Check this out, saw this in the news, an approaching tropical cyclone storm turned the skies in Australia blood red. Man, it's like something out of an apocalypse movie.
Some newspaper headlines after the first Arguello fight, these make really cool collectibles. You know, it's a shame that newspapers are going extinct due to the Internet, I remember when there were newspaper machines all over my city, I used to love going out for breakfast and then dropping by a machine and putting in some change and getting a newspaper, I used to love the smell of the paper, the pages. Haven't seen a machine in years around these parts, don't even know if they exist anymore.
“Growing up in Cincinnati during the 1960s and 1970s, my overriding thoughts and dreams were centered on becoming a boxing champ.
When I wasn’t running in the morning or spending hours training at the gym, my favorite pastime was listening to boxing matches on the radio. I recall gathering around with my friends and family listening to the latest Cassius Clay fight.
At that time, the heavyweight champ was a hero to everyone in my neighborhood.
His success was our success, his win was our win. And to listen to him speaking so freely was thrilling.
Not only was he my boxing hero, but he was my personal hero and a larger-than-life role model. When Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali, I knew that’s what I wanted to be.
Watching Ali I came to believe that dreams really can come true. He made us all aware that anything is possible with hard work and determination.”
A magazine article about Aaron Pryor and Miguel Montilla, one of only a handful of fighters to survive the distance against Pryor. Love the image of Pryor pointing at the camera, It's Hawk Time!
Aaron Pryor "Kid Pambele" Antonio Cervantes. My goodness, two of the most dangerous fighters in boxing history. When Pryor was interviewed in his later years, he said Cervantes was the best overall fighter he ever faced.
Aaron Pryor was shot on two separate occasions during the period when his life and career were spiraling out of control due to drug addiction. On the first occasion, he was shot in the chest and forearm in December of 1980 by his then girlfriend Theresa. On the second occasion, he was shot by drug dealers during an abduction. He survived both shooting incidents. Despite these incidents and his struggles with addiction, Pryor managed to get clean in the mid-1990s and became a minister. This is a wire photo from a newspaper article about Aaron Pryor being shot in the chest and arm by Theresa. On the bottom is a photo of Aaron Pryor and Theresa practicing karate in 1983. Theresa was a black belt in karate and Aaron began training with her at some point. The two had a very tumultuous relationship, to say the least, as evidenced by the 1980 shooting incident.
Aaron Pryor and Rick Giachetti at the Westside Gym in 1986. Rick Giachetti was a prominent boxing trainer who briefly worked with Pryor in the mid-1980s. He was hired to prepare Pryor for his rematch with Alexis Arguello in 1983 but was replaced by Emanuel Steward after a falling out. Giachetti later attempted to guide a comeback for Pryor in 1985–1986.
Music break, how about a little Stevie Ray Vaughan, he's my favorite guitar player. This is Texas Flood, it's unbelievable the damage this man could do on a guitar.
Rolly Schwartz and Aaron Pryor at a fundraiser in Cincinnati in 1980, Schwartz was the coach of the 1976 US Olympic boxing team, a team that was ridiculous stacked with talent.
The incredible 1976 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, including eventual gold medal winners Ray Leonard, Michael Spinks, Leon Spinks, Leo Randolph and Howard Davis, Jr., and future world champions Aaron Pryor and John Tate.
A few photos of Aaron Pryor in his later years, after his career, after all the hell he'd been through with drugs and getting sober. Let me tell you, I've seen it up close and personal, beating addiction is just as hard if not harder than any boxing match. This is a photo of Aaron Pryor standing on Ezzard Charles Drive in the West End in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Check this out, saw this in the news, an approaching tropical cyclone storm turned the skies in Australia blood red. Man, it's like something out of an apocalypse movie.
Ok, back to boxing, this is a photo sequence of Aaron Pryor taken sometime after his fight with Nicky Furlano.
Some newspaper headlines after the first Arguello fight, these make really cool collectibles. You know, it's a shame that newspapers are going extinct due to the Internet, I remember when there were newspaper machines all over my city, I used to love going out for breakfast and then dropping by a machine and putting in some change and getting a newspaper, I used to love the smell of the paper, the pages. Haven't seen a machine in years around these parts, don't even know if they exist anymore.
Aaron Pryor takes a swing at sparring partner Pedro Acosta in 1980.
A few photos of Aaron Pryor with Muhammad Ali.
“Growing up in Cincinnati during the 1960s and 1970s, my overriding thoughts and dreams were centered on becoming a boxing champ.
When I wasn’t running in the morning or spending hours training at the gym, my favorite pastime was listening to boxing matches on the radio. I recall gathering around with my friends and family listening to the latest Cassius Clay fight.
At that time, the heavyweight champ was a hero to everyone in my neighborhood.
His success was our success, his win was our win. And to listen to him speaking so freely was thrilling.
Not only was he my boxing hero, but he was my personal hero and a larger-than-life role model. When Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali, I knew that’s what I wanted to be.
