Author Archive: ERIC ARMIT
Puncher from the Past Erich Schoppner
Name: Erich Schoppner Born: 25 June 1932 Died: 12 September 2005 at age of 73 Career: 1956 to 1966 Record: 40 fights, 34 wins (16 by KO/TKO), 1 loss on points, 5 draws Division: Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Stance: Orthodox […]
The Past Week in Action 14 April 2025
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 unifies the […]
Puncher from the Past Roland LaStarza
Name: Roland LaStarza Born: 12 May 1927 The Bronx New York Died: 30 September 2009 aged 82 Career: 1947 to 1961 Record: 66 fights, 57 wins (27 by KO/TKO), 9 losses (2 by KO/TKO). Division: Heavyweight Stance: Orthodox Titles: None […]
The Past Week in Action 8 April 2025
Did you miss any of the heart-pounding action in the world of boxing this week? Fear not, as Eric Armit has got you covered with ‘The Past Week in Action’! Prepare to be thrilled as we dive into a comprehensive […]
Puncher from the Past Tony Mundine
Name: Anthony William (Tony) Mundine Born: 9 June 1951 Career: 1969 to 1984 Record: 96 fights, 80 wins (64 by KO/TKO), 15 Losses (10 by KO/TKO), 1 Draw. Division: Middleweight, light heavyweight, cruiserweight, heavyweight Stance: Orthodox Titles: Australian middleweight, light […]
The Past Week in Action 31 March 2025
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: – Brian Norman […]
Puncher from the Past Cherif Hamia
Name: Cherif Hamia Born: 23 March 1931 Guergou, Algeria Died: 24 June 1991 Career: 1953 to 1959 Record: 38 fights, 33 wins (15 by KO/TKO), 3 losses (2 by KO/TKO), 2 Draws. Division: Featherweight Stance: Orthodox Titles: European and French […]
The Past Week in Action 24 March 2025
Did you miss any of the heart-pounding action in the world of boxing this week? Fear not, as Eric Armit has got you covered with The Past Week in Action! Prepare to be thrilled as we dive into a comprehensive […]
Puncher from the Past Freddy Gilroy
Name: Freddie Gilroy Born: 7 March 1936 Belfast Died: 28 June 2016 aged 80 Career: 1957 to 1962 Record: 28 wins (18 by KO/TKO), 3 Losses (1 by KO/TKO). Division: Bantamweight Stance: Southpaw Titles: British, European and Commonwealth bantamweight champion […]
The Past Week in Action 17 March 2025
Did you miss any of the heart-pounding action in the world of boxing this week? Fear not, as Eric Armit has got you covered with The Past Week in Action! Prepare to be thrilled as we dive into a comprehensive […]
