Archive for September, 2009

Cleveland’s Chuck Wilburn : Talent And Tragedy

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

He was a good prospect out of Cleveland in the early 70’s. The fortunes of Chuck Wilburn looked bright when he turned pro in 1970. He lost his second fight to Mike Harris but he stopped Harris in a rematch. He then went up to New England and beat some tough veterans like Beau Jaynes [...]

Manuel Ramos – Mexican Heavyweight

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

When you think of Mexican fighters it is usually a tough little hombre like a Ruben Olivares, Vincente Saldivar or Julio Cesar Chavez. More often then not the better battles from Mexico scaled under 160lbs. In an exception to the rule during the mid 60’s to the early 70’s this country produced a pretty fair [...]

“TERRIBLE TIM” ; Why I Liked Him…

Friday, September 18th, 2009

In my opinion one of the most under rated heavyweights over the last twenty years has been “Terrible” Tim Witherspoon. He was a two time world champion and a solid contender for close to two decades. This man DESERVES some recognition.
Tim, a native of the great fight city of Philadelphia turned pro in 1979. He [...]

TIMBER : THE FALL OF BIG JOHN TATE

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

He was to be the heir apparent to the retired Muhammad Ali. He was a big strong heavyweight who could box. Yes Larry Holmes was the holder of the World Boxing Council’s version of the heavyweight title. Larry had been embarrassed though in the amateurs by Duane Bobick. Yes as a pro he was undefeated. [...]

” I PITY THE POOR FOOL”: Bob Foster -vs – Vincente Rondon By Jim Amato

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Bob Foster won the light heavyweight championship of the world on May 24th, 1968. He would dominate the division until 1974. Only once during that time did Bob lose possession of his title. Well in reality it was taken from him. The World Boxing Association in their divine wisdom stripped Bob of his title recognition. [...]

BAPTISM UNDER FIRE

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

There is a point in the boxing career of almost every world class fighter in which he must test his skills against the elite of his profession. It is when they find out if they have what it takes or are they going to fall short of the mark.
Several past greats have had [...]

GREGORIO ” GOYO ” PERALTA

Friday, September 4th, 2009

GREGORIO ” GOYO ” PERALTA
Sometimes it isn’t just talent that makes someone successful inside the ropes. A generous dash of luck usually helps. Also being in the right place at the right time doesn’t hurt. Unfortunately for Gregorio Peralta of Argentina on this occasion two out of three isn’t good. He had talent and [...]