Monthly Archives: November 2009

MANCINI vs. ARROYO

Ray Mancini photo courtesy David Martinez private collection NOTE: this is article #8 of a series of eight for your enjoyment from boxing writer Jim Amato. The articles are listed (in order) below and were featured from September 2009 through November 2009 with each article based on these boxing greats had they met at the [...]

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In Rusty’s Corner

Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer I hear the fat lady singing. The future of “Ringsports Magazine” looks like a mirage. But there is some interest in its sister website “Ringsports.com”. While the site continues to remain in a state of limbo, I will have high hopes that a deal will be worked out. [...]

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Alexis Arguello – Julio Cesar Chavez

Julio Cesar Chavez photo courtesy David Martinez private collection NOTE: this is article #7 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 [...]

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MONEY – could be the downfall for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao

By Ray Cerda When mega fights look to be on the horizon then falls off faster than Vanilla Ice, it’s usually because of money. This very well could be the case for Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Any time you have mega fighters involved, you have mega egos involved also. Usually you won’t find [...]

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WHAT IF (?) NINO vs. VITO

Vito Antuofermo photo courtesy David Martinez NOTE: this is article #6 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 [...]

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In Rusty’s Corner

Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer I hear the fat lady singing. The future of “Ringsports Magazine” and its sister website “Ringsports.com”, continues to remain in a state of limbo, until or unless the time comes when someone wishes to purchase them. Anyone interested can contact me directly at rustyrubin@sbcglobal.net***

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PublishAmerica Presents "My Life Among the Icons" by Johnny Ortiz

Frederick, MD — PublishAmerica is proud to present My Life Among the Icons by Johnny Ortiz of Valley Village, California. His connection at age 15 with L.A.’s most notorious gangster, his sinister lifestyle while working for a renowned private investigator, 50 years as a fighter, trainer and manager, Johnny Ortiz’s exciting life involved close friendships [...]

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RING TRIVIA for November 2009

1) What beer company once displayed the late former heavyweight champion John L Sullivan on their poster ad ? a) Schlitz b) Pabst Blue Ribbon c) Holenadel d) St. Pauli Girl

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In Rusty’s Corner

Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer The song may be ending. The future of “Ringsports Magazine” and its sister website “Ringsports.com”, continue to remain in a state of limbo, until or unless the time comes when someone wishes to purchase them. Anyone interested can contact me directly at rustyrubin@sbcglobal.net*** The Los Angeles based World [...]

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National Pride

  By Ray Cerda                              Saturday November 14th Manny Pacquiao will try to win a 7th world title in as many weight classes. Even though the fight is set to take place at the contracted limit of 145 pounds the WBO welterweight title and the newly formed WBC Diamond Belt will be at stake. [...]

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