Monthly Archives: June 2010

RING TRIVIA “answers” for June 2010

By admin | Published: June 29, 2010

1) When Kenny Lane KO’ed Elmer Lakotas, July 28, 1955 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin … what former heavyweight champion refereed their lightweight bout  ? answer is – Jack Dempsey 2) Former welterweight, junior middleweight and middleweight champion Felix Trinidad was undefeated (40-0) when he lost his first” professional fight … to who ? answer is – [...]

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FIGHT CALENDAR for July 2010

By admin | Published: June 27, 2010

be sure to stay posted to dmboxing.com every month for your complete boxing schedule FRIDAY – July 2, 2010 (ESPN2) from: Ontario, CA Demetrius Hopkins vs. Mike Arnaoutis (Welterweights) Francisco Contreras vs. Noe Bolanos (Junior Welterweights) SATURDAY – July 3, 2010 (Fox Sports Net) from: Reno, NV Uilses Solius vs. Eric Ortiz (Junior Flyweights) Mark [...]

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In Rusty’s Corner

By admin | Published: June 25, 2010

Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer   The Los Angeles based World Boxing Hall of Fame event will be held on November 19, at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. Among the new honorees expected to attend are Julio Casar Chavez, Mike Tyson, Dwight Muhammad Qawi and Bennie Briscoe. In the expanded category, Graham [...]

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Frazier vs. Quarry I (41 Years Since This Heavyweight Classic)

By admin | Published: June 22, 2010

Jerry Quarry and David Martinez (May, 1991) By Jim Amato / Senior Boxing Writer June 23, 1969 at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Joe Frazier met the popular Irish fighter, Jerry Quarry, for the New York State recognized heavyweight title. Back in the day, the New York State Boxing Commission wielded quite a bit of [...]

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WEBSITE HAT

By admin | Published: June 19, 2010

I am so happy to be able to continue to offer my  dmboxing.com  website hat at a low discount price to my growing fan base. The hat is blue in color, has logo embroidered on front and website address embroidered on back with adjustable velcro strap to fit all sizes. I am trying to stay [...]

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In Rusty’s Corner

By admin | Published: June 16, 2010

Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer Allow me to re-state something I have said many times before, that boxing people, as a whole, are among the finest people in the world. They are hard-working, blue collar folks, who when they get to know you, will give you the shirt off their backs in the [...]

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RING TRIVIA for June 2010

By admin | Published: June 12, 2010

1) When Kenny Lane KO’ed Elmer Lakotas, July 28,1955 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin … what former heavyweight champion refereed their lightweight bout ? a) Jack Dempsey b) Ezzard Charles c) Jersey Joe Walcott d) Rocky Marciano 2) Former welterweight, junior middleweight and middleweight champion Felix Trinidad was undefeated (40-0) when he lost his “first” professional fight [...]

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World Cup and Boxing Cross Paths 

By admin | Published: June 10, 2010

By Bob Quackenbush / for dmboxing.com Friday, June 11, 2010 marks the beginning of a month-long sporting event that is viewed by more people around the globe than any other, including the Olympic Games.  What is this event?  The World Cup soccer tournament.  Held every four years, this spectacle captivates audiences from Asia and Africa, [...]

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Cuban Great, Kid Chocolate

By admin | Published: June 8, 2010

Kid Chocolate photo courtesy David Martinez private collection By Jim Amato / Senior Boxing Writer He was born Eligio Sardinias Montalbo on January 6, 1910 in Cerro, Havana, Cuba. He launched his professional boxing career in 1927 and would participate in over 150 bouts in a career that ended in 1938. He was nicknamed the [...]

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In Rusty’s Corner

By admin | Published: June 5, 2010

Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer The Los Angeles based World Boxing Hall of Fame event will be held on November 19, at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. Among the new honorees expected to attend are Julio Casar Chavez, Mike Tyson, Dwight Qawi and Bennie Briscoe. In the expanded category, Graham Houston, Jimmy [...]

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