Category Archives: Rankings

FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez

David Martinez, FROM THE DESK OF:, Harold Lederman, Jim Amato, Rankings, Rusty Rubin

(Spring 2024 Edition)

The Spring season is officially now upon us and as I respectfully do on a quarterly basis, I want 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 of America / BWAA); Kathy Kraft (Proof Reader); and Steve Corbo (Boxing Writer / Proof Reader).

There were three other people who are no longer with us (R.I.P.) that were so instrumental in their contributing to this website that I must mention and 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).

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 $19.95 to:  David Martinez Boxing, 810 Coronel Street, Santa Barbara, California 93109 – AND – the price includes FREE shipping to all USA mailing zones.

Boxing has been a way of life for me, living it since 1961, and it is a complete honor to bring everyone my boxing world in honesty and with credibility being my intent. I welcome all input and comments and appreciate your support which simply fuels me to be the best that I can be to serve everybody. Be sure to mark your calendar for some upcoming major fights on the horizon:

(NOTE – listed bouts subject to change or cancellation)

April 20 / Devin Haney (31-0 / 15 by KO) vs. Ryan Garcia (24-1 / 20 by KO)

May 4 / Canelo Alvarez (60-2-2 / 39 by KO) vs. Jaime Munguia (43-0 / 34 by KO)

May 6 / Naoya Inoue (26-0 / 23 by KO) vs. Luis Nery (35-1 / 27 by KO)

May 11 / Vasyl Lomachenko (17-3 / 11 by KO) vs. George Kambosos (21-2 / 10 by KO)

May 18 / Tyson Fury (34-0-1 / 24 by KO) vs. Oleksandr Usyk (21-0 / 14 by KO)

May 25 / Josh Taylor (19-1 / 13 by KO) vs. Jack Catterall (28-1 / 13 by KO)

June 1 / Artur Beterbiev (20-0 / 20 by KO) vs. Dmitry Bivol (22-0 / 11 by KO)

June 22 / David Benavidez (28-0 / 24 by KO) vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk (20-1 / 16 by KO)

June 22 / Gervonta Davis (29-0 / 27 by KO vs. Frank Martin (18-0 / 12 by KO)

