Tribute to Mickey Bates

I was sad to get the news yesterday that an old friend of mine passed away. His name is Mickey Bates and at one time he was ranked the #2 boxer in the world. He fought in the Fly weight division and even boxed in the Olympics. Over the years Mickey battled a lot of medical problems and had to give up boxing. He was a very talented fighter with a lot of natural ability, and he will always be remembered that way. It's always said to get that kind of news, so I thought it would be nice to pay him a moment of respect. He is in a much better place now.