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Daggit Meets Racette
Daggitt was feared by most!
A hardened enforcer, ruthless and cold,
Faces the boxer, fearless and bold.
In a brutal clash, fists carve the night,
One will conquer, the other lost to the fight...
Racette V Daggitt
On June 28, 1979, Gordy Racette's very first fight, stepped into the ring to face a Roger Daggitt, a man whose fearsome reputation loomed large. Known as the "Ape," Daggitt was infamous in the Greater Vancouver area as an underworld enforcer. His incredible strength and athleticism were the stuff of legends—he could military press 370 pounds behind his neck, a feat that cemented his status as a physical powerhouse.
Roger wasn’t just known for his strength; he was also a professional wrestler, a background that added to his mystique and made him even more intimidating in the ring. Daggitt combined his raw power with wrestling tactics and dirty tricks, making him a formidable and feared opponent. No one wanted any part of Roger Daggitt, and for good reason. He was a notorious dirty fighter, infamous for his vicious headbutts and willingness to bend the rules to gain an advantage.
But on that summer night, Gordy Racette was ready for the challenge. While others may have been intimidated by Daggitt’s reputation and tactics, Gordy’s skill, discipline, and courage outshone them all. Racette’s superior boxing technique and composure neutralized Daggitt’s brute strength and underhanded methods. Despite the Ape’s attempts to overpower him, Gordy dismantled Daggitt in the ring, proving that heart, precision, and skill would always triumph over brute force and intimidation. That fight wasn’t just a victory for Gordy Racette—it was a moment that solidified his legacy. On June 28, 1979, Gordy showed the world what true champions are made of: the ability to rise above fear and defeat even the most feared adversaries, no matter their reputation.