Continue reading FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez →

P4P Rankings / dmboxing.com

P4P Rankings - Current, Rankings

Top Dozen / February 13, 2024

1 – Terence Crawford (40-0 / 31 by KO) / Previous ranking #1

2 – Naoya Inoue (25-0 / 22 by KO) / Previous ranking #2

3 – Oleksandr Usyk (21-0 / 14 by KO) / Previous ranking #3

4 – Dimitry Bivol (21-0 / 11 by KO) / Previous ranking #4

5 – Artur Beterbiev (19-0 / 19 by KO) Previous ranking #6

6 – Canelo Alvarez (60-2-2 / 39 by KO / Previous ranking #5

7 – Devin Haney (30-0 / 15 by KO) Previous ranking #7

8 – Gervonta Davis (29-0 / 27 by KO) Previous ranking #8

9 – Juan Francisco Estrada (44-3 / 28 by KO) Previous ranking #9

10 – Shakur Stevenson (21-0 / 10 by KO) Previous ranking #10

11 – Vasiliy Lomachencko (17-3 / 11 by KO) Previous ranking #12

12 – Jesse Rodriguez ( 19-0 / 12 by KO) Previous ranking / not rated

Continue reading P4P Rankings / dmboxing.com →

P4P Rankings / dmboxing.com

David Martinez, P4P Rankings - Current, Rankings

Top Dozen / November 25, 2023

1 – Terrence Crawford (40-0 / 31 by KO) / Previous ranking #1

2 – Naoya Inoue (25-0 / 22 by KO) / Previous ranking #2

3 – Oleksanda Usyk (21-0 / 14 by KO) / Previous ranking #3

4 – Dimitry Bivol (21-0 / 11 by KO) / Previous ranking #4

5 – Canelo Alvarez (60-2-2 / 39 by KO / Previous ranking #5

6 – Artur Beterbiev (19-0 / 19 by KO) Previous ranking #6

7 – Devin Haney (30-0 / 15 by KO) Previous ranking #7

8 – Gervonta Davis (29-0 / 27 by KO) Previous ranking #8

9 – Juan Francisco Estrada (44-3 / 28 by KO) Previous ranking #11

10 – Shakur Stevenson (21-0 / 10 by KO) Previous ranking #10

11 – Teofimo Lopez (19-1 / 13 by KO) Previous ranking #12

12 – Vasiliy Lomachencko (17-3 / 11 by KO) Previous ranking HM

Continue reading P4P Rankings / dmboxing.com →

FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez

David Martinez, FROM THE DESK OF:, Rankings


(Fall 2023 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 elite team of people that help make dmboxing.com the success that is has become since the first publication on July 15, 2007.

I would like 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); Steve Corbo (Boxing Writer / Proof Reader).

Three other people who are no longer with us (R.I.P.) that were so instrumental in contributing to this website that I must recognize 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 wonderful men were my dearest of friends, never to be forgotten, and peacefully resting in heaven with the Lord.

As seen in 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 $19.95 to:  David Martinez Boxing, 810 Coronel Street, Santa Barbara, California 93109 – AND – the price includes FREE shipping to all the USA mailing zones.

On Saturday, August 12, was the 5th annual Paul Banke BOX-FAM family BBQ at Covina Park, California. It was truly a wonderful gathering of boxing champions, with tons of friends new and old in attendance. This event was nicely organized by George Rodriguez, with an open invitation to everybody to come and join with an excellent array of foods “pot luck” style to enjoy, plus a wide variety of vendors. Next year cannot come soon enough – can’t wait – I’ll be back!

Here’s sharing a few photos – pictured are Paul Banke … Danny “Little Red” Lopez … and in the group picture are Mike Weaver’s Triplet sons Lloyd, Floyd, Troy, with myself, Robert Ortiz, and Nars Martinez.

Continue reading FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez →

P4P Rankings / www.dmboxing.com

David Martinez, dmboxing.com, P4P Rankings - Current, Rankings

Top dozen / September 8, 2023

1 – Terence Crawford (40-0 / 31 by KO)

2 – Naoya Inoue (25-0 / 22 by KO)

3 – Oleksandr Usyk (21-0 / 14 by KO)

4 – Dmitry Bivol (21-0 / 11 by KO)

5 – Canelo Alvarez (59-2-2 / 39 by KO)

6 – Artur Beterbiev (19-0 / 19 by KO)

7 – Devin Haney (30-0 / 15 by KO)

8 – Gervonta Davis (29-0 / 27 by KO)

9 – Tyson Fury (33-0-1 / 24 by KO)

10 – Shakur Stevenson (20-0 / 10 by KO)

11 – Juan Francisco Estrada (44-3 / 28 by KO)

12 – Teofimo Lopez (19-1 / 13 by KO)

Continue reading P4P Rankings / www.dmboxing.com →

FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez

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

(Summer 2023 Edition)

The Summer season is officially upon us and as I respectfully do on a quarterly basis, I want to say thank you to a team of people that help make dmboxing.com the success that is has become since the first publication on July 15, 2007.

I would like 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); Steve Corbo (Boxing Writer / Proof Reader).

Three other people who are no longer with us (R.I.P.) that were so instrumental in contributing to this website 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 wonderful men were my dearest of friends, never to be forgotten, and peacefully resting in heaven with the Lord.

Also, a big thank you to all the friends that have kindly displayed my array of website products. Pictured in this edition is my official website hat. It is blue in color and embroidered with logo on the front and website address displayed on the back. This product has an adjustable Velcro strap to fit all sizes. To purchase, kindly send $19.95 to: David Martinez Boxing, 810 Coronel Street, Santa Barbara, California 93109 … and the price includes FREE shipping to all USA mailing zones. As a historian first, and boxing expert second, it is absolutely my pleasure to serve everyone with my over sixty plus years of involvement in boxing. I am delighted with the many comments and input that I receive. I truly intend to always be honest, respectful and honor others opinions.