Watching Ali I came to believe that dreams really can come true. He made us all aware that anything is possible with hard work and determination.”
From left: Rahman Ali, Muhammad Ali, Ken Blackwell, (standing) trainer Frankie Sims, Aaron Pryor, and trainer Frankie Williams Jr.
A really neat Aaron Pryor training sequence, these photos were taken in 1990.
A magazine article about Aaron Pryor and Miguel Montilla, one of only a handful of fighters to survive the distance against Pryor. Love the image of Pryor pointing at the camera, It's Hawk Time!
Aaron Pryor "Kid Pambele" Antonio Cervantes. My goodness, two of the most dangerous fighters in boxing history. When Pryor was interviewed in his later years, he said Cervantes was the best overall fighter he ever faced.
Awesome image of Aaron Pryor.
Aaron Pryor and Sylvester Stallone.
Aaron Pryor working the heavy bag in 1990.
Love the expression on Pryor's face in this training photo.
Aaron Pryor was shot on two separate occasions during the period when his life and career were spiraling out of control due to drug addiction. On the first occasion, he was shot in the chest and forearm in December of 1980 by his then girlfriend Theresa. On the second occasion, he was shot by drug dealers during an abduction. He survived both shooting incidents. Despite these incidents and his struggles with addiction, Pryor managed to get clean in the mid-1990s and became a minister. This is a wire photo from a newspaper article about Aaron Pryor being shot in the chest and arm by Theresa. On the bottom is a photo of Aaron Pryor and Theresa practicing karate in 1983. Theresa was a black belt in karate and Aaron began training with her at some point. The two had a very tumultuous relationship, to say the least, as evidenced by the 1980 shooting incident.
Aaron Pryor signing autographs for fans before a press conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 31st, 1982.
Cool press photo. Top row, from left: Aaron Pryor, Miguel Montilla. Bottom row, from left: Renaldo "Mister" Snipes, Scott Frank.
Wicked photo of Aaron Pryor shadow boxing in 1985.
Aaron Pryor and Rick Giachetti at the Westside Gym in 1986. Rick Giachetti was a prominent boxing trainer who briefly worked with Pryor in the mid-1980s. He was hired to prepare Pryor for his rematch with Alexis Arguello in 1983 but was replaced by Emanuel Steward after a falling out. Giachetti later attempted to guide a comeback for Pryor in 1985–1986.
Awesome up-close shot of Aaron Pryor shooting water in his mouth after training.
Aaron Pryor celebrates after his victory over LuJuan Johnson in 1981.
Aaron Pryor celebrates after a win in 1982.
This is my favorite Aaron Pryor celebration photo, taken in 1979.
Music break, how about a little Stevie Ray Vaughan, he's my favorite guitar player. This is Texas Flood, it's unbelievable the damage this man could do on a guitar.
Another great victory shot, with the gloves crossed.
Up close with "The Hawk."
I actually own this photo of Aaron Pryor, I like the image of him with the shades and the glove.
Aaron Pryor with the belt.
Nice photo sequence of Aaron Pryor wearing the gold belt.
Pointing the glove.
Aaron Pryor taping the right hand, one of the most devastating weapons in boxing history.
Love this shot of Pryor being interviewed by the media with the poster of Ali dominating the whole image.
Rolly Schwartz and Aaron Pryor at a fundraiser in Cincinnati in 1980, Schwartz was the coach of the 1976 US Olympic boxing team, a team that was ridiculous stacked with talent.
The incredible 1976 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, including eventual gold medal winners Ray Leonard, Michael Spinks, Leon Spinks, Leo Randolph and Howard Davis, Jr., and future world champions Aaron Pryor and John Tate.
Aaron Pryor holding up the fist with the rings.
Prime Aaron Pryor skipping rope. I like this image with the big fans in the window above him.
Awesome side view of Aaron Pryor with the belt on.
In this photo from 1982, Aaron Pryor yells as he trains on the speed bag at his Coconut Grove training camp in Miami, great image.
Another great image of Pryor hitting the speed bag as the people in the background watch.
I love this image of Pryor, he looks like such a ring general, looking at someone off to the side with the smile on his face, great shot.
Pryor shadow boxing.
I actually had a chance to buy this original type 1 photo of Aaron Pryor a while back on eBay but missed out on it.
Aaron Pryor after beating Alexis Arguello for the first time, awesome image, with his glove on the ropes, looking out at the crowd.
Nice shot of Aaron Pryor in a fight pose.
A few photos of Aaron Pryor in his later years, after his career, after all the hell he'd been through with drugs and getting sober. Let me tell you, I've seen it up close and personal, beating addiction is just as hard if not harder than any boxing match. This is a photo of Aaron Pryor standing on Ezzard Charles Drive in the West End in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Aaron Pryor at the premier of the film "Rocky Balboa" in 2006.
Not sure where this photo of Aaron Pryor was taken.
Stefan Pryor points at his opponent Corey McCants as his dad Aaron Pryor stands by his side in 2001.
Aaron Pryor catches a college basketball practice.