |
Beto won in the 3rd after landing a big right hand and
then applying a stand-up guillotine.Submission. Congrats. Now 2-0. |
Sat 31 May 2008 12:49:15
Tue 20 May 2008 10:48:05
| Name : | Tom '52 |
| Email : | tmckay@elp.rr.com |
| Message |
In case you folks would like to see a picture of my wife,
L. B. McKay (Not K.B.) and a nice piece of her art, go online to
'elpasoTimes.com' for 5-18-08 (Sunday) and in section 'C 3' Arts and
Culture you can catch her doing her thing at the Downtown Public Library
exhibit featuring both artists and writers. Yeah, I was there but who
wants my ugly mug? You do. Okay, go to mvalumni.com and you can find my
science blog and a scrapbook, 'Tom's Scrapbook.' Enjoy. p.s. Cliff may be leaving to Ft. Worth soon. Leave him a note. Type it here as it is difficult to post elsewhere on this site.We also have buttons with great championship pictures of Cliff for $3 bucks plus shipping and of course, the book, "Magic! Magic! Magic!" If you want an 8 x 10 photo sugned, send #5 bucks and we will pay the postage. You canuse Paypal but we are right here for a reason...for you. e-mail, post here, or call. HAve a Happy |
Sat 17 May 2008 06:42:55
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Big Brown |
| Message |
I also like horseracing. Big Brown might be a phenomena of
a horse. He kicked in at the top of the stretch in the Preakness today and
left the field in his wake. In 3 weeks we will find out if he can win the
Triple Crown with a victory in the Belmont Stakes.That accomplishment
hasn't happened since Affirmed did it 30 years ago. It takes a near freak
of a horse to win the Triple Crown. And Big Brown could do it if his
quarter cracks in his front feet don't hamper him. It is kind of sad to see a super horse like Big Brown have that ailment. No doubt, the only way he will get beat will be due to his own health issues. I will be ecstatic should he do it. I don't have another 30 years to see a 3-C winner. Go Big Brown to the rugged yet champion maker Belmont Stakes (mile and a half switch) in New York. I hope your feet can take a mile and a half; a grueling event for any horse that has already run in the first two Triple Crown races, much less won them. Sincere congrats to the resurgence of jockey Kent Desormeaux since he decided to move his tack back to Maryland after much success in California but not too much success in maintaining rides with certain trainers and owners; trainers who just don't get it sometimes when they have a downswing from winning and whining owners who are never satisfied. There are pitfalls and slumps in nearly every sports endeavor and especially with trainers, horses and jockeys. And yes, I am aware that big money owners are mostly at fault. It is disgusting that they feel justified by playing games with dedicated people in the Sport Of Kings and the wonderful, exciting, talented thoroughbreds. Have A Happy |
Sat 17 May 2008 06:40:50
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Big Brown |
| Message |
I also like horseracing. Big Brown might be a phenomena of
a horse. He kicked in at the top of the stretch in the Preakness today and
left the field in his wake. In 3 weeks we will find out if he can win the
Triple Crown with a victory in the Belmont Stakes.That accomplishment
hasn't happened since Affirmed did it 30 years ago. It takes a near freak
of a horse to win the Triple Crown. And Big Brown could do it if his
quarter cracks in his front feet don't hamper him. It is kind of sad to see a super horse like Big Brown have that ailment. No doubt, the only way he will get beat will be due to his own health issues. I will be ecstatic should he do it. I don't have another 30 years to see a 3-C winner. Go Big Brown to the rugged yet champion maker Belmont Stakes (mile and a half switch) in New York. I hope your feet can take a mile and a half; a grueling event for any horse that has already run in the first two Triple Crown races, much less won them. Sincere congrats to the resurgence of jockey Kent Desormeaux since he decided to move his tack back to Maryland after much success in California but not too much success in maintaining rides with certain trainersa nd owners; trainers who just don't get it sometimes when they have a downswing from winning and whining owners who are never satisfied. There are pitfalls and slumps in nearly every sports endeavor and especially with trainers, horses and jockeys. And yes, I am aware that big money owners are mostly at fault. It is disgusting that they feel justified an playing games with dedicated people in the Sport Of Kings and the wonderful, exciting, talented thoroughbreds. Have A Happy |
Sat 26 Apr 2008 01:44:19
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Bobby Fuller Four |
| Message |
Oops, I said 'booby' and that is a serious error. Sorry
about that to all. Say, come on down to El Paso and gab with us a little about our legends. Don't forget about the El Pso Rock and Roll Museum exhibit too. It will be a long-time exhibit and features memorabilia about El Paso's own, Bobby fuller, lead singer of "The Bobby Fuller Four" In case you don't remember, he recorded "I fought The Law" a million dollar hit and it is now played more than when he was alive.Cults have even picked it up as an anthem. He was killed in Los Angeles, reputedly by the Mafia, for not signing with them when he was only 21 or 22 years old and on his way to super stardom. He was even on a tv series at the time. Look up the circumstances and you decide. Google rock and roll singer, Bobby Fuller. The radio, ironically, just played "I Fought The Law." And you know the best refrain,"...and the law won." Ha! And I was the law at the time. Have Another Happy...Kentucky Derby next Saturday. Oh my dear coyotes. |
Sat 26 Apr 2008 01:43:12
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Booby Fuller Four |
| Message |
Say, come on down to El Paso and gab with us a little
about our legends. Don't forget about the El Pso Rock and Roll Museum
exhibit too. It will be a long-time exhibit and features memorabilia about
El Paso's own, Bobby fuller, lead singer of "The Bobby Fuller Four" In
case you don't remember, he recorded "I fought The Law" a million dollar
hit and it is now played more than when he was alive.Cults have even
picked it up as an anthem. He was killed in Los Angeles, reputedly by the
Mafia, for not signing with them when he was only 21 or 22 years old and
on his way to super stardom. He was even on a tv series at the time. Look
up the circumstances and you decide. Google rock and roll singer, Bobby
Fuller. The radio, ironically, just played "I Fought The Law." And you know the best refrain,"...and the law won." Ha! And I was the law at the time. Have Another Happy...Kentucky Derby next Saturday. Oh my dear coyotes. |
Sat 26 Apr 2008 01:04:13
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Booby Fuller Four |
| Message |
Say, come on down to El Paso and gab with us a little
about our legends. Don't forget about the El Pso Rock and Roll Museum
exhibit too. It will be a lomng-time exhibit and features memorabilia
about El Paso's own, Booby fuller, lead singer of "The Bobby Fuller Four"
In case you don't remember, he recorded "I fought The Law" a million
dollar hit and it is now played more than when he was alive.Cults have
even picked it up as an anthem. He was killed in Los Angeles, reputedly by
the Mafia, for not signing with them when he was only 21 or 22 years old
and on his way to super stardom. He was even on a tv series at the time.
Look up the circumstances and you decide. Google rock and roll singer,
Bobby Fuller. The radio, ironically, just played "I Fought The Law." And you know the best refrain,"...and the law won." Ha! And I was the law at the time. Have Another Happy...Kentucky Derby next Saturday. Oh my dear coyotes. |
Sat 26 Apr 2008 12:56:01
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | New Book |
| Message |
Oh, I almost forgot. This coming Summer, if my health
holds up, I will be finishing up my new book called, "Tom's Tales"
'Believe It A Lot.' Yahoo!!!!! And when artist L.B. McKay graduates next
year from UTEP, we will put the finishing touches on the "Neuron Gang,' a
Children and teen book. L.B. McKay will also have a knockout website coming in June or July. Look for it then. A deal I had with cancerpro.com has been in negotiations and I am a little unhappy over those hold-ups. However, it may still come off as well this summer. Have a Happy |
Sat 26 Apr 2008 12:50:26
Sun 20 Apr 2008 08:19:24
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Carlbsad, New Mexico |
| Message |
The weather turned in our favor yesterday and we had a
nice drive to and from Carlsbad. We had a good time at the "Mayor's Cup"
karate event and met some wonderful people. Cliff signed authographs
galore, we made a nice profit, and the Mayor bought the first book. And
that brings up the subject of handling money. Hee! Haw! The Mayor gave me
a hundred dollar bill and I never looked at it and thought it was a 20
dollar bill. I had sent him over to Cliff (Who was on the mike with the
director) to get his book signed by the champ. A while later we were
chatting and he said, "Where is my change?" I was stunned for a moment and
after he told me he gave me a 100 bill, I checked my wallet and sure nuff,
it was his 100. Anyway, he said I was really good and he might call me for
use in is next campaign. Of course that was moot because I asked him how
many years he had been mayor and he replied "sixteen." Surely, he doesn't
want my help. Ha! Our next event is April 26 is the Raymond Telles Academy. Next up it is the downtown El Paso Library on May 10 starting at 10 A.M. and open till 4:30 P.M. Join us if you can...and you can if you want a piece of the legacy. And don't forget, the emerging artist, L.B. McKay. She will join us at the library. Come buy one of her paintings. Trust me (Oops), the art will be worth tens of times more in just a few short years. L.B. McKay is going to be somebody in the art world, mark my words. Have a Happy |
Sun 20 Apr 2008 08:05:05
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Carlbsad, New Mexico |
| Message |
The weather turned in our favor yesterday and we had a
nice drive to and from Carlsbad. We had a good time at the "Mayor's Cup"
karate event and met some wonderful people. Cliff signed authographs
galore, we made a nice profit, and the Mayor bought the first book. And
that brings up the subject of handling money. Hee! Haw! The Mayor gave me
a hundred dollar bill and I never looked at it and thought it was a 20
dollar bill. I had sent him over to Cliff (Who was on the mike with the
director) to get his book signed by the champ. A while later we were
chatting and he said, "Where is my change?" I was stunned for a moment and
after he told me he gave me a 100 bill, I checked my wallet and sure nuff,
it was his 100. Anyway, he said I was really good and he might call me for
use in is next campaign. Of course that was moot because I asked him how
many years he had been mayor and he replied "sixteen." Surely, he soesn't
want my help. Ha! Our next event is April 26 is the Raymond Telles Academy. Next up it is the downtown El Paso Library on May 10 starting at 10 A.M. and open till 4:30 P.M. Join us if you can...and you can if you want a piece of the legacy. And don't forget, the emerging artist, L.B. McKay. She will join us at the library. Come buy one of her paintings. Trust me (Oops), the art will be worth tens of times more in just a few short years. L.B. McKay is going to be somebody in the art world, mark my words. Have a Happy |
Sun 20 Apr 2008 08:04:48
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Carlsad, New Mexico |
| Message |
The weather turned in our favor yesterday and we had a
nice drive to and from Carlsbad. We had a good time at the "Mayor's Cup"
karate event and met some wonderful people. Cliff signed authographs
galore, we made a nice profit, and the Mayor bought the first book. And
that brings up the subject of handling money. Hee! Haw! The Mayor gave me
a hundred dollar bill and I never looked at it and thought it was a 20
dollar bill. I had sent him over to Cliff (Who was on the mike with the
director) to get his book signed by the champ. A while later we were
chatting and he said, "Where is my change?" I was stunned for a moment and
after he told me he gave me a 100 bill, I checked my wallet and sure nuff,
it was his 100. Anyway, he said I was really good and he might call me for
use in is next campaign. Of course that was moot because I asked him how
many years he had been mayor and he replied "sixteen." Surely, he soesn't
want my help. Ha! Our next event is April 26 is the Raymond Telles Academy. Next up it is the downtown El Paso Library on May 10 starting at 10 A.M. and open till 4:30 P.M. Join us if you can...and you can if you want a piece of the legacy. And don't forget, the emerging artist, L.B. McKay. She will join us at the library. Come buy one of her paintings. Trust me (Oops), the art will be worth tens of times more in just a few short years. L.B. McKay is going to be somebody in the art world, mark my words. Have a Happy |
Thu 10 Apr 2008 04:55:06
| Name : | Tom & Cliff |
| Email : | Book Signings |
| Message |
Good News, Cliff and I have three book signings coming up.
If you are in any of the areas where we will be, come and enjoy the show
(Yes we do Demo's). And Cliff will give an action-packed 10 minute talk
about his most amazing career. Next, we will sell books and Cliff will
sign them and if you want my John Henry, I will gladly give it. We will be at a major martial arts tournament all day in Carlsbad , New Mexico on April the 18th. Back in El Paso on April 25,12:15 P.M., we are the special guests at The Raymond Telles Academy for a big barbecue, demo's and book signing. Next, we will be at the El Paso Public Library all day for the mixed art and bookwriters combined show on May 10th. L.B. McKay, my wife, will also have some new work to present at the Library. Her present exhibition at the Galeria de la Mision de Senecu, the showcase of the Ysleta Independent School District, is ongoing through April 25 and it has been a huge success. She has sold paintings and received rave reviews. Indeed, she is an emerging artist. One of L.B. McKay's works,'The Matriarch,' received so much praise that Lety was encouraged to enter it in a New York contest. That is a done deal. Have A Happy Cone see us y'all. |
Thu 10 Apr 2008 04:54:38
| Name : | Tom & Cliff |
| Email : | Book Signings |
| Message |
Good News, Cliff and I have three book signings coming up.
If you are in any of the areas where we will be, come and enjoy the show
(Yes we do Demo's). And Cliff will give an action-packed 10 minute talk
about his most amazing career. Next, we will sell books and Cliff will
sign them and if you want my John Henry, I will gladly give it. We will be at a major martial arts tournament all day in Carlsbad , New Mexico on April the 18th. Back in El Paso on April 25,12:15 P{.M., we are the special guests at The Raymond Telles Academy for a big barbecue, demo's and book signing. Next, we will be at the El Paso Public Library all day for the mixed art and bookwriters combined show on May 10th. L.B. McKay, my wife, will also have some new work to present at the Library. Her present exhibition at the Galeria de la Mision de Senecu, the showcase of the Ysleta Independent School District, is ongoing through April 25 and it has been a huge success. She has sold paintings and received rave reviews. Indeed, she is an emerging artist. One of L.B. McKay's works,'The Matriarch,' received so much praise that Lety was encouraged to enter it in a New York contest. That is a done deal. Have A Happy Cone see us y'all. |
Thu 10 Apr 2008 04:53:27
| Name : | Tom & Cliff |
| Email : | Book Signings |
| Message |
Good News, Cliff and I have three book signings coming up.