I have many stories and have been blessed to have met the best boxers in world, with my #1 being Sugar Ray Robinson, and the five men who I consider to have been the greatest boxing historians in my lifetime – Al Nelson, Nat Fleischer, Bert Sugar Hank Kaplin, and Don Fraser. They provided a wealth of knowledge beyond belief in the sport that I have personally been attached to for 62 years, and counting.

It is interesting that each of these five legendary historians all have different rankings in order of the greatest boxers P4P of all time. If they all agreed, this topic would become boring. On this much debated subject, here is my own personal ranking of the top dozen (12) greatest P4P boxers, at the height, peak, prime, pinnacle of their respective careers. Listed alphabetically they are Muhammad Ali, Henry Armstrong, Roberto Duran, Joe Gans, Harry Greb, Eder Jofre, Jack Johnson, Benny Leonard, Joe Louis, Carlos Monzon, Willie Pep, and Sugar Ray Robinson.

Continue reading FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez →

The Greatest Boxers From Mexico and the United Kingdom

David Martinez, History, Rankings

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian / dmboxing.com

Throughout my many years of research, I have developed a deep interest in ranking boxers on the greatness of their respective careers.

I rank the fighters, from different eras, at their height, peak, prime, and pinnacle of their careers, and not necessarily by who can beat whom or who fought whom, and regardless of their ring records.

Here’s my “pound for pound” top dozen (12) retired boxers from two of the most popular boxing parts of the world, with professional ring records listed.

Continue reading The Greatest Boxers From Mexico and the United Kingdom →

Boxers Never Knocked Out

David Martinez, History, Rankings

By David Martinez / Boxing Historian / dmboxing.com

There have been many boxers who were never knocked out in their respective careers in the ring.

Here’s my assessment and ranking (in order) of the top thirty-five retired fighters “pound for pound” who never suffered a “KO”, including (in parenthesis) the total number of bouts each fought in their professional careers.

1 – Eder Jofre (78)

2 – Carlos Monzon (99)

3 – Barney Ross (79)

4 – Rocky Marciano (49)

5 – Marvin Hagler (67)

6 – Gene Tunney (67)

7 – Pancho Villa (105)

8 – Floyd Mayweather Jr. (50)

9 – Salvador Sanchez (46)

10 – Ricardo Lopez (52)

Continue reading Boxers Never Knocked Out →

FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez

David Martinez, dmboxing.com Products, FROM THE DESK OF:, hats, Rankings

(Winter 2022 / 2023 Edition)

It is simply a delight to bring you this website, as 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 past 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 other 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 such loyal friends whom I will never forget.

I am also grateful to all those who have kindly contributed to display my website products.

As seen in 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.

Continue reading FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez →

FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez

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

(Fall 2022 Edition)

Time once again, as I do on a quarterly basis, to say thank you to a team of people that make dmboxing.com the success it has been and continues to be. This group certainly provides that extra expertise beyond my expectations; they are: Bob Quackenbush (Lead Assistant / Proof Reader / Photo Editing), Tom Donelson (Member Boxing Writers Association of America), Steve Corbo (Writer / Proof Reader), Kathy Kraft (Proof Reader).

I also recognize, never to be forgotten, three wonderful people that are no longer with us (R.I.P.) who truly enhanced this website with their expertise. They are Rusty Rubin, Harold Lederman, and Jim Amato.

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

Last, but not least, are you … my loyal fan support. I know you have many choices in boxing and thank you, everyone, for dmboxing.com making just one of them.

My boxing background goes back to 1961. I have a short capsule BIO that can be viewed on the site menu section. It is my complete honor to serve and give my historical and boxing background to everyone.

My theme has always been honesty and credibility in the producing of this website. I also appreciate the comments and personal mail that I receive, with my respect of all opinions and views.

Continue reading FROM THE DESK OF: David Martinez →