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Retired detective, who surveilled John Gotti, recalls long career working on Organized Crime
Anthony Celano is a former detective for the NYPD and Queens District Attorney's office. He worked in Organized Crime for much of his career and spent a lot of time surveilling John Gotti and the Gambino family. In this interview, Celano talks about a tense encounter with Gotti in Howard Beach and the Teflon Don's leadership qualities. He also worked the Colombo unit during the third civil war. Anthony is also an accomplished author with six books published and a seventh on the way in 2025. #johngotti #gambino #organizedcrime #mafia #fritzygiovanelli #gregscarpa #queens #howardbeach #anthonycelanmo
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1920s Fighter Sammy Farber: "I loved boxing, thank God I was never hurt"
Просмотров 396День назад
In this episode of The Mike Silver Boxing Archives, we go back to an interview with former featherweight Sammy Farber, who turned pro in 1927. Farber was 90 years old at the time of the interview, which took place at his home in Forest Hills, New York. Sammy was trained by Ray Arcel and once worked out with the great Benny Leonard. #boxing #boxinghistory #sammyfarber #mikesilverboxingarchive
Highlights: Johnny Davis vs. Willie Taylor and Yaqui Lopez
Просмотров 524День назад
In back-to- back fights in 1982, light heavyweight Johnny Davis won decisions over Willie Taylor and Yaqui Lopez. Both fights took place in Atlantic City. #boxing #johnnydavis
Why Thomas "Tommy Ryan" Eboli was the Genovese boss in the shadows
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In his new book, Xavier Eboli, the son of Thomas Eboli, writes about why his father kept such a low profile on the streets. You can purchase the book by clicking here: www.amazon.com/Boss-Shadows-Death-Thomas-Tommy/dp/B0DQM34JDM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1N6F08T8VOQC2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.si8qv45ZIaRSiY52OxaTgK0MQNzmn_8LT6tszE1AZWCZ26GxyXwdO6o1M3q-QbkS.7P5hCF0KKY4qBsI3Nyh0QG2p6xjcqYTBf_WBjE9U2Xw&dib_tag=se&k...
The Fighting Life: Yaqui Lopez, "When you're a fighter and you want to be champion, you go anyplace"
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Legendary light heavyweight contender Alvaro Yaqui Lopez talks about his classic fights with Victor Galindez, Mike Rossman, James Scott and Jesse Burnett. He also talks about his friend and rival, Matthew Saad Muhammad and why it was so important to say goodbye to him. Muhammad and Lopez engaged in The Ring's Fight of the Year in 1980. Yaqui challenged for the world title five times and many ex...
Vincent Gigante's chilling response to Xavier Eboli when asked about Thomas Eboli's assassination
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In his new book, Xavier Eboli details the relationship between Vincent "Chin" Gigante and his father, Thomas "Tommy Ryan" Eboli. Eboli once managed Gigante's boxing career and the two remained close for decades. However, Chin's response to Eboli's assassination, which is detailed in his book, was shocking to Xaxier. To purchase the book, visit www.amazon.com/Boss-Shadows-Death-Thomas-Tommy/dp/B...
Xavier Eboli announces new book about his father, Genovese boss Thomas "Tommy Ryan" Eboli
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Xavier Eboli, the son of Thomas Eboli, announces his new book, "Boss in the Shadows," the story of how he grew up with one of the most powerful Organized Crime figures in the nation. The book covers many topics, including Eboli's time as a boxing manager of contenders Tony Pellone and Rocky Castellani. Order the book here - www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-boss-in-the-shadows-xavier-eboli/114671446...
Larry Mazza: Greg Scarpa poured himself a scotch after getting shot in the eye
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Former Colombo soldier Larry Mazza recalls the time when capo Greg Scarpa was shot in the eye and how he casually poured himself a drink after the incident. Scarpa was shot intervening over a petty drug dispute, but it almost cost the Persico side the Colombo civil war. #mafia #larrymazza #gregscarpa #colombofamily
1940s Contender Herbie Kronowitz: To box in Madison Square Garden was the epitome
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In this installment of The Mike Silver Boxing Archive, Brooklyn's Herbie Kronowitz talks abut his boxing career. Herbie boxed professionally from 1940 to 1950. He had over 50 wins and was rated in the top 10 as a middleweight. Herbie beat the likes of Johnny Greco, Pete Mead and Sonny Horne. In 1947, he beat Harold Green at Ebbets Field to claim the middleweight championship of Brooklyn. Herbie...
