On Thanksgiving weekend two of Boxing biggest Warriors collide for the WBA/WBO Lightweight Championship. It feature’s Mexican Legend and reigning champion Juan Manuel Marquez against Australian Michael Katsidis.
Yesterday they both arrived at the MGM Grand Garden Hotel Casino ahead of this weekend clash. First Challenger Katsidis arrived and made his way to the stage to cheers then pre-fight favorite Marquez entered smiling to a rapturous reception. Both fighters were greeted by promoter Oscar De La Hoya who was equally popular amongst the fans in attendance.
After a brief run through on proceedings De La Hoya talked about the fight and spoke highly of both guys.
Then it was the turn of the trainers, first to the the dais was Brendan Smith, Katsidis trainer who said “Michael’s worked hard for 3 months, very hard”
Adding “2001 we turned pro and the goal was to be Super Champion, on Saturday we come to realize that dream, it’s an honor to fight Marquez but we come to win and only win”
It was then the turn of Marquez longtime trainer Nacho Beristain “We had a great training camp, we’re ready to go”
Finally the fighters had there say Katsidis said “This is going to be a great fight, it was one tough training camp. There was a fair bit of speculation over the last month because of my brothers death”
“It was tough and as everyone knows, nothing is ever easy. We’ve endured to some tough times and we’re here to win.”
Next came the legendary 3 weight champion Marquez who said “First of all, I really applaud Michael Katsidis character for his bravery in fighting after the death of his brother. I have the greatest respect for him and wish the best for his family. Everyone knows Katsidis is a strong fighter and a warrior. However I have prepared myself hard for this type of fighter. I don’t have to say any more. I’m ready to give a great fight to all of the people.”
The promotion is sponsored by Tecate who will be offering rebates on packs of their beer for those watching the fight.
“Warriors” goes live on HBO Championship Boxing at 9.45 East, 6.45 Pacific.
Tickets remain priced from $350 all the way down to $50.
Anson Wainwright
15rounds.com
Obituary: Thomas C. Cuthbert
Deseret News (Salt Lake City) July 4, 2004 1926 ~ 2004 Thomas C. Cuthbert, age 78, passed away peacefully in the loving presence of his family on June 18, 2004, in Laguna Beach, CA, from complications following a ruptured aneurysm.
Tom was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 9, 1926, the son of Thomas Blair and Helen Crosbie Cuthbert. He married Joyce Snow on June 10, 1948, in Salt Lake City and together they raised six children.
Tom grew up in Salt Lake City and attended Westminster Junior College. At age 17, he enrolled at California Institute of Technology before enlisting in the U.S. Navy and serving at Pearl Harbor, HI, during World War II. He returned to Salt Lake City and attended the University of Utah, where he was affiliated with the Sigma Nu Fraternity, was managing editor of the University of Utah Chronicle, and was student body president from 1948 to 1950. Tom also was inducted into the Skull and Bones, Owl and Key, and Beehive honor societies. He earned a law degree from the University of Utah, and later earned graduate degrees in business from the University of Washington and Stanford University. web site laguna beach ca
Tom’s first occupations included serving as an attorney for the Utah State Tax Commission and as personnel director for the Salt Lake City Civil Service Commission. Tom also had a private law practice for eight years before joining First Security Bank as manager of the Trust Department in 1960. Under Tom’s leadership, the First Security Bank Trust Department grew rapidly and, at the time of his retirement in 1985, was one of the largest and the most profitable trust departments in the U.S. go to website laguna beach ca
Tom loved being with his family and friends, and was exceedingly generous with his time and talents. He valued both education and humor, and excelled at sharing a good joke. He loved his many pets over the years, and seemed to have a special rapport with all animals. He was also a man of changing passions: he had an early love for politics, tennis and basketball; a passion for gardening, camping and fishing in his middle years; and an interest in computers and computer games with his grandchildren in his later years.
Throughout his life, whatever Tom did he did exceedingly well.
Tom’s wife, Joyce, preceded him in death in 1992. He is survived by six children: Haven (Ada) Thomas of Union City, CA; Richard W. (Cheryl) Cuthbert of Seattle, WA; Sahana Barbara (Don) Wolvington of Santa Fe, NM; Julie Anne Ellis, Laguna Beach, CA; Steven S. (Georgia) Cuthbert of Salt Lake City, and David S. (Susan) Cuthbert of Irvine, CA; also a sister, Julie C. Allen, Salt Lake City; and eight grandchildren.
A graveside service is planned for July 9, 2004, at 11 a.m., at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes your thoughts and remembrances, or contributions in Tom’s memory to the Humane Society of Utah. On-line messages can be sent to www.Larkinmortuary.com Arrangements under the direction of Larkin Mortuary.
