Reprinted from the Times Picayune New Orleans Death Notices, May 28,2008. Orbituary as follows:
Anthony "Tony" Bruce Licata passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at his residence. Age 56 Years Old. Beloved husband of the late Ramona Maldonado Licata. Loving father of Crystal Licata. Grandfather of Henry Piedy Jr. Brother of Kenneth Licata.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 W. Metairie, LA 70003 on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at 2:30pm. Visitation will begin at 12:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Anthony Licata Memorial Fund set up in his memory at the Whitney Bank. Greenwood Funeral Home in in charge of arrangements.
To view or sign the Family Guestbook please visit
www.greenwoodfuneralhome.net
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By Andrew Lopez, New Orleans Times Picayune Reporter. Printed in Times Picayune Newspaper on Saturday, May 24, 2008.
Tony Licata, a New Orleanian who became the North American Boxing Federation and U.S. Boxing Association Middleweight Champion, died Thursday night of a heart attack. He was 56.
Mr. Licata, who retired in 1980 with a record of 61-7-4, is best known for his 1975 middleweight title fight with Carlos Monzon at Madison Square Garden. Only 23 at the time, Mr. Licata was called to young for the fight by many critics. He was knocked down three times in the 10th round and the referee stopped the fight at the 2:43 mark afte the third knockdown.
Boxing promoter Les Bonano, for whom Mr. Licata became a trainer after his in-ring career, said "Two-Gun Tony" didn't know his limitations.
"Every time Tony got knocked down. he would run back and swap with him again," He was boxing the guy and got overconfident. When we slugged with him, he took him apart. "He had too much heart and too much courage.
Mr. Licata started his professional career at 17 and was undefeated in his 52 fights: 49 wins, three draws.
In February, 1974, Mr. Licata won his first tittle when he defeated world welterweight and middleweight champion Emile Griffith by unanimous decision. Eight months later, he defeated Gene Wells for the USBA middleweight title.
Mr. Licata's careeer was never the same after his loss to Monzon. He successfully defended the USBA title two more times but never got another chance on the grand stage. he was 28 when he walked away from the sport.
Mr. Licata told the Times Picayune in 1993 that he lost his desire to fight after the loss to Monzon. "My heart just wasn't in it anymore," Mr. Licata said. "When I just started going through the motions, I just should have gotten out. I admit, I abused my talent."
Mr. Licata became a boxing trainer after he stopped boxing, but his daughter said he often spoke of fighting again. "Almost to the day he died he talked about it," Crysta Licata said.
//Andrew Lopez, Times Picayune, May 24th, 2008.
Anthony "Tony" Bruce Licata passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at his residence. Age 56 Years Old. Beloved husband of the late Ramona Maldonado Licata. Loving father of Crystal Licata. Grandfather of Henry Piedy Jr. Brother of Kenneth Licata.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 W. Metairie, LA 70003 on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at 2:30pm. Visitation will begin at 12:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Anthony Licata Memorial Fund set up in his memory at the Whitney Bank. Greenwood Funeral Home in in charge of arrangements.
To view or sign the Family Guestbook please visit
www.greenwoodfuneralhome.net
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By Andrew Lopez, New Orleans Times Picayune Reporter. Printed in Times Picayune Newspaper on Saturday, May 24, 2008.
Tony Licata, a New Orleanian who became the North American Boxing Federation and U.S. Boxing Association Middleweight Champion, died Thursday night of a heart attack. He was 56.
Mr. Licata, who retired in 1980 with a record of 61-7-4, is best known for his 1975 middleweight title fight with Carlos Monzon at Madison Square Garden. Only 23 at the time, Mr. Licata was called to young for the fight by many critics. He was knocked down three times in the 10th round and the referee stopped the fight at the 2:43 mark afte the third knockdown.
Boxing promoter Les Bonano, for whom Mr. Licata became a trainer after his in-ring career, said "Two-Gun Tony" didn't know his limitations.
"Every time Tony got knocked down. he would run back and swap with him again," He was boxing the guy and got overconfident. When we slugged with him, he took him apart. "He had too much heart and too much courage.
Mr. Licata started his professional career at 17 and was undefeated in his 52 fights: 49 wins, three draws.
In February, 1974, Mr. Licata won his first tittle when he defeated world welterweight and middleweight champion Emile Griffith by unanimous decision. Eight months later, he defeated Gene Wells for the USBA middleweight title.
Mr. Licata's careeer was never the same after his loss to Monzon. He successfully defended the USBA title two more times but never got another chance on the grand stage. he was 28 when he walked away from the sport.
Mr. Licata told the Times Picayune in 1993 that he lost his desire to fight after the loss to Monzon. "My heart just wasn't in it anymore," Mr. Licata said. "When I just started going through the motions, I just should have gotten out. I admit, I abused my talent."
Mr. Licata became a boxing trainer after he stopped boxing, but his daughter said he often spoke of fighting again. "Almost to the day he died he talked about it," Crysta Licata said.
//Andrew Lopez, Times Picayune, May 24th, 2008.
