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HAPPY EASTER 2026
RING TRIVIA for March 2026 … The Correct ANSWERS
I have always been intrigued with boxing trivia. This actually began back when I was a young kid in 1961. I would pick the minds of the older generation and ask questions about their era to educate myself. It’s now my pleasure to bring the boxing trivia format to my website www.dmboxing.com for everyone to enjoy. On a quarterly basis I post five multiple choice questions – in March, June, September, and December – with the correct answers to follow by end of each posting month for your viewing.
David Martinez / Boxing Historian
1 — What boxer had the nickname “The Brooklyn Billy Goat”?
a – Shannon Briggs
b – Paddy DeMarco — CORRECT ANSWER
c – Riddick Bowe
d – Junior Jones
2 — In his only professional defeat, who did Tyrone Everett lose to (by
split-decision) in a WBC junior lightweight title bout?
a – Ben Villaflor
b – Kuniaki Shibata
c – Samuel Serrano
d – Alfredo Escalera — CORRECT ANSWER
FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez
(Spring 2026 Edition)
The Spring season is officially upon us, and as I respectfully do on a quarterly basis, I continue to say thank you to the small team of people who truly help make dmboxing.com the success it has been since its first publication on July 15, 2007.
I would like to acknowledge:
Bob Quackenbush (Proofreader / Photo Editing)
Tom Donelson (Member, Boxing Writers Association of America – BWAA)
Kathy Kraft (Proofreader – Retired)
Steve Corbo (Boxing Writer / Guest Posts)
There are also three individuals who are no longer with us (R.I.P.) who were instrumental in their contributions to the website, and I will never forget them.
Rusty Rubin (In Rusty’s Corner / Glove2Glove)
Harold Lederman (HBO World Championship Boxing / “Hey Harold!”)
Jim Amato (Senior Boxing Writer / Boxing Historian)
Many people have texted or contacted me with their input, opinions, and thoughtful questions. I respect everyone’s interest and would like to share five that recently came to my attention, along with my response.
1 – Who was the first president you served under upon your membership in the World Boxing Hall of Fame?
ANSWER:
That would be the honorable Dub Harris. Prior to my induction in November 1996, he interviewed me in his Los Angeles (Commerce), California office. I was admittedly a bit nervous but confident. He asked several boxing questions, and after my quick and correct responses, he welcomed me into the organization on the spot. He asked me to begin officially in January 1997 as a Board of Director, and I was later assigned the role of Boxing Historian. I will always be grateful to Mr. Harris for his trust and the opportunity he gave me.
Continue reading FROM THE DESK OF: David MartinezFIGHT CALENDAR for April 2026 / dmboxing.com
Stay tuned every month to www.dmboxing.com for your complete boxing schedule
*** NOTE *** Listed bouts subject to change or cancellation
Continue reading FIGHT CALENDAR for April 2026 / dmboxing.comFight Club OC is back on April 9, inside The Hangar at the OC Fair and Event Center
Southern California’s premier hybrid fight promotion Fight Club OC returns April 9th with a seven bout lineup featuring new stars and returning local talent. Fight fans will see Golden Boy’s two new top prospects in 1-0 Nikolai Terteryan and 4-0 (3KO’s) Samuel Torres from Gilroy, CA. Two more undefeated fighters, 2-0 (1KO) Carjon Roberts vs 3-0 (3KO’s) Elliot Taylor will be fighting for the Tequila Mandala Belt in our featured bout of the night. Plus a Flyweight Female MMA bout between 3-3 Natalie Schlesinger vs 6-7 Shino Vanhoose is also set for this April 9th fight card and three other exciting bouts. This is the type of show Fight Club OC is known for nationwide,… rising stars laying it all on the line for the Orange County fight fans.
Continue reading Fight Club OC is back on April 9, inside The Hangar at the OC Fair and Event CenterP4P Women’s Rankings / dmboxing.com
NOTE: Due to many requests and the increasing interest in women’s boxing, I am delighted to feature this category on www.dmboxing.com for viewing.
