Thursday, June 18, 2020
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
The RING, February 1976
Boxing Review: by Brian Zelley
A quick review of the magazine shows a good selectionof storirs, imagrs
and acts.
The cover article was titled
"Today's Champs Rated Pound for Pound" by John Ort
*the ranking was:
Muhammad Ali, Antonio Cervantes, Carlos Monzon,
Alexie Arguello, Roberto Duran, Miguel Canto,
Alfonso Zamora, Jose Napoles, Jae Do Yuh,
and Ben Villaflor.
* For Pacific Northwest fans, an important
story was the piece by John Nolen:
"Lampkin, Back In Ring, Kayoes
Jiminez and Prado."
Fighter Of The Month: Antonio Cervantes
One of the prospects of the month was
Art Frias of San Diego.
Pan Am Games report
Gold won by Canadian
Chris Clarke, and another Canadian
medal winner was Michael Prevost
with a silver in light middleweight division.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Boxing Illustrated, January 1973
A "Boxing Illustrated" Review: by Brian Zelley
Stories by:
Bill Stern
Jose Torres
Don Dunphy
Steve Acunto
Billy Walker
Charley McGill
Lew Eskin
Roger Nolan
Lee Kerr
Noble Chissell
Harry Feldman
Al Lewis
Peter Heller
Benny Deaton
Jack Obermayer
David Frauman
Reg Gutteridge
Neil Allen
Richard Reekie
Don Majeski
Associate Publishers: Gene Fullmer and Floyd Patterson
Associate Editors: Marshall Reed, Jose Torres and Lester Bromberg
Published by "Champion Sports Publishing Corp.
Front Cover: Joe Frazier and Yank Durham
"Rings Around The World"
* a regular section that covers current fight results.
Some of the bouts covered in January 1973 were:
* Bobby Chacon vs Alberto Reyes, at Woodland Hills, California.
* Bruno Arcari vs Chris Fernandez, at Rome, Italy.
* George Foreman vs Tony Sorrels, at Salt Lake City
* Ray "Windmill" White vs Rafael Gutierrez, Woodland Hills
* Young Kennedy scores sensational one-round KO over
veteran Raul Soriano.
The Canadians: "Frantic Fernand" by Harry Feldman
Harry took a close up look at Fernand Marcotte who
helped to revive boxing in Quebec City.
As an amateur, Fernand won Quebec Golden Gloves titles
and a National Championship. As a pro he was managed by
Al Bachman also in the management was Bob Desfosses.
One of Fernand's major achievement in the pros was earning
a draw with the experienced Donato Paduano. and a big schocker
was his knockout victory over Joey Durelle.
British Commonwealth Rankings to October 1972
* Canadian in the mix:
George Chuvalo, Ron Wilson, Al Sparks, Donato Paduano,
Clyde Gray, Marshall Butler, Fernand Marcotte, Al Ford,
Les Gillis, and Billy McGrandle,
On the British scene:
* good photo of Alan Minter with the tag "The Boom Boom Boy"
News that Alan Rudkin was involved in management for young
pro Dave Davies.
Publisher: Bert Randolph Sugar
Bill Stern
Jose Torres
Don Dunphy
Steve Acunto
Billy Walker
Charley McGill
Lew Eskin
Roger Nolan
Lee Kerr
Noble Chissell
Harry Feldman
Al Lewis
Peter Heller
Benny Deaton
Jack Obermayer
David Frauman
Reg Gutteridge
Neil Allen
Richard Reekie
Don Majeski
Associate Publishers: Gene Fullmer and Floyd Patterson
Associate Editors: Marshall Reed, Jose Torres and Lester Bromberg
Published by "Champion Sports Publishing Corp.
Front Cover: Joe Frazier and Yank Durham
"Rings Around The World"
* a regular section that covers current fight results.
Some of the bouts covered in January 1973 were:
* Bobby Chacon vs Alberto Reyes, at Woodland Hills, California.
* Bruno Arcari vs Chris Fernandez, at Rome, Italy.
* George Foreman vs Tony Sorrels, at Salt Lake City
* Ray "Windmill" White vs Rafael Gutierrez, Woodland Hills
* Young Kennedy scores sensational one-round KO over
veteran Raul Soriano.
The Canadians: "Frantic Fernand" by Harry Feldman
Harry took a close up look at Fernand Marcotte who
helped to revive boxing in Quebec City.
As an amateur, Fernand won Quebec Golden Gloves titles
and a National Championship. As a pro he was managed by
Al Bachman also in the management was Bob Desfosses.