If you are in any of the areas where we will be, come and enjoy the show
(Yes we do Demo's). And Cliff will give an action-packed 10 minute talk
about his most amazing career. Next, we will sell books and Cliff will
sign them and if you want my John Henry, I will gladly give it. We will be at a major martial arts tournament all day in Carlsbad , New Mexico on April the 18th. Back in El Paso on April 25,12:15 P{.M., we are the special guests at The Raymond Telles Academy for a big barbecue, demo's and book signing. Next, we will be at the El Paso Public Library all day for the mixed art and bookwriters combined show on May 10th. L.B. McKay, my wife will also have some new work to present at the Library. Her present exhibition at the Galeria de la Mision de Senecu, the showcase of the Ysleta Independent School District is ongoing through April 25 and it has been a huge success. She has sold paintings and received rave reviews. Indeed, she is an emerging artist. One of L.B. McKay's works,'The Matriarch,' received so much praise that Lety was encouraged to enter it in a New York contest. That is a done deal. Have A Happy Cone see us y'all. |
Sat 15 Mar 2008 01:34:28
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Art by L.B. McKay |
| Message |
Regarding info for the last post, just google "Artist L.B.
McKay" and you can obtain the necessary info. good luck and come see the
exhibit. Have A Happy |
Sat 15 Mar 2008 01:19:40
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | L.B. McKay's Art |
| Message |
Incredible! If you missed the exhibition at The Mision de
La Senecu (YISD) Woman's Month Art Exhibition, you missed out on the work
of L.B. McKay a senior art major at UTEP an defintely and emerging artist.
Kudos from former County Judge Alicia Chacon as the keynote speaker and
high praise from hall of fame Impresionist Alberto Escamilla was extremely
encouraging. The fellowship was just superb and the art could have easily
been labeled, "Surround Sound Of Art Images." Many guests cried and yet
did another tour and cried again. Some said that they cried as the work
touched deep emotions but that it was not a negative response but rather
positive for some, even some catharsis. for more inormation and with the exhibition continuing until April 24, I will later post ways in which you can have a private showing. HAve A Happy |
Wed 05 Mar 2008 01:59:17
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | YISD Womens' Month Celebration Art Exhibit |
| Message |
Martial Arts and MAgic fans, please post here as I am
having difficulty with the Guest Book posts. Tomorrow my wife headlines an art show at the Mision de la Senecu EPISD Art Center. It is going to be an interesting event. Her name is L.B. McKay and her work titled'Phases'will comprise some 20 plus oil paintings. The exhibit also includes work from two other well-known El Paso artists, Dee Johnson and Wendi Glick. I can hardly wait. L.B. is getting nervous but thrilled. Come on down, jump start your aesthetic and cultural genes. From The Galleria: YISD Fine Arts Department Gallery La Galería de la Misión de Senecú Invites you to the “Women’s Month Celebration” Featuring Works By The Following Artists: “Phases” by L.B. McKay “In Retrospect” by Dee Johnson “Domestic Standpoint” by Wendi Glick Special Guest Speaker: Alicia R. Chacón Opening Exhibition Thursday, March 6, 2008 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. 8455 Alameda Ave., El Paso, Texas 79907 Exhibition: March 6, 2008-April 25, 2008 Open: Monday-Friday 9a.m.-5p.m. For more information call: (915) 434-9703 Mr. Roger Parks, Interim Superintendent Board of Trustees Carmen G. Muñoz, President; Liza Montelongo, V-President; Beth M. Riggs, Secretary; Ray Mendoza, Parliamentarian; Linda Chavez, Trustee; Milton Duntley, Treasurer. Have A Happy |
Tue 26 Feb 2008 07:10:33
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Still on chemo. I will get my act together in a few weeks.
You can bet on it. Have a Happy |
Mon 25 Feb 2008 04:24:48
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Yikes, I'm doing some chemo again. Tough but I still will
be doing some training and making book signing appearances. Have A Happy |
Sat 12 Jan 2008 03:33:33
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book Signing |
| Message |
We will be at the huge martial arts tournament in
Carlsbad, New Mexico, on Saturday, April 19th. It should be a gas. And for
those of you who haven't visited the caverns, that is a geological wonder
in and of itself. Looking back at millions of years of evolution right
before your eyes. So join in the fun and spirit of the location. Have A Happy |
Wed 02 Jan 2008 07:38:56
| Name : | Tom & Cliff |
| Email : | Thanks |
| Message |
We want to thank the four customers who purchased the book
for Christmas. enjoy. They are from Texas, Pennsylvania, California and Florida. Tom McKay |
Sun 30 Dec 2007 09:11:16
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | 2008 |
| Message |
We wish everyone a safe and Happy New Years. Tom & Cliff |
Thu 29 Nov 2007 01:46:59
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Sad, Sad, Sad |
Message |
About an hour ago, I received a phone call from Benny
Benavides, our Pan Am Jiu Jitsu gold medalist and coach at El Paso
Jiu-Jitsu that our beloved leader, James Butler, suffered a seizure
outside the gym and died. I am heartbroken and saddened. We all loved
James and he was the backbone of the schools success. James had called me
about 45 minutes before his demise in an excited moment to tell me about
15 more people signing up due to our great victories over the past
weekend. He was pumped. Unfortunately, he had a brain tumor and was to be
operated on in Houston next Wednesday. He seemed fine yesterday when I was
at the gym and we had over 20 students in my striking and boxing class.
His meds were keeping him in check until the operation. I am just numb
right now as James gave me a chance at my old age and full of cancer to
work with him and help develop our members. This is just devastating news. I am trying to stop the tears by writing. Damn, James was not even forty. I don't have a clue as to how things will go the next few weeks. I have my own scheduled medical procedures coming up. James was one of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and becoming close friends with. I can actually say I loved him deeply. I am going to miss him immensely. Life can be so strange and cruel. James had a wife and three young children. What a sad loss for all of us and the community. He was a winner, a friend, a man, a champion, a father, and a proud human being. His daytime profession was teaching handicapped and retarded children. He was a master in the classroom and at the dojo.We are going to miss him so deeply. I believe Benny may have the wherewithall and inner st rength to possibly keep the dream that James started on its course. I sure hope so. We will miss you brother James. May you somehow be at peace. Tom |
Wed 28 Nov 2007 10:55:43
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Cage fighting |
| Message |
More good news. Our fighter, Beto for now, fought his
first cage fight this past weekend against an experienced fighter from out
of state at Speaking Rock Casino. Beto dominated the experienced fighter
and won easily. He could have knocked the opponent out but that was
strictly due to inexperience and playing it a little safe. Congrats
Beto. Have a Happy |
Sun 18 Nov 2007 07:42:25
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Hayashi's Annual Martial Arts Tournament |
| Message |
We had a great time and our 5 fighters won many medals (5
Gold, etc)in Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. Our newest member, Julie (Japanese), had
never been in a Jiu Jitsu tournament. She waxed four gals, one 25 pounds
heavier to take gold. A good time for sure. HAve a Happy |
Thu 11 Oct 2007 09:48:24
Fri 14 Sep 2007 12:30:26
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Limited Edition |
| Message |
Magic Thomas fans, After out last book signing, we have very few books left. This book is a limited edition and we may or may not obtain more books. We need a sponsor to gain more world-wide sales. Got one? Anyway, we are down to less than a hundred books and will be sold out by our next two or three book signings.Therefore,if you want the book, "Magic! Magic! Magic!" about the magnificent and charismatic kickboxer, Cliff 'Magic' Thomas, the greatest athlete in known history to overcome such a disastrous medical condition and yet become a world champion seven times over, make your play now. As Kenny Rogers in 'The Gambler' said, "You gotta know when to hold them and know when to fold them." This book is historical and will become a collector's item in a few years. You can bet on it. I wrote some local hall of fame booklets years ago that originally sold for $10.00 amd they now sell for $100.00. Have A Happy |
Fri 14 Sep 2007 12:21:07
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Wondering |
| Message |
Sharon, where are you? Have a Happy |
Fri 14 Sep 2007 12:13:58
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book Signing |
| Message |
Saturday was a huge event. We sold books and did a great
amount of photo ops. Wish you were there. Have a Happy |
Fri 14 Sep 2007 12:13:32
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book Signing |
| Message |
Saturday was a huge event. We sold books and did a great
amount of photo ops. Wish you were there. Have a Happy |
Fri 07 Sep 2007 12:52:11
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Ref: Book Signing |
| Message |
The event for the book signing is a major Tae Kwon Do
tournament.Teams are coming from New Mexco, Arizona, Colorado and Texas.
It is an all day affair and should be exciting. Have A Happy |
Fri 07 Sep 2007 12:49:52
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book signing |
| Message |
Cliff and I will have a book signing at Franklin High
School on Saturday, September 9, 2007. I will be there around 10:00 A.M.
and Cliff will arrive around 2 P.M. |
Sat 25 Aug 2007 02:40:25
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Striking Tests |
| Message |
I tested some students today at the Jiu- Jitsu gym. They
did well and received a certificate and patch. Job well done. Have a Happy, Rom |
Tue 14 Aug 2007 07:46:33
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book signings |
| Message |
Cliff and I have some new book signings coming up. I will
post them by this weekend. Be there. Channel 7 TV in El Paso came to our gym today to do a story on Pan Am Games winner in Jiu-Jitsu, Benny Benavides. Benny won a Pan Am Gold back in 1982 in wrestling. Pretty hot stuff, eh? Have A Happy |
Thu 26 Jul 2007 08:07:49
Mon 23 Jul 2007 10:30:37
| Name : | Mike Williams |
| Email : | mikekxii@yahoo.com |
| Message |
I was surfing along the internet and found this site. My father's name is Tommy Williams, I think you know him. I was never a fan of kickboxing, but now and again look into his history, and read the stories. Anyway, nice website. |
Sun 22 Jul 2007 12:15:41
Fri 13 Jul 2007 10:39:29
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Sparring |
| Message |
We will also have some wicked sparring sessions tomorrow.
3- Time World champion Fernie Calleros and some of his kickboxers will be
coming over for some fisticuffs and some mule kicks. Cliff might find the
time to join in on the action. Have A Happy |
Wed 27 Jun 2007 12:20:10
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Saturday was a banner day. Our Jiu-Jitsu fighters all won
gold medals in the Hayashi Tournament. Have A Happy |
Fri 15 Jun 2007 05:26:33
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Fathers day coming up. I just want to feel good and have
some of my wife's homemade tea. We are readying for th 30th at the Jiu Jitsu of El Paso. Be there. Have A Happy |
Mon 11 Jun 2007 12:31:39
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Change. |
| Message |
Our promotion program has been tentaively changed to
Saurday, June 30. We have had to move it upo a week due to a members
illness. Stay tuned for more info. Have a Happy |
Sat 02 Jun 2007 03:16:59
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Belt Promotions |
| Message |
June 22 is approaching fast. Our gym, El Paso Jui Jitsu
Academy, will have a promotions day with demonstrations and a book
signing. James Butler and Benny Benavides will lead the jiu jitsu grading
and yours truly will handle the striking and boxing techniques. Hopefully,
Cliff will be able to attend for the book signing in the evening when we
will have snacks and other food. The public is invited. Have a Happy |
Fri 16 Mar 2007 06:02:16
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book Signing |
| Message |
Cliff and I had a blast at the Rotary Club Dinner and Book
Signing. And Wow!!! Nearly every meember and guest there bought a book. What a fine day. My ONJ was good too as it didn't hit me with spikes in the jaw but twice during my introduction of the book and Cliff. Cliff gave a great speech and just as great a Q & A. Have A Happy |
Tue 15 May 2007 11:57:40
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book Signing |
| Message |
Santa Teresa County Club. This coming Saturday. Be there
as the main show is bigtime kickboxing and other martial arts.Cliff and I
are special guests. Have A Happy |
Wed 14 Mar 2007 01:30:49
| Name : | George |
| Email : | TScaleco@aol.com |
| Message |
Tom, Thanks for the reply. Pretty interesting incident. Were Cliff and Ismael still friendly with each other after this happened ? Is there any chance you or Cliff might make tapes or DVDs of his fight available to us fans in the future ? |
Sun 11 Mar 2007 11:16:24
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | It belongs in Ripley's |
| Message |
George, I have film of that event. Man, it has to be a
first in history. Ishmael open-handedly slaps Cliff viciously after the
ref's instructions and they are returning to the corner. Cliff spanks him
with a hard jab. Ishmael immediately retaliates with a strong right and
Cliff just as quickly unleashes a bomb of a left and Ismael staggers back
3 spaces before crumbling to the floor. When atendants try to help him up,
he waves them off, gets up and thinking he is okay takes about a step and
a half and then reels backwards again and falls on his keester. He is
finally helped out of the ring. However, Cliff has no one in the ring to
take off his robe. He shakes it loose after a few attempts and that is
when the bell rang for round one. In the fourth, Cliff nails Garduno with a left to the kidney that also causes the fighter to first just step back and then the impact hit him and he crumpled to the floor grimacing in pain and unable to get up. What we had was a double knockout: One of the trainer and one of the opponent, all in the same fight. Ever hear of such a thing (not staged like wrestling)? Have A Happy Big book signing this week at the Eastside Vista Hills Country Club. March 14, 11:30 A.M. |
Fri 09 Mar 2007 12:18:24
| Name : | George |
| Email : | TScaleco@aol.com |
| Message |
Tom, In Cliff's fight with Joe Garduno - why did Ishmael Robles slap Cliff before the fight ? Was it just to try to hype Cliff up ? I've seen lots of trainers slap their fighter before a fight, but have never seen anything like that. |
Wed 07 Mar 2007 03:21:51
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Country Club Book Signing |
| Message |
Vista Hills Country Club Booksigning on Mar 14. Dinner and
booksigning. Yeah!! Dinner for guests is $11.00. Lots of advertising is
going on...and free at that. We are looking for a whale of a good
time. Have A Happy |
Tue 27 Feb 2007 05:28:58
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | TV Appearance |
| Message |
Cliff on Cable Channel 7 Thursday Evening in El
Paso. Have a Happy |
Sun 25 Feb 2007 05:02:14
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Duh, that's Martial Arts? Get a life. |
Sat 24 Feb 2007 07:25:38
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Together Again |
| Message |
Hi, It is our wedding anniversary today. Other than the
tormenting ONJ and the weather, we plan a nice evening.....wine, roses and
all the good stuff. Have A Happy, Tom |
Wed 21 Feb 2007 11:49:28
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
Message |
Still down with the sick's. My doc is out of town and that
is not good. Hopefully I will get some relief soon. Have a Happy |
Sat 10 Feb 2007 09:01:39
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Look Up ONJ Save A Life |
| Message |
Book sales have been great. My ONJ has been terrible.
Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be careful with that disease. There is no treatment. Prevent it by all measures possible. Have A Happy |
Tue 30 Jan 2007 09:51:33
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book Signings |
| Message |
Alright Magic fans, we had our first book signing Saturay
and are headed for many more.What a grand time we had at Speaking Rock
Casino. The post party at The Cockpit Lounge was also a doozy. Hope your having as much fun as we are. If not, give us a call or e-mail us. We might come to your town or gym. Cliff Thomas is looking fit again what with his job at America's Best Karate Academy keeping him active. Anyway, dust off the cobwebs and get with the show-The Cliff 'MAgic' Thomas and coach Tom McKAy show. Have a Happy |
Sun 28 Jan 2007 09:43:50
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book signing |
| Message |
Oh Baby, It was an exciting kickboxing event last night
and then the party; oh what a party it was. My wife and I sold books,
watched the fights and then went to the Cockpit Lounge for another good
time. What an exciting classic rock band they had. the band is called
'Papa Top.' Non-stop playing with as good of guitar licks as a fan could
want. They played over an hour without a break. Aerosmith, ZZ Top, AC/DC,
Cheap Trick, Jimmy Hendricks, you name it, they played it, up to and past
par. Cliff signed books and a good time was had by all. I have received nothing but positive remarks about my book. Yes, I am proud of this edition. And I will be helping my wife write a childrens art book this coming summer. Right on!!! More signings coming up. The Golden Gloves contacted me today and I will be there for the finals of the 19th of Feruary. Other than my damned illnesses and extreme costs--and the fricking taxes in Texas, everything else is coming up roses. Have A Happy You can get a book by calling direct: 915 591 6089 for Tom |
Sun 28 Jan 2007 09:42:37
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book signing |
| Message |
Oh Baby, It was an exciting kickboxing event last night
and then the party; oh what a party it was. My wife and I sold books,
wathed the fights and then went to the Cockpit Lounge for another good
time. What an exciting classic rock band they had. the ban is called 'Papa
Top.' Non-stop playing with as good of guitar licks as a fan could want.
They played over an hour without a break. Aerosmith, ZZ Top, AC/DC, Cheap
Trick, Jimmy Hendricks, you name it, they played it up to and past
par. Cliff signed books and a good time was had by all. I have received nothing but positive remarks about my book. Yes, I am proud of this edition. And I will be helping my wife write a childrens art book. Right on!!! More signings coming up. The Golden Gloves contacted me today and I will be there for the finals of the 19th of Feruary. Other than my damned illnesses and extreme costs--and the fricking taxes in Texas, everything else is coming up roses. Have A Happy You can get a book by calling direct: 915 591 6089 for Tom |
Fri 26 Jan 2007 06:34:29
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Magic fans, Tomorrow is the Big Day. Speaking Rock Casino
in El Paso. Huge book signing. Be there. Have A Happy |
Thu 11 Jan 2007 12:45:58
Sun 07 Jan 2007 06:35:14
| Name : | Sharon Cobb |
| Email : | Homesick Blues |
| Message |
Now I really want me some Leo's Mexican food AND chicos
Tacos! Someday... I posted the most beautiful El Paso sunrise on my blog. Ck it out. I've called Cliffi now 4 times and his voicemail picks up right away--phone not on. Are you able to reach him? If so, please tell him I've been trying to reach him! BTW, did you see the Rolling Stones last month? |
Sat 06 Jan 2007 02:19:18
Sat 06 Jan 2007 06:47:52
| Name : | Sharon Cobb |
| Email : | Homesick |
| Message |
So, how is everyone? xoxo |
Thu 04 Jan 2007 12:07:04
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Another rat got through. I'll have to set a trap for the
rat. Have A Happy |
Sun 31 Dec 2006 09:37:11
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | 2007 Coming In |
| Message |
Have a happy and safe New
Year. Tom |
Sat 30 Dec 2006 01:06:52
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Uh Oh!!!!! |
| Message |
The rats are back. Need to get another poison. Have a Happy |
Thu 28 Dec 2006 01:42:17
Thu 28 Dec 2006 03:01:57
| Name : | Sharon Cobb |
| Email : | My Sharona |
| Message |
I am so glad to hear Cliff has found a way to get off the
road! He should be making a living at kickboxing, with his
resume! I called him right before Xmas, but got his voicemail. I'll call again after the first of the year. Tom--How are YOU feeling? I hope and pray you have a healthier New Year. |
Mon 25 Dec 2006 02:05:12
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Sharon, you are correct, he is going to commute. Hilary
has hired him to manage and do classes. I hope it works out for him. The
road is trying and tiring. Have a Happy |
Mon 25 Dec 2006 06:07:47
| Name : | Sharon Cobb |
| Email : | Out In The West Texas Town Of El Paso |
| Message |
Cliff is moving back???????????? Are they going to move te family from Ft. Worth, or is he going to commute? Of course I'll ring you when I visit. I promised Cliff I'd come there for the street sign thingie. Fill me in on the details!! |
Sun 24 Dec 2006 11:13:52
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
May you all have a joyous holiday season and a safe and
healthy new year. Have A Happy...for Sure |
Fri 22 Dec 2006 09:36:19
Fri 22 Dec 2006 08:45:05
| Name : | Sharon Cobb |
| Email : | Feelin Groovy |
| Message |
Sorry to hear you're not doing well with the jaw
situation. You could call my ex husband and he might be able to knock it
into place! Or have Cliff throw one roundhouse kick to it! That would
either fix it or make you forget it and replace it with a new pain! Just
what you need, eh? I'm so missing all my friends in El Paso. I sure hope I can visit soon. Have a wonderful and happy and healthy Xmas and may 2007 be a really good year for you and all of us. Peace and love...Sharon Cobb |
Thu 21 Dec 2006 09:58:40
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | ONJ |
| Message |
Sharon, it is the ONJ. there is no help at all for that
disease yet. I have to get up 2-4 times a nite to spit out blood that has
seeped down my throat. Be careful of any use of Bisphophonates. Be sure
your doctor is aware of potential harm you may receive. However, I am still kicking. I am really thrilled about finally getting my book done properly. Of course, there will be minor errors but nothing like the first edition and the esteemed folk I paid hard-earned moeny to proof. It is hoiliday season. Have a real HAPPY. |
Thu 21 Dec 2006 04:04:14
| Name : | Sharon Cobb |
| Email : | Jewish Mother |
| Message |
What do you mean "you're in trouble?" What's going on???????????? |
Wed 20 Dec 2006 03:02:03
Wed 20 Dec 2006 12:45:43
| Name : | Sharon Cobb |
| Email : | Groovy |
| Message |
Just dropped in to see what condition your condition was in. |
Sun 10 Dec 2006 06:56:41
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
I'm off to California tomorrow. See ya. Have A Happy |
Thu 07 Dec 2006 06:28:55
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | last post |
| Message |
Oops!! that is Espina. I hope he don't whup mu butt over
the mistake. HAHappy |
Thu 07 Dec 2006 06:28:07
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | The Italiion Stallion |
| Message |
Check out Vinny Espida soon. He is another great
kickboxer. And of course, he bought a book and has ordered the new book as
well. Have A Happy....Make your dojo arrangements now for a possible book signing and seminar. Call, e-mail or write. |
Fri 24 Nov 2006 03:03:07
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
I'll correct Picture number 12 when I get a chance. That
is Larry Holmes fighting Randy Cobb, not Kenny Norton. Have a Happy |
Fri 24 Nov 2006 02:59:59
| Name : | Tom/Book Near Ready |
| Email : | Good Tood Too |
| Message |
I'm back. And GOOD NEWS, the publisher has the manuscript
and the book will be published but not likely for Xmas. I'm guessing
January. If you want to order a copy early, just drop me a line on the board, through Paypal (see Book Sales) or just write me at T. McKay 10255 Saigon, El Paso, Tx., 79925. I have some six book signings lined up for early 2007. I will be posting the dates in a couple of weeks. If you would like to have a signing at your Dojo or other event, get in touch. Have a Happy...Ummmmm! That Thanksgiving meal at my brother's ranch was so delicious. |
Fri 24 Nov 2006 02:59:21
| Name : | Tom/Book Near Ready |
| Email : | Good Tood Too |
| Message |
I'm back. And GOOD NEWS, the publisher has the manuscript
and the book will be published but not likely for Xmas. I'm guessing
January. If you want to order a copy early, just drop me a line on the board, through Paypal (see Book Sales) or just write me at T. McKay 10255 Saigon, El Paso, Tx., 79925. I have some six book signings lined up for early 2007. I will be posting the dates in a couple of weeks. If you would like to have a signing at your Dojo or other event, get in touch. Have a Happy...Ummmmm! That Thanksgiving meal at my brother's ranch was so decious. |
Fri 24 Nov 2006 02:58:56
| Name : | Tom/Book Near Ready |
| Email : | Good Tood Too |
| Message |
I'm back. And GOOD NEWS, the publisher has the manuscript
and the book will be published but not likely for Xmas. I'm guessing
January. If you wa,t to order a copy early, just drop me a line on the board, through Paypal (see Book Sales) or just write me at T. McKay 10255 Saigon, El Paso, Tx., 79925. I have some six book signings lined up for early 2007. I will be posting the dates in a couple of weeks. If you would like to have a signing at your Dojo or other event, get in touch. Have a Happy...Ummmmm! That Thanksgiving meal at my brother's ranch was so decious. |
Thu 23 Nov 2006 03:56:40
| Name : | Sharon |
| Email : | MySharona |
Message |
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! |
Mon 13 Nov 2006 03:06:25
Fri 10 Nov 2006 09:16:33
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | New Pic's |
| Message |
A few new photographs were sent by Sharon Cobb. check them
out. Have A Happy |
Fri 10 Nov 2006 09:11:29
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book Sent to Publisher |
| Message |
Hey folks, I sent the second edition to the publisher
today. Hooray!!! It has a new cover (see book sales above) and it has been
revised quite a bit. I hope you like it. I don't believe I will get it by
Xmas as the company is swamped. However, I will be ready to hit the road
at your dojo or boxing gym early next year. I have about six dates lined
up. I will post them soon. Get your call in as soon as possible. You can
also order right here or e-mail me or whatever. Tom tmckay@elp.rr.com Have A Happy |
Fri 10 Nov 2006 08:57:20
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book Sent to Publisher |
| Message |
Hey folks, I sent the second edition to the publisher
today. Hooray!!! It has a new cover (see book sales above) and it has been
revised quite a bit. I hope you like it. I don't believe I will get it by
Xmas as the company is awamped. However, I will be ready to hit the road
at your dojo or boxing gym early next year. I have about six dates lined
up. I will post them soon. Get your call in as soon as possible. You can
also order right here or e-mail me or whatever. Tom tmckay@elp.rr.com Have A Happy |
Thu 09 Nov 2006 01:45:27
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Okay |
| Message |
Sharon, Perry only got 39% of the vote. He won because
there is no run-off, winner take all. He was helped by Strayhorn. That
B----h is the mother of u-no-who, McClelland (Repugnant Party), Bush's
mouthpiece before the Tony Snowjob show. It was a Karl Rove thing and
bound to work in Texas, the state of 'Fool me once, okay' 'Fool me twice',
okay, 'Fool me thrice? Why not?' Clones follow the rhetoric and the
schemes like sheep to slaughter. Just check out Rush Dopehead Limburger's
audience. They haven't a clue to how certain genes are stimulated to give
them the euphoria they misinterpret and haven't a clue what to do about
it. Even the Texas Gerrymandering hardly raised an eyebrow. But give them
stimulation to equate with orgasms and their soul belongs to the
messenger. Old Karl was once a high school and college debater of the first order. In one major contest, he and his partner skunked the opposing team by showing up with a cart loaded with 10 full shoeboxes of supposedly their research and evidence for their position. The other team had only one shoebox and index cards and when Rove's team plunked down their material on a big desk and ready to compete, the other team was deflated just by the massive material they were going to have to go up against. It was trickery though. Evil-eyed Rove (Even at that age), had nothing at all in nine of the shoeb boxes. It was all a scam to intimidate the other team. He and his partner won easily. Even Oprah winfrey was a great debater in school. So was Brad Pitt and John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Baines Johnson to name a few. Hitler had his own oratorical grooming as well as did Mussolini. Strange how we seem to follow some of these weird folk, but maybe it is in the genes. Hahaha! Have a Happy...and hopefully, Hank will put up some photo's. |
Thu 09 Nov 2006 05:15:03
| Name : | Sharon |
| Email : | My Sharona |
| Message |
Hi Tom, I emailed your webmaster and directed him to my Flickr account. He can use as many photos of me or me and the ex as he wants. How about that election?!?!?!?! The only thing I was sad about was Kinky Friedman not winning in Texas. |
Tue 07 Nov 2006 11:13:04
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Sharon, Please send any and all pic's you can to Hank. He is the webmaster and guru. He is also on the prowl. Hahaha. |
Tue 07 Nov 2006 11:11:24
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Sharon, Please send any and all pic's you can to Hank. He is the webmaster and guru. He is also on the p[rowl. Hahaha. |
Tue 07 Nov 2006 09:45:49
| Name : | Webmaster |
| Email : | Sharon |
| Message |
Send your photo to me please. I'm Tom's
webmaster... Think LEGS!!!! Like a bikini or mini skirt.. ;-) Henry: spam-bank@cox.net |
Tue 07 Nov 2006 04:37:43
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Sharon, I'm busy with medical stuff right now. I am headed
to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mn. I will get up to date when I
return. Have A Happy |
Tue 07 Nov 2006 05:48:35
| Name : | Sharon |
| Email : | My Sharona |
| Message |
Hiya Tom, Don't forget to grab a photo of me or me and the ex (from my Flickr account) to put up over here under Cliff's friends. You need someone to pretty up the place! ;) Time to vote, today! How are you feeling? How did my step son do in his fight last Friday? I haven't read anything online about it, so I don't know what happened with Josh's fight. Did you go? Fill me in! Sharon |
Mon 06 Nov 2006 08:00:36
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Vote, Vote Anyway |
| Message |
Okay folks, get out and vote. Remember, you get the kind
of government you elect...We'll, unless the Diebolds are fixed or you are
somehow jinxed by the dirty methods we have seen of late. It is hard to
believe that you can't trust your vote to count in America. What in holy
crap has gone on? How did we get to this point? Even Mexico has a paper
trail. I think we have been had. I go to bet on a horse and a top-notch
machine gives me my ticket. I have a receipt. I go to the ATM and I get a
receipt. No big deal. Maybe one in a million transactions has an error. I
go to the grocery store or to the mall for some shorts and socks and I get
a receipt. Yet, we can't get proof of who we voted for. what a calamity
for a nation that calls other nations elections fradulent. Who is calling
the kettle 'Black?' Nevertheless, get out and vote and perhaps someday we will rectify this ghastly situation. Still, it is hard to believe that Democrats and Republicans alike wouldn't want fair elections. And you know who owns the Diebold machines, don't you? Have a Happy...No more 'Get out the Vote' until the next prez election. Back to sports. |
Mon 06 Nov 2006 12:40:38
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
You're welcome. Have a Happy |
Sun 05 Nov 2006 02:29:02
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Breeder's Cup Day |
| Message |
Rats, Lava Man just can't run outside California. The darn
UAE and their billions for horses, won first an second in the Breeder's
Classic. Invasor did upset Bernardini by a length. Jock moved way too soon
on Bernardini. He will get the axe most likely. Invasor won and he was
born in Argentina but raced in Paraguay. The Arab Emirates just waltzed in
to Paraguay and laid a few million on the table and that was that. He had
lost only once in nine starts but seemed about a 3rd or 4th place finisher
against this talent. The new polytrack at Churchill Downs and even at other tracks is presenting a serious bias.Though it is supposed to be safer, two favorites in one race went down. One had to be destroyed. And then, horses from the rail and close in seem to have a distinct advantage, especially in races shorter than a mile and a quarter. Out of eight races, the number one hole won four times. Anyway, Lava Man is still the greatest claim of all time. He was claimed for 50,000 bucks just two years ago at a small track. He has cheap bloodlines. Yet he is the only horse in History to sweep all the three great California Grade 1,s at different tracks, Santa anita, Hollywood Park, and Del Mar. He had won seven straight stakes prior to the Cup. Get this! The horse has won nearly 3 million dollars. What a claim, eh? Good news! Thors Echo, who won the Sunland Park 500 Grand two years ago and didn't win at all for over a year, blew by the big names in the BC Sprint and won by nearly four lengths. He has been a troubled horse as far as injuries are concerned but this time he was sound and he soundly kicked butt. Have A Happy |
Fri 03 Nov 2006 06:57:00
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Sweet Chariot |
| Message |
Hank, I know it is going to happen but I ain't into firsts. With cancer, heart disease and ONJ, I'm not taking any bets. However, I'll bet you anything that I will enjoy much of each day that I do have. How about them Chargers? |
Thu 02 Nov 2006 10:29:48
| Name : | Henry '60, aka, Obi-Juan |
| Email : | Tom, aka grasshoppa |
| Message |
Mabye we should have a betting pool on who dies first. Just a thought. ;-) |
Mon 09 Oct 2006 11:27:42
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Getting well. I'll soon be off and running. Have A Happy |
Mon 02 Oct 2006 09:02:22
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Getting better. New book cover is very attractive. Have A Happy |
Sat 30 Sep 2006 12:12:47
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Frank, Get to a gym quick for some sparring and grappling.