Current Top Dozen
(As of: March 11, 2026)
1 – Claressa Shields (18-0 / 3 by KO)
2 – Katie Taylor (25-1 / 6 by KO)
3 – Amanda Serrano (48-4-1 / 31 by KO)
4 – Chantelle Cameron (21-1 / 8 by KO)
5 – Gabriela Fundora (17-0 / 9 by KO / 1 NC)
6 – Mikaela Mayer (22-2 / 5 by KO)
7 – Alycia Baumgardner (17-1 / 7 by KO / 1 NC)
8 – Dina Thorlund (24-0 / 9 by KO)
9 – Lauren Price (9-0 / 2 by KO)
10 – Yokasta Valle (34-3 / 10 by KO)
11 – Elif Nur Turhan (13-0 / 8 by KO)
12 – Elle Scotney (11-0 / 0 by KO)
Current Champions
Displayed are the “Current Champions” in boxing with each shown in their respective weight division, world title belt organization, professional ring record in the following format: win-loss-draw-no contest (knockout wins) and the date of winning their title.
As of: March 6, 2026
Heavyweight (+200 lb /+90.7 kg or +224 lb /+101.6 kg)
| WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
| Oleksandr Usyk Super champion 24–0 (15 KO) September 25, 2021 | Oleksandr Usyk 24–0 (15 KO) May 18, 2024 | Oleksandr Usyk 24–0 (15 KO) July 19, 2025 | Fabio Wardley 20–0–1 (19 KO) November 17, 2025 | Oleksandr Usyk 24–0 (15 KO) August 20, 2022 |
| Murat Gassiev Regular champion 33–2–0–1 (26 KO) December 12, 2025 | Agit Kabayel Interim champion 27–0 (19 KO) February 22, 2025 |
Cruiserweight (200 lb /90.7 kg or 190 lb / 86.2 kg)
| WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
| Gilberto Ramírez Super champion 48–1 (30 KO) March 30, 2024 | Noel Mikaelian 28–3 (12 KO) December 13, 2025 | Jai Opetaia 29–0 (23 KO) May 18, 2024 | Gilberto Ramírez 48–1 (30 KO) November 16, 2024 | Jai Opetaia 28–0 (22 KO) July 2, 2022 |
| Michał Cieślak Interim champion 28–2–0–1 (22 KO) June 28, 2025 |
RING TRIVIA for March 2026
I have always been intrigued with boxing trivia. This actually began back when I was a young kid in 1961. I would pick the minds of the older generation and ask questions about their era to educate myself. It’s now my pleasure to bring the boxing trivia format to my website www.dmboxing.com for everyone to enjoy. On a quarterly basis I post five multiple choice questions – in March, June, September, and December – with the correct answers to follow by end of each posting month for your viewing.
David Martinez / Boxing Historian
1 — What boxer had the nickname “The Brooklyn Billy Goat”?
a – Shannon Briggs
b – Paddy DeMarco
c – Riddick Bowe
d – Junior Jones
2 — In his only professional defeat, who did Tyrone Everett lose to (by
split-decision) in a WBC junior lightweight title bout?
a – Ben Villaflor
b – Kuniaki Shibata
c – Samuel Serrano
d – Alfredo Escalera
Carlos Chavez / Memories
By David Martinez / Boxing Historian / dmboxing.com
A fighter that my uncle admired, and one which was before my time in boxing, was Carlos Chavez.
My uncle’s favorite boxer, though, was Manuel Ortiz. He met Ortiz on several occasions when both were living in the Imperial Valley town of El Centro, California.
I recall my uncle telling me that Carlos Chavez fought all the best boxers in a career that spanned seventeen years, from 1939 to 1956.
Chavez’s opponents included Lou Salica, Harold Dade, Lauro Salas, Willie Pep, Jimmy Carter, Paddy DeMarco, Tony DeMarco, Mario Trigo, Tony Olivera, Art Aragon, Jesse Flores, Eddie Chavez, Maxie Docusen, Paulino Montes, Cisco Andrade, and his epic five-bout series with all time great, Manuel Ortiz.
Continue reading Carlos Chavez / MemoriesFIGHT CALENDAR for March 2026 / dmboxing.com
Stay tuned every month to www.dmboxing.com for your complete boxing schedule
* NOTE * Listed bouts subject to change or cancellation
Continue reading FIGHT CALENDAR for March 2026 / dmboxing.com