Monthly Archives: February 2009

In Rusty’s Corner

By admin | Published: February 28, 2009

Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer Two hard to figure fights on HBO this weekend, both from Houston, Texas and at no charge to the viewer. One features a tough fight between Juan Diaz and Juan Manuel Marquez, in the lightweight division. These two guys give as well as they get and figure to [...]

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Muhammad Ali / Part Four

By admin | Published: February 27, 2009

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian In part four of my six part series on Muhammad Ali, I will go back to almost the exact time when I started to follow boxing – 1961. It was June of that year and I just celebrated my thirteenth birthday and as a young boy, I eagerly anticipated [...]

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RING TRIVIA "answers" for February 2009

By admin | Published: February 25, 2009

1) Prior to his fight with Cassius Clay in 1964, Sonny Liston had an outstanding ring record of 35 wins, with only one loss … who beat him ? the answer is – Marty Marshall

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WEBSITE HAT

By admin | Published: February 23, 2009

As I had stated last month, “I am absolutely thrilled to announce that my new dmboxing Web site hat is now available, with my sole intent being to bring a great product at a great low price to my boxing fan base.” This attractive hat is blue with embroidered official logo on front and Web [...]

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In Rusty’s Corner

By admin | Published: February 20, 2009

Rusty Rubin is the managing editor of Ringsports.com. The California State Athletic Commission decided to ban Tony Margarito for one year, from boxing, much to the chagrin of his promoter Bob Arum (Top Rank) and WBC President Jose Sulaiman, whom I think doth protest too much.

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Mike "Mad Dog" Morello – Best of Luck!

By admin | Published: February 18, 2009

I would personally like to wish Mike “Mad Dog” Morello victory and the best on his up coming match this weekend vs. Nick “Golden Boy” Gill for the International Kickboxing Federation Welterweight World Title.

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Golden State Boxers Association upcoming event!

By admin | Published: February 13, 2009

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian I am happy to announce that the Golden State Boxers Association will conducting a very special event “Women Behind the Boxer Awards” on Saturday, February 28, 2009 (11am – 4pm) at the Steven’s Steakhouse in Commerce, California.

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In Rusty’s Corner

By admin | Published: February 12, 2009

Rusty Rubin is the managing editor of Ringsports.com. It was interesting to hear Hall of Fame trainer Freddy Roach call for the permanent banning of Tony Margarito, from boxing.

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ALI AND THE "ACORN"

By admin | Published: February 11, 2009

Sports Illustrated / October 10, 1977 courtesy David Martinez private collection 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 [...]

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RING TRIVIA for February 2009

By admin | Published: February 10, 2009

1) Prior to his fight with Cassius Clay in 1964, Sonny Liston had an outstanding ring record of 35 wins, with only one loss … who beat him ? a) Marty Marshall b) Eddie Machen c) Roy Harris d) Cleveland Williams

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