Rare Footage: Harold Green W10 Ernie Durando, 1951
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In this post from The Mike Silver Boxing Archives, watch highlights of Harold Green's 10-round decision win over Ernie "The Rock" Durando at Madison Square Garden. #boxing #boxinghistory #haroldgreen #erniedurando #historyofboxing
Rare Footage: Gerry Cooney trains in Gleason's Gym when it was still in Manhattan
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This footage was Filmed by Mike Silver at Gleason’s Gym on West 30th street in Manhattan in the summer of 1976. Twenty-year-old Golden Gloves champion Gerry Cooney is shown being trained by Victor Valle. Cooney turned pro in 1977. Also shown is future light heavyweight champion Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. #gleasonsgym #gerrycooney #eddiemustafamuhammad
Did the Mafia control Rocky Marciano?
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Was it the era of boxing? Was it his heritage? Over the years, there has been plenty of speculation as to the relationship between Organized Crime and heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano. A panel of experts and historians weigh in on the subject. #rockymarciano #mafia #organizedcrime #brockton #therock #italian #italianamericans #boxing #boxinghistory #historyofboxing
The Life and Times of Tough Tony Pellone
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ToughTony Pellone was once the No. 1 rated welterweight in the world and, in the 1940s, fought more main events at Madison Square Garden than any other fighter. But his colorful life and career extended far beyond the boxing ring. He grew up in Greenwich Village and was childhood friends with Vincent "Chin" Gigante. He was also managed by Thomas "Tommy Ryan" Eboli. He counted numerous celebriti...
Greg Scarpa respected Sonny Franzese and Chin Gigante, but not John Gotti
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Former Colombo family soldier Larry Mazza recalls the lessons of Greg Scarpa in this interview. Scarpa was cultivating Mazza for a career in Organized Crime and often told him who was worthy of respect. To read more about Larry Mazza, you can purchase his book here - larrymazza-thelife.com/t/book ... #larrymazza #colombofamily #sonnyfranzese #johngotti #chingigante
The seduction of Colombo Family Wiseguy Larry Mazza
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The seduction of Colombo Family Wiseguy Larry Mazza
A look at the boxing career of Genovese Wiseguy Johnny DiGilio
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A look at the boxing career of Genovese Wiseguy Johnny DiGilio
The Fighting Life: Juan Laporte, "Salvador Sanchez would have beaten Julio Cesar Chavez"
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The Fighting Life: Juan Laporte, "Salvador Sanchez would have beaten Julio Cesar Chavez"
The Fighting Life: Ray Mercer, "I wanted Mike Tyson"
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The Fighting Life: Ray Mercer, "I wanted Mike Tyson"
Tiger Ted Lowry: "Rocky Marciano kept coming back, coming back"
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Tiger Ted Lowry: "Rocky Marciano kept coming back, coming back"
2024 NY Boxing Hall of Fame: Joan Guzman, Rocky Fratto Tyrone Jackson, Bruce Beck, Johnny Davis
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2024 NY Boxing Hall of Fame: Joan Guzman, Rocky Fratto Tyrone Jackson, Bruce Beck, Johnny Davis
The Fighting Life: Chu Chu Malave, "Boxing opened all the doors for me"
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The Fighting Life: Chu Chu Malave, "Boxing opened all the doors for me"
15 years after Arturo Gatti's death, the men he shared the ring with still wonder why, how?
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15 years after Arturo Gatti's death, the men he shared the ring with still wonder why, how?
Lonnie Bradley honored during Harlem's Battle for Hope
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Lonnie Bradley honored during Harlem's Battle for Hope
Irish Bobby Cassidy monologue from "Requiem for a Heavyweight"
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Irish Bobby Cassidy monologue from "Requiem for a Heavyweight"
The Fighting Life: Lou "The Syrian" Hubela, "We didn't ask who, where when ... we fought"
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The Fighting Life: Lou "The Syrian" Hubela, "We didn't ask who, where when ... we fought"
Long Island Boxing Charities hosts movie night with Micky Ward
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Long Island Boxing Charities hosts movie night with Micky Ward
Lou "The Syrian" Hubela KO 6 Ruby Ortiz, 1982
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Lou "The Syrian" Hubela KO 6 Ruby Ortiz, 1982
Lou "The Syrian" Hubela vs. Kenny "Bang Bang" Bogner, 1982
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Lou "The Syrian" Hubela vs. Kenny "Bang Bang" Bogner, 1982
Rare video: Buster Mathis beats Joe Frazier, 1964 Olympic trials
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Rare video: Buster Mathis beats Joe Frazier, 1964 Olympic trials
Jerry Quarry: I would have beaten Rocky Marciano
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Jerry Quarry: I would have beaten Rocky Marciano