David Martinez Boxing

original ticket stub / June 22, 1970, courtesy David Martinez private collection

By – Jim Amato

A major player in the heavyweight title picture in the early 1970′s. The native of Spain turned pro in 1968. He was the rage in Europe winning his first 30 fights by knockout including a win over Peter Weiland to capture the European heavyweight title. Finally rugged German Jurgen Blin took Urtain the fifteen round route but lost the verdict. Urtain’s first loss was by a low blow disqualification to Alfredo Vogrig.
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Rusty Rubin is the editor-in-chief of the Ringsports.com magazine, website and the author of three highly acclaimed boxing books! “Woozel, Boxing and Me” (Authorhouse.com #31810). This book has been rated 4½ stars at Amazon.com. “Off the Canvas” and “Billy Soose, the Champion Time Forgot” #31809, co-authored by Tom Donelson.

The California Boxing Hall of Fame will honor many great fighters and boxing folks at their June 21st induction ceremonies. The event will take place at the Sportsman Lodge in Studio City, Cal.
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1) What British boxer often wore ” TRUE BRIT ” embroidered on his trucks ?

a) Lennox Lewis
b) Nigel Benn
c) Frank Bruno
d) Chris Eubank

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