Mafuz passes away!

21/11/2005

Mafuz passes away!

Veteran manager-advisor Eddie Mafuz of the Bronx, N.Y. died at home on Friday at the age of 92.  He was still looking for new talent to sign. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and came here in 1932.  He owned and operated a candy store in the Bronx.  His passion was boxing and he first became well-known in the 1950's with an exciting Cuban welterweight contender named Isaac Logart.  Logart under Eddie's guidance had wins over Gil Turner, Joe Miceli, Gaspar Ortega, Yama Bahama, among others. He represented former heavyweight contender from Spain -- Alfredo Evangelista and worked with many of Don King's champions -- Salvador Sanchez, Azumah Nelson, Julio Cesar Chavez, Julio Cesar Green, Kid Gavilan and many others. The viewing will be at The Campbell Funeral Home on 81st St. and Madison Avenue in New York today (Monday) from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m.  He will be buried on Wednesday morning with a service at Campbell Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m.