You neeed help. Have A Happy |
Wed 27 Sep 2006 11:18:04
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
I'm a little under the weather after my gallbladder
operation but will be in full swing in about a week. Have a Happy Tom |
Sat 26 Aug 2006 04:45:19
| Name : | Levi |
| Email : | levi.lee1@us.army.mil |
| Message |
Thanks for the recommendation about the Carolina rec
center and it was great talking about military history with you. Hope to see you with your students some time, Levi |
Fri 25 Aug 2006 09:34:20
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | whee!!! |
| Message |
Hi everybody, Just back from California. This is the week
that I put the final touches on the manusript and away she goes. Have a Happy |
Mon 31 Jul 2006 03:12:00
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Fine Arts |
| Message |
Anyone out there love art? My wife has some exciting stuff
she has been finishing up. I might post a pic here now and then just to
fire up your juices. She takes on some hard subject matter with her
work.We will have her a web site in a few weeks. Have a Happy |
Mon 31 Jul 2006 03:09:48
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book/Movie |
| Message |
Sharon, Kenn Goldblatt, a former English Professor at UTEP
and Maryland, is editing the book. He thinks it is now good enough for a
bigger publishing house.He has an agent looking at the matter. So, let us
see. By the way, about the movie deal: I signed the original contract but now I understand the other side still wants to change things. I am supposed to hear from them today or tomorrow and take it from there. Unless of course someone else wants to jump in and quit all this stalling and get the show on the road. I'm looking for some action not just talk. Any takers out there? Have a Happy |
Mon 31 Jul 2006 01:44:29
| Name : | Sharon Cobb |
| Email : | I love good news |
| Message |
Do tell! |
Mon 31 Jul 2006 12:33:31
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Good news again. More tomorrow. Have a Happy. |
Sun 23 Jul 2006 10:42:19
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Bob Martin, How are you? Have a Happy...2nd edition ready but awaiting possible publisher. |
Sun 23 Jul 2006 12:47:24
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Sharon, I have been extremely busy but will get back to
you early next week. Have A Happy Tom |
Sat 22 Jul 2006 02:12:38
| Name : | Sharon Cobb |
| Email : | Nashville Cats |
| Message |
Hi Tom, Sorry you didn't hear from Bochetto. I called him the other day for the first time in years, (not that he will call me back) but asked for his voicemail when the secretary said he was busy. You might want to call and ask for his voicemail if he's busy. Send me a slide of Garth and Trisha. I am sure it's really good, but I'd like to see it before I tell ya how to reach them! Send it to: Sharon Cobb PO Box 120452 Nashville,TN 37212 Everyone else send letters and presents. :) I got hold of Ray Sanchez this evening. I've known him most of my life, too. I'm really hoping my health improves so I can get back home for a visit. I'm cetainly hoping and aiming to do so when Cliff gets the street named after him. Peace and Love, Sharon |
Thu 20 Jul 2006 06:36:18
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | I Believe |
| Message |
Hey fans, Anybody checking out 'Tom's Tales?" They are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Hahaha! |
Thu 20 Jul 2006 06:34:18
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Snake-eyes |
| Message |
Sharon, No such luck. He probably has a secretary that
screens this stuff. Maybe you have another idea. Also, let me know if
Garth and Trish would like to see a slide or whatever of my wife's
painting. Since it was done over a year ago when she was just starting,
she feels that a remake, now that she is much more accomplished, would be
much more fulfilling. Have a Happy |
Thu 20 Jul 2006 05:21:48
| Name : | Sharon |
| Email : | lawyer |
| Message |
Hey Tom, Did Bochetto every get back to you? Fill me in!I never got an email from you. Hope all is well back home! |
Tue 18 Jul 2006 04:28:23
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | The Winner |
| Message |
Jennifer Han, El Paso's world-wide known amateur boxer,
kickboxer and karate champion, won her third National Golden Gloves title
at 125 pounds in Florida, finishing up last Saturday. What a
woman. Even though she had surgery for a bad shoulder and rotator cuff. Jennifer managed to beat the best in the USA. She now has six national titles and had it not been for the bad shoulder, she might have ten. Her younger sister took the Junior Nationals and another sister was beaten 3-2 on a hotly disputed decision. Congrats to all the Hans. they have helped keep El Paso boxing on the world map. El Paso Heavyweight, David Rodriguez also won Saturday. He is now 23-0 as a professional. He won by first round knockout over a substitute. Too bad. He was supposed to fight another undefeated fighter. Boxing has some strange bedfellows. David is getting slightly better opponents but it would have been a real test to see how he would have done against another undefeated fighter. More time for that. I started David off as a seven year old boy and after ten years I saw that old axiom we all know about in the game come into play. But, I know what I did for the kid. He now needs to dedicate to a really tough training regimen or soon have to leave the game...a game that gets rough and tumble from here on out, Have A Happy |
Thu 13 Jul 2006 11:16:38
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Sharon, I must have made one but messed up and never sent
it. I searched my 'sent' file and it wasn't there. I will get back to you
tomorrow. Have a Happy |
Thu 13 Jul 2006 05:55:13
| Name : | Sharon |
| Email : | MissSharonCobb@aol.com |
| Message |
Hi Tom, I never received an email, today. Did you email the address above??? |
Thu 13 Jul 2006 03:01:51
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Jennifer Han |
| Message |
Jennifer is in the woman's Golden Gloves Semifinals tonite
in Florida. She has had a lots of seconds the past year due to a bum right
shoulder. She had an operation but once that rotator cuff is severely
damaged, it is difficult to ever regain full use again. However, she has
great boxing skills and can still win any fight. Too bad about the way
amateur contests are judged. Just a horrible thing to say the
least. Have A Happy |
Thu 13 Jul 2006 02:58:46
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Sharon, I sent you an e-mail. Muchas Gracias and all that
stuff. Have A Happy |
Wed 12 Jul 2006 09:18:58
| Name : | Sharon |
| Email : | HoooHaaa |
| Message |
Thanks for the number. I'll give Ray a call,
tomorrow. Any news from Bochetto yet? If not, there are plenty of other entertainment/sports attorneys. In fact, I just thought of one in Washington DC who might be interested as well. It's just with the Willie/Tex karate movie, seems like the timing could be good. |
Wed 12 Jul 2006 04:30:10
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Oops! |
| Message |
Oh gosh, I spelled Jennifer's last name incorrectly. It
should be Jennifer Han. Sharon, I think Ray's phone number is 915 584 0626. I know his e-mail but I won't put it here. Have a Happy Tom |
Wed 12 Jul 2006 01:54:11
| Name : | Sharon |
| Email : | Yesterday... |
| Message |
Did you know I was a sportswriter for the now defunct El
Paso Herald Post? Ray Sanchez gave me my break, back in the day when there
were NO women sports writers. I saw Ray for the first time since I left El Paso in the bonus feature section of the DVD "Glory Road." (GREAT movie...everyone must go and see it!!) Anyhow, it got me thinking about how Ray gave a woman a chance to write about sports in the late 70s. I would love to get in touch with him, so let me know if you have a number or email for him. I'll check out the El Paso Times. It's a shame El Paso doesn't have two major papers anymore. Edna Gunderson wrote for the El Paso Times, and went on to be a big time music writer for USA Today and other big publications. Someday soon, I hope, I'll get back there to take a drive up scenic drive and watch a sunrise. I'll really try to make it there for Cliff...if he has some sort of street naming ceremony. |
Tue 11 Jul 2006 02:37:14
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Check out the Hahn's of El Paso |
| Message |
Sharon, That is the e-mail that I used. No word
...yet. Beautiful sunrise today. I had my coffee on my back porch and read the paper. Then I went and trained at the Carolina Boxing gym and finally, I had to go to Quest for a lot of tests. Big write up about Jennifer Hahn and her other siblings in the paper today. They are likely the most successful amateur boxing/karate fighters in the United states. Check out the El Paso times Sports Pages. Exciting stuff. Have a Happy |
Tue 11 Jul 2006 04:42:21
| Name : | Sharon |
| Email : | GeorgeBochetto@aol.com |
| Message |
The above email address is the one you want to use, Tom,
to reach Bochetto about Cliff getting a movie deal going. How's everything in El Paso? I look at the El Paso sunrises almost every morning online. |
Sun 09 Jul 2006 06:56:56
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | fixed |
| Message |
Muchas Gracias Hank. Have a Happy |
Sun 09 Jul 2006 06:51:23
| Name : | Webmaster |
| Email : | viewers/poster |
| Message |
Sorry about the skipped letters/words. This board was being hit hard by spammers and I instituted some word filtering/blocking. I have removed the filters so everything should be ok now. |
Sun 09 Jul 2006 06:46:49
| Name : | Webmaster |
| Email : | test |
| Message |
george |
Sat 08 Jul 2006 11:31:10
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Go to guest book |
| Message |
Sharon, You will need to go to 'The Guestbook' for posting
as of this minute. I have notified my good friend and webmaster, H. Vargas
about the problem. It should be fixed by tomorrow. Have a Happy |
Sat 08 Jul 2006 11:26:25
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Testing |
| Message |
G e. |
Sat 08 Jul 2006 11:23:05
| Name : | TOM |
| Email : | TEST |
| Message |
UH OH, STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MISSING LETTERS. I'M TRYING CAPITALS. HELLO G E. READY OR NOT. IS IT OKAY TODAY TO ET YESTERDAY? ALL THIS IS A TEST. HAVE A HAPPY. |
Sat 08 Jul 2006 08:24:11
| Name : | Sharon |
| Email : | Okey-dokey |
| Message |
Sharon, His name is G e A. Bochetto. I found an e-mail for
him at his website and gave it a try. I doubt that it will be answered as
they are nusually screened by someone else. If it ain't a client,deny
it. Do you have contact with Toby Keith? We saw him in Ruidoso, New Mexico a few years back. Nice act and he has a strong stage presence. And of course, he has more hooks than there are some species of fish in the seas. We recently saw 'Air Supply.' what a knockout of a concert. Up close and personal too. Russell still has that amazing voice. Not even a hint of a crack in it. Geez, it was good. I did see Elvis three times. He was my and many others, savior from anized religion and the so-called righteous ways of our societal big-whigs and politicians, one might say (How many of those jokers are molesters and abusers?). Yes, he was religious but his music (although much from R&B Black Musicians)was a Freedom from the quaint and psychotic types of phonies who run religion with 'Fear' and from the Crooners, who were So-so but didn't make my feet move and my heart jump; and from Christian'Fundamentalism, which in my opinion, is just like the Taliban religion and that of other Arab states. There isn't much difference in any of them. Sure as 'Shootin,' they all try to impose their will and frightening mores on the populace. And they do it too for mucha $$$$$$$$$. I love Kenny Chesney's work too and havbe bought nearly all his albums. My wife and I saw Garth Brooks twice. What a thrill those concerts were. I even camped out in a tent to get into the first show and I was 59 years old then, back in 1993. We have seen 'Aerosmith' too and I doubt if in my lifetime that I will ever have a greater sensational experience than that night two years ago. We saw Keith Urban at his first ever 'Grand Old Opry' show and I predicted to my wife then and there that he would b e another great one just as I predicted in the eighties that Garth would b e a 'Superstar,' I followed suit in predicting same for Keith. I bet Tom Cruise isn't in such 'Hog Heaven' now that Keith took his last lady. Tom was really making an 'Ass' out of himself all over tv and the world about his new love. Like a little boy getting his first toy and beleiving no one else has one, is entirely too much for someone supposedly of good mind and character.Now, it is payback. Hahaha! Besides, my wife and every woman I know, would leave home or whatever to be Keith's woman over Tom's. And damn, that man makes some terrific music. Melts the women like butter and makes men melancholy. Rocio Durcal, who recently died, is another all-time great. Her perfection in voice, moves, song themes, and professionalism was hardly ever matched by anyone else.We saw her three times and oh my goodness, how magnificent those concerts were. I am saddened by her early departure. Eddy Raven is another of my all-time favorites. That Louisiana special brand of sound he created is infectious. And who doesn't want to dance when he plays and sings. He was a real heart throb when he was younger. Still has broad shoulders and makes the ladies swoon-including my wife. I have seen him more than any artist; some twenty three times. I loved Eddie Rabbitt's music and saw him twice. Same with Merle Haggard...when he isn't drunk. Hank Jr. gave good shows as a teenager and then got sloppy? Booze? Alan Jackson wasn't much good in concert and G e Strait was just that: too straight. Dolly Parton is and always has been great. Gosh, I'll have to make a list of the some 100 plus concerts I have been to. Oh, Rod Stewart. An amazing peformer and one of the great voices of our time. Gotta have him included in my wake.And before I et, I sure like some of them oldtime yoddlers. don't hear much any more. Roy Acuff was a good old timer. "Listen to the jingle, the rumble and the roar; as she glides across the woodlands, through the hills and by the shore.Hear that mighty rush of engine, hear them lonesome hobo's call as they travel through the jungle on the Wabash Canon Ball," ..or near that. Merlin Husky? He blew the Coliseum away when I was a youngster. And that singing dude that did 'Fraulein? He recently died. I got more kisses from cute cowgirls I was dancing with when that song played then any other I can remember. We have seen the British Invasion, the Australians (Little River Band too) and a host of Mexican and Spanish singers. But we haven't seen AC/DC. Good gosh, what I wouldn't give to see those guys before I check out. That would be heaven for me. And when I do check out, there is a song by 'Bad pany' that I told my wife to play a few times at my wake. It is "Shooting Star." Yeah, I never made it big but the song let's us little folk dream. I play that song at least twice a week. I also like Elton John's version of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds." Oh my gosh, getting way too nostalgic. Better check out for now.Whay a softie I am today. Have a Happy ABOUT THE MOVIE DEAL, THE BOOK AND CLIF HAVING A STREET NAMED AFTER HIM. p.s. By the way, Cliff is on the road. I signed the contract three days ago. If he does the same, we will be shooting for a deal within six months. I also got confirmation on a street being named in Cliff's honor here in El Paso next Spring. Maybe it will be Yippee Time |
