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(Spring 2022 Edition)

The Spring season is officially here and it’s that time once again, as I do on a quarterly basis, to say thank you to a small team of people that help make dmboxing.com the success that it has become since the first publication on July 15, 2007.

I would like to acknowledge these people, who are: Bob Quackenbush (Lead Assistant / Proof Reader); Tom Donelson (Member Boxing Writers Association of America); Steve Corbo (Boxing Writer / Proof Reader); and Kathy Kraft (Proof Reader).   

There are three other people who are no longer with us (R.I.P.) that contributed in a tremendous way to this website, and 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). These men were my dearest of friends, never to be forgotten, and resting peacefully in heaven with the Lord.

Rusty Rubin
Harold Lederman
Jim Amato

Also, a special thank you to all my female and male friends that have kindly displayed my website products and attire. Pictured in this edition is my official website hat which is blue in color and embroidered with logo on the front and website address on the back. It includes an adjustable Velcro strap to fit all sizes. To purchase this attractive product, kindly send $18.95 to: David Martinez Boxing, 810 Coronel Street, Santa Barbara, California 93109… and the price includes FREE shipping to any of the USA mailing zones.

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Boxing Events, David Martinez, FROM THE DESK OF:, Hall Of Fame, hats, Rankings, Ratings

(Winter 2021 / 2022 Edition)

Happy Holidays and may the New Year 2022 bring you good health, prosperity and joy!

It is simply a delight to bring you this website that is now going on its fifteenth year since beginning in July 2007. Since that time, there have been 1,843 published articles and features.

I am so grateful and certainly blessed to have such a special cast of people that have contributed to the success of dmboxing.com through the years.

I would like to acknowledge Bob Quackenbush (Lead Assistant / Proof Reader), Tom Donelson (Member Boxing Writers Association of America), Steve Corbo (Proof Reader / Boxing Writer), and Kathy Kraft (Proof Reader).

There are three people who are no longer with us (R.I.P.) that added so much of their expertise and input to this website. 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)… I miss them tremendously, as they were special friends whom I will never forget.

I am also grateful to those who have kindly displayed my website products.

As seen on this edition, my official website hat is displayed. It is blue in color with embroidered logo on the front, website address on the back, and an adjustable Velcro strap to fit all sizes. To purchase this attractive product, kindly send $18.95 to: David Martinez Boxing, 810 Coronel Street, Santa Barbara, California 93109 … and the price includes FREE shipping to all of the USA mailing zones.

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David Martinez, FROM THE DESK OF:, hats, Rankings, Ratings

(Summer 2021 Edition)

It’s Happy Anniversary time once again for dmboxing.com as it turns 14 years old this month, officially on July 15th.

It was back in 2007 that the birth of my website began and I am so grateful to celebrate another year, with many more to come.

There have been over 1,800 published article features on the website, and along the way it’s truly been a blessing to have met and become acquainted with such a wonderful fan base of friends.


I want to acknowledge a special group of people that have enhanced the success of my website. First is John Boitnott, the original web-master and publisher that had the vision to believe in me and believed that I could provide my boxing expertise in a positive way to others world-wide.

The team of others that certainly have contributed with the highest of standards are Bob Quackenbush (Lead Assistant / Proof Reader / Photo Editing), Tom Donelson (Author, Member Boxing Writers Association of America), Kathy Kraft (Proof Reader), and Steve Corbo (Proof Reader / Boxing Writer).

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David Martinez, FROM THE DESK OF:, Hall Of Fame, hats, Jim Amato, Rankings

(Spring Edition 2021)

I would like to first and foremost offer my sincerest condolences to the family of a true friend, boxing historian and avid sports collector – Jim Amato – who passed away in Ashland, Ohio on February 22, 2021, at the age of 66.

I have met many boxing people and fighters in my over sixty years in boxing and Jim was as wonderful a human being as I have had the pleasure of knowing.  

He came on board with dmboxing.com in 2008 and contributed simply the best of the best in boxing. May his soul rest peacefully in heaven with the Lord.

I am grateful and certainly blessed with a special cast of people that have contributed to the success of dmboxing.com through the years, and their input is priceless. This group to be acknowledged is: Bob Quackenbush (Lead Assistant / Proof Reader), Tom Donelson (Author / Member Boxing Writers Association of America), Steve Corbo (Proof Reader / Boxing Writer), and Kathy Kraft (Proof Reader).

Along with Jim Amato, there are two others who are no longer with us (R.I.P.) who added so much of their expertise and input to my website. They are Rusty Rubin (In Rusty’s Corner / Glove2Glove) and Harold Lederman (Hey Harold! / HBO World Championship Boxing). These gentlemen were special friends whom I will never forget.

