"All the kids picked on me," he once said, "but I was too scared to fight. People dont accept you when you are fat. The referee, Katsuhiko Nakamura, was called to action again in the seventh, rightly issuing a stern warning to Cuarto who locked and then held Ginjiro in a guillotine. He was a small heavyweight by modern standards, standing five-foot-11 and customarily weighing about 212 pounds, and he was a notorious bleeder, a penchant that kept him off the 1976 Russian Olympic team. Funeral arrangement under the care ofBecker-Rabon Funeral Home. Drag images here or select from your computer for Buster Mathis Sr. memorial. He qualified for a spot in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, but had to withdraw due to an injury. Herb Brown, the brother of Indiana Pacer Coach Larry Brown, has been hired as an assistant coach by the Pacers. Instead of him, the fighter Mathis beat in the Olympic Trials went to the Olympics. 1969-03-24: Jerry Quarry: 30 2 4: Madison Square Garden, New York L-UD. Resend Activation Email. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). After moves from Pampa, Texas, Big Spring, Texas, Altus, and Fletcher, the family finally moved to Lawton, in 1977. He finally quit for good in September 1972 when Ron Lyle, one of the biggest- punching fighters of his generation, knocked him out in two rounds. His first civics lesson? Jim Gallagher Jr., a two-time winner this season, was in a large group at 69. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Cuarto, who had no quit in him, and made this fight every bit as much as Ginjiro, was waved off by the referee in the ninth round. In 1989, when he was 45, Mathis who had ballooned to 500-plus pounds a few years earlier had pared down to 330, primarily because of a diet free of saturated fats and the soft drinks he used to consume by the case. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Would you like to receive our daily sports from The Lawton Constitution? Joyce was bleeding from the mouth after the first frame, had a bloody nose after round two, and his right eye had swollen shut when the bout was terminated at the 1:34 mark of round six. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Buster Mathis was born on a farm near Sledge, Miss., a three-pound incubator baby and the youngest of eight children. Mathis health problems began after his weight rose as high as 550 pounds.As a national amateur champion and later a heavyweight contender, he frequently weighed more than 260 pounds. His death comes less than two months before his son, Buster Mathis Jr., is to fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The Mighty Ducks and right wing Todd Ewen agreed to a one-year contract worth $478,500. Signup today! Through the third and the fourth it felt as though the epic sweep of the violently contested sections were up for grabs among wild exchanges, but when he laid down his jab, Ginjiro dominated and seemed always just in control enough that he bagged these rounds. "I think the fear of death in boxing is different. Dennis Rodman said he will sit out this season if he doesnt receive a contract extension from the San Antonio Spurs or any team that might trade for him. A 28-year-old Londoner of Ghanian extraction, Bentley was coming off a 12-round setback to newly ordained WBO title-holder Janibek Alimkhanuly. All Cus ever did was look out for me. The loss however was soon voided after Hunter later tested positive for cocaine. Mathis cried for days and put on 70 pounds. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Choose wisely! . An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Herb Brown, the brother of Indiana Pacer Coach Larry Brown, has been hired as an assistant coach by the Pacers. If nature has decreed that an aspiring boxer is never going to snag a Calvin Klein underwear commercial, so be it. Please reset your password. Buster Mathis Sr., ex-heavyweight boxer, dies at 51:- September 8, 1995GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Buster Mathis Sr., a burly heavyweight who lost to Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali before retiring in 1972, has died after being in poor health for years. Among the players voting in Los Angeles were Reggie Miller, who backs decertification, and Shaquille ONeal, who supports the union. Before the shower, deluge. Birthplace: East Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Hometown: Grand. Waite had a one-shot lead over several players, among them Bill Glasson and Andrew Magee. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. A busy, crowding fighter, Mathis was small for a heavyweight at around 220 lbs but skilled enough to beat fairly respected fighters like Levi Billups, Justin Fortune and Mike Dixon very early in his career. Now I know it doesnt necessarily have to be that way. In November of 1975, a team of Soviet heavyweights opposed a U.S. contingent in meets staged in New York, Cincinnati, and Las Vegas. His wife, Joan, found him unconscious at home and he was pronounced dead at Butterworth Hospital in Grand . Mathis was found unconscious by his wife at their home. So, it was perhaps with a need to get some payback when Mathis, reasonably fit by his relaxed standards, came in at 243 pounds for his matchup with Smokin Joe, four years after a still-raw Frazier had slid into the Olympic vacancy created by Busters busted hand. From Staff and Wire Reports Buster Mathis, a heavyweight boxer who lost to Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali before retiring in 1972, died in Grand Rapids, Mich., Thursday at 51.He had been in poor. He lost a world title shot to Frazier in 1968, his first loss . She was 10-1 entering the fray and had won five straight against soft opposition after suffering her lone defeat in a 10-round contest with former Olympic gold medalist Estelle Mossely. