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Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson by Decision … Katie Taylor over Amanda Serrano

Heavyweights, Recent Fights, Tom Donelson

By Tom Donelson / Member Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA)

The big fight on Netflix was Mike Tyson versus Jake Paul or that was the the fight that got all the intention.  Jake Paul’s job was to defeat a former great heavyweight who has not been in the ring in two decades and eligible for senior citizen discount. 

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ake Paul did what Jake Paul was supposed to do, win the bout with jabs and combinations whereas Tyson hardly looked the fearsome fighter he was at his peak and connected on two punches per round.  It was easy fight for Paul and sad ending for Tyson but both men got rich in the process. 60 million people tuned in. 

In the fight round Paul landed a right that shook Tyson and Tyson landed a left hook that twenty years ago would have sent Paul in the front row, but it did nothing .   Paul jab was effective in keeping Tyson off.  I could remember a time when no jab would keep Tyson off in his prime.  He would find a way around it and knock you out.  But that was the young twenty something Tyson.  Tonight, father time reminded Tyson that indeed, he was an old fighter.

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Official Boxing Record

Boxing Books, David Martinez, History

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian / dmboxing.com

Back in the late 1970’s, I was introduced to a man that was the outstanding editor and publisher of the monthly Official Boxing Record, Dick Mastro. Although I did not know Dick personally as he was based out of Hollywood, California, I always admired his dedication to a publication that offered boxers’ ring records, world ratings, international champions, the mail box, a classified directory, and my favorite features, Down Cauliflower Alley by Noble “Kid” Chissell and Squaring the Round by Dick Mastro. 

Through the years, I have subscribed and collected over 100 copies of his fine (digest size) product. I have always contended that the greatest boxing historians that I have met are Al Nelson, Nat Fleischer, Bert Sugar, Hank Kaplan, Don Fraser, and Emanuel Steward; but it just might be appropriate to add Dick Mastro to that list of men who collectively knew boxing to the highest degree.

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What’s My Line / TV Show … Featuring Sugar Ray Robinson

"Sugar" Ray Robinson, David Martinez, FLASHBACK, Video, What's My Line

FLASHBACK !!!

This article feature was originally published on June 21, 2013 for viewing on www.dmboxing.com

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This popular panel game show ran on CBS-TV from 1950 to 1967. This is Sugar Ray Robinson – the show was shot on July 1, 1956 – almost 57 years ago. Sugar Ray is considered the greatest boxer of all time in any weight class by experts in boxing. The phrase “pound for pound” was invented just for him when they compare any boxer of any era. I am sharing a photo that he autographed for me at a local amateur boxing show in my home town of Santa Barbara, California in 1986. This photo was taken in New York on September 23, 1958; he is with Hogan “Kid” Bassey (left) displaying their world championship belts. Click below on link to view: What’s My Line episode.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAMb_XMfhkE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

dmboxing.com Products

David Martinez, dmboxing.com Products

Here’s sharing a copy of a recent Facebook post regarding my website products and to say thank you to those that wear displaying dmboxing.com

The start of dmboxing.com began in July 2007, and since there have been 2,115 publishing posts.

It’s just such a delight to provide boxing as I know it to the many that have subscribed and continue in support.

Respectfully, David Martinez / Boxing Historian

Rudy Garcia / Boxer … A Look Into The Past

David Martinez, History

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian / dmboxing.com

When I was a young boy, I was blessed to have spoken to the older men who saw and lived boxing before my time. It was an education that I consider priceless, learning from the old timers about their days following the sport.

In the early 1960’s, my uncle would take me to the boxing and wrestling matches at the historic Olympic Auditorium. It was a 100 mile trip down south on the Greyhound Bus, from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, and I consider this to have been my grand introduction to the sport, and the time I fully began to enjoy the live moments of professional boxing.

My uncle once told me about a boxer he liked back in the 1950’s that he saw fight many times at the Olympic and at the Hollywood Legion Stadium. He a was young featherweight of Mexican descent, Rudy Garcia, who was born in East Los Angeles on April 12, 1929, and attended Roosevelt High School. Rudy was an outstanding amateur, winning 56 of 58 bouts, including the California Golden Gloves featherweight title.

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P4P Rankings / dmboxing.com

David Martinez, P4P Rankings - Current

Top Dozen / October 7, 2024

1 – Terence Crawford (41-0 / 31 by KO) / Previous ranking #1

2 – Naoya Inoue (28-0 / 25 by KO) / Previous ranking #2

3 – Oleksandr Usyk (22-0 / 14 by KO) / Previous ranking #3

4 – Dimitry Bivol (23-0 / 12 by KO) / Previous ranking #4

5 – Artur Beterbiev (20-0 / 20 by KO) / Previous ranking #5

6 – Canelo Alvarez (62-2-2 / 39 by KO / Previous ranking #6

7 – Gervonta Davis (30-0 / 28 by KO) / Previous ranking #7

8 – Jesse Rodriguez (20-0 / 13 by KO) / Previous ranking #8

9 – Junto Nakatani (28-0 / 21 by KO) / Previous ranking HM

10 – Vasiliy Lomachencko (18-3 / 12 by KO) / Previous ranking #9

11 – Teofimo Lopez (21-1 / 13 by KO) / Previous ranking #11

12 – Shakur Stevenson (22-0 / 10 by KO) / Previous ranking #10

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RING TRIVIA for September 2024 – ANSWERS

