Archive for March, 2010

YOUNGSTOWN HEAVYWEIGHT MIKE BOSWELL

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

At one time Mike Boswell of Youngstown, Ohio was considered an up and coming heavyweight prospect. He turned professional in 1970 and won his first thirteen fights. He twice stopped J.D. McCauley ( the uncle of future heavyweight champion Buster Douglas ). He also defeated Terry Sorrell who would later meet George Foreman on Big [...]

Joey Carkido

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Joey Carkido
By Jim Amato
AUTHOR’S NOTE; Joey Carkido passed away June 7, 2004 at the age of 75. Below is an article I did on Mr. Carkido a few years ago. May he rest in peace.
The great city of Youngstown, Ohio has produced many a fine fighter. Lenny and Ray Mancini, Tommy Bell, Tony Janiro, [...]

JOE BUGNER

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

JOE BUGNER
AUTHOR’S NOTE : This article was written long before the invasion of the Eastern European heavyweights. The Klitschko brothers, etc…
Well, let’s get this over with once and for all. Who was the best white heavyweight since Ingo, or since 1960? Many names come to mind but few have reached the pinnacle of world champion [...]

MARCH 8, 1971…THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH

Friday, March 5th, 2010

There are certain dates that will stick with you as long as you live. Your birthday, the birthdays of family members, anniversaries, the day that you got your divorce ( s ), etc…Happy and important days that mark milestones in your life.
One such date I’ll always remember is March 8, 1971. The ” Battle [...]

Dave ” Boy ” Green

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

He turned professional in 1974 and in a short time he became a serious contender for the welterweight title. Dave ” Boy ” Green took England by storm. He won his first 24 fights as he quickly climbed the ladder. In 1976 he halted Billy Waith in an eliminator for the British junior welterweight title. [...]

“IT IS WHAT IT IS” ; Thoughts On Boxing…

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

“IT IS WHAT IT IS” ; Thoughts On Boxing…
A couple of thoughts ;
Although 2010 has gotten off to a slow start things will be heating up as spring approaches. Some predictions…
Mayweather by UD over Mosley. As much as I like and respect Shane as a fighter I don’t think he’ll pull this one out. Like [...]