tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395310443831833218.post3964476116311170182..comments2023-09-23T04:05:23.351-07:00Comments on Hell's Rumblings: Arturo Gatti: Death Of A Charismatic ChampionSébastian Hellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838482234070823738noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395310443831833218.post-29868875803337953272009-07-23T18:28:46.885-07:002009-07-23T18:28:46.885-07:00You know, Dan, we haven't met - you've bee...You know, Dan, we haven't met - you've been in Toronto for years now and I haven't played there in nearly a decade - but from what I've read of you (and seen on YouTube clips), you're of the same blend as Arturo: you wear it all on your sleeve, the good, the bad, and at the end of the day, you just might be making the world a better place and inspiring others.<br /><br />The way you stand up for your friends, promote the Zoobombs, keep the T.O. scene rolling - the end result of your work is something to look up to, definitely, as is the amount of work you put into getting there.<br /><br />I don't get many replies to my texts, but this one was fitting - and heartfelt. Thanks.<br /><br />And, yeah, let's hope Arturo Jr makes it back home too, where there are tons of people ready to help steer him on the right path out of respect for his dad.Sébastian Hellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838482234070823738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395310443831833218.post-58444064980475776712009-07-21T20:33:56.942-07:002009-07-21T20:33:56.942-07:00The funeral was a classic, another Arturo victory,...The funeral was a classic, another Arturo victory, a defiance of defeat.<br />Hundreds of people and many from afar, thus crowning one of the greatest stories of triumph and tragedy in a city that's seen more than its share of dramatic ups and downs.<br />Lives in the boxing world so often go wrong. Yet except for his ending, Arturo transcended that, not only with courage and determination, but with the support of others: his family, the boxing people in Jersey who adopted and developed him, the fans who loved him, win or lose.<br />Boxing, which brings out the worst in some, brought out the best in Arturo and, in return, he inspired the better of others, the virtues of love, loyalty and hope that our world so badly needs.<br />And, though that all may seem overblown to some, I believe every word of it. And afte reading your blog several days ago, I thought you might, too.<br />All the best -- and let's hope the Gattis get to bring Arturo Jr. home, toodan burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759088483841388862noreply@blogger.com