Author Archive: ERIC ARMIT

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The Past Week in Action 18 July 2023

The Past Week in Action 18 July 2023

Miss any of this week’s action in the sport? Get caught up with “The Past Week in Action” by Eric Armit; with a review of all major cards in the boxing for the past week. Highlights: -Alycia Baumgardner gains revenge […]

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Punchers from the Past: Nino Valdes

Punchers from the Past: Nino Valdes

Nino Valdes Name: Geraldo Ramos Ponciano Valdés Born Havana, Cuba: December 5 1924 Died New York June 3 2001 aged 76 Record 70 fights 48 wins (36 KO/TKO),18 losses, 3 draws. 1ND Height: 6’3” Reach 78” Turned Pro: December 17, […]

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Punchers from the Past: Dave Sands

Punchers from the Past: Dave Sands

DAVE SANDS Born Kempsey, Australia February 4 1926 Died August 11 1952 Age 26 Turned Pro: August 16 1941 Record: 100 fights, won 87 wins (52) 10 losses 1 draw, 2 No Decisions Won Australia middleweight title May 1946 Won […]

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The Past Week in Action  10 July 2023

The Past Week in Action 10 July 2023

Miss any of this week’s action in the sport? Get caught up with “The Past Week in Action” by Eric Armit; with a review of all major cards in the boxing for the past week. Highlights: – Jaron Ennis retains […]

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Punchers from the Past: Langston Carl (L C ) Morgan

Punchers from the Past: Langston Carl (L C ) Morgan

Langston Carl (L C ) Morgan Born Meridian Mississippi 15 November 1934. Died 12 May 1987 at the age of 52. Turned pro June 1954 retired October 1969 Record: 129 fights 80 wins (58) 46 losses 3 draws Beat:  Glen […]

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The Past Week in Action 4 July 2023

The Past Week in Action 4 July 2023

Miss any of this week’s action in the sport? Get caught up with “The Past Week in Action” by Eric Armit; with a review of all major cards in the boxing for the past week. Highlights: -Savannah Marshall outpoints champion […]

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Punchers from the Past: Exuperancio (Fred) Galiana

Punchers from the Past: Exuperancio (Fred) Galiana

Exuperancio (Fred) Galiana Born Mataro, Spain July 2 1931 Died July 4 2005 Turned Pro: May 4 1950 Retired December 23 1965 Record: 192 fights 156 wins (90) 22 losses 14 draws Won Spanish lightweight title in May 1955 Won […]

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The Past Week in Action  27 June 2023

The Past Week in Action 27 June 2023

Miss any of this week’s action in the sport? Get caught up with “The Past Week in Action” by Eric Armit; with a review of all major cards in the boxing for the past week. Highlights: -Kazuto Ioka wins the […]

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Punchers from the Past- Gregorio “Goyo” Peralta

Punchers from the Past- Gregorio “Goyo” Peralta

Gregorio “Goyo” Peralta Born Suan Juan. Argentina 8 May 1945. Died 3 October 2001 Turned pro: April 5 1958 retired 17 November 1973 Record: 116 fights 98 wins (60), 9 losses 9 draws Beat: Jose Giorgetti, Willie Pastrano*, Wayne Thorton, […]

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Punchers from the Past- Angel Robinso Garcia

Punchers from the Past- Angel Robinso Garcia

Angel Robinso Garcia Born Havana, Cuba 9 May 1937. Died June 1 2000 Turned Pro: July 1955 retired February 1978 Record: 239 fights 138 wins (55) 80 losses 21 draws Fought: Doug Vaillant, Carlos Hernandez (D)*, Jose Stable (W & […]

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