Author Archive: ERIC ARMIT
Punchers from the Past: Name: Charles (Charlie) Weir
Name: Charles (Charlie) Weir Born: 26 November 1956 Kimberley, South Africa Died: 19 June 1992 Career: 1977 to 1982 Record: 34 fights 31 wins (28 by KO/TKO), Losses 3 (all by KO/TKO) Division: Super Welterweight, Middleweight Stance: Although a natural […]
Punchers from the Past: Kenny Lane
Name: Kenny Lane Born: 9 April 1932 Died: 5 August 2008 Career: 1953 to 1985 Record: 100 fights, 82 wins (19 by KO/TKO), 16 losses (5 by KO/TKO), 2 draws. Division: Lightweight, Super Lightweight Stance: Southpaw Titles: Michigan State champion […]
The Past Week in Action 25 June 2024
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 […]
Punchers from the Past: Isidoro Francisco (Chico) Vejar
Name: Isidoro Francisco (Chico) Vejar Born: 5 September 1931 Stamford , Connecticut, USA Died: 19 September 2016 Career: 1950-1961 Record: 116 fights 92 wins (43 by KO/TKO), 20 (3 by KO/TKO), 4 draws Division: Welterweight/Light-middleweight/ Middleweight Stance: Orthodox Titles: None […]
The Past Week in Action 18 June 2024
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 […]
Punchers from the Past: Kiyoshi Tanabe
Name: Kiyoshi Tanabe Born: 10 October 1940 Record: 22 fights, 21 wins (5 by KO/TKO), 0 losses, 1 draw Division: Flyweight Stance: Orthodox Titles: Japanese flyweight champion Major Contests Scored wins over: Leo Zuleta, Jet Parker, Ric Magramo, Akahsi Namekawa […]
The Past Week in Action 10 June 2024
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 […]
Punchers from the Past: Gaspar Ortega
Name: GASPAR (EL INDIO) ORTEGA Born: 31 October 1935 Mexicali, Mexico Died: 13 December 2021 Naples Florida Career 1953-1965 Record: 176 fights+, 131 wins (69 by KO/TKO), lost 39 (2 by KO/TKO), 6 draws + Ortega has been quoted as […]
The Past Week in Action 3 June 2024
The Past Week in Action 3 June 202 Highlights: In the 5 V 5 clash between Queensberry and Matchroom it ends up 5-0 to Queensberry as: -Dmitrii Bivol retains the IBO and WBA light heavy titles with stoppage of Malik […]
Punchers from the Past-Ronnie Delaney
Name: RONNIE DELANEY Born: 17 January 1930 Akron Ohio Died: 5 October 2020 at the age of 90 Record: 69 fights, 63 wins (30 by KO/TKO), lost 3 (2 by KO/TKO), drew 3 Career: 1948-1966 Division: Lightweight/Welterweight Stance: Southpaw (although […]
