He was actually one of the first boxers I met, or got to watch when I first started getting into boxing” said trainer and boxing analyst Russ Anber to Boxing Insider on Thursday.http://secure.signup-way.com/8407/21000/boxing_tv
“I saw some of his fights, especially toward what would have been I guess the end of his career…you know, the Melo fight, the Gary Summerhays fight. I saw him in training for the Melo fight…you know for a young guy getting started in the game like myself, Jean-Claude was a star. He fought some good guys, he fought some real good guys. Jean-Claude Leclair was never involved in a bad fight.http://secure.signup-way.com/8407/21000/boxing_tv
“He had a great left hook, he had a wonderful style, he was crowd pleasing…he didn’t have the best chin in the world, but his style of boxing and his skills were as good as anybody that’s ever boxed in this province. He was that good,” Anber said.http://secure.signup-way.com/8407/21000/boxing_tv
“Sadly, really, the Melo fight was the fight which catapulted Melo to superstardom. Sadly at the expense of JC Leclair…but that was certainly a memorable fight, and a fight that like I said, made Melo.”
A working man in his post-fight life—he was a boilermaker by trade—Jean Claude might not be a familiar face to most current boxing fans, but he was an integral part in building boxing’s modern day popularity in the region. Much like departed memories of Montreal’s old Forum and the Paul-Sauvé Arena, sites that Leclair fought at frequently, Leclair leaves behind a legacy that certainly won’t be forgotten—but a legacy that more should revisit, acknowledge, and honor.http://secure.signup-way.com/8407/21000/boxing_tv
In the evening’s co-feature, Laval’s Nicholson Poulard (older brother of Jean Pascal) takes on the undefeated Lionell Thompson of Buffalo, NY.http://secure.signup-way.com/8407/21000/boxing_tv
“Lionell was a five time Golden Gloves champion out of New York, 12-0…I believe his team wants to know where he’s at, and this is for the NABA title as well so this is an opportunity for us,” noted Estephan.
“Nicholson is more ready than ever. He’s had a fantastic camp so far and we have a couple weeks to go!”
There’s been quite a bit of buzz over Chris Plaitis, younger brother of Manolis, who will make his professional debut in the night’s opening bout against Csaba Toth.http://secure.signup-way.com/8407/21000/boxing_tv
“Chris is just a pure talent,” says Estephan. “A lot of people say he looks a lot like [Paul] Spadafora in his best days. So he has big shoes to fill, and we hope that he can stay on the right track and fulfill his potential.http://secure.signup-way.com/8407/21000/boxing_tv
- Shedule
- Challanger : Dierry Jean vs Cosme Rivera
- Date : 19.5.2012
