Crawford by Decision Win Over Madrimov

Middleweights, Recent Fights, Tom Donelson

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

Terence Crawford was shooting  for a fourth title at the 154-pound division against WBA champion Israil Madrimov, but it was not a coronation as Crawford won a close decision with judges scoring the fight 115-113,115-113 and 116-112.  Most every round was close as Crawford averaged 8 landed punches and 36 throws whereas Madrimov averaged 7 punches landed and 23 punches thrown. This was a fight that many rounds saw one or two quality punches decide the round. Crawford threw over 200 more punches and more active, but he only had 22 percent accuracy and Madrimov actually connected on 30 percent of his punches and landed some good rights throughout the fight plus concentrated on the body. 

The bout proved to be a tactical fight and Crawford had the superior jab and this allowed him to connect occasionally with his right hand and Madrimov landed clean right hands but there were very few combinations punches and the one punch Madrimov landed successfully was his looping right but he also missed quite a bit with that punch.

In seven rounds, Crawford landed a more punches and Madrimov landed more punches in just four rounds with one round even.  I had the fight 115-113 but you could have scored it 114-114 or 116-112 for there were rounds that were close to score. 

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Happy Anniversary #17

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By David Martinez / Boxing Historian / dmboxing.com

This past July 15, 2024 ”www.dmboxing.com” officially celebrated a milestone, of 17 years of existence.

The website started back in 2007 and since then I have published over 2,000 articles and features world-wide for viewing.

It’s absolutely a delight to bring you boxing, as I have produced this site to be the best that I can provide.

Along the way, I have been blessed to become acquainted with a wonderful array of fans, and with some to becoming the closest of friends to me, and that I consider the greatest gift of their friendship.

I am also grateful to have a special core group of people that have enhanced the success of the website. First off is John Boitnott, who had the vision to believe in me and was the first webmaster. After serving a trial period learning the mechanics of a website, I am now a proud producer.

There are others who have certainly contributed to the continuing success, and I’ll start with a trio of individuals that are no longer with us (R.I.P.) – may their souls rest peacefully in heaven – Rusty Rubin, Harold Lederman, and Jim Amato. These three provided a wealth of boxing knowledge to the website.

Rusty was my first writer and featured his monthly column, “In Rusty’s Corner”, and also “Glove2Glove” which offered prayers for the sick, needy, and deceased.

Harold provided his own video shorts called “Hey Harold!” which previewed upcoming major fights to be shown on HBO World Championship Boxing.

Jim was nothing less than brilliant with featured stories on boxers of the past and present. His expertise as a true boxing historian was priceless.

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www.dmboxing.com / UPDATE

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I want to thank everyone for your patience the past 10 days while dmboxing website was unavailable for viewing during technical difficulties and while our support computer team was conducting major maintenance issues and plus security safety updating.

We’re back on line today and moving forward, my apologies for any inconvenience.

Your continued support is always so much appreciated.

                                  Respectfully, David Martinez

Howard “Kayo” Smith

FLASHBACK, Heavyweights, Jim Amato, R.I.P.

***** FLASHBACK ***** In loving memory and respect to our friend Jim Amato (R.I.P.) this article piece was originally published on www.dmboxing for viewing on May 15, 2010 . In remembrance of Jim, never to be forgotten, all his postings can be located by clicking onto his name in the Categories section. He came on board to dmboxing in 2008 and truly contributed the best of the best in boxing. Jim was truly respected world-wide by many as a boxing historian and sports collector, he passed away in Ashland, Ohio on February 22, 2021, after a bout with cancer at the age of 66. May his soul rest peacefully in heaven with the Lord.


(Photo – David Martinez & Howard Smith)

By Jim Amato / Senior Boxing Writer

When a fighter earns the nickname “Kayo”, it’s safe to assume he’s a pretty dangerous guy . Howard Smith met and defeated some top tier heavyweights in the 1970’s. Yes he could bang with the best of them.