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Frazier replaced him, won the gold medal in Tokyo, turned professional and later became the world champion. Mathis was just 29 when he stepped away in 1972, after his final bout, a second-round knockout loss to Ron Lyle that may have convinced him that being nearly good enough was never really going to be good enough. He was also a quality performer in one of the greatest eras the heavyweight division has ever seen. Thats my town. 2023 question: Does a finally healthy Matthew Stafford equal a healthy Rams offense? 1 talking about this. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Lawson Quinn Buster Mathis, 50, Lawton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 25, 2022 at his home in Lawton. There is no photo or video of Lawson Mathis.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. A feature of the first three rounds of this fight was a determination on Ginjiros part to even-up the cards after any negative contact, and it made him wild. That's the way he wanted it. Hoyle Lincoln "Buster" Mathis Sr., 85, of Sopchoppy, died at home with his loving family, Aug. 29, 2018. Truthfully, the more controlled Ginjiros attack became the more dangerous he became, and the straight punches he landed to the body in the sixth had Cuarto covering up in earnest for the first time. During this era, many of Russias top amateurs appeared in U.S. rings in one-day tournaments against a squad of U.S. Olympic hopefuls. . The 32-year-old Mayer, a former 130-pound title-holder competing at her more natural weight, improved to 18-1 (5). Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Several of these meets were all-heavyweight affairs that were nationally televised, albeit usually edited for viewing on a delayed-tape basis. Although Mathis had trimmed down to 256 pounds, radio commercials for the fight said, "The Mountain Comes to Muhammad." The younger Mathis said his father's death . Not Hollywood, not L.A., not the country, At 19, he won a local school board seat. The test here was Mendezs awkward, birdlike, crouching southpaw stylings in addition to his vaster experience. For the loser, Mathis, there was only more of the treadmill. Hawaiian Open winner John Morse shot a 70, and Fred Couples shot 71. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Winds SSE at 20 to 30 mph. The mountain did, but Ali knocked him down four times and won a unanimous decision. . But he suffered from diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, and his already precarious health would continue to worsen; two strokes left him with limited motor control on his left side and forced him to use a walker. Family members and emergency workers tried to revive him, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. At one time, Buster Mathis Sr . Among the players voting in Los Angeles were Reggie Miller, who backs decertification, and Shaquille ONeal, who supports the union. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He was comfortable with it. While in the Army, Buster earned the following awards, National Defense Service Medal, Army Lapel Button, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. And the 64 Olympics, thats another big regret. Mathis admitted he was stunned to learn that his son, Buster Jnr, wanted to be a fighter. His wife, Joan, found him unconscious at home and he was pronounced dead at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich., where he lived since boyhood. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. BBBofC middleweight champion Denzel Bentley (18-2-1, 15 KOs) needed only 45 seconds to eliminate Scotlands Kieran Chopper Smith (18-2). Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Mike Tyson, right, connects with a left to knock down Buster Mathis Jr. Name: Birth Date: Death Date: Location: A Melvin Mathis . Mathis Sr. died a few weeks before the Tyson fight. But it is a deep division, not always the case for 105lbs, and there are many pleasing fights to be made. This though, underlines the divisions current problem. In the fifth, Cuarto managed to land a right uppercut to the body that impressed, prompting his corner to demand a further body attack, but it was Ginjiro, now calmer, more certain, that dominated the round with bodypunches, mostly left hands, as Cuarto appeared for the first time uncertain. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Buster Mathis is now the vice president of a non-profit, Buster Mathis Inc. (www.thebullybuster.org) and offers elementary children the Bully Buster Prevention Program through a boxing technique called the 'peek-a-boo'. Cletus Hawes, Fr. D'Amato helped train Tyson. Id play in L.A., the Lakers, said Rodman, who led the NBA in rebounding. The most difficult task in boxing is to place minimumweight at the centre of the fistic world; it can only be hoped that the powers that be dont pass up such a rare opportunity. Man, I dont know. Buster is survived by two daughters: Kaitlyn and Courtney; three sons: Colin; Chase, and Chance; siblings: Dan; Stoney and wife Lynette; Toby; Cynthia, and his father, Roger Gail Mathis. To use this feature, use a newer browser. