• 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: David Martinez

“Nobody Important is Fighting”

By admin | Published: October 18, 2010

Chiquita Gonzalez David Martinez Michael Carbajal (October 17, 2003) By David Martinez / Boxing Historian The date was March 3, 1993, and the fight was between two superb boxers with a combined ring record of sixty-three wins andone loss: Humberto “Chiquita” Gonzalez (36-1) vs. Michael “Manitas De Piedra” Carbajal (27-0) for the WBC/IBF Junior Flyweight [...]

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FROM THE DESK OF … David Martinez / Boxing Historian

By admin | Published: August 14, 2010

(Summer 2010 Edition) Each quarter, I write to thank the many people that make this website possible; that single subject is always the main focus because as a captain of this ship, if I had no crew , I have NO way to sail. So, I would like once again to mention the personnel that [...]

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Denny Moyer, Former Jr. Middle Weight Champ, Dies

By admin | Published: July 7, 2010

Denny Moyer, Former Junior Middle Weight Boxing Champion Passed Away Last Week From Complications Caused By Pugilistic Dementia Sustained By Ring Injuries Moyer, a member of Oregon’s most prestigious boxing family died this past week as a result from complications from chronic brain injuries Pugilistic Dementia. During his career Moyer fought and beat the likes [...]

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Jack Johnson vs. Jim Jeffries “FIGHT OF THE CENTURY”

By admin | Published: July 2, 2010

Heavyweight Champion James J. Jeffries Image from original cigar box, circa 1900 (gift to David Martinez from Al Nelson, Boxing Historian, 1972) By David Martinez / Boxing Historian July 4, 2010 will mark the 100th anniversary of Jack Johnson vs. Jim Jeffries, “Fight of the Century”, for the heavyweight championship of the world. Leading up [...]

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In Memory … Diego "Chico" Corrales

By admin | Published: May 6, 2010

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian On May 7, 2005, I witnessed the greatest prize fight since Hagler vs. Hearns (April 15, 1985), when Diego Corrales beat Jose Luis Castillo in their lightweight title bout. Sure, there were more than a few great bouts in those twenty years, but arguably Corrales – Castillo was certainly [...]

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Arthur Mercante

By admin | Published: April 19, 2010

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian Legendary hall of fame referee Arthur Mercante passed away at his home in Westbury, New York on Saturday morning April 10, 2010 at the age of 90 years. Mercante was one of the nicest men in this sport that I have had the pleasure of meeting and was a [...]

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My friend – Steve Corbo!

By admin | Published: April 10, 2010

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian Steve Corbo was introduced to me by my friend Harold Lederman of HBO World Championship Boxing, and over this past year we have bonded very well as friends ourselves. Steve is a professional announcer from Chicago and formerly did all the NHL Chicago Blackhawks games as a back-up with [...]

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FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez / Boxing Historian

By admin | Published: March 27, 2010

(Spring 2010 Edition) I would like to take the opportunity, as I do quarterly, to thank the many that help contribute to the continuing success of this website. These are people that offer their expertise in a way that I am so very grateful and without them I would be captain of a ship without [...]

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“World Colored Heavyweight Championship”

By admin | Published: March 17, 2010

Article by David Martinez – Boxing Historian, Photo of Peter Jackson, from David Martinez Private Collection Let me bring you a feature story that you will probably not read any where regarding, all together, the five best black heavyweights at the turn of the 20th century. I got the idea when I over heard some [...]

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"THE BEST OF 2009"

By admin | Published: January 11, 2010

  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 [...]

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