Archie Moore and David Martrinez (1996)

By Jim Amato

  
   He was possibly the greatest light heavyweight of all time, The wily “Old Mongoose” Archie Moore. The man who scored 140 knockouts in a career that spanned from 1936 to 1963 never lost his crown in the ring. Although he unsuccessfully challenged twice for the heavyweight title, he did campaign successfully among the “Big Boys” throughout his tenure as a professional boxer. His record reads lie “Who’s Who” of boxing history. In 228 recorded bouts, Archie was only stopped seven times, a testimony to his courage and uncanny defensive ability.

    Born on December 13, 1913, ( or 1916 to Archie) Moore boxed for years without due recognition. He fought all over the country. He even traveled to Australia and Argentina in search of fame and fortune. After six years on the circuit, Archie began to make his move toward the big time. In 1942, he knocked out Shorty Hogue in two rounds. Hogue had decisioned Archie no less than three times earlier in his career. He also beat rugged Jack Chase and drew with Ed Booker. In 1943, he won two out of three against Chase. In 1944, Moore lost by a knockout to Booker and also dropped a decision to the great Charley Burley. 1945 was a good year for Archie as he lost only two of fourteen fights. He beat Clevelander Lloyd Marshall twice. He was stopped by another Clevelander, the outstanding Jimmy Bivins. He lost a decision to Holman Williams but kayoed Holman in a rematch.
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Friday, February 5, 2010 (ESPN2)
from: Miami, Florida
Glen Johnson vs. Yuaf Mack (Light Heavyweights)
Joey Hernandez vs. Ed Paredes (Welterweights)

Friday, February 5, 2010 (Showtime)
from: Santa Ynez, CA
Freddy Hernandez vs. DeMarcus Corley (Welterweights)
Francisco Contreras vs. Juan Castaneda (Junior Welterweights)

Saturday, February 6, 2010 (Showtime)
from: Monterrey, Mexico
Edwin Valero vs. Antonio DeMarco (WBC Lightweight Championship)
Carlos Abregu vs. Richard Gutierrez (Welterweights)
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1) On May 10, 1996 … Lennox Lewis, a former 1988 Olympic champion, fought another former 1988 Olympic champion … he was ?
answer is - Ray Mercer
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This attractive t-shirt is a cotton (Haines) long sleeve with logo on front and is only available in one size - extra large - because of a limited supply in stock.
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Dwight Hawkins fight program
(November 4, 1968)
courtesy Rick Farris
By Rick Farris

By the time Dwight Hawkins turned twenty-three, he’d been a professional boxer nearly eight years. Hawkins had engaged in over 40 pro fights, many in the hometowns of some of the greatest boxers of the era. In order to get fights the Hawk had become a globe trotter and had traveled to Scotland, Venezuela and, of course, Mexico.

Mexico has always produced the finest of lower weight boxers and this was especially true during the years Dwight was active. The tough part about fighting in Mexico is that it was hard to win there. Even if you were good enough to beat the exceptional Mexican talent, the officials would find a way for the Mexican boxer to win. Boxing is serious business in Mexico and it’s more important to Mexican boxers to be the champion of Mexico than it is to hold a world title.
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Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer

The earthquake in Haiti was a horrible way to start the New Year. My heartfelt prayers go out to all those who were caught up in this disaster. As if poverty wasn’t enough of a problem for those who live there.

The tragedy in Haiti was more than ample reason for Andre Berto who has family there to cancel a big money fight with Shane Mosley.

It’s not hard to understand why Berto could not bring himself to fight in this time of emotional personal tragedy. In truth it’s a mixed bag for Andre, he should have his head on straight before taking on such a tough opponent.

On the other side of the equation, the money Berto Could have earned for this fight may have enabled him to do so much more for his people.

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It was announced earlier this week that the WBA / WBC Welterweight “unification” championship fight which was scheduled for January 30 in Las Vegas has been canceled.

WBC champion Andre Berto said, “due to the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti that has affected my family (who reside there) I am physically and emotionally unable to continue to train for the bout”.
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Ray Mancini
photo courtesy
David Martinez
private collection
By Jim Amato / Senior Boxing Writer

During the early 1980’s it was said that Youngstown’s Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini was a media manufactured prospect. He was a great story line. A young son trying to win a title that evaded his talented father Lenny “Boom Boom” Mancini. Was he the real deal or was he hype?

That was the question when he entered the ring at the Packard Music Hall in Warren, Ohio on July 19, 1981 to meet Mexico’s Jose Luis Ramirez. Ray’s NABF lightweight title he had won just a month before would be on the line. What was really on the line was his reputation. Was he a future champion or a public relations creation? Ramirez was no joke. He would enter the ring with a 71-3 record. On November 14, 1980 he had floored the great Alexis Arguello and ended up losing a very controversial decision. Ramirez was a bonafide contender and was considered a very stern test for the young Mancini.
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1) On May 10, 1996 … Lennox Lewis, a former 1988 Olympic champion, fought another former 1988 Olympic champion … he was ?
a) Tony Tucker
b) Frank Bruno
c) Shannon Briggs
d) Ray Mercer
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Bernard Dunne
photo courtesy
David Martinez
private collection
By David Martinez / Boxing Historian
 
 
I have assembled my personal choices in boxing for THE BEST OF 2009 in the major categories, which are:
 
 
FIGHTER OF THE YEAR:
Manny Pacquiao, who won his two “super” fights in 2009, Ricky Hatton (May 2) and Miguel Cotto (Nov 14). Pacquiao was my pick last year and no different this year and by far boxings best “pound for pound” boxer.
 
FIGHT OF THE YEAR:
Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz (Feb 28) WBA / WBO Lightweight Championship. The fight was anybody’s heading into the ninth round, with one scorecard even and each fighter by two points on one of the others, before Marquez wins by knockout in that round.
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