Sat 08 Jul 2006 08:23:20
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Uh Oh. There iks some skipping of words.I'll check it out
tomorrow. Tom |
Sat 08 Jul 2006 08:22:24
| Name : | Sharon |
| Email : | Okey-dokey |
| Message |
Sharon, His name is G e A. Bochetto. I found an e-mail for
him at his website and gave it a try. I doubt that it will be answered as
they are nusually screened by someone else. If it ain't a client,deny
it. Do you have contact with Toby Keith? We saw him in Ruidoso, New Mexico a few years back. Nice act and he has a strong stage presence. And of course, he has more hooks than there are some species of fish in the seas. We recently saw 'Air Supply.' what a knockout of a concert. Up close and personal too. Russell still has that amazing voice. Not even a hint of a crack in it. Geez, it was good. I did see Elvis three times. He was my and many others, savior from anized religion and the so-called righteous ways of our societal big-whigs and politicians, one might say (How many of those jokers are molesters and abusers?). Yes, he was religious but his music (although much from R&B Black Musicians)was a Freedom from the quaint and psychotic types of phonies who run religion with 'Fear' and from the Crooners, who were So-so but didn't make my feet move and my heart jump; and from Christian'Fundamentalism, which in my opinion, is just like the Taliban religion and that of other Arab states. There isn't much difference in any of them. Sure as 'Shootin,' they all try to impose their will and frightening mores on the populace. And they do it too for mucha $$$$$$$$$. I love Kenny Chesney's work too and havbe bought nearly all his albums. My wife and I saw Garth Brooks twice. What a thrill those concerts were. I even camped out in a tent to get into the first show and I was 59 years old then, back in 1993. We have seen 'Aerosmith' too and I doubt if in my lifetime that I will ever have a greater sensational experience than that night two years ago. We saw Keith Urban at his first ever 'Grand Old Opry' show and I predicted to my wife then and there that he would b e another great one just as I predicted in the eighties that Garth would b e a 'Superstar,' I followed suit in predicting same for Keith. I bet Tom Cruise isn't in such 'Hog Heaven' now that Keith took his last lady. Tom was really making an 'Ass' out of himself all over tv and the world about his new love. Like a little boy getting his first toy and beleiving no one else has one, is entirely too much for someone supposedly of good mind and character.Now, it is payback. Hahaha! Besides, my wife and every woman I know, would leave home or whatever to be Keith's woman over Tom's. And damn, that man makes some terrific music. Melts the women like butter and makes men melancholy. Rocio Durcal, who recently died, is another all-time great. Her perfection in voice, moves, song themes, and professionalism was hardly ever matched by anyone else.We saw her three times and oh my goodness, how magnificent those concerts were. I am saddened by her early departure. Eddy Raven is another of my all-time favorites. That Louisiana special brand of sound he created is infectious. And who doesn't want to dance when he plays and sings. He was a real heart throb when he was younger. Still has broad shoulders and makes the ladies swoon-including my wife. I have seen him more than any artist; some twenty three times. I loved Eddie Rabbitt's music and saw him twice. Same with Merle Haggard...when he isn't drunk. Hank Jr. gave good shows as a teenager and then got sloppy? Booze? Alan Jackson wasn't much good in concert and G e Strait was just that: too straight. Dolly Parton is and always has been great. Gosh, I'll have to make a list of the some 100 plus concerts I have been to. Oh, Rod Stewart. An amazing peformer and one of the great voices of our time. Gotta have him included in my wake.And before I et, I sure like some of them oldtime yoddlers. don't hear much any more. Roy Acuff was a good old timer. "Listen to the jingle, the rumble and the roar; as she glides across the woodlands, through the hills and by the shore.Hear that mighty rush of engine, hear them lonesome hobo's call as they travel through the jungle on the Wabash Canon Ball," ..or near that. Merlin Husky? He blew the Coliseum away when I was a youngster. And that singing dude that did 'Fraulein? He recently died. I got more kisses from cute cowgirls I was dancing with when that song played then any other I can remember. We have seen the British Invasion, the Australians (Little River Band too) and a host of Mexican and Spanish singers. But we haven't seen AC/DC. Good gosh, what I wouldn't give to see those guys before I check out. That would be heaven for me. And when I do check out, there is a song by 'Bad pany' that I told my wife to play a few times at my wake. It is "Shooting Star." Yeah, I never made it big but the song let's us little folk dream. I play that song at least twice a week. I also like Elton John's version of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds." Oh my gosh, getting way too nostalgic. Better check out for now.Whay a softie I am today. Have a Happy ABOUT THE MOVIE DEAL, THE BOOK AND CLIF HAVING A STREET NAMED AFTER HIM. p.s. By the way, Cliff is on the road. I signed the contract three days ago. If he does the same, we will be shooting for a deal within six months. I also got confirmation on a street being named in Cliff's honor here in El Paso next Spring. Maybe it will be Yippee Time |
Sat 08 Jul 2006 11:03:43
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Reverse Psyche, eh? |
| Message |
Sharon, Great post. I believe that is GEBochetto aol ??? I
will call you later to verify same since there seems to be a problem
here. Movie deal is sparking a little. awaiting Cliff's return from Chicago. Have a Happy |
Fri 07 Jul 2006 10:56:47
| Name : | MissSharonCobb |
| Email : | GeorgeBochetto |
| Message |
This is getting really frustrating. Why don't all the letters post? Let's see if it worked this time... |
Fri 07 Jul 2006 10:55:23
| Name : | MissSharonCobb |
| Email : | ARGH |
| Message |
I don't know why some letters don't e through on my posts.
G E is the name of the scumbag you want to contact. Let's see if this
posts okay: G EBOCHETTO aol |
Fri 07 Jul 2006 10:53:42
| Name : | Sharon |
| Email : | All my exes names are Tex's... |
| Message |
Toby Keith is now into kick boxing. He was talking about
doing a film with the ex, but I don't know if he's going to or
not. Willie and Tex are doing a karate movie.(sounds like a joke...Willie is 73 and Tex is 53) Cliff...you should go do the film with the ex and Willie! And collect my back alimony while you're there. :) Tom, call G e Bochetto in Philadephia (tex's lawyer) and tell him to put Cliff in the Willie/Tex movie. Bochetto makes Ron Weathers look like Mother Teresa, just so you know the level you're dealing with--but Bochetto scumbag manages to keep my ex out of jail, so he's pretty good at what he does. I don't see why Cliff couldn't have a part in this film. Just do it. I bet it could happen. Bochetto does sports/entertainment law, and was also the boxing missioner for Pennsylvania. He might be able to help with your book or get interest in a film about Cliff. Again, I think the man is lower than pondscum, but he is good at what he does. he does have big time connections and could make it happen. Who knows? It would be most fitting if I played a role in making this happen by having you go through the a**hole I am battling legally. You know boxing. Could happen! Or, email him: G eBochetto aol and pitch him that way. |
Thu 06 Jul 2006 01:29:25
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Hungry Man |
| Message |
Sharon, Ron has made millions in the boxing game but
sometimes he is so broke that the only way he might get a meal is to stand
on a busy street with a sign that say's,"Will Promote Boxing Matches For
Food." I was kidding with him one day a few years back and told him that
piece. He laughed half-heartedly. Have a Happy |
Thu 06 Jul 2006 01:29:09
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Hungy Man |
| Message |
Sharon, Ron has made millions in the boxing game but
sometimes he is so broke that the only way he might get a meal is to stand
on a busy street with a sign that say's,"Will Promote Boxing Matches For
Food." I was kidding with him one day a few years back and told him that
piece. He laughed half-heartedly. Have a Happy |
Sun 02 Jul 2006 10:20:02
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Boxing |
| Message |
Sharon, I think your right. Josh doesn't seem to be cut
out for boxing. His Dad wasn't either, but he had nerves of steel. If he
had really spent eight hours a day at it, Holmes would have fallen for
sure. He was punched out anyway and if Randy had had the tools and the
right training, it would have been Randy's. But that is old hat now.
Have A Happy...Not much happening for the 4th. We did see Air Supply up close. It was super. |
Sun 02 Jul 2006 10:19:50
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Boxing |
| Message |
Sharon, I think your right. Josh doesn't seem to be cut
out for boxing. His Dad wasn't either, but he had nerves of steel. If he
had really spent eight hours a day at it, Holmes would have fallen for
sure. He was punched out anyway and if Randy had had the tools and the
right training, it would have been Randy's. But that is old hat now.
Have A Happy...Npt much happening for the 4th. We did see Air Supply up close. It was super. |
Sun 02 Jul 2006 04:54:21
| Name : | Sharon Cobb |
| Email : | MissSharonCobb@aol.com |
| Message |
I'm lovin' your tales. I hope you post more. What's everyone up to for the 4th? The last time I was in El Paso was on the 4th on July in 1988 for the 2rd birthday of my step son, Joshua, who is now boxing. (sadly, under Ron Weathers...don't know how his dad ever allowed that!) I hope y'all have a wonderful 4th! Sharon Cobb |
Sat 01 Jul 2006 05:12:50
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Yakety Yak |
| Message |
Have you people checked out 'Tom's Tales?' I can do more
if you like them. Have a Happy |
Tue 27 Jun 2006 11:40:09
| Name : | Sharon Cobb |
| Email : | You guys/gals rock |
| Message |
Okay. First I ask for an El Paso sunrise, and sure enough,
Tom emailed some to me! Then Wanda was kind enough to email me. Then David emailed me. Not only did I recognize him, but I went to college with him! When are y'all ing up for a barbecue? Tom, I'm gonna put on some Willie and Waylon and look at those sunrises when I'm done writing. Thanks, again! Sharon PS--To J in Memphis who asked where Tex is, he is in Philly married to a woman also named J . |
Tue 27 Jun 2006 03:45:40
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Movie Deal |
| Message |
Just back from Ft. Worth. Close but no CIGAR just yet. A
few details remain to be worked out. I think we can e together and make
this thing fly. There is only a small fly in the onimtment. Sharon, You can e-mail David directly. Like me, he is a former El Paso Policeman.He lives in Houston now...I think. By the way, I am going to call you and hit on your gray matter. Have A Happy |
Mon 26 Jun 2006 11:20:23
| Name : | Sharon Cobb |
| Email : | MissSharonCobb@aol.com |
| Message |
To: David Lay, Your name is really familiar to me. Do I know you, too? Before marrying Tex I was Sharon Hodge. Your name is so familiar. Let me know if we know each other! |
Mon 26 Jun 2006 11:13:18
| Name : | Sharon Cobb |
| Email : | MissSharonCobb@aol.com |
Message |
Tom, It was so good to catch up with you by phone. I'm still trying to get someone to send me an El Paso sunrise, though. I just read your "Tom's Tales," and I had to take a shower afterwards. ICK, is all I could think of when I read what my ex husband did. ICK. What was I thinking????????????????????? Cliff, you were around me then. Why didn't you tell me what I was getting into? It's all your fault! ;) Tom,I like your writing and hope you send me a copy of your book!! |
Sat 24 Jun 2006 01:30:51
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Long Time No See Or Hear From:"Garth Brooks too??? |
| Message |
Sharon, I'm glad you posted. I met you at San Juan Gym in
the early 80's. I was Randy's first boxing coach. We lived together at
6333 Weiland Way. I wrote the book about Cliff. I was an assistant trainer of his for years. We went to the World Karate Union Hall of Fame together in 2002 when he was inducted. Randy is the focus of chapter 2 in my book, "Magic! Magic! Magic! But Cliff is the real star. He won 7 world championships. Randy might have won one had he trained harder and did some other things he needed to do to be ready. He was a natural in the movies. However, I hear he is broke as a 'Church Mouse.' Is that correct? Contact me for the new edition of my book ing out soon. I will be in Ft. worth Monday for a possible small movie deal signing with Cliff. Hope it goes well. Have A Happy Tom McKay 10255 Saigon El PAso, Texas 79925 |
Sat 24 Jun 2006 04:46:28
| Name : | Sharon Cobb |
| Email : | MissSharonCobb@aol.com |
| Message |
So I'm looking for my old buddy Cliff, and stumbled upon
this site and saw a bunch of posts about my ex husband, and pictures of
him and a lot of posts from El Paso! Deja Vu. You might have known me as
Sharon Hodge in El Paso where I was a disc jockey and sports
writer. Just wondering if I know some of you posting? I am originally from El Paso, and started dating Tex in 1982. (We split up and got back together in 1986 and divorced in 1997) If someone could mail me an El Paso sunset... I miss those. Let me know if I know any of you! Sharon PS...If you want to see some photos of Tex and me, go to Flickr and type in my name in the search. |
Fri 23 Jun 2006 10:40:42
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Just Like Magic |
| Message |
I took a little break last night and took my wife to the
'Air Supply' concert. Just amazing, amazing, amazing. Stupendous too.
