Monthly Archives: March 2009

RING TRIVIA for March 2009

By admin | Published: March 8, 2009

1) What occurrence happened “exactly” 45 years ago this month in March 1964 ? a) After announcing his retirement in 1959, Willie Pep announced his comeback b) Primo Carnera died in Sequals, Italy c) Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali d) First time eight ounce gloves were used in a title fight in [...]

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FIGHT RE-CAP!

By admin | Published: March 5, 2009

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian This past weekend, I witnessed simply the best lightweight championship fight I have seen since Corrales vs. Castillo, May 7, 2005; and certainly this is my fight of the year thus far for 2009. Juan Manuel Marquez scored a spectacular 9th round knockout over Juan Diaz to win the [...]

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FIGHT CALENDAR for March 2009

By admin | Published: March 3, 2009

(be sure to stay posted to www.dmboxing.com for your complete boxing schedule) Friday, March 6, 2009 (ESPN2) from: Uncasville, Connecticut Delvin Rodriguez vs. Shamone Alvarez (Welterweights) Saturday, March 7, 2009 (HBO) from: San Jose, CA Joel Julio vs. James Kirkland (Junior Middleweights) Robert Guerrero vs. Daud Cino Yordan (Junior Lightweights) Victor Ortiz vs. Mike Arnaoutis [...]

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