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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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 the top fight of the last decade in boxing.

The match was fought at a fierce pace throughout, with round ten capping a great fight. Corrales, with both eyes almost completely shut, survived two vicious knockdowns to mercilessly come back from the brink of defeat to stop Castillo.
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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 true gentleman.
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