• Peter Jackson

    By David Martinez / Boxing Historian
    I consider myself truly blessed to have seen over the past fifty years all the boxing greats. I have written various articles ranking different boxers in their primes, but I feel compelled to write now about a division in boxing that hardly anyone ever talks about – light heavyweight. […]

  • DM Boxing Tour Video DM Boxing Tour Video

    I would like to share my collection of fifty years of boxing as dmboxing.com approaches its fifth year this month. It’s been a pleasure to be able to provide you with boxing information and I would like to thank you for making this website one of your choices in boxing.

  • Greatest Boxer “Pound for Pound”… Ever

                                  By David Martinez / Boxing Historian I have been asked many times “who is the greatest boxer of all time in any weight division at the height of his career” and that answer is the easiest for me to come up with – Sugar Ray Robinson. I could go on and on about his career but I will go on record to say that at his pinnacle years he was clearly the best. I was fortunate to meet him at a local amateur boxing show in 1986 where I was a referee for the kids. […]

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“THE BEST OF 2010″

By admin | Published: January 8, 2011

By David Martinez, Boxing Historian I have assembled personal choices in boxing for THE BEST OF 2010 in the major categories, and they are: FIGHTER OF THE YEAR: Sergio Martinez On April 17, Sergio scored an impressive upset victory over Kelly Pavlik to win the WBC / WBO Middleweight Championship. Then on November 20, he [...]

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History of Modern Boxing: Heavy Weight Champions Since the NBA Began

By Mich De Lorme | Published: December 31, 2010
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Though the sport of boxing has historical roots as far back as the Roman Empire, modern boxing can arguably be dated to have begun with the Marquis of Queensbury rules. Additionally, heavyweight championships are widely accepted to have began with Jack Dempsey and the ‘National Boxing Association’ in 1921. From this point onward, the sport of boxing began to demand more skill…

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In Rusty’s Corner

By admin | Published: December 9, 2010

Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer As I prepare for my annual holiday vacation, I want to make sure that I reach each and everyone who reads this column (and even those who do not), the very best wishes for the holiday season. Both ShowTime and HBO have a nice early Christmas present on [...]

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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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RING TRIVIA for November 2010

By admin | Published: November 17, 2010

1) Sugar Ray Robinson suffered his first defeat of his career to Jake LaMotta on  February 5, 1943 … the rematch for that fight would take place how many days later in same month ? a) 7 days b) 10 days c) 14 days d) 21 days 2) What Gold Medal winner was voted the [...]

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In Rusty’s Corner (Pacquiao Prediction)

By admin | Published: November 13, 2010

Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer We finally have a fight at the Superdome in Dallas, and it’s not the Cowboys or their cheerleaders who are involved. The Dallas Cowboys are an embarrassment as a team. Except for their cheerleaders and a lap dance or two, they offer nothing of interest for the fans. [...]

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RING TRIVIA “answers” for October 2010

By admin | Published: November 11, 2010

1) What former boxing champion baptized TV personality Khloe Kardashian, he is her God-Father ? answer – Sugar Ray Leonard 2) What former flyweight champion had the nickname “The Mighty Atom” ? answer – Jimmy Wilde

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In Rusty’s Corner

By admin | Published: November 8, 2010

Rusty Rubin is a veteran boxing writer Okay Rusty, the election is over and the votes are in; it’s time to “man-up”! Bet you’re thinking about the local and national elections, but in truth I’m talking about the election for the newest class for the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota. The ballots had [...]

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FIGHT CALENDAR for November 2010

By admin | Published: November 5, 2010

Be sure to stay posted to www.dmboxing.com every month for your complete boxing schedule… < FRIDAY > November 5, 2010 (Showtime) from: Fargo, North Dakota Edwin Rodriguez vs. James McGirt, Jr (Super Middleweights) Marcus Johnson vs. Kevin Engel (Super Middleweights) < FRIDAY > November 5, 2010 from: Manila, Philippines Brian Viloria vs. Liempetch Sor Veerapol [...]

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Happy Halloween!

By admin | Published: October 31, 2010

By John Boitnott  / dmboxing.com Producer I really like knowing David Martinez. Of course there’s his endless boxing knowledge – his ability to analyze a fight – even as it’s happening. I respect his advice big time. One of the best things he does is something that only happens at Halloween. He will dress up [...]

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