One of Fernand's major achievement in the pros was earning
a draw with the experienced Donato Paduano. and a big schocker
was his knockout victory over Joey Durelle.
British Commonwealth Rankings to October 1972
* Canadian in the mix:
George Chuvalo, Ron Wilson, Al Sparks, Donato Paduano,
Clyde Gray, Marshall Butler, Fernand Marcotte, Al Ford,
Les Gillis, and Billy McGrandle,
On the British scene:
* good photo of Alan Minter with the tag "The Boom Boom Boy"
News that Alan Rudkin was involved in management for young
pro Dave Davies.
Publisher: Bert Randolph Sugar
Sunday, March 17, 2013
The RING magazine, March 1981
***Zelley's Review***
It was a 100 pages that would
help to focus on boxing activity
in 1980 with a front cover
photo of the Fighter Of The Year:
Thomas Hearns.
Special Stories and Reports:
1. Where Are They Now:
and interesting article by
Michael Couture about
boxer Joe De Nucci.
2. Inside Boxing by :Sailor: Don Sauer.
3. "Come Out Writing" - the section where fans
have their say and at the top of the list was a regualr
Ralph Oates from Essex, England who had some
positive thought about the well respected
boxing commentator Rex Gutteridge.
It was a 100 pages that would
help to focus on boxing activity
in 1980 with a front cover
photo of the Fighter Of The Year:
Thomas Hearns.
Special Stories and Reports:
1. Where Are They Now:
and interesting article by
Michael Couture about
boxer Joe De Nucci.
2. Inside Boxing by :Sailor: Don Sauer.
3. "Come Out Writing" - the section where fans
have their say and at the top of the list was a regualr
Ralph Oates from Essex, England who had some
positive thought about the well respected
boxing commentator Rex Gutteridge.
Annul Awards:
Fighter of the year: Thomas Hearns
Fight of the year: Matthew Saad Muhammad vs
Avaro "Yaqui" Lopez
"For The Record":
Excellent article that covered professional boxing champions
who competed in the Olympic Games:
Some of the names were:
Frankie Genero, Fidel LaBarba, Jackie Fields, Jackie Caluura,
Floyd Patterson, David Moore, Eder Jofre, Jose Torres,
Vincente Saldivar, Maurice Hope, Alan Minter, Leo Randolph
Leon Spinks, and more.
Friday, July 13, 2012
BOXING ILLUSTRATED, April 1970
This magazine was called a special "collector's issue", and with
a key story by Lew Eskin titled: "Those Swinging '60's Saw
a Lot of Changes in the World of Boxing" and the selection
of Emile Griffith as "Fighter of the Decade". Concerning the
selection of Emile Griffith, I couldn't agree more as he was the
boxer that I picked as the top fighter of the Sizzling Sixties.
In his article, Lew selected Cassius Clay, Emile Griffith,
Eder Jofre, Flash Elorde, Carlos Ortiz and Dick Tiger
as stand outs in the past ten years. Mention was also
made about Harold Johnson and Joe Brown.
The article included a listing of all the key moments
The first listed ittem was the January 22, 1960 event
that saw Sugar Ray Robinson lose to Paul Pender.
The last event listed was the December 29, 1969
signing of the fight contract between JOE FRAZIER
and JIMMY ELLIS.
*the eight page summary of events and happenings
included thumb nail photos of many boxers including:
Pender - Robinson, Jose Becerra, Fullmer - Basilio,
Ruddel Stitch, Patterson - Johansson, Pone Kingpetch,
Harold Johnson, Eder Jofre, Joe Brown, Moore - Rinaldi,
Griffith - Paret, Pender - Downes, Stillman's Gym, Frankie Carbo,
Freddie Miller, Moore 0 Maki, Liston - Patterson, Bud Taylor,
Rodriguez - Griffith, Ortiz - Brown, Pastrano - Johnson, Davey Moore,
Kid Williams, Carter - Griffith, Sonny Liston, Gus Lesnevich,
Giardello - Carter, Alejandro Lavorante, Joe Frazier, Persol - Hank,
Terrell - Machen, Torres - Pastrano, Laslo Papp, Walter McGowan,
Harada - Jofre, Laguns - Oriz, Jim Norris, Griffith - Tiger, Oriz - Ramos,
Curtis Cokes, Barney Ross, Primo Carnera, Johnny Connors, kim - Benvenuti,
Clay - Folley, Benvenuti 0 Griffith, Chartchai Choinoi, Vincente Saldivar,
Winstone - Seki, Teo Cruz, Frazier - Mathis, Jimmy Ellis, Pete Latzo,
Ellis - Patterson, Lionel Rose, Johnny Famechon, Napoles - Cokes,
Marty Servo, Rocky Marciano, Olivares - Rose, Martin - Liston, and
the last phot with Jimmy Ellis - Joe Frazier.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
BOXING The RING
BOXING's "The RING" Magazine 1964: By Brian Zelley
"The RING" Magazine, November 1964
*The important theme in the November issue was historical,
it was related to Madison Square Gardens and the Gillette
sponsored weekly TV fights. As reported in "The RING"
that November the article was called:
"THE END OF AN ERA in GARDEN BOXING"
and the last bout was August 21, 1964 between Johnny Persol and
Henry Hank.
