Monthly Archives: June 2008

Jose Manuel Ibar Urtain

By admin | Published: June 6, 2008

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 [...]

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In Rusty’s Corner

By admin | Published: June 5, 2008

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 [...]

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RING TRIVIA for June 2008

By admin | Published: June 2, 2008

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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