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BOXING LOSES GODFATHER IN EDDIE MAFUZ
New York City, NY-Of all the obituaries Ive had to write, and as we get older, it gets more often, having to tell the boxing world about the death of Eddie Mafuz, is indeed a hard thing to do. Having known him for about 20 years, I would occasionally venture to New York City, and from time to time Id see Eddie, and his late wife. The 80ish Mafuz, had been in boxing since the 1940s, and could run off the records of some of the great, and even the not so great ones he was around.
MANAGER, CORNERMAN, IN THE GYM, DID IT ALL!, Some people will say, Eddie who? But for those of us that have been around the ring more than once, Eddie Mafuz, was a hell of a guy. He passed away Friday, from a heart attack. Ironically, Lydia Mafuz, Eddies granddaughter, she told me that Eddie was at the Dr.s office, for something routine,. Suddenly, he collapsed, and passed soon thereafter.
HAVE YOU EVER LAGGED ON CALLING SOMEBODY?
Some people will say, that his relationship with Don King, that it was too close for comfort. That he was tight with DK, was not disputed. Was Eddie honest, above board, and a man of class around me? Without question! Having last seen Eddie in St. Louis in February, he looked a little frail. But, he seemed to be doing fine. A beautiful blonde would distract me that night, and I missed him post fight.
BETTER PICK UP THAT PHONE NOW!
Anyway, what Im trying to say here, before giving you some funeral information, that there are people that we all know, and because of our busy lives, or conflict, we fall out of communication with. Time to bury some hatchets, and Im sure there isnt one of us that doesnt have somebody they should call. Thats my message for the week!
STARS FUNERAL HOME FITTING FOR MAFUZ!
There will be viewing at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home, at 81st & Madison, where stars such as Luther Vandross, Rudolph Valentino, and Judy Garland, had their services, on Monday, and Tuesday, 2-5 PM, & 7-9 PM. Funeral is set for Wednesday. You can contact Campbells at 800-423-5928, or 212-288-3500.
EDDIE MAFUZ GUEST BOOK HERE
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Pedro Fernandez