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Crystal Mudgett-Epley
London, KY
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Tom Z wrote: I lived on Danforth between ocean and garfield, Kevin was a neighborhood hero, a scrappy kid from the streets who gave us all hope. I remeber going to MSG to see Kevin fight Clyde Mudgett, it was on of his toughest fight. It seemed like the whole MSG garden was from Jersey City. Kevis was an early version of Arturo Gatti. Hey Susan, hope all is well, Tell Brian I said hello
<quoted text> Hey Tom! I'm Clyde Mudgett's daughter. Is there anything else you can tell me about this particular fight at MSG? I'm researching and anything would be appreciated! He died in 1983 and unfortunately most things went to the grave with him. Thanks, Crystal
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fight gt diminique
Chicago, IL
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Raymond vitale
New York, NY
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Kevin was a true hero in our neighborhood. My dad took me to many of kevins fights and other times I ended up going with people from the area he was a ferocious guy in the ring and a great guy outside of it. We all idolized him in the neighborhood when I was 9 years old I got a Mohawk haircut like Kevin had and people were calling me little Kevin smith needless to say I was floating on the clouds when Kevin died it seemed like the neighborhood died with him. But here in jersey city if you close your eyes and picture Kevin in the ring and the wind blows you could still hear the chants of Kevin Kevin Kevin ................
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Harold Tullock
Lakewood, NJ
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Hey Ray,
How you doing?
Long time No see.
Well Said....
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Rick Parkinson
Ennis, TX
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My best friend in Vietnam was Johnny Magner. I was deeply saddened to find out that he passed away in 1979. I understand from his obituary that he was Kevin Smiths manager. Sixteen of us from Vietnam have made been in contact and were all looking forward to seeing Johnny again. He was one of the most courageous and toughest guys over there. He was also a guy who would help out anyone who needed help,in combat or not. We all miss him.
If anyone can tell me anything about his life or how he died please email me at: superiorrick2003@yahoo.com. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Rick (Parky) Parkinson
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Raymond vitale
New York, NY
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Hey, what's up haz hope u n ur family r well I'll c u in the n'hood
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Mike Slane
Palm Desert, CA
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Susan..I have a great pic of Kevin...Here is my email...slanemichaell8@gmail.c om
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tom space njbhof
East Orange, NJ
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i have the program from that fight smith vs quarry cant believe how time flys close fight no problem with a draw
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Barbara G
Bayonne, NJ
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susan m smith wrote: <quoted text> i do know,kevin,he's my younger brother,unfortunately there's some descrepency over the nunmber of professional fights he fought.we the family say the number is 19 professional fights.not long ago the was a guy who was trying to get kevin into the boxing hall of fame here in new jersey,he said there were 15 professional fights listed,so the juries still out on that one.as for his record,he lost 2 fights,& had 1 draw.one fight he lost,he went on to fight a rematch & won.i must say i'm touched to think after all this time someone is still intersted in him.loing kevin at such a young age & with so much ahea
d of him,was tragic & extremely devastating to our family.hope i was able to help. Hi Sue. I truly believe in fate. I truly loved your brother Kevin. About 40 yrs ago we dated. After all thoes years I had a dream about him lastnight and could see his face clearly. Exactly how he looked as if i was standing with him like how i once did. Afther telling my daughter kevin's story she found this link and I just thought you'd like to know he effected many people in his sort life. Barbara Grace.
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Parky Parkinson
Ferris, TX
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I am still trying to find some information about Johnny Magner. He was my best friend in Vietnam. I would like to be able to brag that my best friend was Kevin Smiths manager. Johnny was a tough guy too and all he ever wanted was to be in boxing. I hope he got his dream. I still think of him every day.
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Eric Magner
Kissimmee, FL
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Parky Parkinson wrote: I am still trying to find some information about Johnny Magner. He was my best friend in Vietnam. I would like to be able to brag that my best friend was Kevin Smiths manager. Johnny was a tough guy too and all he ever wanted was to be in boxing. I hope he got his dream. I still think of him every day. . Hi I'm john magner nephew my father was his brother Donald magner . PS I think about my uncle john and Kevin smith every day still. I have Kevin and john's boxing stuff and Vietnam stuff still this day.