Reprinted from the Times Picayune New Orleans Death Notices, May 28,2008. Orbituary as follows:
Anthony "Tony" Bruce Licata passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at his residence. Age 56 Years Old. Beloved husband of the late Ramona Maldonado Licata. Loving father of Crystal Licata. Grandfather of Henry Piedy Jr. Brother of Kenneth Licata.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 W. Metairie, LA 70003 on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at 2:30pm. Visitation will begin at 12:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Anthony Licata Memorial Fund set up in his memory at the Whitney Bank. Greenwood Funeral Home in in charge of arrangements.
To view or sign the Family Guestbook please visit
www.greenwoodfuneralhome.net
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By Andrew Lopez, New Orleans Times Picayune Reporter. Printed in Times Picayune Newspaper on Saturday, May 24, 2008.
Tony Licata, a New Orleanian who became the North American Boxing Federation and U.S. Boxing Association Middleweight Champion, died Thursday night of a heart attack. He was 56.
Mr. Licata, who retired in 1980 with a record of 61-7-4, is best known for his 1975 middleweight title fight with Carlos Monzon at Madison Square Garden. Only 23 at the time, Mr. Licata was called to young for the fight by many critics. He was knocked down three times in the 10th round and the referee stopped the fight at the 2:43 mark afte the third knockdown.
Boxing promoter Les Bonano, for whom Mr. Licata became a trainer after his in-ring career, said "Two-Gun Tony" didn't know his limitations.
"Every time Tony got knocked down. he would run back and swap with him again," He was boxing the guy and got overconfident. When we slugged with him, he took him apart. "He had too much heart and too much courage.
Mr. Licata started his professional career at 17 and was undefeated in his 52 fights: 49 wins, three draws.
In February, 1974, Mr. Licata won his first tittle when he defeated world welterweight and middleweight champion Emile Griffith by unanimous decision. Eight months later, he defeated Gene Wells for the USBA middleweight title.
Mr. Licata's careeer was never the same after his loss to Monzon. He successfully defended the USBA title two more times but never got another chance on the grand stage. he was 28 when he walked away from the sport.
Mr. Licata told the Times Picayune in 1993 that he lost his desire to fight after the loss to Monzon. "My heart just wasn't in it anymore," Mr. Licata said. "When I just started going through the motions, I just should have gotten out. I admit, I abused my talent."
Mr. Licata became a boxing trainer after he stopped boxing, but his daughter said he often spoke of fighting again. "Almost to the day he died he talked about it," Crysta Licata said.
//Andrew Lopez, Times Picayune, May 24th, 2008.
Anthony "Tony" Bruce Licata passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at his residence. Age 56 Years Old. Beloved husband of the late Ramona Maldonado Licata. Loving father of Crystal Licata. Grandfather of Henry Piedy Jr. Brother of Kenneth Licata.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 W. Metairie, LA 70003 on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at 2:30pm. Visitation will begin at 12:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Anthony Licata Memorial Fund set up in his memory at the Whitney Bank. Greenwood Funeral Home in in charge of arrangements.
To view or sign the Family Guestbook please visit
www.greenwoodfuneralhome.net
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By Andrew Lopez, New Orleans Times Picayune Reporter. Printed in Times Picayune Newspaper on Saturday, May 24, 2008.
Tony Licata, a New Orleanian who became the North American Boxing Federation and U.S. Boxing Association Middleweight Champion, died Thursday night of a heart attack. He was 56.
Mr. Licata, who retired in 1980 with a record of 61-7-4, is best known for his 1975 middleweight title fight with Carlos Monzon at Madison Square Garden. Only 23 at the time, Mr. Licata was called to young for the fight by many critics. He was knocked down three times in the 10th round and the referee stopped the fight at the 2:43 mark afte the third knockdown.
Boxing promoter Les Bonano, for whom Mr. Licata became a trainer after his in-ring career, said "Two-Gun Tony" didn't know his limitations.
"Every time Tony got knocked down. he would run back and swap with him again," He was boxing the guy and got overconfident. When we slugged with him, he took him apart. "He had too much heart and too much courage.
Mr. Licata started his professional career at 17 and was undefeated in his 52 fights: 49 wins, three draws.
In February, 1974, Mr. Licata won his first tittle when he defeated world welterweight and middleweight champion Emile Griffith by unanimous decision. Eight months later, he defeated Gene Wells for the USBA middleweight title.
Mr. Licata's careeer was never the same after his loss to Monzon. He successfully defended the USBA title two more times but never got another chance on the grand stage. he was 28 when he walked away from the sport.
Mr. Licata told the Times Picayune in 1993 that he lost his desire to fight after the loss to Monzon. "My heart just wasn't in it anymore," Mr. Licata said. "When I just started going through the motions, I just should have gotten out. I admit, I abused my talent."
Mr. Licata became a boxing trainer after he stopped boxing, but his daughter said he often spoke of fighting again. "Almost to the day he died he talked about it," Crysta Licata said.
//Andrew Lopez, Times Picayune, May 24th, 2008.
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