Author Archive: ERIC ARMIT

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Puncher from the Past Bobby Dykes

Puncher from the Past Bobby Dykes

| October 9, 2024 | 0 Comentarios/ Comments

Name: Bobby Dykes (Real name Robert Dykstra) Born: 8 September 1928 Died: 31 May 2006 at the age of 77 Career: 1946 to 1957 Record: 151 fights, 120 wins (57 by KO/TKO), lost 23 (2 by KO/TKO), 8 draws Division: […]

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The Past Week in Action 7 October 2024

The Past Week in Action 7 October 2024

| October 7, 2024 | 0 Comentarios/ Comments

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 […]

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Punchers from the Past: Elijah “Tap Tap” Makhathini

Punchers from the Past: Elijah “Tap Tap” Makhathini

| October 1, 2024 | 0 Comentarios/ Comments

Name: Elijah “Tap Tap” Makhathini Born: 3 October 1942 Habeni, South Africa Career: 1971 to 1980 Record: 62 fights, 47 wins (22 by KO/TKO), 13 losses (3 by KO/TKO), 2 draws. Division: Middleweight Stance: Southpaw Titles: Natal Non-White middleweight, South […]

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The Past Week in Action 17 September 2024

The Past Week in Action 17 September 2024

| September 17, 2024 | 0 Comentarios/ Comments

Highlights: -Saulo Alvarez retains the WBA, WBC and WBO super middle titles with points win over Edgar Berlanga -Erislandy Lara beats Danny Garcia on a ninth round retirement in WBA middleweight title defence -Caleb Plant wins temporary/interim WBA super middleweight […]

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Punchers from the Past: Bernardo Caraballo

Punchers from the Past: Bernardo Caraballo

| September 11, 2024 | 0 Comentarios/ Comments

Name: Bernardo Caraballo Born: 1 January 1942 Cartagena, Colombia Died: 20 January 2022 Cartagena Career 1961-1977 Record: 93 fights, 69 wins (30 by KO/TKO), 18 losses (11 by KO/TKO), 5 draws, 1 No Decision Division: Flyweight, Bantamweight, featherweight Stance: Orthodox […]

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The Past Week in Action 9 September 2024

The Past Week in Action 9 September 2024

| September 9, 2024 | 0 Comentarios/ Comments

Highlights: -Knockout CP Freshmart retains the WBA minimumweight title with a majority decision over Australian Aledx Winwood -Imam Khataev, Movladdin Biyarslanov and Mary Spencer win in Montreal – A bevy of top Russian boxers scored wins on a huge show […]

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Puncher from the Past: Octavio (Famoso) Gomez

Puncher from the Past: Octavio (Famoso) Gomez

| September 4, 2024 | 0 Comentarios/ Comments

Name: Octavio (Famoso) Gomez Born: 30 March 1944 Career: 1964 to 1977 Record: 86 fights 61 wins (36 by KO/TKO) 18 losses (11 by KO/TKO), 7 draws Division: Bantam to featherweight Stance: Orthodox Titles: Major Contests Scored wins over: Fermin […]

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The Past Week in Action 2 September 2024

The Past Week in Action 2 September 2024

| September 2, 2024 | 0 Comentarios/ Comments

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 […]

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The Past Week in Action 26 August 2024  

The Past Week in Action 26 August 2024  

| August 27, 2024 | 0 Comentarios/ Comments

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 […]

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Punchers from the Past: MacArthur “Mac” Foster

Punchers from the Past: MacArthur “Mac” Foster

| August 20, 2024 | 0 Comentarios/ Comments

Name: MacArthur “Mac” Foster Born: 27 June 1942 Alexandria, Louisiana, USA Died: 19 July 2010 Career: 1966-1976 Record: 36 fights, 30 wins (all 30 by KO/TKO), 6 losses ( 1 by KO/TKO) Division: Heavyweight Stance: Orthodox Titles: None Major Contests […]

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