Manuel A. Dizon

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John Reinhard Dizon

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Manuel A. Dizon

Golden Gloves, amateur and pro Texas State boxing champion, contender for WBA middleweight title, Hall of Fame BSWC referee, acclaimed public speaker, member of American Legion, 40/8 and Veteran Boxers Association.
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Date & Place: circa 1939 in San Antonio, Bexar County, TX

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John Reinhard Dizon

John Reinhard Dizon was born and raised in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn, NY. He participated in local and high school sports at Bishop Loughlin MHS, excelling in wrestling, hockey and football. The lead vocalist of the Spoiler and the Ducky Boys, he was a key figure on the Brooklyn rock scene during the Punk Revolution of the 70's. Relocating to San Antonio TX in the 80's, he moonlighted as a pro wrestler while working as a legal assistant. He successfully pursued a BA at UTSA and degrees in Korean martial arts during the 90's. He currently lives in KC MO where he is studying for his MA in English at UMKC. Mr. Dizon has been writing suspense and thriller works for over twenty-five years.

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