In this quarterly edition, I want to thank Anna for displaying my official website hat. It is blue in color and embroidered with logo on the front, and dmboxing.com address on the back, with an adjustable Velcro strap to fit all sizes. To purchase this attractive product, send $17.95 by check or money order (NO cash please) to: David Martinez Boxing, 810 Coronel Street, Santa Barbara, California 93109. The price includes FREE shipping to any of the USA mailing zones. Also included with each order will be an official website ink pen – just my way of saying thank you for making dmboxing.com one of your choices in boxing.

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(Winter 2012 Edition)

Happy New Year everybody. May 2021 bring you good health, prosperity, and joy!

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world as we know it, and I am asking for the kindest prayers to heal and comfort the many stricken with this horrible pandemic – thank you.

It is simply such a delight to bring you this website that is going on its fourteenth year, beginning in July 2007. Since that time there have been 1,766 published article features.

I am grateful and certainly blessed with a special cast of people that have contributed to the success of dmboxing.com through the years.

I would like to acknowledge Bob Quackenbush (Lead Assistant / Proof Reader), Jim Amato (Senior Boxing Writer / Boxing Historian), Tom Donelson (Member Boxing Writers Association of America), Steve Corbo (Proof Reader / Boxing Writer), and Kathy Kraft (Proof Reader).

There are two people that are not with us anymore (R.I.P.) that added so much of their expertise and input: Rusty Rubin (In Rusty’s Corner / Glove2Glove) and Harold Lederman (Hey Harold! / HBO World Championship Boxing). I miss both tremendously; they were special friends whom I will never forget.

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(Fall 2020 Edition)

The Fall season is officially here and it’s that time once again, as I do on a quarterly basis, to say thank you to a small team of people that help make dmboxing.com the success that it has become since the first publication on July 15, 2007.

I would like to acknowledge these people, who are: Bob Quackenbush (Lead Assistant / Proof Reader); Jim Amato (Senior Boxing Writer / Boxing Historian); Tom Donelson (Member Boxing Writers Association of America); Steve Corbo (Boxing Writer / Proof Reader); and Kathy Kraft (Proof Reader).   

There are two other people who are not with us (R.I.P.) that have contributed in a tremendous way to this website, and they are Rusty Rubin (In Rusty’s Corner / Glove2Glove) and Harold Lederman (Hey Harold! / HBO World Championship Boxing). Both men were my dearest friends, never to be forgotten, and resting peacefully in heaven with the Lord.

A special thank you to my female and male friends that have kindly displayed my website products and attire. In this edition, I want to thank Hellen for displaying my official website hat. It is blue in color and embroidered with logo on the front and website address on the back. It includes an adjustable Velcro strap to fit all sizes. To purchase this attractive product,  kindly send $18.50 to: David Martinez, 810 Coronel Street, Santa Barbara, California 93109 … and, the price includes FREE shipping to any of the USA mailing zones.

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(Summer 2020 Edition)

This is “Happy Anniversary” month, as it has now been 13 years since the birth of my website dmboxing.com that first hit the internet world in 2007.

Though the years it has simply been my pleasure to bring you the best in boxing as I know it. My highest priority has always been honesty and creditably. My opinions are strictly my own, with never the intent to change minds of others, with the utmost respect to other opinions and input. Since its beginning I have posted 1,719 publications for viewing.

I have been blessed with a group of people that have helped me to heights beyond my belief. I honorably would like to acknowledge them: Bob Quackenbush (Lead Assistant / Proof Reader / Photo Editing); Tom Donelson (Author, Member Boxing Writers Association of America); Jim Amato (Senior Boxing Writer / Boxing Historian); Steve Corbo (Boxing Writer / Proof Reader); Kathy Kraft (Proof Reader).

There are two other people who are not with us (R.I.P.) that have tremendously contributed, and they are: Rusty Rubin (In Rusty’s Corner / Glove2Glove)

… and Harold Lederman (Hey Harold / HBO World Championship Boxing). Both men were my dearest friends, not to be forgotten, both are resting peacefully in heaven with the Lord.

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David Martinez, FROM THE DESK OF:, Rankings

(Spring 2020 Edition)

Spring is here and once again it’s that time to say thank you for making this website one of your choices in boxing.

It is such a delight to bring the best in boxing as I know it to everyone, with my involvement that goes back to 1961 – fifty nine years.

I would like to acknowledge a wonderful select group of people that help make dmboxing.com the success it has been since its start on July 15, 2007. They are: Bob Quackenbush (Lead Assistant / Proof Reader); Tom Donelson (Author, Member Boxing Writers Association of America); Jim Amato (Senior Boxing Writer / Boxing Historian); Steve Corbo (Boxing Writer / Proof Reader); Kathy Kraft (Proof Reader).

