Monthly Archives: August 2008

Alex Ramos Hospitalized!

By admin | Published: August 31, 2008

David Martinez and Alex Ramos, photo by George Garcia I want to ask all of my boxing friends to “please” put Alex Ramos on you prayer list, as he is going through a very difficult time today.

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In Rusty’s Corner

By admin | Published: August 29, 2008

Rusty Rubin is the editor of Ringsports.com website and author of three acclaimed boxing books! “Woozel, Boxing and Me”, “Off the Canvas” and “Billy Soose, the Champion Time Forgot” co-authored by Tom Donelson. Some people are spamming using my name and e-mail address. Neither me nor Ringsports.com are sending these ads. I advise everyone to [...]

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Ken Norton / Happy Birthday!

By admin | Published: August 27, 2008

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian I recently received a nice note and photo from my good friend Jim Carlin regarding the recent Ken Norton birthday gathering in his hometown of Jacksonville, Illinois, on August 15 and 16.

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RING TRIVIA "answers" for August 2008

By admin | Published: August 23, 2008

1) What former heavyweight champion held the title the shortest – 2 months, 2 days ? the answer is – Tony Tucker

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Do You Have Your Official Web Site T-Shirt???

By admin | Published: August 20, 2008

It has now been a year and a month since I introduced my boxing website to the world. Your fan support has been much appreciated and do you have your official website t-shirt?

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Ali's Close Shave (R’S)

By admin | Published: August 19, 2008

Earnie Shavers and David Martinez By Jim Amato It was to be the last time the incomparable Muhammad Ali would ever successfully defend the heavyweight championship. It would be held in boxing’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. It would also feature Ohio’s most popular heavyweight of the last quarter century, Earnie Shavers.

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Sergio Mora – The Latin Snake

By admin | Published: August 13, 2008

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian, Photos – George Garcia I was pleasantly surprised to hear from photographer George Garcia earlier this week that he took it upon himself to make a connection with newly crowned WBC Super Welterweight Champion Sergio Mora for a rare photo shoot.

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World Boxing Council Ratings, August 2008

By admin | Published: August 12, 2008

HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: SAMUEL PETER (NIGERIA) EMERITUS CHAMPION: VITALY KLITSCHKO (UKRAINE) WBA CHAMPION: Ruslan Chagaev (Uzbekistan) IBF CHAMPION: Wladimir Klitschko (Ukraine) WBO CHAMPION: Wladimir Klitschko (Ukraine) Contenders: WBC INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION: Juan Carlos Gomez (Cuba) 1. Vladimir Virchis (Ukraine) 2. Juan Carlos Gomez (Cuba) INTL 3. Alexander Dimitrenko (Ukraine) 4. Chris Arreola (US) AMERICA 5. David Haye [...]

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Happy Birthday, Eddie Futch!

By admin | Published: August 7, 2008

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian It was this past June 21, 2008, and I was the one chosen to be the presenter at the California Boxing Hall of Fame in the Posthumous Category for the man I consider the best trainer in boxing in our lifetime, Eddie Futch.

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Could Jerry Quarry Have Won A Piece Of The Heavyweight Title In This Era ?

By admin | Published: August 5, 2008

Jerry Quarry and David Martinez By Jim Amato Tough 1960′s and 70′s heavyweight Jerry Quarry has been almost immortalized these days. He was the heavyweight who came along at the wrong time. The Ali – Frazier era. Joe and Ali each beat Jerry twice, but Jerry had his share of big wins over top contenders. [...]

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