(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 help make this website the success that it has become today.

In no particular order they are John Boitnott (Producer), Bob Quackenbush (Proof Reader and Photo Editing), Rusty Rubin (In Rusty’s Corner), Jim Amato (Senior Boxing Writer), Rick Farris (Free Lance Writer), Nancy Cole (Proof Reader), and Kathy Kraft (Proof Reader).

My t-shirt girls are Suzie, Jania, Maryuri, Xochitl, Natalie, Julie, Krista, Morgan, Adriana, Marteena, Nina, Adria, Beverly, Lexy, Athena, Briana, Christina, Linda, Gordy, Christine, and Kelly.

My hat girls are Samantha, Suzie, Tanya, Maryuri, Evelin, Nina, Daniella, Caitlin, Christine, Stacy, and Jennifer.
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By David Martinez / Boxing Historian

It was three years ago, July 15, 2007, that I brought you this website and dmboxing was born.

My purpose in starting this website is to bring boxing fans all around the world the best that I can offer, drawing from my 50 years of love and passion that I have for the sport. My primary focus is to maintain a format that has a personal touch coming from my wealth of knowledge, along with honest opinions to share with all of you.

The people that have stepped up and have joined me to help make this website the success that it has been over the past 36 months have been so incredible that I can only thank God for placing them in my life. (more…)

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 of former world champions Sugar Ray Robinson, Emile Griffith, and Benny ‘Kid’ Paret.

Portland, Oregon — July 6, 2010 — Denny Moyer passed away Thursday July 1st in Gresham, Oregon at age 70. Sports writers around the world called Denny Moyer a technically masterful fighter with movie star good looks. Denny, the former Junior Middle Weight Boxing Champion and the youngest member of Oregon’s most famous boxing family was regarded by Oregon sports fans as one of the greatest boxers to ever come out of the state.

Boxing Historian David Martinez (dmboxing.com) said of Denny (who died of complications from Pugilistic Dementia) “The baby boom generation will always remember Denny fighting regularly on the nationally televised “Friday Night Fights” from Madison Square Garden. Denny Moyer who represented Oregon defeated the likes of world champions Sugar Ray Robinson, Emile Griffith, and Benny ‘Kid’ Paret.”
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(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 a crew.

In no particular order they are John Boitnott (Producer), Nancy Cole, and Kathy Kraft (Proof Readers), Bob Quackenbush (Proof Reader and Photo Editing), Rusty Rubin (In Rusty’s Corner), Jim Amato (Senior Boxing Writer), Rick Farris and Ray Cerda (Boxing Freelance Writers), and Eric Angella (Web Master).
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By Jim Amato

(NOTE: I wrote this article a while back. In light of his tragic death … all I can say is, on July 11, 2009, boxing lost a great warrior. Rest in peace Arturo)

Arturo is probably my favorite boxer active today. What tremendous fights he has given boxing fans. The trilogy with Mickey Ward and his wars with Wilson Rodriguez and Gabe Ruelas, etc … He is a warrior in every sense of the word.
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Alexis Arguello is widely considered to be one of the 25 best boxers ever. He passed away this week. Please click on the video link just below to watch the man in action.

ALEXIS ARGUELLO from PEPE RODRIGUEZ on Vimeo.

Alexis Arguello / R.I.P.

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian

The boxing world is deeply saddened to learn the news this past week that Alexis Arguello has died. I will go on record to say that he was on my list of the 25 greatest boxers of all time.
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By David Martinez / Boxing Historian

On January 29, 2009, the setting was the Lobero Theater, site of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival for the world premiere of the movie “After The Last Round”.
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Photos – GEORGE GARCIA

GUNFIGHT AT THE NO CHANCE SALOON

The title of this article implies what I think of Manny Pacquiao’s chances in his upcoming December 6th fight with The Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya, and that is, he has absolutely ‘no chance’ to win.

This supposition is based on the same theory I had when I picked Antonio Margarito to not only beat Miguel Cotto, but to knock him out. The reason: Margarito was simply too big, too strong, and had the greater punching power. I broke down the fight, looking for someway for Cotto to win, hard as I tried, I came up with the same conclusion, there was no way Miguel could win.
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By David Martinez / Boxing Historian

I spoke to many boxing experts prior to the recent Bernard Hopkins vs. Kelly Pavlik light heavyweight fight and the answer to my question who would win – was the same … the undefeated middleweight champion Pavlik will win!

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