Browsing Tag Ernie Lopez

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  Boxiana 0

  Feb. 9, 1974: Monzon vs Napoles

  By this time no one questioned the greatness of the man they called “Mantequilla.” Jose Napoles, the former Cuban who emigrated to Mexico after Fidel Castro took over ...

  On February 9, 2019 / By Michael Carbert
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  Boxiana 0

  Feb. 28, 1973: Napoles vs Lopez II

  They call boxing the cruelest sport for a number of reasons, one of them being that no matter how talented or dedicated a boxer is, his success ultimately ...

  On February 28, 2018 / By Michael Carbert
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  Lee Wylie 0

  Jose Napoles: Artful Aggression

  At its technical height, the skill of boxing is all about making offense and defense blend together into one seamless athletic act. No matter where you rank Jose ...

  On April 10, 2017 / By Lee Wylie