Russell Hitchcock hasn't lost a beat in 31 years. We were just totally
enthralled.And we were up close and personal. Darn, if you don't spend a
little time now and then to enjoy yourself in this crazy, wicked world
sometimes, then you might b e a headcase. Anyway, we are still on a
high. Have a Happy |
Mon 19 Jun 2006 11:05:11
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | June 26 |
| Message |
Cliff and I have a business meeting in Ft. Worth next
Monday. We will keep his fans apprised of the ou e. Could be some really
good news. Have a Happy |
Mon 12 Jun 2006 08:15:20
| Name : | Henry '60 |
| Email : | Breakfast |
| Message |
I had breakfast with Tom and Lety last w/e.. good people. Fun time! |
Sat 10 Jun 2006 11:16:22
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Cancer and Boxing Too. |
| Message |
Busy day. This 70 plus old trainer spent four hours
training kids. Whew! Last nite, I gave a speech to cancer survivors in town and showed them a fantastic cancer film by Dr. Robert Leibowitz of 2080 Century Park East in Los Angeles (310 229 3555). He is my oncologist. From the reactions and applause, I think I did quite well. Check out Dr. Bob if you have or suspect prostate problems or have loved ones in trouble with prostate cancer. Have a Happy |
Thu 08 Jun 2006 03:40:00
| Name : | Sal |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Had lunch with Tom. Can't wait for the 2nd. edition and the possible movie. Wow! |
Wed 07 Jun 2006 11:48:17
| Name : | Lety |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Get reay for Cliff and Tom's second edition of the MAGIC book. |
Wed 07 Jun 2006 12:45:52
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
We keep it clean here. Unless you want to get in the
ring. No Happy for you. |
Tue 06 Jun 2006 06:21:06
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | We Want A Hit |
| Message |
This tale is about baseball. I couldn't help but tell you
about it even though I usually stick to the martial arts and boxing. A few years back, we took my wife's Mother to her first baseball game ever.She had not even seen one on television. Anyway, we got to the park, seated ourselves and watched the visiting team go up 2-1 on our Diablos in the top of the ninth.In the bottom of the ninth, their closer walked our first batter but struck out the next two. The next batter lined a deep single and we had runners on first and third with two outs. The club announcer started the chant."We want a hit! We want a hit! We want a hit! Everyone in the stands took up the call and it was really loud. Lety and I stookd up and chimed in. Her Mother looked at us curiously and then stood up and decided to get her two-cents worth in. She loudly yelled, "We want a head! We want a head! We want a head!" I nearly choked from laughing and Lety was at first somewhat shocked but bent an ear to see if that was what her Mother was really saying. Yep, Hilda was really into some hugh notes by then and Lety just completely cracked up. People around us turned and stared and then laughed as well. Hahaha! One would have thought we were in the Roman games. By the way, the last batter did hit a double off the center field wall and the first base runner was waved home and barely beat the throw and the El Paso Diablos won that game.Hilda looked at us when the delirious fans finally settled down and said, "where is the head?" Have a Happy |
Mon 05 Jun 2006 05:37:27
| Name : | Lety |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Tom's tales are just what the doctor ordered. |
Mon 05 Jun 2006 12:33:16
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Coming to a place near you |
| Message |
Cliff might be in your area soon. Call or write if you
would like us to contact you. We do seminars and book signings. Have a Happy |
Sun 04 Jun 2006 06:48:39
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | TOM'S TALES |
| Message |
Hey fans, check out "TOM'S TALES." We are now open for fun
and memories. Have a Happy |
Wed 31 May 2006 03:08:25
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Not a sex site |
| Message |
Pills??? Cliff never needed no damn pills. Steroids are
the menace of sports nowadays. Hard-working athletes without dope are
realy up against the wall. Perhaps the public will soon get the message
and quit supporting these robots and their big money teams. And for those
of you who think a pill is the quick answer to impotency, just wait and
see; results are already trickling in that might shock you. Be wise and be
careful. Have a Happy and be thankful there is no draft....or not.... |
Sat 03 Jun 2006 11:18:03
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Wow! My wife and I have tickets for an Air Supply concert
in two weeks. I can hardly wait. Have A Happy |
Sun 28 May 2006 10:00:07
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Tiring Trip |
| Message |
Finally home from medical trip to California. I'm hanging
tough, I think. A good post and some sexual posts I see. I'll have to be
on my toes it seems. Also, the manuscript for the 2nd edition is finally finished. All we need is some more photo's and that is a chore. Anyone that can help? One week only as the work goes to the publisher. Have a Happy |
Tue 23 May 2006 11:53:44
| Name : | Gigi |
| Email : | g.keyesandchords@verizon.net |
| Message |
I'm so excited to see a site on Cliff and know he's had a book written about him. He's an amazing fighter of whom I had the priviledge once of stepping into the ring with to train one day at Walt Mason's place in Texas a few years back. For me, a chick, I really had no idea who he was until that point when fists came at me like a machine gun spitting off bullets. I'll never forget him....or James "Rabbit" Brown who was training me at that time and made me do that. Thanks a lot for that guys. |
Thu 18 May 2006 10:40:28
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Italiano |
| Message |
Mozzerella, If you also want to know, I have pictures of
Benito Mussolini on the Greek Front. I have A WORN COPY ( MAYBE ONE OF
THREE IN THE WORLD)of the Battaglia Resolutiva. However, it will take big
bucks to buy it. Have a Happy |
Tue 16 May 2006 12:38:08
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Far Away |
| Message |
Korea, UAE and Chile visited the sight the last few hours.
Welcome and I hope you enjoy your visit. Have a Happy |
Sun 14 May 2006 12:13:05
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Local book sale today. I had a short appearance and sold
20 books. Alright! And more good news is coming, I guarantee it. Have a Happy |
Fri 12 May 2006 12:52:06
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Ref: German Posts |
| Message |
Thanks so much for the comments. If you wish to buy a
book, call me or go to paypal on the lower part of the page. Thanks again
for visiting the great Magic Thomas website. Or, if you would like to have
a book selling event and seminar, get in touch. Have a Happy |
Sat 06 May 2006 01:08:15
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Back in town. Leaving for L.A. soon. Have high hopes of
things popping very soon. Have a Happy |
Wed 26 Apr 2006 12:14:22
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | How About That |
| Message |
Just noticed that we had a visitor from Scandicci Toscana.
Alright!!! Have a Happy |
Sat 22 Apr 2006 11:30:01
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Talk, Talk, And think |
| Message |
Negotiations ongoing....some rough spots to work out. Book
delay is hurting us but I am told that the edited manuscript will be in my
hands in a couple of weeks. From there, it will be another 5-6 weeks till
we get the books. Have A Happy |
Sat 15 Apr 2006 02:32:15
Wed 12 Apr 2006 10:36:02
| Name : | Karen |
| Email : | Boise |
| Message |
Is Cliff going to do some exhibitions? Is that correct? When and where? |
Tue 28 Mar 2006 08:37:42
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book Signing in Odessa |
| Message |
I just returned from a book signing in Odessa, Texas at
the 'Hollywood Davis Boxing Gym.' I did over two hours of demonstrations
and working with the kids there and especially with professional
boxer/kickboxer, Hollywood Davis and her partner, Lety Perez. Big time
kickboxing coach,Rudy Rodriguez, was also present and a good time was had
by all. I bought a few gifts, received some in kind, and sold everybody a
book. It was such a pleasant experience and I am looking forward to returning as there is a big event coming up in May and Cliff and I am invited. If you would like a book signing for an event or just for your club, let us know. Have A Happy. |
Sat 25 Mar 2006 11:02:09
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Photo |
| Message |
Check out the stitches on the new photo we put up of
Cliff. Just Click the mouse for a larger view. Have A Happy |
Wed 22 Mar 2006 04:04:32
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | tmckay@elp.rr.com |
| Message |
Cameron, Sometimes I don't know. If the price is
right.....If the price is right..if the price is like paying off a
mortgage...possibly. Have A Happy |
Wed 22 Mar 2006 02:31:17
| Name : | Cameron |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Is Cliff still available for a fight? |
Tue 21 Mar 2006 11:33:55
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Great photo of Cliff coming by Saturday. Shows all 142
stitches across his chest as well. Have A Happy |
Sun 19 Mar 2006 09:28:41
| Name : | Tom & Cliff |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Great turnout in Murfreesboro for Cliff. Thanks everyone.
We hoped you enjoyed the seminar and we appreciate all the books you
bought. Have A Happy |
Wed 15 Mar 2006 09:41:22
Mon 13 Mar 2006 09:03:50
| Name : | Tom & Cliff |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Medway Gillingham England, India, UAE, Italy, Indonesia,
Africa, France, Hawaii, Hungary and Germany are some of our recent
visitors. Have a Happy |
Fri 10 Mar 2006 01:45:34
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | To Shaun In Pa. |
| Message |
Thanks for your order. Enjoy. Have A Happy |
Wed 08 Mar 2006 10:57:49
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | To Ed |
| Message |
Ed, Thanks for your order. It will be on its way tomorrow.
I have college friends in Massachusetts. I will give you a discount on the 2nd addition should you want it. We are still 5 weeks away from publication. It has added material. Have A Happy |
Wed 08 Mar 2006 09:18:27
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Clif, If you get a chance, sign our guestbook...and buy a
book. T-shirts coming soon. Have a Happy |
Wed 08 Mar 2006 09:17:36
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Clif, The fight was in El Paso before a packed house and
on ESPN. Have A Happy |
Wed 08 Mar 2006 09:02:49
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | World War II (Hilary Sandoval) |
| Message |
Hello Clif Davis. Yeah man, that was one of the greatest,
if not the greatest fight, in early kickboxing History. You can get the full story by buying the book. You can go thru paypal ( see how to buy book) or you can e-mail me direct. As you well know, world champion, Tony Rosser, was always just as fit as Clif and that was as fit as one can get. And he was faster with his hands and feet than Cliff. Clif had the power advantage and that came into play big time. In the first fight, Tony was a runner and fought in spurts. He did a lot of amateurish slap punching like European Olympic fighters. Cliff landed the telling blows and hunted Tony down all night long. In the 11th, we thought Clif knocked him out. But tony was well-conditioned and the bell saved him after the brutal knockdown he took...the 1st in his career. Still, we got the short end of a split decision. that was cruel but you just go on, crap happens. In the 1983 fight, Cliff taunted and teased Tony about his rabbit nature prior to the fight. It sort of worked. Tony met Cliff heads up and face-to-face for most of the 12 rounds. Though he was a superb warrior, Cliff measured him many times during the fight, sending the "Tiger" to the canvass four times. I still don't know hoe he got up from those vicious knockdowns. They were devastating punches and kicks. Cliff was just sensational but he did have to eat a lot of Rosser combinations...to say the least.That Rosser dude came to fight...make no mistake about it. But his conditioning and intestinal fortitude was as good as it gets. Even Cliff was amazed at Tony's ability to recover so quickly after appearing to be finished for good. Rosser not only looked finished at times, he fought thru the damage and came back firing his guns like he was in the first round. Cliff was for the first time I remember, a little gassed after he nearly took Tony out in the 12th. It did look as if the ref was going to stop the fight at one juncture, but no, he evidently knew Tony could stat the course. When Cliff took his man down in the 12th, Clif and the crowd was aghast that Tony survived the onslaught. Cliff had run his tank real low and Tony made it a fiighting finish. Cliff won the cards easy but not completely the battle. He had to use every ounce of strength and power to overcome such a rare adversary. I haven't a clue as to how that man took those power punches that leveled him to the hilt and shook off the hurt and came back firing with a fury. Tony was pretty well damaged though. His right eye was a mess and his body had been racked unmercifully. He gave a lot ot tit-for-tat but couldn't do what the Magic Man did to him....down, down, down, down. Clif's manager, Hilary Sandoval, labeled the fight as WW2. He called the first one, WW1. If you ever see the films, you will know why he called them wars. It was war and it was brutal...on both sides...just moreso on Tony's side. Have A Happy |
Wed 08 Mar 2006 02:21:08
| Name : | Clif Davis |
| Email : | clif@clifdavis.com |
| Message |
Greetings, can someone tell me the particulars of the
fight on August 22, 1983: with Tony Rosser. What I would like to know is where the fight was held and any other details that are available. Thanks. Clif Davis |
Mon 06 Mar 2006 10:35:54
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Interesting News |
| Message |
I received a call today from the great and fantastic
Hawaiian Flash, Gary Lee. Gary is one of the founders of
worldblackbelt.com and blackbelttv.com. He has a grand portfolio that
includes movies and directing. He is in the process of getting Cliff into
his 'Legends of Warriors' series in the streamlining websites. I will be
forwarding some pictures and hopefully, film. The only holdback on the
film is getting copyright release and that has turned into a real bugaboo.
