• Mayweather and Canelo win decisions

    Mayweather and Canelo win decisions

    By Tom Donelson (Boxing Writers Assc.) On Cinco de Mayo, Mexican upcoming star Saul Canelo Alvarez faced Shane Mosley, the old veteran. The first round was a feeling around round as Mosley managed to get off punches a little quicker while Alvarez waited nearly half of the round to throw his first punch.

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  • Eddie Perkins ~ R.I.P.

    Eddie Perkins ~ R.I.P.

    In the fifty years I have been connected to boxing, I have been blessed to have met some wonderful people in the sport and Eddie Perkins is one of those wonderful people. Eddie passed away on the evening of May 10, 2012 at his home surrounded by family; he was 75. I had the esteemed honor to be chosen to be Eddie's presenter when he was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame on October 14, 2006.

Category Archives: California Boxing

How I Discovered Boxing

By admin | Published: April 16, 2012

by Desiree D’Alessandro The following video documents how I discovered boxing, who were (and still are!) my influences and mentors, and where I plan to take it. Amongst the influential mentors mentioned in the work, I am especially glad it highlights some of the collaborations between me and David Martinez and Henry Calles of Santa [...]

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Los Angeles Boxing Legends: Frank Baltazar, Sr.

By admin | Published: October 1, 2011
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By Rick Farris ( a former professional boxer and boxing historian )   By the end of WWII, a new era in Los Angeles boxing had taken life. In the eyes of California boxing historians, such as Gabriel “Hap” Navarro, former promoter and matchmaker at the legendary Hollywood Legion Stadium, the post war years thru the 1950′s, [...]

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Ray “Windmill” White / California Boxing Hall of Fame

By admin | Published: June 9, 2011
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By David Martinez / Boxing Historian Last year in a conversation with Don Fraser, President of the California Boxing Hall of Fame, I mentioned to him, “Why isn’t Ray White in your select group of inductees?” Don’s reply was simple, “I have thought of that, but I have no idea how to reach him.” My [...]

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RING TRIVIA for April 2011

By admin | Published: April 23, 2011

( a monthly feature from dmboxing.com ) 1) On July 4, 1912 in Vernon, California, Joe Rivers lost his bid for the lightweight title vs. Ad Wolgast when the bout ended in one of the most controversial finishes in boxing history … the outcome was ? a) double low blow b) knockout after the bell c) [...]

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ART IN ATHLETICISM: THE FORM AND PHYSICALITY OF BOXING

By admin | Published: April 18, 2011
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An exhibition by Desiree D’Alessandro in collaboration with Raymond Douglas April 18th through April 22nd, 2011 Closing Reception and Exhibition Bout Friday April 22nd, 2011 from 5-7pm in Old Gym Gallery 479 on UCSB campus Artists Desiree D’Alessandro and Raymond Douglas take a unique look at the local student body of Isla Vista, focusing specifically [...]

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Sweating. Breathing. Punching. Training.

By admin | Published: March 22, 2011
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By David Martinez / Boxing Historian On Feb 5th 2011, I was on hand to sponsor Desiree D’Alessandro, an artist who turned her studio into a modest boxing training facility as part of the UCSB Art Department’s MFA Open Studios at Harder Stadium. There, she engaged in a public endurance session that lasted 4 hours, [...]

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JOEY ORBILLO

By admin | Published: January 30, 2011
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By Jim Amato / Senior Boxing Writer During the 60′s and the early 1970′s the state of California produced several world class heavyweights. Talented and capable boxers like Eddie Machen, Jerry Quarry, Henry Clark, Thad Spencer, Bill McMurray, Mac Foster and Kenny Norton. The city of Wilmington was represented by a rough and tough custumer [...]

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She caught my eye… Maggie Suarez

By admin | Published: November 27, 2010
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By David Martinez / Boxing Historian I have followed boxing now for about half a century and I truly consider myself blessed meeting so many wonderful people in that tenure. The past twenty-five years I have also been blessed being involved in working with amateur fighters in local boxing gyms in which I have met [...]

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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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FIGHT CALENDAR for May 2010

By admin | Published: April 28, 2010

be sure to stay posted to dmboxing.com every month for your complete boxing schedule Friday, May 1, 2010 (HBO / PPV) from: Las Vegas, NV Floyd Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley (WBA Welterweight Championship) Thursday, May 6, 2010 from: Paris, France Jean Marc Mormeck vs. Fres Oquendo (Heavyweights) Friday, May 7, 2010 (ESPN2) from: El Paso, [...]

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