The magazine also had some photos of past televised bouts
including the first with Willie Pep vs Chalky Wight in as featherweight
title fight on September 29, 1944.
*In other news reported was The RING's fighter of the month being
Billy Daniels. And, two of the eight Prospects For The Month were
Chuck Wepner of New Jersey and Johnny Sharpe of Los Angeles.
*In the ring ratings as of September 11, 1964 the top lightweight
contender was England's Dave Charnley and the top Jr. lightweight
was Johnny Bizzarro (sic) of Erie, Pa.
*One of the bouts reported was the heavyweight fight in which
Billy Daniels earned a split decision over Doug Jones.
*Hall of Fame inductees for 1963 were reported and included
the modern era: Willie Pep, the old-timers: Tom Gibbons,
and for the Pioneers it was Jem Ward. Also, there was a
discussion of the 1964 nominees with some hints if whom
may get picked.
*In the rings around the world, there was a Canadian report
from Fred Bishop on "The Canadian Maritimes". Fred reprted
on activity at Glace Bay, New Glasgow, and Halifax.
Some names of boxers: Tyrone Gardiner and his defense of the
Canadian lightweight title with Fernand Chretien at the Miner's
Forum in Glace Bay, Carl Baldwin, Rocky MacDougal. In Pictou
it was Don Chisholm, amateurs mentiond were L. Hafey and
and Tiger Jackson. Also, mentioned was Jackie Hayden.
"The RING" Magazine, November 1964
*The important theme in the November issue was historical,
it was related to Madison Square Gardens and the Gillette
sponsored weekly TV fights. As reported in "The RING"
that November the article was called:
"THE END OF AN ERA in GARDEN BOXING"
and the last bout was August 21, 1964 between Johnny Persol and
Henry Hank.
The magazine also had some photos of past televised bouts
including the first with Willie Pep vs Chalky Wight in as featherweight
title fight on September 29, 1944.
*In other news reported was The RING's fighter of the month being
Billy Daniels. And, two of the eight Prospects For The Month were
Chuck Wepner of New Jersey and Johnny Sharpe of Los Angeles.
*In the ring ratings as of September 11, 1964 the top lightweight
contender was England's Dave Charnley and the top Jr. lightweight
was Johnny Bizzarro (sic) of Erie, Pa.
*One of the bouts reported was the heavyweight fight in which
Billy Daniels earned a split decision over Doug Jones.
*Hall of Fame inductees for 1963 were reported and included
the modern era: Willie Pep, the old-timers: Tom Gibbons,
and for the Pioneers it was Jem Ward. Also, there was a
discussion of the 1964 nominees with some hints if whom
may get picked.
*In the rings around the world, there was a Canadian report
from Fred Bishop on "The Canadian Maritimes". Fred reprted
on activity at Glace Bay, New Glasgow, and Halifax.
Some names of boxers: Tyrone Gardiner and his defense of the
Canadian lightweight title with Fernand Chretien at the Miner's
Forum in Glace Bay, Carl Baldwin, Rocky MacDougal. In Pictou
it was Don Chisholm, amateurs mentiond were L. Hafey and
and Tiger Jackson. Also, mentioned was Jackie Hayden.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
KO PRESENTS BOXING 2006
KO BOXING 2006, special issue magazine : By Brian Zelley
It was published by the KO group founded by Stanley Weston, and the 2006 publisher was
Stuart M. Saks and the editor-in-chief Nigel Collins. Published by London Publishing
Company.
"Mexican Fighters
A very interesting article by Willaim Dettloff titled
"The 20 Greates Mexican Fighters Of All-Time"
*the 20 chosen by William in-order of appearance were:
Julio Cesar Chavez, Ruben Olivares, Miguel Canto, Carlos Zarate, Salvador Sanchez,
Vincente Saldivar, Ricardo Lopez, Kid Azteca, Jose Beccera, Humberto Gonzalez,
Baby Arizmendi, Pipino Cuevas, Chalky Wright, Juan Zurita, Carlos Palomino,
Jose Ramirez,Lupe Pintor, Daniel Zaragoza, Rodolfo Gonzalez, Jesus Pimentael,.
