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<p>Created page with &quot;Rufus Carrillo talks about his boxing career and his North Lubbock Boxing Club. Carrillo promotes the benefits of boxing to today’s young Hispanics. ==General Interview In...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>Rufus Carrillo talks about his boxing career and his North Lubbock Boxing Club. Carrillo promotes the benefits of boxing to today’s young Hispanics.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==General Interview Information==<br /> <br /> '''Interviewee Name:''' Rufus &quot;Kiddo&quot; Carrillo<br /> <br /> '''Additional Parties Recorded:'''<br /> <br /> '''Date:''' September 04, 2002<br /> <br /> '''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas<br /> <br /> '''Interviewer:''' Daniel Sanchez<br /> <br /> '''Length:''' 01:14:15<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Abstract==<br /> <br /> Background; Education; Not allowed to go to Mackenzie Park; Boxing; Spinal Meningitis; Workout made his legs stronger; Jack Helm at the gym encouraged him; Workouts – Skipping sit-ups; Early Training; Recollections; Gym was moved; Got into a fight with Buddy Holly; Gym used later to play Buddy’s music; Individuals involved in boxing; Lack of equipment; Issues with competing; Discouragement; Prevented from competing; Taunting; Name-calling; Put down by coaches and competitors; Prejudices based on color of skin; Career and success; Issues with the Italian coach; Won 22 fights; Helped the police department; Odessa City Championship; 4-day tournament; Won initial rounds; Championship bout; Competitor’s “el Aleman” (the German) description; Car issues; Good Samaritan; Lost the semi-finals at the state championship; Good experience with the owner of the company he worked at; Teaching boxing to kids; Reasons; Issues getting help from the city; Individuals who helped him; Reasons for getting into tutoring program; Get good jobs; Gangs; Lack of education is the major problem; Issues with detention.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Access Information==<br /> <br /> '''Original Recording Format:'''<br /> <br /> '''Recording Format Notes:'''<br /> <br /> '''Transcript:''' No transcript available<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> {{UsageStatement}}<br /> <br /> [[Category: Needs Review 2022 ]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: 2000s]]</div>

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