A Deleted Scene From Rocky 1976

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My thanks to my friend Rene Ramirez for finding this photo of a deleted scene from the 1976 movie "Rocky". The scene was filmed at the Main Street Gym in Downtown Los Angeles. I just saw this for the first time a few days ago. I'm on the left in white trunks and wearing hand wraps. The older man in the white shirt is my late manager/trainer Mel Epstein.Just to the front of me is Boxer Monroe Brookes. In the center of the photo is actor Stan Shaw. On the right is Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed.

This was almost 40 years ago. Time flies when you're having fun! I have a lot great memories of those days and the filming of Rocky was one of the best! Thank you Rene Ramirez!

There are a few more photos on this website. I'm in a few of them if you look closely. The website explains the scene. http://theeditroomfloor.blogspot.com/…/lost-scenes-of-rocky…

Addendum: I am 99.9 % certain that the big bare chested guy in the back row is heavyweight boxer Bernardo Mercado.

Classic Photo: Ken Norton vs Muhammad Ali

Ken Norton ad Muhammad Ali, I'm not 100% certain but I believe this is from their first fight at the Sports Arena in San Diego, California.

This Ken Norton autographed photo was a Christmas gift back in 2009-2010 (?) by my pal Scott Gombrich, one of the truly great and long lasting friends to come out of my years with McDonnell Douglas and Boeing. Much appreciated!

Old School Boxing Photograph

I don't think I have ever seen a photo that captures the essence of boxing quite the same way this old photograph does. I don't know who the fighters are or what year this fight took place. I'm guessing sometime in the 1920's or possibly the early 1930's. This looks to be a small club, possibly an athletic club, the type that were popular in the early days of boxing.

You get the feeling that both fighters have been to hell and back in this fight. The fighter on the left waiting with brutal anticipation for his opponent to get up off the ring floor. The fighter on the floor looks like he hasn't quite made up his mind yet. If ever a photograph captured the words "The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat" this is it. I love this photo.

This photo was given to me by my brother Dennis for Christmas of 2013, along with some heartfelt words. He bought it years ago at an antique store and had it hanging in his home but wanted me to have it. It was truly appreciated.

If anyone recognizes these fighters, let me know!