David Martinez, Trivia

I have always been intrigued with boxing trivia. This actually began back when I was a 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 boxing trivia format to my website www.dmboxing.com for everyone to enjoy. On a quarterly basis I post five (5) 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 – The late undefeated heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano (49-0) was only knocked down twice in his professional career by what fighters?

a) Rex Lane and Harry Matthews

b) Roland La Starza and Don Cockell

c) Jersey Joe Walcott and Archie Moore *** CORRECT ANSWER

d) Ezzard Charles and Joe Louis

2 – Frank Tomaso who managed and trained junior welterweight champion Eddie Perkins, his nickname was?

a) The Wizard

b) The Master

c) The Silver Fox *** CORRECT ANSWER

d) The Teacher

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FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez

Bob Quackenbush, David Martinez, FROM THE DESK OF:, hats, Upcoming Fights

(Fall 2024 Edition)

The Fall season is officially upon us and as I respectfully do on a quarterly basis, I want to say thank you to a small team that truly makes dmboxing.com the success that it has been since the first publication back in July 2007.

It’s a pleasure to acknowledge these people, who are: Bob Quackenbush (Proof Reader / Photo Input); Tom Donelson (Member Boxing Writers Association of America / BWAA); Kathy Kraft (Proof Reader); and Steve Corbo (Boxing Writer).

I also want to mention three people who are no longer with us (R.I.P.) who were so instrumental in contributing to my website, and will never be forgotten. They are: Rusty Rubin (In Rusty’s Corner / Glove2Glove); Harold Lederman (Hey Harold! / HBO World Championship Boxing); and Jim Amato (Senior Boxing Writer / Boxing Historian). May they rest peacefully in heaven with the Lord.

Dispalyed in this edition is my official website hat. It is displayed. It is blue in color with embroidered logo on the front and website address on the back, with an adjustable Velcro strap to fit all sizes. To purchase this attractive product, kindly send $22.00 to: David Martinez Boxing, 810 Coronel Street, Santa Barbara, California 93109  – AND – the price includes FREE shipping to all USA zip code zones.

I would like to acknowledge my friend Bob Quackenbush. I have known Bob for 45 years and he certainly adds a tremendous wealth to this website. He does proof reading to perfection and it is such a blessing to have him as part of the dmboxing team.

Bob has also written some nice article pieces for the website, and they can be viewed by going to the category menu and clicking onto his name.

For those not familiar with Bob, also known as “Quack” as his many friends call him, he was born in Glendale, California, attended Crescenta Valley High School, is a graduate of Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California, and resides in lovely Carpinteria, California – thank you Bob!

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Johnny Ortiz (R.I.P.)

David Martinez, FLASHBACK, George Garcia, Johnny Ortiz, R.I.P.

*** FLASHBACK *** This article originally was published August 10, 2014 (ten years ago) on www.dmboxing.com regarding my very good friend Johnny Ortiz … I miss him, his memory was amazing and with our friendship going beyond boxing in respect with kindness for each other.

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By David Martinez / dmboxing.com

Where do I start to talk and grieve about my friend – my good friend – Johnny Ortiz, who passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014.

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I met Johnny back in 1997 upon my arrival into the World Boxing Hall of Fame as a Director of the Board. I knew about Johnny prior to that because I would catch him at times when I was in the Los Angeles area and listened to his boxing radio talk show “Ringside with Johnny Ortiz”.

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Upon meeting Johnny, we immediately bonded as loyal friends mainly due to our great love for boxing. I always considered Johnny a mentor and our bond took us to connecting by phone at least twice a week over the years just to check up on each other and say hello.

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Johnny has been featured on my website, we have done radio broadcasts together, taken trips to boxing matches, done things socially, and always sat together while never missing a monthly board meeting with the World Boxing Hall of Fame during our tenures with the organization.

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RING TRIVIA for September 2024

David Martinez, Trivia

I have always been intrigued with boxing trivia. This actually began back when I was a 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 boxing trivia format to my website www.dmboxing.com for everyone to enjoy. On a quarterly basis I post five (5) 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 – The late undefeated heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano (49-0) was only knocked down twice in his professional career by what fighters?

a) Rex Lane and Harry Matthews

b) Roland La Starza and Don Cockell

c) Jersey Joe Walcott and Archie Moore

d) Ezzard Charles and Joe Louis

2 – Frank Tomaso who managed and trained junior welterweight champion Eddie Perkins, his nickname was?

a) The Wizard

b) The Master

c) The Silver Fox

d) The Teacher

Continue reading RING TRIVIA for September 2024 →