Category: Boxing
Puncher from the Past: Langton Tinago
Name: Langton (Schoolboy) Tinago Born: 28 September 1949 Gweru, Zimbabwe Died: 17 July 2018 Gweru Career: 1967 to 1987 Record: 110 fights 86 wins (16 by KO/TKO), 20 losses (4 by KO/TKO), 3 draws, 1 No Decision Division: Featherweight, Super […]
The Past Week in Action 12 August 2014
The Past Week in Action 12 August 201 Highlights: -Angelo Leo scores spectacular knockout of champion Luis Lopez to win the IBF featherweight title -Virgil Ortiz overcomes two counts to win a split decision over title holder Serhii Bohachuk to […]
Puncher 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 […]
Puerto Rican national team star Jan Paul Rivera extends undefeated record to 10-0
With sensational 7th round tko vs. Justin Goodson on Mvp’S Most Valuable Prospects 7, promoted by Boxlab Promotions ORLANDO, FL – MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 7 delivered an action-packed and electrifying night of boxing, with every preliminary and main card […]
Canelo Álvarez headlines Mexican Independence Day weekend extravaganza
Reigniting México vs. Puerto Rico rivalry against Edgar Berlanga LAS VEGAS – Pound-for-pound great and Mexican superstar Canelo Álvarez will put his unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight World Titles on the line against undefeated WBA No. 1-Ranked Mandatory […]
Punchers from the Past: Yvon Durelle “The Fighting Fisherman”
Name: Yvon Durelle “The Fighting Fisherman” Born: 14 October 1929 Baie-Sainte-Anne, Canada Died: 6 January 2007 Baie-Sainte-Anne, Canada Career: 1948 to 19674 Record: 115 Fights 88 wins (49 by KO/TKO), 24 losses (9 by KO/TKO), 2 draws. 1 No Decision […]
The Past Week in Action 23 July 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 […]
Puncher from the Past: “Bad” Bennie Briscoe
Name: “Bad” Bennie Briscoe Born: 8 February 1943 Died: 28 December 2010 Career 1962 to 1982 Record: 96 fights 66 wins (53 by KO/TKO), 24 losses (1 by KO/TKO), 5 draws, 1ND Division: Welterweight, Middleweight, Super Middleweight Stance: Orthodox Titles: […]
The Past Week in Action 15 July 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: Eddie Machin
Name: Eddie Machin Born: 18 July 1932 Died: 8 August 1972 at the age of 40. Career: 1955 to 1967 Record: 64 fights, 50 wins (29 by KO/TKO),11 losses(3 by KO/TKO), 3 draws. Division: Heavyweight Stance: Orthodox Titles: Pacific North […]
