Al Certo?

[Sugar Adam Ali]

Al certo was no Norman Stone,, now if you want a funny trainer, Norman Stone takes the cake

[joseph5620]

Al certo was no Norman Stone,, now if you want a funny trainer, Norman Stone takes the cake

Norman Stone was just an annoying idiot. I didn't find him funny at all.

[Sugar Adam Ali]

Norman Stone was just an annoying idiot. I didn't find him funny at all.

yes, he was an idiot, but i always found him entertaining....

When he got kicked out of the corner of ruiz-golata,,, lmao

But yes, he was a complete idiot

[Scott9945]

yes, he was an idiot, but i always found him entertaining....

When he got kicked out of the corner of ruiz-golata,,, lmao

But yes, he was a complete idiot

I was delighted when Roy Jones' trainer Merk popped him in the mouth.

[mickey malone]

**** Norman Stone, I'd like some imfo on Al Certo the boxer,,, if there is any??...
Seen bits saying he chose Suit making above boxing, which was where his real talent prevailed, but also that he won Golden Gloves in 53, turned pro in 56...
But in what weight division? and who did he fight? Where's his record?
If none of this is actually known, can only assume, he's just a wise guy who got lucky.. Until he met Golota lol

[hhascup]

**** Norman Stone, I'd like some imfo on Al Certo the boxer,,, if there is any??...
Seen bits saying he chose Suit making above boxing, which was where his real talent prevailed, but also that he won Golden Gloves in 53, turned pro in 56...
But in what weight division? and who did he fight? Where's his record?
If none of this is actually known, can only assume, he's just a wise guy who got lucky.. Until he met Golota lol

This is what was written when he was Inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame back on November 11, 1988.

Al Certo, who boxed under the name of Al Certisimo, was born in Hoboken on September 28. 1928. At the age of 19 he took up amateur boxing and capped an unbeaten amateur career by winning the Golden Gloves title in the 135 lb. class. Certo turned pro and the winning streak continued. He reeled off 20 triumphs, including 11 kayos, before losing to Benny Hernandez in Brooklyn.

Certo's career was cut short when he cut his hand with a saw while helping his brother remodel a car wash. Certo didn't stop there. He has run many benefits and fund raisers, bringing in such greats as Rocky Graziano, Willie Pep, Jake LaMotta, Joey Giardello, Tippy Larkin, Carmen Basilio and Jack Dempsey just to name a few.

Certo later became an outstanding promoter and manager, handling some of the top ringmen of our day including former World Jr. Welterweight Champion Buddy McGirt.

[mickey malone]

This is what was written when he was Inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame back on November 11, 1988.

Al Certo, who boxed under the name of Al Certisimo, was born in Hoboken on September 28. 1928. At the age of 19 he took up amateur boxing and capped an unbeaten amateur career by winning the Golden Gloves title in the 135 lb. class. Certo turned pro and the winning streak continued. He reeled off 20 triumphs, including 11 kayos, before losing to Benny Hernandez in Brooklyn.

Certo's career was cut short when he cut his hand with a saw while helping his brother remodel a car wash. Certo didn't stop there. He has run many benefits and fund raisers, bringing in such greats as Rocky Graziano, Willie Pep, Jake LaMotta, Joey Giardello, Tippy Larkin, Carmen Basilio and Jack Dempsey just to name a few.

Certo later became an outstanding promoter and manager, handling some of the top ringmen of our day including former World Jr. Welterweight Champion Buddy McGirt.

Great stuff!.... All the very best for 2014 Henry

[klompton]

Its also a little known fact that Al Certo was labled by the FBI as a mob front man during their investigation into corruption in boxing in the later 1970s and early 1980s.

[mickey malone]

Its also a little known fact that Al Certo was labled by the FBI as a mob front man during their investigation into corruption in boxing in the later 1970s and early 1980s.

Was he ever found guilty on any charges of corruption?

I'm aware he's faced accusations of being an associate of the Gambini crime family..

Found this - "You guys pick out people with Italian names," Certo said, almost yelling at the panel. "You guys look at me with my dark glasses, and you see that I talk out of the side of my mouth, and you think I must be with the Mafia. I'd like to participate in a lie-detector test, and I'd like Gravano to participate in a lie-detector test, in front of all you guys, and then we'll see who's lying. I've never seen this man in my life.

Funny Stuff!