Archive for October, 2009

WEBSITE HAT

Saturday, October 31st, 2009


I am always delighted to hear from the many of you that have contacted me regarding your purchase of your official dmboxing.com website hat.

The hat, blue in color, has the official logo embroidered on front and website address embroidered on back with adjustable velcro strap to fit all sizes.
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RING TRIVIA answers for October 2009

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

1) The very first rules of boxing were published and available for public viewing on what date ?
answer is – August 16, 1743
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WEBSITE T-SHIRT

Monday, October 26th, 2009

I am just absolutely delighted to introduce my “new” BLUE website t-shirt to you at this time!

These past two years I have offered my website t-shirt in the color white. So with the change, this “new” product will now match the website hat in color and is now available for purchase at the low price of just $10.00 each with FREE shipping to any where in the USA
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What If … Joe Frazier – Ron Lyle ?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009


Ron Lyle
photo courtesy
David Martinez
private collection

NOTE: this is article #3 of a series of eight for your enjoyment from boxing writer Jim Amato. The articles are listed (in order) below and will be featured from September 2009 through November 2009 with each article based on these boxing greats had they met at the peak of their careers in the ring:
1) Jerry Quarry vs. George Foreman
2) Carlos Monzon vs. Gene Fullmer
3) Joe Frazier vs. Ron Lyle
4) Manny Pacquiao vs. Roberto Duran
5) Salvador Sanchez vs. Alexis Arguello
6) Nino Benvenuti vs. Vito Antuofermo
7) Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Alexis Arguello 8) Ray Mancini vs. Harry Arroyo

By Jim Amato

What happens when the unstoppable force meets the unmoveable object ? Let me re-phrase that. What would have happened if Joe Frazier and Ron Lyle would have hooked up in the mid 1970’s ?
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Lost In A Shadow . . .

Monday, October 19th, 2009

FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez / Boxing Historian

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

It is that time again when it’s simply my pleasure to say “thank you” to some very special people who have contributed to the continuing success of this website.

In no particular order they are John Boitnott (producer), Eric Angella (web master), Bob Quackenbush and Nancy Cole (proof readers), Rusty Rubin (In Rusty’s Corner), Jim Amato (senior boxing writer), and, beginning next week, another feature writer – former boxer and my friend, Rick Farris – who will add his comments and expertise to dmboxing.
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RING TRIVIA for October 2009

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

1) The very first rules of boxing were published and available for public viewing on what date ?
a) August 16, 1743
b) August 16, 1782
c) August 16, 1843
d) August 16, 1882
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FIGHT CALENDAR for October 2009

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

be sure to stay posted to www.dmboxing.com every month for your complete boxing schedule

Saturday, October 10, 2009 ( PPV )
from: New York, NY

Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Rogers Mtagwa (WBO Junior Featherweight Championship)
Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Whyber Garcia (WBA Featherweight Championship)
Odlanier Solis vs. Frez Oquendo (Heavyweights)
Pawel Wolak vs. Carlos Nascimento (Junior Middleweights)
John Duddy vs. Michi Munoz (Middleweights)

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DREAM FIGHT: CARLOS MONZON VS. GENE FULLMER

Sunday, October 4th, 2009


Gene Fullmer
photo courtesy
David Martinez

NOTE: this is article #2 of a series of eight for your enjoyment from boxing writer Jim Amato. The articles are listed (in order) below and will be featured from September 2009 through November 2009 with each article based on these boxing greats had they met at the peak of their careers in the ring:
1) Jerry Quarry vs. George Foreman
2) Carlos Monzon vs. Gene Fullmer
3) Joe Frazier vs. Ron Lyle
4) Manny Pacquiao vs. Roberto Duran
5) Salvador Sanchez vs. Alexis Arguello
6) Nino Benvenuti vs. Vito Antuofermo
7) Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Alexis Arguello 8) Ray Mancini vs. Harry Arroyo

By Jim Amato

Two of the strongest middleweights to ever lace up the gloves square off for a battle of the ages. Carlos Monzon of Argentina. Tall, lean but deceptively strong with a thudding left jab and a thumping right cross. Gene Fullmer of Utah. Barrel chested and bull strong. Awkwardly aggressive but effective, especially on the inside. This should be a real crowd pleasing affair.
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RING TRIVIA answers September 2009

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

1) On October 7, 1959, in new York City, former heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott lost in a “Boxer vs. Wrestler” match against Buddy Rogers … what wrestler did Walcott have in his corner as his chief second ?
answer is – Sweet Daddy Siki
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