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Eric Magner
Kissimmee, FL
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I'm John Magner nephew my father was his brother Donald Magner I still miss my uncle and Kevin smith to this very day.
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Eric Magner
Kissimmee, FL
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Barbara G wrote: <quoted text>
Hi Sue. I truly believe in fate. I truly loved your brother Kevin. About 40 yrs ago we dated. After all thoes years I had a dream about him lastnight and could see his face clearly. Exactly how he looked as if i was standing with him like how i once did. Afther telling my daughter kevin's story she found this link and I just thought you'd like to know he effected many people in his sort life.
Barbara Grace. Dear Susan smith I don't no if you would remember me I'm Donald magner Andrea's son Eric magner I just want to say hi and miss you Scott Brian and the family. I'm on Facebook.
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Eric Magner
Kissimmee, FL
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Crystal Mudgett-Epley wrote: <quoted text>
Hey Tom!
I'm Clyde Mudgett's daughter. Is there anything else you can tell me about this particular fight at MSG? I'm researching and anything would be appreciated! He died in 1983 and unfortunately most things went to the grave with him.
Thanks,
Crystal not all went to the grave with him I'm Johnny Magner nephew my Father was Donald his brother before my father passed away we talked about my uncle and Kevin when he gave me all there boxing stuff
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Eric Magner
Kissimmee, FL
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susan m smith wrote: <quoted text> i do know,kevin,he's my younger brother,unfortunately there's some descrepency over the nunmber of professional fights he fought.we the family say the number is 19 professional fights.not long ago the was a guy who was trying to get kevin into the boxing hall of fame here in new jersey,he said there were 15 professional fights listed,so the juries still out on that one.as for his record,he lost 2 fights,& had 1 draw.one fight he lost,he went on to fight a rematch & won.i must say i'm touched to think after all this time someone is still intersted in him.loing kevin at such a young age & with so much ahead of him,was tragic & extremely devastating to our family.hope i was able to help. Hi sue its Eric Magner I still think about Kevin and my uncle John to this very Day.
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Eric Magner
Kissimmee, FL
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Rick Parkinson wrote: My best friend in Vietnam was Johnny Magner. I was deeply saddened to find out that he passed away in 1979. I understand from his obituary that he was Kevin Smiths manager. Sixteen of us from Vietnam have made been in contact and were all looking forward to seeing Johnny again. He was one of the most courageous and toughest guys over there. He was also a guy who would help out anyone who needed help,in combat or not. We all miss him.
If anyone can tell me anything about his life or how he died please email me at: superiorrick2003@yahoo.com. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Rick (Parky) Parkinson Hi my name is Eric Magner Johnny Magner nephew what do you need to know about my uncle John? I'm on Facebook or you can email me at Ericmagner2@AOL.com. PS. Thank you for all the kind words about my uncle.
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Crystal Mudgett-Epley
Harrisonburg, VA
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Eric Magner ~ I tried to find you on facebook, but there are multiple Eric Magners. I do have a Clyde Mudgett fan page on there. I go by a pseudonym on there.
The fight between Kevin Smith vs. Clyde Mudgett was a big deal & I'd love to hear the other side of the story!!
Hope we can get in contact.
Thanks,
Crystal
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Eric Magner
Kissimmee, FL
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Crystal Mudgett-Epley wrote: Eric Magner ~ I tried to find you on facebook, but there are multiple Eric Magners. I do have a Clyde Mudgett fan page on there. I go by a pseudonym on there.
The fight between Kevin Smith vs. Clyde Mudgett was a big deal & I'd love to hear the other side of the story!!
Hope we can get in contact.
Thanks,
Crystal I'm in a tuxedo gray. I live in kissimmee Florida
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