Two people, my dearest friends, who are not with us (R.I.P.) that offered their expertise are: Rusty Rubin (In Rusty’s Corner / Glove2Glove) who was the first to contribute to dmboxing.com in July 2007; and Harold Lederman (Hey Harold / HBO World Championship Boxing). I miss both so very much. They will never be forgotten, and now rest peacefully with the Lord in heaven.

I would also like to pay my respects to Dr. Joe Noriega (R.I.P.) who passed away just over a year ago on February 18, 2019. Such a dear and close friend, he was the former president of the World Boxing Hall of Fame where I honorably served on the Board of Directors and as Boxing Historian. He was well known in the Los Angeles area for his outstanding work in the chiropractic field – we all miss you, Dr. Joe!

Seated ( l to r ): Dr. Joe Noriega, Johnny Ortiz. Standing ( l to r ): Sabatino Abrucci, Ken Thompson, David Martinez, Adolpho Perez, Armando Muniz. October 2004 / World Boxing Hall of Fame Press Conference prior to the 25th Annual Banquet of Champions.

I would also like to say thank you to the young ladies that offer their beauty modeling my website products, and the model in this edition – Hellen.

I receive my share of fan mail and it’s always nice to respond with my input and views on any particular fighter, fight, or matter.  My intention is never to change the opinions of others but solely to give respect to their input, as I would hope others would do towards me.

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California Boxing Hall of Fame, David Martinez, FROM THE DESK OF:, hats, Rankings

(Winter 2019 Edition)

As we come into 2020, I wish everybody the best of health and a prosperous Happy New Year!

It is absolutely a pleasure to bring you this website. There have been 1,669 published feature article pieces since the beginning of dmboxing.com which started on July 15, 2007.

I am truly blessed by a special group of people that have added their support and continue to help the success of this website. They are Bob Quackenbush (Lead Assistant / Proof Reader / Photo Input), Tom Donelson (Member Boxing Writers Association of America), Steve Corbo (Proof Reader / Boxing Writer), Jim Amato (Senior Boxing Writer / Boxing Historian), and Kathy Kraft (Proof Reader).

There are two people who are not with us anymore … may their souls rest peacefully in heaven with the Lord … that were so special to me and dmboxing.com as they added their expertise and input for which I am so grateful; they are: Rusty Rubin (In Rusty’s Corner / Glove2Glove) who was the first to contribute to dmboxing.com in July 2007; and Harold Lederman (Hey Harold / HBO World Championship Boxing). I miss tremendously both men as my friends, and they will never be forgotten (R.I.P.).

I also want to say thank you to the young lovely ladies that model for this website. They are my friends and certainly add beauty to dmboxing.com.

For the many that have purchased my website products, thank you for your support and loyalty. It means a lot and is much appreciated.

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David Martinez, FROM THE DESK OF:, hats, Lightweights, Rankings

(Fall 2019 Edition)

The Fall season is here and once again it’s that time to say thank you to all for making this website one of your choices in boxing. It is my pleasure and I treasure the opportunity to provide the best of boxing as I know it to everyone.

A small team of people that help enhance dmboxing.com and whom I would like to acknowledge are: Bob Quackenbush (Lead Assistant / Proof Reader); Kathy Kraft (Proof Reader); Jim Amato (Senior Boxing Writer / Boxing Historian); Tom Donelson / Author, Member Boxing Writers Association of America); Steve Corbo (Boxing Writer / Proof Reader); Harold Lederman (R.I.P. / Hey Harold / HBO World Championship Boxing); and Rusty Rubin (R.I.P. / In Rusty’s Corner / Glove2Glove). [Note: Rusty was the first to contribute to dmboxing in July 2007].

The young ladies that have modeled my products over the years have certainly added beauty and, although not professional models, they have contributed with class and charm.

The attractive website hat displayed in the photo above (thank you model Sandria) is a top selling product. It is embroidered with the official logo on the front and website address on the backside. It has an adjustable Velcro strap to fit all sizes. To order, send check or money order (NO cash please) in the amount of $18.50 to: David Martinez Boxing, 810 Coronel Street, Santa Barbara, California 93109 … and this includes FREE shipping to anywhere in the USA mail zones.

It has now been two months since we lost one the greatest boxers, Pernell Whitaker. He was a champion in four different weight divisions, and accumulated an outstanding professional record of 40 wins, 4 losses, one draw, and one no-contest, with 17 by knockout. Many have asked me where I rank him amongst the elite lightweights of all time. My ranking is at #6, with my top ten being (in order) Benny Leonard, Roberto Duran, Joe Gans, Tony Canzoneri, Jimmy McLarnin, Pernell Whitaker, Carlos Ortiz, Ike Williams, Freddie Welsh, and Battling Nelson.

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