*in the story about Zaragoza, there are references to bouts with boxers
Paul Bamle, Frankie Duarte and many others.
*For Vincente Saldivar, there was a two page phot of Saldivar and
Raule Rojas following the bout that took place on May 10, 1965
in Los Angeles.
A real Golden Oldie article was called:
"LISTON & LOUIS Unlikely Friends With Too Much In Common.
The author was Don Stradle.
"BATTLE of the LEGENDS"
some of the bouts were:
Boxers Bobby Chacon vs Wilfredo Gome, Marvin Hagler vs jake LaMotta,
Joe Frazier vs Larry Holmes,Jose Napoles vs Luis Rodriguez. Persons that were asked to pick a potental winner included:
Jack Obermayer, Cornelius Boza-Edwars and Grant Phillips
for the first fantasy bout, Teddy Brenner Al Certo and Sal Rappa for the
Hagler - LaMotta bout, Dave Anderson, jay Bright and Teddy Brenner
for Frazier - Holmes., and Angelo Dundee, Emile Griffith and hank Kaplan
for the Napoles - Rodriguez bout.
For the Napoles vs Rodriguea at their prime and best, I would pick Napoles.
Angelo as expected picked Luis, Emile picked Napoles, and Kaplan
picked Rodriquez by points )a perfect split-decision which would come as
no surprise. But, we all know that when all is said and done that
LUIS RODRIGUEZ is Angelo's pride and joy.
*There was plenty of stuff about the active boxer of the day but
it was JERMAIN TAYLOR that appeared on the cover of the magazine.
*Media Review: Thumbs-up piece on the BoxRec internet site.
The review was done by Eric Raskin who is listed as a contributing
editor of the KO magazine in 2006.
It was published by the KO group founded by Stanley Weston, and the 2006 publisher was
Stuart M. Saks and the editor-in-chief Nigel Collins. Published by London Publishing
Company.
"Mexican Fighters
A very interesting article by Willaim Dettloff titled
"The 20 Greates Mexican Fighters Of All-Time"
*the 20 chosen by William in-order of appearance were:
Julio Cesar Chavez, Ruben Olivares, Miguel Canto, Carlos Zarate, Salvador Sanchez,
Vincente Saldivar, Ricardo Lopez, Kid Azteca, Jose Beccera, Humberto Gonzalez,
Baby Arizmendi, Pipino Cuevas, Chalky Wright, Juan Zurita, Carlos Palomino,
Jose Ramirez,Lupe Pintor, Daniel Zaragoza, Rodolfo Gonzalez, Jesus Pimentael,.
*in the story about Zaragoza, there are references to bouts with boxers
Paul Bamle, Frankie Duarte and many others.
*For Vincente Saldivar, there was a two page phot of Saldivar and
Raule Rojas following the bout that took place on May 10, 1965
in Los Angeles.
A real Golden Oldie article was called:
"LISTON & LOUIS Unlikely Friends With Too Much In Common.
The author was Don Stradle.
"BATTLE of the LEGENDS"
some of the bouts were:
Boxers Bobby Chacon vs Wilfredo Gome, Marvin Hagler vs jake LaMotta,
Joe Frazier vs Larry Holmes,Jose Napoles vs Luis Rodriguez. Persons that were asked to pick a potental winner included:
Jack Obermayer, Cornelius Boza-Edwars and Grant Phillips
for the first fantasy bout, Teddy Brenner Al Certo and Sal Rappa for the
Hagler - LaMotta bout, Dave Anderson, jay Bright and Teddy Brenner
for Frazier - Holmes., and Angelo Dundee, Emile Griffith and hank Kaplan
for the Napoles - Rodriguez bout.
For the Napoles vs Rodriguea at their prime and best, I would pick Napoles.
Angelo as expected picked Luis, Emile picked Napoles, and Kaplan
picked Rodriquez by points )a perfect split-decision which would come as
no surprise. But, we all know that when all is said and done that
LUIS RODRIGUEZ is Angelo's pride and joy.
*There was plenty of stuff about the active boxer of the day but
it was JERMAIN TAYLOR that appeared on the cover of the magazine.
*Media Review: Thumbs-up piece on the BoxRec internet site.
The review was done by Eric Raskin who is listed as a contributing
editor of the KO magazine in 2006.
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