By Rick Farris ( a former professional boxer and boxing historian ) By the end of WWII, a new era in Los Angeles boxing had taken life. In the eyes of California boxing historians, such as Gabriel “Hap” Navarro, former promoter and matchmaker at the legendary Hollywood Legion Stadium, the post war years thru the 1950′s, [...]
By David Martinez / Boxing Historian Last year in a conversation with Don Fraser, President of the California Boxing Hall of Fame, I mentioned to him, “Why isn’t Ray White in your select group of inductees?” Don’s reply was simple, “I have thought of that, but I have no idea how to reach him.” My [...]
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 [...]
By David Martinez / Boxing Historian On Feb 5th 2011, I was on hand to sponsor Desiree D’Alessandro, an artist who turned her studio into a modest boxing training facility as part of the UCSB Art Department’s MFA Open Studios at Harder Stadium. There, she engaged in a public endurance session that lasted 4 hours, [...]
By Jim Amato / Senior Boxing Writer During the 60′s and the early 1970′s the state of California produced several world class heavyweights. Talented and capable boxers like Eddie Machen, Jerry Quarry, Henry Clark, Thad Spencer, Bill McMurray, Mac Foster and Kenny Norton. The city of Wilmington was represented by a rough and tough custumer [...]