In Honor of Tony Ayala Sr.
On April 10th 2014 San Antonio lost a boxing
legend.I don't think that people realized that when Tony Ayala Sr. died so did a
part of San Antonio boxing. For over four decades he was the face of boxing in
this city and throughout the whole world. If anyone was going to get you any
where in boxing it was with this man. If tony said you could fight then you
could fight. If you were willing to do it his way then you were on your way to
being the next world champion.
He loved the sport of boxing but most of
all he loved His family! His fighters! Tony always put them before himself.
Always making sure they had equipment, towels, uniforms, headgear, and
last but not least jungle juice. He sacrificed and gave all for the kids. No
kid sent a way ever, No kids who walked in off the streets turned away because
of lack of money.
Tony was as funny as all the Latin kings of
comedy put together. I will never forget his jokes or that voice for as long as
I live. These last few years have been some of the best years but sadly we
didn't get to finish what we started and I'm in tears that he had to leave so
soon. I'm going to do whatever it takes to finish our project, the one thing
that would put a smile on his face while he fought his hardest to stay healthy
as long as he could.
I just ask for your help and guidance
from up there. That we are able to help make you the best 501c3 for the people
who you loved, lived, and died for. The Lord knows our needs and our hearts.
Please help us to help the children of westside and all over the city have a
place to come learn discipline and find confidence. It's what was given to us
now we want to make sure that everyone is able to experience what we were
honored and blessed to be a part of.
