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Boxing's Dr. Ferdie Pacheco displays art in St. Pete

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Dr. Ferdie Pacheco will display his artwork and chat with those in attendance Friday night at Paintings of the World in St. Pete.

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By EDDIE DANIELS | The Tampa Tribune

Published: June 25, 2009

Ybor City native Dr. Ferdie Pacheco – known as The Fight Doctor – will display his paintings Friday night in St. Petersburg.

The one-night event, which begins at 7 p.m., will take place at Paintings of the World, 400 Beach Dr., Suite 130, St. Petersburg, next to the Renaissance Vinoy.

Pacheco, who worked in the corners of many champion boxers, including 17-years with Muhammad Ali, will share his artwork and stories. Complimentary wine and entertainment will tale place as well.

Pacheco's paintings are famous for his use of colors. According to his Web site: "his imaginative use of color and design along with his aggressive use of vivid, slashing, colorful patterns exude a sense of strength expressing the bold, gutsy, personal statements of a man who has immersed himself fully in life. Pacheco has the rare ability to transfer these experiences onto canvas through intense color and brushstrokes."

Pacheco, who has also worked as a successful ringside analyst, writer, novelist and screenwriter, has earned the Gold Medal and First Prize in Tonneins, France and the First Prize, Best Colorist at Musee Du Luxembourg. His painting of Mahatma Gandhi was chosen by the United Nations for International Nonviolence Day and will become a U.S. Postage stamp, available in October.

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