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Also, at 263 pounds for that fight, his ongoing war with weight appeared to be a battle he was destined from birth to lose, and, well, lose big. Failed to delete memorial. His son, Buster Mathis Jr., is to fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in Las Vegas on Nov. 4. He was also a quality performer in one of the greatest eras the heavyweight division has ever seen. His son, Buster Mathis Jr., said he would go through with a Nov. 4 bout in Las Vegas, Nev., against Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion. Invalid password or account does not exist. Mr. Mathis never fought for the title again. On March 4, 1968, Buster Mathis with a record of 23-0, took on old amateur rival Joe Frazier, with a record of 19-0. Here are 22 essential L.A. spots for every tourist, Column: We cant afford another writers strike. Young Buster's decision to fight gave Mathis an interest in the sport once more and, even though sometimes he needed a walking frame, he taught amateurs at the Pride Boxing Gym in Grand Rapids. The Americans won six of the 10 matches, their best showing in these one-day heavyweight tournaments. The U.S national amateur champion in 1964, Mathis beat Joe Frazier in the Olympic Trials that year but broke a hand. He was on his way to the 1964 Olympics Games in Tokyo but an injury sidelined him. He was the third of four brothers, Danny, Stoney, Buster, and Toby. She was from Cut and Shoot, Texas. Muhammad Ali was stripped of the world heavyweight crown in 1967 because of his refusal to be drafted for the Vietnam War and the boxing world argued over who should be his successor. Failed to report flower. After his boxing career he studied education receiving a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami. He was the head coach of the Detroit Pistons in 1976-77. . Please enter your email and password to sign in. Herb Brown has spent the last two years as a European scout for the Pacers while coaching teams in Spain. But I cant help but wonder.. In 1968, after Ali had been stripped of the world title for refusing Army induction, Mathis fought Frazier in Madison Square Garden for the New York State version of the world title. Tragically, the coach died as soon as Tyson broke onto the scene, but his legacy lives on through the fighter. Buster will be a void thats something you never get over but we will have to try to get through. The judges had it 100-90, 98-91, and 98-92. He bought some, then took the rest into the lobby and persuaded rather startled guests to buy up every piece the little girl had. Try as he might to transform himself into a more presentable physical specimen, the Grand Rapids, Mich. product never could completely rid himself of the love handles that lapped over the waistband of his trunks like ocean waves breaking across a reef. The Americans have won 30 of the 34 previous meetings, including a lopsided 19-5 victory two years ago in the United States. Ewen, the Ducks top enforcer since Stu Grimson was traded to Detroit last season, had been a restricted free agent but the Ducks had the right to match any offer. However, he did not play in the NBA. Everybody has a choice., Check out more boxing news on video at the Boxing Channel, To comment on this story in the Fight Forum CLICK HERE, Yorgenis Ugas Outpoints Abel Ramos to Join the Ranks of WBA Title-holders, Fast Results from the Bubble: Herring Retains His Title in a Messy Fight. In the third round of their bout at . Buster Mathis Jr Boxing Record May 11, 2015 Name: Buster Mathis Jr. "Food was my weakness, my downfall," he said. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. You have permission to edit this article. Buster Mathis is single and has no children at this time. He stood 6ft 31/2in tall, and, although he was on the bulky side at around 18st, was a clever, crafty boxer with surprising speed for such a big man. . . Sopchoppy, - Hoyle Lincoln "Buster" Mathis, Sr., age 85, died at home with his loving family on August 29, 2018. There were people around me who kept saying that Cus would ruin my life, that I should be more independent. Mathis was knocked down twice in the 11th, and twice more in the 12th. Yet go back three decades and Mathis was a brilliant heavyweight prospect. He once appeared at WWE WrestleMania. Error! Try again later. Then, one day I woke up and I was a big boy.". Buster was born July 15, 1971 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Roger and Sharon (McDaniel) Mathis. In retrospect, it might be said that Buster Mathis his son, Buster Mathis Jr., who prefers to be called Bus, also went on to become a heavyweight of some note is at least a hard-luck figure, and possibly a tragic one given the myriad physical ailments his high-caloric lifestyle imposed upon him once he hung up his gloves and his weight continued to rise like a souffl in the oven. Senior Boxing Writer. He made his name in Toughman contests, moved into pro boxing and became a star. "Black, white, Puerto Rican, Chinese - he would teach them, and take them to a higher level." "I've had 25 years of teaching from this man, so I've just got to put everything to work." Learn more about managing a memorial . Although he never was a world champion, Buster, the dancing bear of a contender who came closer to making it all the way to the top than anyone of his overstuffed dimensions had any reasonable right to expect, may have already been dethroned in the court of public opinion in the one area where he once was thought to forever reign supreme. His health isnt what it should be. But then I broke my hand in training, and they replaced me