Monthly Archives: September 2010

FIGHT CALENDAR for October 2010

By admin | Published: September 30, 2010

Be sure to stay posted to  dmboxing.com every month for your complete boxing schedule FRIDAY – October 1, 2010 (SHOWTIME) from: Santa Ynez, California Tim Coleman vs. Patrick Lopez (Junior Welterweights) Archie Ray Marquez vs. Juan Santiago (Lightweights) FRIDAY – October 1, 2010 (Telefutura) from: Corrientes, Argentina Jorge Barrios vs. Humberto Martinez (Lightweights) Hector Saldivia [...]

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Muhammad Ali / Part Three

By admin | Published: September 26, 2010

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian In part three of my six part series on Muhammad Ali, I will give my personal views of three fights during his career that he emerged victorious – but by close margins and conceivably could of lost as well. 1. Doug Jones (March 13, 1963) In his 18th pro [...]

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JOSE NAPOLES

By admin | Published: September 23, 2010

By Rick Farris Throughout boxing history the welterweight division has been blessed with exceptional prizefighters. Names such as Walker, Ross, McLarnin, Armstrong, Robinson, Griffith and Leonard are just a few of the greats that come to mind. However, another name cannot be overlooked when considering great 147 pounders, Jose Napoles. Napoles’ nickname “Mantequilla” is the [...]

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RING TRIVIA for September 2010

By admin | Published: September 19, 2010

1) Former heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano’s power punch was his right hand … which was called – the ? a) Bazooka b) Rocket c) Hammer d) Suzie-Q 2) What boxer engaged in the most fights (25) at the once famous Hollywood Legion Stadium – in Los Angeles area ? a) Archie Moore b) Don Jordan [...]

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Muhammad Ali / Part Two

By admin | Published: September 17, 2010

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian In the second installment of my six in a series, I will answer a question that is most often asked of me, with regards to Muhammad Ali. That question is which – when was Ali at the height of his career? First of all, I must say that it [...]

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RING TRIVIA “answers” for August 2010

By admin | Published: September 13, 2010

1) After his retirement in 1935, former welterweight and middleweight champion Mickey “The Toy Bulldog” Walker was known for his excellent work as a ? answer – Painting Artist 2) Who was the “only” man to officially on record knock-down Marvelous Marvin Hagler in his 67 bout professional career ? answer – Juan Roldan

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In Rusty’s Corner

By admin | Published: September 9, 2010

Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer A number of stories of varying importance occurred the past few weeks. First, Manny Pacquiao agreed to fight Antonio Margarito in Texas in November. Allow me to add my name to those who disagree with Margarito ‘EVER’ being licensed again, anywhere, after being caught with the equivalent of [...]

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Muhammad Ali / Part One (Video)

By admin | Published: September 5, 2010

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian This is the first of a six part series on my personal accounts of Muhammad Ali.  I will display each part for viewing about every ten days. I will start this series #1, by saying that the best closed circuit fight that I ever attended was with my late [...]

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FIGHT CALENDAR for September 2010

By admin | Published: September 2, 2010

Be sure to stay posted to dmboxing.com every month for your complete boxing schedule. FRIDAY – September 3, 2010 from: Chiang Mai, Thailand Oleydong Sithsamerchai vs. Pornsawan Porpramook (WBC Strawweight Championship) SATURDAY – September 4, 2010 from: Ljubljana, Slovenia Jan Zaveck vs. Rafal Jackiewicz (IBF Welterweight Championship) SATURDAY – September 4 , 2010 from: Glasgow, [...]

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