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P4P Women Rankings / dmboxing.com

November 1, 2025David Martinez, P4P Rankings - WomenDavid Martinez

NOTE: That due to many requests and increasing interest in women’s boxing, I am delighted recently to adding this newest category to www.dmboxing.com for viewing.

Current Top Dozen

(As of: November 1, 2025)

1 – Katie Taylor (25-1 / 6 by KO)

2 – Claressa Shields (17-0 / 3 by KO)

3 – Amanda Serrano (47-4-1 / 31 by KO)

4 – Chantelle Cameron (21-1 / 8 by KO)

5 – Gabriela Fundora (16-0 / 9 by KO / 1 NC)

6 – Mikaela Mayer (22-2 / 5 by KO)

7 – Dina Thorlund (23-0 / 9 by KO)

8 – Alycia Baumgardner (16-1 / 7 by KO / 1 NC)

9 – Lauren Price (9-0 / 2 by KO)

10 – Yokasta Valle (33-3 / 10 by KO)

11 – Elle Scotney (11-0 / 0 by KO)

12 – Evelyn Nazarena Bermudez (22-1-1 / 8 by KO)

Wardley by Knockout over Parker … Sensational Heavyweight Fight

October 27, 2025David Martinez, Heavyweights, Recent FightsDavid Martinez

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian / dmboxing.com

By no fault of my own, I actually missed the live telecast of the Fabio Wardley vs. Joseph Parker heavyweight bout from the 02 Arena in London. So, I had to settle for watching the replay knowing the result; I usually don’t do that, but I’m certainly glad that I did so on this one!

A better than 3 to 1 underdog, interim WBA champion Wardley (20-0-1 / 19 by KO) surprised many, including me, coming from behind on the scorecards to defeat the interim WBO heavyweight champion Parker (36-4 / 24 by KO) by eleventh round knockout.

The fight itself was action packed from start to finish. Wardley began slowly and Parker started strong with both fighters landing their own big shots. In round 2, Wardley threw more than a dozen unanswered punches with Parker losing his mouth piece to avoid a possible early knockout.

As the fight progressed, it was apparent that Parker was winning more rounds, but Wardley continued throwing right hand punches that kept the fight exciting and interesting.

At the start of round 10, it was clear that Parker came to fight, but Wardley countered with a flurry of punches of his own to pin Parker on the ropes, as the bell rang to save Parker from further punishment.

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Jack Dempsey Museum, Manassa, Colorado

October 12, 2025David Martinez, FLASHBACK, Heavyweights, HistoryDavid Martinez

FLASHBACK – This article was originally published on October 9, 2023 for viewing on www.dmboxing.com

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian / dmboxing.com

It was in August 1975, when traveling back to visit my relatives in various locations in the state of New Mexico, I ventured north for an unbelievable experience, a visit the birthplace of Jack Dempsey, Manassa, which is located in the southern part of Colorado, in the “San Luis” Valley.

Upon my arrival, I located a log cabin style house in the middle of town, that was actually moved to this city park location in July 1966, and was refurbished in honor of Jack Dempsey. The interior walls were lined with photos and mementos of Dempsey’s brilliant career.

The Curator there was so wonderfully nice and was amazed at my focus and interest, that he thinking I lived nearby, offered me a job there as a tour guide. Then he did something that was truly amazing, removing the actual gloves from a display case that Dempsey wore in the Luis Angel Firpo fight (September 14, 1923) so I could wear them while posing for a picture.

Unfortunately, I had a misfortune happen regarding these photos. In November 1983, while moving from my old house to my new house, it started to rain that day and the water got into the U-Haul trailer we were towing and into my nicely framed photos. I cried and was so upset and disappointed beyond belief. The photo of me wearing those gloves was the one most damaged.

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P4P Rankings / dmboxing.com

October 7, 2025David Martinez, P4P Rankings - CurrentDavid Martinez

Top Dozen / October 7, 2025

NOTE – Previous Rankings listed here are from last posting on June 13, 2025

1 – Terence Crawford (42-0 / 31 by KO) Previous Ranking #1

2 – Naoya Inoue (31-0 / 27 by KO) Previous Ranking #2

3 – Oleksandr Usyk (24-0 / 15 by KO) Previous Ranking #3

4 – Dimitry Bivol (24-1 / 12 by KO) Previous Ranking #4

5 – Jesse Rodriguez (22-0 / 15 by KO) Previous Ranking #6

6 – Junto Nakatani (31-0 / 24 by KO) Previous Ranking #7

7 – Artur Beterbiev (21-1 / 20 by KO) Previous Ranking #8

8 – Shakur Stevenson (24-0 / 11 by KO) Previous Ranking #12

9 – Canelo Alvarez (63-3-2 / 39 by KO Previous Ranking #5

10 – David Benavidez (30-0 / 24 by KO) Previous Ranking #10

11 – Teofimo Lopez (22-1 / 13 by KO) Previous Ranking #11

12 – Jaron Ennis (34-0 / 30 by KO) Previous Ranking HM

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FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez

September 24, 2025David Martinez, FROM THE DESK OF:, hatsDavid Martinez

(Fall 2025 Edition)

The Fall season is officially upon us and as I respectfully do on a quarterly basis, I continue to say thank you to a small team of people that truly help make dmboxing.com the success that it has been since the first publication on July 15, 2007. I would like to acknowledge these people, who are: Bob Quackenbush (Proof Reader / Photo Editing); Tom Donelson (Member Boxing Writers Association of America / BWAA); Kathy Kraft / Proof Reader – retired); and Steve Corbo (Boxing Writer / Proof Reader).