with Joe Frazier. And when the bell had rung ending the sixth round of the 12-round title fight, Mathis was ahead on points. Yudai, all in silver, cut a far more cautious figure than his brother early, clearly out-speeding and out-touching his opponent but taking far fewer risks, relying in the main upon his own southpaw jab. Ginjiro responded in the best of ways: a counter left to the pit of Cuartos gut that dropped him for a legitimate count. He was the third of four brothers, Danny, Stoney, Buster, and Toby. In 1994 Mathis again contested the USBA belt (stripped from Hunter), this time winning an impressive 12-round decision over ex-Olympic champion Tyrell Biggs (27-7). Memorial service with military honors for Lawson "Buster" Mathis will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 2, 2022 in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel. A lot of people say its because its wild, its Hollywood. The younger Mathis said his fathers death will not affect plans for that bout. It had been Buster Sr.s dream to stick around long enough to help guide his son to a place higher on the heavyweight ladder than hed been able to attain. He reluctantly gave up that job when his doctors warned him of the dangers of overexertion. I bet Ive fought Joe Frazier a million times in my mind. Sept. 6 marks the 25th anniversary of the death of former heavyweight contender Buster Mathis, who was 51 when he took his earthly 10-count in 1995. Get the latest breaking news from The Lawton Constitution. Russ Cochran birdied the final hole from the back bunker for a six-under-par 66 at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Canada, and a one-shot lead over New Zealands Grant Waite in the wind-swept first round of the $1.3-million Canadian Open. Signup today! Buster Mathis, an oversized heavyweight boxer who lost a championship bout to Joe Frazier in 1968 and a comeback fight to Muhammad Ali in 1971, died Wednesday. "I thought it would be easy. I think the record shows that, Mathis told me for a story I did for the Philadelphia Daily News when he was training Buster Jr. for a run at the sort of ring glory that had always seemed to be just beyond the fathers grasp. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. It felt clear form the first that this would be the predicted war, but what followed was as savage and complete an engine and gut-check as any young fighter might wish for. It was the first pro loss for Kumar (10-1) who was stepping up in class in his UK debut. I even thought fast. Mayer was credited with landing 105 more punches, but Wildheart, a native of Sweden who has taken up residence in the UK, had several good moments when she found a home for her overhand right. Frazier took his . Yudai had Mendez running and holding as early as the second, one hoped in keeping with a plan that saw him rally late given that apart from some lefts to the body, Yudais offence was in the main still under wraps. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources. But its because theyd accept the kind of guy I am.. The son said his father's death will not affect plans for the Nov. 4 bout in Las Vegas. Hawaiian Open winner John Morse shot a 70, and Fred Couples shot 71. Ive seen what being too big for too long has done to my father. April 25, 2022 The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday at Brown Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Rapids. Buster Jnr's middle name is D'Amato, given him after the legendary manager who guided his father in the 1960s. Ginjiro, who has broken into the top five with this showing, is now impossible to ignore. Mathis retired at the age of 26 with a 21-2 (7 KO's) record, and 3 no contests. You know how it is in high school. Gave birth to her 1st child at age 39, a son named Rydder Dean Wilson on May 5, 1996 in Nashville . Tiger Woods was recovering from a stomach ailment but should be ready to lead the U.S. team against Britain and Ireland in this weekends Walker Cup at Porthcawl, Wales. His first civics lesson? Buster Mathis Jr. recalled his father as a "master of persuasion," who had tried unsuccessfully to deter his son from boxing. While Frazier hogged any publicity given to rising stars, Mathis learnt his trade thoroughly under his manager Cus D'Amato, compiling a record of 23 consecutive wins, including a third- round stoppage of Chuck Wepner. After turning pro, he would go on to win a piece of the world title which he lost to the aforementioned Tubbs.). This fighter was the legendary Joe Frazier, who went on to win the gold . 25 Years Ago Today, Buster Mathis, the Dancing Bear, Took His Earthly 10-Count Published 3 years ago on September 6, 2020 By Bernard Fernandez Sept. 6 marks the 25 th anniversary of the death of former heavyweight contender Buster Mathis, who was 51 when he took his earthly 10-count in 1995. Career [ edit] Mathis (back) vs. Roberto Davila in 1967 Mathis had a successful career as an amateur heavyweight boxer. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85026292/buster-mathis. He was voted football and track and field State Champion in 1964. Relatives and emergency workers tried to revive him, but a hospital spokeswoman said he arrived in full cardiac arrest. So I made myself fast. Terry Labonte edged Geoff Bodine by less than two feet to win the Fas Mart SuperTruck Shootout at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway. It was an apt description, too, although the 63 Mathis, whose one shot at a somewhat less legitimate world title (the vacant New York State Athletic Commission version, also recognized in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Maine and Massachusetts) had ended in an 11th-round knockout loss to his personal boogeyman, Joe Frazier, on March 24, 1968, weighed as much as 300 pounds only once as a pro, for his debut against Bob Maynard. Ginjiro visited the deck twice in the first round, a slip, but then, overeager, under-corrected, Ginjiro was flashed to the canvas by a straight right hand to find himself facing the first genuine crisis in his fledgling career. Willis "Buster" W. Mathis, 99, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, May 6, 2016, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. After the sudden passing of his wife Dana in 2020, Buster moved back to Lawton to be closer to his family. The service may be viewed by following the livestream link at www.beckerfuneral.com or by visiting the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Facebook page. GREAT NEWS! Family members and emergency workers tried to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at Butterworth Hospital. 2023 question: Does a finally healthy Matthew Stafford equal a healthy Rams offense? Family members linked to this person will appear here. I was fortunate enough to get close. You may also light a candle in honor of Lawson Mathis or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. Ive had a pretty good life. He also suffered kidney failure three years ago and had a pacemaker installed after a 1993 heart attack. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. In my neighborhood, if you wasnt fast youd be last. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. There is a problem with your email/password. Low 64F. "I'll be more pleased if he stays in school and gets his degree." He appeared on The Tonight Show a number of times. As a national amateur champion and later a heavyweight contender, he frequently weighed more than 260 pounds. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Try again later. His patience was finally rewarded in the fifth, however, Mendez over-reaching with the left, a punch Yudai slipped to deliver a pair of beautiful, hard, narrow left hands to drop Mendez on his backside. Buster Mathis Jr. is a former heavy weight world contender and 3 time State Boxing Association Heavy He appeared in one of the Jackass films alongside Johnny Knoxville. Buster Mathis, an oversized heavyweight boxer who lost a championship bout to Joe Frazier in 1968 and a comeback fight to Muhammad Ali in 1971, died Wednesday. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. "For some people it's booze or drugs. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. They booed it lustily. In 34 professional fights between 1965 and 1972 he was beaten only by the best: Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Jerry Quarry and Ron Lyle. Buster Jnr did that, majoring in maths and communications at Aquinas College, in Grand Rapids. Mathis health problems began after his weight rose as high as 550 pounds. In the third, Ginjiro made a meaningful and impressive adjustment, targeting the body, slotting them in behind minor feints with the jab and Cuarto, perhaps feeling the effects of the head-clash in the second, perhaps failing to digest these early sorties to the body, gave ground. Make sure that the file is a photo. Receive the most recent obituaries from The Lawton Constitution every Morning in you E-mail. Buster Mathis (June 11, 1943 - September 6, 1995 [1]) was an American boxer. Hospital officials said he died of heart failure. (50 years old). Please try again later. When people called me names and told me I couldnt do this or couldnt do that, it only made me more determined to prove them wrong.. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. In 1989 the boy boxed in the National Golden Gloves, but Buster Snr was too ill to go to watch. Buster Mathis, an oversized heavyweight boxer who lost a championship bout to Joe Frazier in 1968 and a comeback fight to Muhammad Ali in 1971, died Wednesday. He was 325 pounds at 14, and his taking up of his dads profession was less a nod to his legacy than an acknowledgment that there really can be too much of a good thing. There were six players at 68, among them Bill Glasson and Andrew Magee. I might have been big, but I learned how to run on my toes. Try again later. Man, did I have to work hard to get down to 230, 235 pounds. I was never champion, but I guess everybody cant get to be champion. The Coos County district attorney in Oregon has decided not to prosecute James Robinson of the Portland Trail Blazers in connection with a sexual assault allegation because of a lack of evidence and because the woman who accused Robinson has accepted a civil agreement. Signup today! Buster Mathis was one of the nicest, both inside and out. Covering up in the eighth, he also refused to surrender but his tenderness in returning fire gave Ginjiro free reign to risk more. She was a member of the Waltrip High School Imperial Guards drill team in Houston, Texas. . In a lightweight match slated for 12, Sam Noakes stopped India import Karthik Sathish Sumar in the second round. Browse 232 buster mathis stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. He graduated Leon High School and was a member of the National Guard for approximately 7. ). You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Buster Mathis (June 11, 1943 - September 6, 1995) was a boxer who had a very successful career as an amateur heavyweight boxer. 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