• 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: News

Boxing Results and Thoughts: Chavez wins a title

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By Tom Donelson ( Member of Boxing Writers Association and International Boxing Research Organization ) Froch moves on Carl Froch was one fight away from facing Andre Ward and being a part of the Super Six tournament final.  His opponent, Glen Johnson, was the ultimate road warrior and a fighter better than his record as he [...]

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Hopkins Wins

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By Tom Donelson ( Member of Boxing Writers Association and International Boxing Research Organization )   In their last bout Bernard Hopkins fought Jean Pascal to a draw or maybe we should say Pascal fought Hopkins to a draw.  Hopkins lost his shot at a title when he hit the canvas twice against Pascal in [...]

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In Rusty’s Corner

Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer Just another reminder: That the annual induction of the boxing greats will be held at the International Boxing Hall of Fame on June 9 -12, in Canastota NY. Among those expected to be inducted are Mike Tyson, Julio Cesar Chavez, Kostya Tszyu, referee Joe Cortez and a few [...]

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Ward wins a big one!

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By Tom Donelson ( Member of Boxing Writers Association and International Boxing Research Organization )   Arthur Abraham had lost two fights in a row during the Super Six tournament and faced the new favorite Andre Ward as a heavy underdog but Abraham has one thing in his favor; the big punch.  For Ward, this [...]

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PACQUIAO – MOSLEY FIGHT CARD RECAP

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By Tom Donelson (Member of the Boxing Writers Association and International Boxing Research Organization) Manny Pacquiao faced the wily veteran Shane Mosley, who was hoping to find the fountain of youth for one more fight, one more shot at glory.  Before the main event, there were three important bouts with future implications. Undefeated Mike Alvarado [...]

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In Rusty’s Corner

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Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer   Just a reminder: The annual induction of the greats at the International Boxing Hall of Fame will be on June 9 -12, in Canastota NY.   Among those expected to be inducted are Mike Tyson, Julio Cesar Chavez, Kostya Tszyu, referee Joe Cortez and a few others. [...]

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FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez / Boxing Historian (Spring 2011 Edition)

It is that time again when it’s simply my pleasure to say thank you to some very special people that help contribute to the continuing success of this website.   In not any particular order they are: John Boitnott (producer), Bob Quackenbush (photo editing and proof reading), Kathy Kraft (proof reader), Ray Luna (photos), Rusty [...]

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Two undefeated champions, Berto and Lopez, lose their belt and their zero!

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By Tom Donelson (Member of the Boxing Writers Association, International Boxing Research Organization and contributes to numerous boxing publications) Paul McCloskey challenged Amir Khan for Khan’s version of the junior Welterweight title. For Khan, a victory meant a big dollar fight with Timothy Bradley and who knows from there? Khan decided to take the action [...]

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ART IN ATHLETICISM: THE FORM AND PHYSICALITY OF BOXING

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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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Morales surprises!

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By Tom Donelson (Memeber of the Boxing Writers Association, International Boxing Research Organization and contributes to numerous boxing publications) Erik Morales was a Hall of Fame fighter but those days were long past and what he had left was the question as he faced the tough Marcos Maidana in a night called Action Heroes. In [...]

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