Otherwise, you would see snippets of films right here. Perhaps in the not
too distant future. Other info to follow as this thing progresses. Visit the websites. Have A Happy |
Fri 03 Mar 2006 04:00:28
Tue 28 Feb 2006 09:51:51
| Name : | David Lay |
| Email : | layd@laportetx.gov |
| Message |
I was a Green Belt at Robert Nava's Kenpo Karate School on Alameda Street in El Paso, Texas when Cliff Thomas began his training. I believe it was about 1973. Cliff was a teenager and I remember him telling me that his parents didn't know he was taking Karate and that they would not let him due to his heart condition. Cliff was very faithful and worked very hard during his training classes. He worked out in gray sweats and did not own a dobak for several months. I believe he mowed lawns to make the $25 a month to pay for his lessons. His Sifu, Robert Nava, was a 1st degree Black Belt and took the school over from a Mr. Martinez shortly after making Blackbelt. Robert Nava was extremely talented and had beautiful technique. The school was pretty small. There was only 2 brown belts, about 3 green belts, and the rest were lower belts. I sparred several times with Cliff and bragged to others on how hard he hit. I was very impressed with him and his abilities when he made orange belt. Cliff, if you ever read this, can you remember that the very first technique you learned for your orange belt was called "Kimona Grab". I bet you still remember it. My favorite Kata was "Poison Hand". Anyhow, I just wanted to jog your memory a bit. Also, Tom McKay...your name seems very familiar to me. I used to be with El Paso PD and trained with Ty Hayashi and Greg Allen before coming to Nava's School. Ordering the new book is a must for me. I am now a cop in La Porte, Texas, off the east side of Houston. I hope you all make it out here some day. Please let me know if you do. Tom, you put a great website up for Cliff, and I really feel that great things are ahead for him. |
Tue 28 Feb 2006 08:13:17
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Old Kid On The block |
| Message |
I'm back from L.A. I think we are about to get some really
good news. Also, the book is only days away from the publisher. If you
want an autographed copy, let me know. Have A Happy |
Sat 18 Feb 2006 03:45:14
Thu 16 Feb 2006 09:41:11
| Name : | Tom Kincaid |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Jerry, that's this week, the 18th of Feb. I'll be there. |
Thu 16 Feb 2006 09:35:42
| Name : | Jerry |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Cliff and Bill Taylor's add are in Clipper Magazine. Nice stuff. |
Sat 28 Jan 2006 10:59:21
Tue 24 Jan 2006 07:28:48
| Name : | Tom & Cliff |
| Email : | Going global |
| Message |
Hooray, we are getting noticed around the globe. Orders
are coming from some far away places as well as visitors. In the past two days we have had visitors from Stretford Trafford, England, Pebble Beach, Chula Vista, Cal., Zagreb, Croatia, Briarcliff Manor, New York, New York, New York, De Queen , Arkansas, Roselle Park, New Jersey, Honolulu, Hawaii, Sunnyvale, Cal., Berry, Kentucky, Dubai, Dubayy, Lombardia, Italy, UTEP Deparment of Education, (Texas El Paso), Puerot Rico, and others from England, France and Portugal. Thanks so much. Have A Happy |
Fri 20 Jan 2006 09:16:19
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Don't Miss the Issue |
| Message |
Check out Clipper Magazine next month. There will be Bill Taylors add for his dojo and some highlights about Cliff. |
Thu 19 Jan 2006 01:34:31
| Name : | Mark |
| Email : | Murfreesborough,Tn. |
| Message |
Alright already. Cliff will be a seminar and selling books at Bill Taylor's grand opening of his new dojo next month. What great news, can't wait. |
Tue 17 Jan 2006 10:42:21
Thu 12 Jan 2006 10:26:07
| Name : | Carl |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Is the tour coming to Kentucky? |
Mon 09 Jan 2006 09:48:37
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Kep Watching |
| Message |
Bill, Your in luck. Cliff is in the process of naming the tour dates in March and April. He already is setting up for some tour dates in Tnennessee as well. Folks around Murfreesboro will surely see Cliff as he is giving seminars for Bill Taylor real soon. |
Sun 08 Jan 2006 11:30:34
| Name : | Bill Sampson |
| Email : | Atlanta, Ga |
| Message |
Hello, I was a Joe Lewis fan but did find time to take notice of Cliff and some of his great fights. I had no idea that he had staked out such a rich claim in the old world of kickboxing. I guess for some reason or other, he was sort of ignored as he was from the deep Southwest. His record is stunning and I will be looking for the revised edition of his book. I hope he tours this way and I can meet him in person. |
Thu 05 Jan 2006 01:01:18
| Name : | Gil |
| Email : | Dowing The Trojans |
| Message |
Vince Young took Texas over SC in the Rose Bowl for their first championship since 1969.That's about the time Cliff was supposed to leave this life. Instead, between 1980 and 2005, he won 7 world championships. Texas, you still have a lot of work to do. Hahaha |
Fri 30 Dec 2005 06:01:07
| Name : | Tom & Cliff |
| Email : | Be Safe; Be Healthy |
| Message |
Happy New Year To All. Hopefully, the good news we all
like to hear will be coming your way and even maybe our way. Also, please be safe and don't drive and drink or drink and fight. Many a man thinks with his ass during these holiday festivities. Here is an old saying from Pliny The Elder: "First, the man takes a drink. Second, the drink takes a drink. Third, the drink takes the man." And that my friends is a few thousand years ago. Have A Happy |
Sat 24 Dec 2005 09:26:41
| Name : | Tom and Cliff |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Merry Christmas Everybody. The new book will be out in
three months. The tour will follow. Have A Happy |
Sat 24 Dec 2005 09:25:32
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
I think Randy is in Cincinnati or therabouts.I don't know
of any recent movies. He had a number though. Cliff sure could use a
couple. Have A Happy |
Fri 23 Dec 2005 11:33:33
| Name : | Janet |
| Email : | Memphis |
| Message |
Cliff, What is Tex cobb doing nowadays? Do you hear from
hime? Is he still doing movies? I also see where his son, Josh, is trying a boxing career. I saw him and he looked pitiful. Nothing like his dad. I guess football was his thing. He is so lumbering and slow. And when are you touring and what cities do you have lined up? How different is the new book going to be? Any video? More pictures on your website? |
Mon 19 Dec 2005 09:27:59
Wed 14 Dec 2005 05:02:00
| Name : | Robert Jones |
| Email : | minnesotafats |
| Message |
Tom and Cliff, where is Cliff's dojo in Ft. Worth? Is Cliff working on another black belt degree? |
Tue 06 Dec 2005 12:39:11
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Dojo Alert |
| Message |
Don't forget to get your date for the Golden Awards Tour
next year. We are mapping out the venues so contact us soon. Have A Happy |
Tue 06 Dec 2005 12:36:54
Mon 05 Dec 2005 07:10:11
Thu 01 Dec 2005 11:00:07
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | One More Did You Know |
| Message |
Did you know that Cliff is featured in a chapter of Arthur
Ashes' book about Great Black Athletes? Now you know. Have A Happy |
Thu 01 Dec 2005 10:54:20
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Did You Know? |
| Message |
How many of you knew that Cliff was born with a hole in
his heart the size of a silver dollar and after a heart operation and 152
stitches was not expected to live to age 13 or 14? He wasn't even allowed
to play football or basketball in high school. Cliff just decided that he
would stare destiny in the eye and go for his own fate. He signed up for
karate classes and a few years later he dethroned the mighty and
undefeated Gordon Franks as a 20-1 underdog for his first PKA World Title.
His courage and dedication made his handicap an asset. Blazing his way to numerous world titles and giving every champion or opponent a shot at him makes his status as an Icon complete. Did you know that in some 80 fights, Cliff was never officially knocked down even though he went in against the best of his time? And he jacked 56 of those opponents out by KO or TKO. Did you know that Cliff had one of his knockdowns of world champion Paul Vizzio run every week as a segment of NBC Sportsworld? Did you know that the Magic Man did a one in a billion thing by knocking out his coach, Ishmael Robles, after the ref's instructions before knocking out challenger Joe Garduno in the 4th round? Did you know that Cliff was the first 2-time world champ, 3-time world champ and four-time world champ in the PKA? Did you know that Cliff was the first PKA fighter to win two titles simultaneously? He did it by kncoking out light welter champ Tommy Williams. Did you know that Cliff's trainer, Black Belt Hall Of Famer, Demetrius Havanas, and his manager, 18 year old genius , Tony Sandoval, were killed in a fiery plane crash the night beofre the NBC telecast of the Vizzio fight in New Jersey? Bill "Superfoot" Wallace saved the day by encouraging Cliff to go on with the greatest fight of his career. Did you know that the amazing Paul Vizzio had beat about 60 of the best Oriental fighters? Did you know that after Muhammed Ali refused to fight Lee Man Chin of the 7-Animal Systems that Vizzio knocked him out in the first round? Did you know that Cliff and I wish you the best health and happiness imaginable for the holidays? We'll, we do. Have A Happy |
Thu 01 Dec 2005 11:09:43
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Photos? Anyone?? |
| Message |
Henry, More coming soon. By the way, if any fans out there
have any photos of Cliff and want to have them in the revised edition of
the book, contact me. We will list your contribution in the book. You see,
a sports writer for the Post (folded) was to do a bok about Cliff and had
all the materials. He vanished. It took me three years to just get a few
photos without violating copyright. So help us if you can. Have A Happy |
Wed 30 Nov 2005 04:27:41
| Name : | Henry |
| Email : | El Paso |
| Message |
Hey Tom and Clif, I want more pictures. Okay? |
Sun 27 Nov 2005 08:49:44
| Name : | Joe |
| Email : | El Paso |
| Message |
Hey, Cliff's fifth belt celebration. Alright! |
Sun 27 Nov 2005 02:12:11
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Schedule coming soon. |
| Message |
Magic Fans. We are getting a few dates and sites lined up
and will post them soon. That way, some smaller towns rn route can have
the opportunity to have a seminar and book sale by Cliff. Right now we are looking at Ft. Stockton, Texas, Odessa, Texas, Abilene, Texas, San Antonio, Texas, Austin, Texas, Ft. Worth, Texas and in the other direction, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Albuquerque , New Mexico, Tucson and Phoenix Arizona, Yuma, Arizona, San Diego , California and Los Angeles, California. The Texas Tour will probably be in March-April and the Western Tour in May-June of '05. Give us a call if you have an interest. Have A Happy |
Sun 20 Nov 2005 08:17:43
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Call Now |
| Message |
I'm back from Cal. Good news for those dojo's and other
markets who would like to be part of Cliff's "Golden Awards Tour" next
year. We are in the process of doing about four mini-tours. We will go
West, East, South and North. So ring us up or e-mail us if your club or
organization would like to participate. Cliff and I will also be available for Motivating Seminars and even some exhibition rounds might be in the making. If your interest is in that arena, call us too. Don't forget that Cliff will have to spend some time on a documentary as well as being available for the revised edition of the book. It will be 6 X 9 and have a few more accounts. By the way, we will also be distributing T- shirts soon. They will be of good quality so that they will last for years. Buttons, photos and film plus dvd's is in the works. What is your preference? I will have the prices up soon. Have A Happy |
Sun 13 Nov 2005 11:47:56
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | On The Road Again |
| Message |
Clif is on the road and I am too. I will be getting my
cancer treatments in L.A. on Wednesday. I am leaving in the morning.
Anyone who would like to have a quick Dojo talk and some Clif material or
books, notify me. I will check the site in California. If your there I
will also have some film of Cliff that is dynamite. Tom Have A Happy |
Fri 11 Nov 2005 02:11:49
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Uh Oh! |
| Message |
Sorry about that. We forgot to post the Cliff, George
Chung, Ernie Reyes big-Ado here in the Sun City last weekend. I wasn't on
my toes. I'll be sure to keep Henry in touch the next time and get it posted. I am going to San Diego and L.A. this coming week. If any karate studios or kickboxing fans would like a presentation and book signing (Without Cliff), I will be happy to accomodate you. Have A Happy |
Thu 10 Nov 2005 11:05:09
| Name : | Richard |
| Email : | Phoenix |
| Message |
Say, are you guys posting your tour dates or not? If you schedule Phoenix, please post it here. |
Wed 09 Nov 2005 07:21:18
| Name : | Sam Youree |
| Email : | syouree@hotmail.com |
| Message |
Hi Tom, I got Cliff's book yesterday, and read most of it last night. Very interesting and brought back alot of good memories. I put a check in the mail. |
Sun 06 Nov 2005 10:17:40
| Name : | Ken |
| Email : | El Paso Eastside |
| Message |
Cliff put on a great demo at the Eastside El Paso American Karate School run by Hilary Sandoval Friday night nite and some judging today. Wish he could stick around more. Perhaps his talent now needs to be in the dojo's. He is a real motivator. |
Thu 03 Nov 2005 11:23:28
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Trying to locate Jaime Foxx to do Cliff |
| Message |
Sam, Just great. My problem is old age and cancer.