There are three other people who are no longer with us (R.I.P.) that were so instrumental in their contributing input to the website that I will never forget them. They are: Rusty Rubin (In Rusty’s Corner / Glove2Glove); Harold Lederman (HBO World Championship Boxing / Hey Harold!); and Jim Amato (Senior Boxing Writer / Boxing Historian).

I would also like to have a big shout out to John Boitnott, who worked tirelessly last month when this website took an unfortunate mechanical hit and was not available for viewing for a two week down-time period. The process was certainly a complex series of issues to deal with, but with faith and patience it all came together. Thank you, John! So grateful for you and for the loyalty of all that stayed with us during this untimely mishap.

As seen in this edition, my official website hat is displayed. It is blue in color with embroidered logo on front and website address on back. It has an adjustable Velcro strap to fit all sizes. To purchase this attractive product, kindly send $24.00 to: David Martinez Boxing, 810 Coronel Street, Santa Barbara, California 93109 – AND – the price includes FREE shipping to all USA mailing zones.

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RING TRIVIA for September 2025 – CORRECT ANSWERS

September 21, 2025David Martinez, TriviaDavid Martinez

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 (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) In the 1940’s, top rated contender Enrique Bolanos fought three times and lost those lightweight title fights to the same opponent. Who was he?

a – Beau Jack

b – Juan Zurita

c – Ike Williams / CORRECT ANSWER

d – Bob Montgomery

2) Joe Louis had the most consecutive world title defenses, twenty five, in heavyweight history. In order, who were second and third place in world title defenses?

a – Muhammad Ali / Mike Tyson

b – Joe Frazier / Lennox Lewis

c – Larry Holmes / Wladimir Klitschko / CORRECT ANSWER

d – Tommy Burns / Jack Johnson

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Thank You / Thank You

September 12, 2025David Martinez, DMBoxing News, FLASHBACKDavid Martinez

***** FLASHBACK *****

Sharing this article piece that was originally published here on dmboxing.com dated: February 24, 2021

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian / dmboxing.com

As I travel life’s path, I consider myself truly blessed. Why? Because I get to live the the sport that I enjoy the most – boxing!

It all started in 1960, watching the Gillette Friday Night Fights on a black and white TV set in the living room with my father. The following year, I began attending the wrestling and boxing matches at the historic Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles with my uncle. Watching these events in person and “in living color” was such a treat for a young kid; these are incredible memories which I will never forget.

At that young age, I also tried to educate myself by talking to the older generation regarding the fights they had seen and what life was like in eras before my time.

Through the past sixty plus years I have lived and enjoyed the journey!

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RING TRIVIA for September 2025

September 4, 2025David Martinez, TriviaDavid Martinez

David Martinez / Boxing Historian

1) In the 1940’s, top rated contender Enrique Bolanos fought three times and lost those lightweight title fights to the same opponent. Who was he?

a – Beau Jack

b – Juan Zurita

c – Ike Williams

d – Bob Montgomery

2) Joe Louis had the most consecutive world title defenses, twenty five, in heavyweight history. In order, who were second and third place in world title defenses?

a – Muhammad Ali / Mike Tyson

b – Joe Frazier / Lennox Lewis

c – Larry Holmes / Wladimir Klitschko

d – Tommy Burns / Jack Johnson

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dmboxing UPDATE!

September 2, 2025David Martinez, DMBoxing News, dmboxing.comDavid Martinez

This is a THANK YOU information note to alert everyone with concern that dmboxing.com is back on line for viewing after a brief disappearance these past two weeks.

The issue, now fixed, was a difficult computer malfunction that took time and patience to correct.

I am grateful for the assistance from John Boitnott who was instrumental in helping to launch the website back at its beginning – July 2007.

Stand by for your boxing updates and article features, as we move forward continuing to serve.

Respectfully,

David Martinez / Boxing Historian

The dmboxing T-Shirt

August 12, 2025David Martinez, dmboxing.com Products, T-ShirtsDavid Martinez

On my birthday this past June, my wife, Cely, gave me a wonderful gift. She designed the newest edition of my dmboxing t-shirt! She picked a deep blue colored material and selected the placement of the lettering and website logo. Wow … great job!

Pictured here are Cely, Bob Quackenbush, Cary Lathouwers, Rob Nyvold, Robby Ruef, and Desiree D’Alessandro. Thank you kindly for displaying this newest website product!

Respectfully,

David Martinez / Boxing Historian / dmboxing.com

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