Howard turned professional in 1971 and suffered a defeat in his fourth pro fight . He bounced right back in 1972 halting future world champion Mike Weaver in three rounds. Next he outscored Weaver in a return match. In 1973 Howard pounded out a decision over Jack “The Giant” O’Halloran . Smith was moving up in the heavyweight rankings in 1974 with KO wins over Tony Doyle and O’Halloran in a rematch. Howard leaped over another hurdle in 1975 with a fifth round stoppage of the respected Larry Middleton . In 1976 Smith won a split decision over the smooth boxing Johnny Boudreaux.

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Shakur Stevenson Unanimous Decision Over Artem Harutyunyan AND Undercard Results (7-6-24)

Lightweights, Recent Fights, Tom Donelson

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

Shakur Stevenson defend his title against Artem Harutyunyan, and this was a good card featuring O’Shaquie Foster defending his Super featherweight  title against Robson Conceicao plus Keyshawn Davis challenged the tough veteran Miguel Madueno.  The televised card started with undefeated prospect Abdullah Mason against Luis Lebron.

The first fight Abdullah Mason did a beat down with quick hands and power against a Luis Lebron.  He used quick hands to pound his opponent.  Lebron had no answers as he could not penetrate Mason defense and Mason simply landed whatever punch he wanted.  He landed combination to the body as well as the face.  Lebron’s corner stopped the fight as blood gushed from his nose.  Mason connected on 45 punches over nearly three rounds and his opponent landed only 15. 

Keyshawn Davis showed his boxing skills against the tough veteran Miguel Madueno. Madueno toughness was shown by the fact he never been stopped or hit the canvas. Undefeated Davis landed punches with his hand speed and that includes body shots and combinations to the head.

Davis’s punches were sharp as Madueno came forward and by halfway through the fight Madueno tired and Davis continued to beat Madueno on the inside and then moving away with combinations that punctuated end of every round after round.

Madueno became frustrated as he pushed his head into Davis’s head after round six and in seven rounds, he picked Davis up as if he were going to body slam Davis and he even threw a post bell punch that missed and hit the ref.  He was flirting with disqualification, but the referee was tolerating the antics.  Madueno continued to move forward and continued to be nailed by Davis

The fight was easy to score, and Davis won 99-91 but you could have scored it 100-90, which I did.

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P4P Rankings / dmboxing.com

David Martinez, P4P Rankings - Current

Top Dozen / July 2024

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

2 – Naoya Inoue (27-0 / 24 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 (61-2-2 / 39 by KO / Previous ranking #6

7 – Gervonta Davis (30-0 / 28 by KO) Previous ranking #8

8 – Jesse Rodriguez (20-0 / 13 by KO) Previous ranking #11

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

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

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

12 – Kenshiro Teraji (23-1 / 14 by KO) Previous ranking / #12

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Marquis of Queensberry Rules

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This article originally was published on June 25, 2019 for viewing on www.dmboxing.com

By David Martinez  / Boxing Historian / dmboxing.com

Arguably, the most important piece of boxing writing was by John Graham Chambers in 1865, a member of the Amateur Athletic Club in London, England .

Chambers wrote twelve rules to govern the conduct of boxing matches which would end the governed structure of bare-knuckle fighting.

John Sholto Douglas, eighth Marquis of Queensberry, was responsible for putting these rules into effect and gained fame with his sponsorship and by lending his name to the title . The new rules thus would supersede the Revised London Prize Ring Rules, which were written by Jack Broughton in 1743.

The first fight that applied Queensberry Rules was the heavyweight championship when Jim Corbett knocked out John L . Sullivan in twenty-one rounds to win the title at the Olympic Club in New Orleans on September 7, 1892.

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RING TRIVIA for June 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) From the TV series “The Phil Silvers Show” also known as “Sgt . Bilko”, which member of Bilko’s platoon was a former pro boxer who fought four World Champions?

A – Tiger Anderson

B – Mickey Freeman

C – Walter Cartier — CORRECT ANSWER

D –  Abel Fernandez 

2) What baseball great was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas during WWII with Joe Louis ?

A – Warren Spahn

B – Hank Greenberg

C – Jackie Robinson — CORRECT ANSWER

D – Joe DiMaggio

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