However, I hope to stick around long enough to witness Cliff's life and
ring career in the movies. What satisfaction. Where is Jaime Foxx when he
is needed????? Have A Happy |
Tue 01 Nov 2005 07:38:12
| Name : | Sam Youree |
| Email : | syouree@hotmail.com |
| Message |
Hi Tom...Thanks for the nice reply. If I ever get to El
Paso I will definitely look you two up. I ordered the book through the
mail. I sent the order out yesterday to your address. The 80's were a
great decade for kickboxing. The PKA / ESPN combination did alot to
promote the sport. It's a shame the PKA ended the way it did. Even though
I didn't always agree with everything Joe Corely did I think he was good
for the sport, and had it heading in the right direction. I left Bill Taylor a message telling him about the website and Cliff's new book. I know he will want a copy. Cliff and Bill became good friends after the fight in M'boro, and Bill went to Amsterdam to see Cliff fight. He had Cliff come up and do a seminar when he opened his new school back in the 90's. Thanks, |
Mon 31 Oct 2005 07:30:31
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Alright Sam |
| Message |
Sam, what a special post. Cliff will be in El Paso this
Friday to test some Black Belts for promotion. And your right, they were
some bang-bang fights. Matter of fact, I tell in the book that Cliff was
never knocked down officially but Chesterfield caught him with a
devastating left hook and Cliff hit his knee on the canvass. Cliff popped
up but says now that his act was a mistake as he was somewhat woozy from
the hook. If he had it to do all over again he would have taken an eight
count. If you ever get our way or even close, give me a call. We would cherish getting together with you. Did you order the book thru Paypal? If not, call or write me direct and I will get you an autographed copy off right away. It is really great to hear from you. Cliff's number is 1 817 729 9047 and mine is 1 915 591 6089. My address is 10255 Saigon, El Paso, Texas, 79925. By the way Sam , if you have any movie contacts let us know. We have the documentary planned for next year but we haven't had the meeting yet to discuss a film; hopefully our appointment in December will be fruitful. Wouldn't that be great ..and different from all the karate movies? K1 is okay but doesn't have enough athletes like the PKA. Grappling is just too much street dighting and so boring once they are on the floor.Mui Thai has some mean ass fighters but again, too much like street fighting. I'm thinking that some Congreesman is going to eventually see these fights as Roman Game types and start banning them. Sad that the PKA had problems. They were on the verge of getting big money. I don't think I ever went to a PKA event that wasn't sold out. Combining the art of boxing with the superb kickboxing techniques developed made for the most exciting entertainment around. And the no clinching rule was made to order. By the way, how is Chesterfield doing? We would like to hear from his as well. He was a class act and a tough hombre to say the least. Have A Happy |
Mon 31 Oct 2005 12:16:50
| Name : | Sam Youree |
| Email : | mailto:syouree@hotmail%20.com |
| Message |
Hi...My name is Sam Youree, and I trained Thomas Chesterfield for the 1987 fight in El Paso and the rematch in 1992 in Murfreesboro. Bill Taylor and myself co-promoted the fight in Murfreesboro. The first fight was a heck of a battle going back in forth. However Cliff proved to be too strong, and eventually wore Thomas down knocking him out in the 9th with a body shot. I would like to say that Cliff was a class act, and is one of my all time favorite fighters. He definitely deserves to have a movie made about his incredible life, and career. I just put a check in the mail for a book. Thanks and Good Luck. |
Sat 29 Oct 2005 11:13:47
| Name : | Jaime Foxx |
| Email : | HaHaHa@Detroit.Mi |
| Message |
Just chiming in. I would love to play Cliff in a movie but
you see, I'm not the Jaime Foxx of Hollywood Fame. Can't you guys take a joke??? |
Sat 29 Oct 2005 11:11:36
| Name : | Henry |
| Email : | The soonerthebetterinCorsicana |
| Message |
I think Cliff Thomas could have had the nickname, "Little Mighty Joe Young." He was nearly a Superman in the ring for over two decades. Looking forward to buying the book and seeing the documentary. How soon???? And what about Jaime Foxx? Does he really know Cliff Thomas??? |
Thu 27 Oct 2005 10:23:56
| Name : | Ken |
| Email : | Miami |
| Message |
Hello Tom, Why didn't the PKA do something about the fighters that refused to give Cliff rematches when he never turned down a ranked fighter or champion . He gave anybody that wanted a rematch the option to do so. What a good man as well as a super kickboxer he was. |
Wed 19 Oct 2005 10:03:45
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | mckaythomas@sbcglobal.net |
| Message |
Good news again. A local developer is going to name a
street after 'Cliff 'Magic' Thomas' sometime next year. That is fantastic.
In El Paso, Cliff is King excepting that Don Haskins (Hall Of Fame
Basketball Member) gets a hundred times the publicity. Haskins has a movie, "Glory Road" coming out very soon. It is about the first five all black starters on an NCAA team that felled Kentucky back in 1966 as a considerable underdog. That was a thrill and changed the way basketball would progress right up until now. Haskins never made it back to the final four but he did haver some impressive teams and standout players. I think he has placed over 30 players in the pro's. Back to Cliff. He may soon get some other options that are still being pursued. Hopefully, Jaime Foxx will chime in here or somwhere and since he is somewhat of a Cliff lookalike, take a little tiny bitsy peek at the Magic Man's accomplishments. After being born with a hole in his heart the size of a silver dollar and having 148 stitches etched across his chest after a heart operation and still becoming a world champion, at least say, "Hmmmmmm! What have we got here?" Forget 'Million Dollar Baby'( Not really, it was a great flick) and look at this gutsy, heroic, champion that turned the kickboxing world upside down by claiming seven world titles in five weight divisions. And never knocked down, officially anyway. I know and Cliff knows even better that Thomas Chesterfield did get him to touch a knee with a booming left hook. Anyway, more kudos to cliff and don't for one moment thank that the 'Magic' isn't still working. Have A Happy |
Tue 18 Oct 2005 10:50:47
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Pic's |
| Message |
More photos coming soon. Promise. |
Fri 14 Oct 2005 09:21:33
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Busy Talk |
| Message |
It's just some talk. However, Jaime does look like Cliff
in his thirties. What about a series like the Rocky movies? How about
'Magic I' wherein Cliff wins his first world championship at 20-1 odds
against Gordon Franks and then defends against Jackson and the stupefying
and magnificent battle against the Mighty Paul Vizzio after his main
trainer, Demetrius Havanas and manager, Tony Sandoval, were killed in a
plane crash the night before under a stormy sky in Tennessee? The fight
was first called off by Cliff but Bill "Superfoot" Wallace took him for a
stroll down the Boardwalk in New Jersey and convinced him that his friends
had trained him for the big NBC event and they would spiritually be in his
corner. Cliff knocked down Vizzio five times, broke ribs and also broke
his jaw. Vizzio was never down before he met Cliff. About 60 million
viewers saw that fight. The clip of vizzio getting his jaw broken was
shown as a clip for NBC Sportsworld for about ten years. A 'Magic II' could find Cliff losing a title after the dread of the crash finally hit home and then winning a second world championship and becoming the first fighter to win two titles at the same time. A 'Magic III' would have an older Cliff winning a fourth and fifth world titles and the main showdown against Tony Rosser and Thomas Chesterfield. And like the fictional rocky movies, Cliff could have a true 'Magic IV' as his career slips a little away and then he makes a miraculous comeback to win a sixth and seventh world title??? Wouldn't that be something?? Jaime Foxx could cover the years from 26 thru 45 pretty easily. Someone younger would need to play Cliff when he was 19-25. Have A Happy |
Fri 14 Oct 2005 06:51:57
| Name : | Rick |
| Email : | El Paso |
| Message |
Hey Tom, What is the deal with Cliff possibly being played in a movie about his life by Jaime Foxx. I went to webcrawler and google and both have some message boards about Jaime Foxx and some entries by you. What is up? |
Tue 11 Oct 2005 12:50:43
Mon 10 Oct 2005 10:53:24
| Name : | jerry |
| Email : | jdavis02@elp.rr.com |
| Message |
Tom, let me know about the film and new
book. Regards. |
Thu 06 Oct 2005 04:45:44
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | News |
| Message |
A documentary about the 'Magic Man' is in the works for Jan or Feb of '06. Should be a thriller. For more info, contact me. Also, the revised edition of the book will be out about the same time. And a 'Highlight" film will be sold along with the book. |
Tue 27 Sep 2005 10:05:39
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | News |
| Message |
Plan to check here in a few days for a neat announcement. |
Tue 20 Sep 2005 09:34:46
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Your Town |
| Message |
How would you like a personal interview with cliff? How
about lunch or dinner. Well, let us know. Cliff is all over America and it
might even be tomorrow that he will show up in your town. cliff does personall speaking engagments as well. If you have a business club, dojo or whatever, Cliff might be available. Just let me know. I am also available to accompany Cliff for both book signings and speaking engagements. I will cover any subject nearly, including boxing, kickboxing, cancer, the threat of mass hysteria and how we as a people can be deluded as in the dark ages and public health issues. Cliff will be doing guest dojo classes next month and a guest speaker for El PAso Bel Air High Schools 50th anniversary. And he will be in much of Texas and New Mexico. Ring us up if you have the urge. |
Thu 15 Sep 2005 12:01:16
| Name : | Cliff |
| Email : | New Booksignings |
| Message |
Finally getting off the road work for a spell and will soon be scheduling some signings. If you have a dojo and would like to be on the tour, let us know. Also, the second printing or revised edition of the book , with more photos and extended stories will be on the market in early 2006. See ya. |
Thu 15 Sep 2005 11:59:13
Sat 10 Sep 2005 06:44:58
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book orders |
| Message |
Getting orders from Pennsulvania, Massachusetts and California. Thanks so much. |
Sun 28 Aug 2005 01:58:55
| Name : | Dave Parker |
| Email : | Houston, Texas |
| Message |
Tom, didn't David Ochoa, one of your Golden Gloves heavyweight Champions, drop Randall Cobb in a full contact bout in El Paso, Texas? |
Mon 22 Aug 2005 10:38:48
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Back from LA. It won't be long before we announce some new
tour dates. Stay tuned. Have A Happy |
Fri 12 Aug 2005 04:57:32
| Name : | Gary |
| Email : | In Dallas Texas |
| Message |
Good stuff about the great one. I'll be back. |
Tue 02 Aug 2005 02:07:57
| Name : | Ken |
| Email : | He had the magic |
| Message |
Cliff was definitely one of the greatest. What resilience he had. And when one got in the late rounds with Cliff it was time to be extraordinarily fit or he would rip your body up and tear off your head. How many knockouts in 80 fights? Like 66 and those were all against quality opponents or world champions. Indeed, his his history of opponents reads like a 'Who's Who' of kickboxing. And amazingly he never went down? What a fighter and yes, 'What Magic' he brought to the game. |
Fri 29 Jul 2005 07:19:14
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Website is still under contruction; more film and video coming soon. |
Wed 27 Jul 2005 01:45:23
| Name : | Curtis Bush |
| Email : | etmfilms@hotmail.com |
| Message |
Cliff. I fought you way, way back in 1985. It was an honor to fight a great person as well as a great Champion. You are the best and I will call you soon to say hi and to tell you thanks for allowing me to be a part of your career! Sincerely, Curtis Bush |
Tue 26 Jul 2005 02:05:50
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
More book signings. Whiskey Dix in Horizon city will have
a book signing as soon as Cliff gets time to come to El Paso. More details
later. Have A Happy |
Wed 20 Jul 2005 05:52:51
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Book Signing |
| Message |
It looks like a book signing at Powerhouse gym in El Paso
will be from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. on July 30. Be there if you can. More to
come. Have A Happy |
Fri 15 Jul 2005 12:21:06
| Name : | Jerry |
| Email : | Ft. Worth |
| Message |
Awesome!! |
Sun 10 Jul 2005 08:57:34
| Name : | Cliff |
| Email : | Big Bad Tex |
| Message |
Tex Cobb roomed under and was groomed for the big time by author Tom McKay. Randy is really famous for two things: getting rid of Howard Cossell ( from boxing)and being one terrific , natural bad guy in the movies. But I hear he is always broke. Duhhh? |
Sun 10 Jul 2005 04:14:18
| Name : | T |
| Email : | ref photos |
| Message |
There are photos of Randy 'Tex' Cobb, Demetrius Havanas and Cliff. Check Monday or Tuesday and they might be uip. |
Fri 08 Jul 2005 04:08:56
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | photos |
| Message |
Hi, Couldn't get the pixs on the computer so I mailed them
to Hank. Up soon. Have A Happy |
Sun 03 Jul 2005 11:06:29
| Name : | Bob M. |
| Email : | elpasotherapeutic@ |
| Message |
I really enjoyed the book. Howevr, in your next edition, you need to include me in the sparring partner appendix. I sparred hundreds of rounds with Cliff. |
Sun 03 Jul 2005 10:49:45
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
I was with some foreign nilitary yesterday and sold books
to some Czech's. They had studied Akido. Have a Happy |
Sun 03 Jul 2005 10:48:19
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Soon |
| Message |
Cliff will be in El PAso in a few weeks and an auto agency
is planning a special book signing. More as I get the details. Have A Happy |
Fri 01 Jul 2005 04:43:57
Sat 25 Jun 2005 01:43:01
Fri 24 Jun 2005 07:35:19
| Name : | Jerry |
| Email : | jdavis02@elp.rr.com |
| Message |
Hi, Tom, Enjoyed the visit the other day. Appears you stay busy. Liked the old film clips. Hope you have some luck making them commercially available, as Cliff's fights are a par with anything available on tape, whether boxing, Thai boxing, or NHB. Regards, Jerry. |
Mon 20 Jun 2005 09:53:37
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | Film of Cliff |
| Message |
Jerry, Lots of family in town and Cliff just left for Phoenix after staying the nite. However, Friday afternoon is looking alright. Call me. |
Fri 17 Jun 2005 05:39:22
| Name : | jerry |
| Email : | jdavis02@elp.rr.com |
| Message |
Hi, Tom, How are you doing? Still want to get together and look at some of those old fights? The e-mail doesn't seem to work and I misplaced your phone number. Take care, Jerry. |
Wed 15 Jun 2005 03:21:54
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Another book signing is coming up soon. Announcement to be made. |
Mon 30 May 2005 11:14:58
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Hi everyone, Just back from a trip. Pic's are
coming. Have A Happy |
Tue 17 May 2005 11:23:04
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Aaron, Read the book. I have that subject covered extensively. |
Mon 16 May 2005 05:31:28
| Name : | Aaron |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Cliff or Tom, How do you think a fight would have played out between Cliff and Benny Urquidez, especially under PKA rules? Wishing.... |
Sat 14 May 2005 12:29:46
| Name : | Gil |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Okay, up and running again. Cliff will be in El Paso for the Bel Air High School Alumni and 2005 Graduation around May 25. |
Sat 07 May 2005 10:06:52
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Andrew, You can e-mail me if you like or Cliff at
clifthom1@msn.com Have A Happy |
Sat 07 May 2005 10:05:36
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Hank, thumbs up partner, back on line. Thanks Muchas |
Wed 06 Apr 2005 09:41:24
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Andrew, You can order as book right here. |
Wed 06 Apr 2005 09:41:23
| Name : | Tom |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Andrew, You can order as book right here. |
Tue 05 Apr 2005 12:21:24
| Name : | Andrew |
| Email : | oa_rodas@yahoo.com |
| Message |
I'd like to thank Cliff for his patience. I remember many
good lessons from him during my amateur kickboxing years across the border
in Juarez. Hope to see more of him in books and movies. |
Wed 23 Mar 2005 07:59:46
| Name : | Drew |
| Email : | |
| Message |
Looks good here. Cliff was quite the man of kickboxing, eh? |