Browsing Tag Jose Luis Ramirez

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  Boxiana 2

  July 9, 1989: Rosario vs Jones

  When we compare and rank boxers of the past, something all serious fight fans love to do, one of the key criteria is longevity. This has less to ...

  On July 9, 2021 / By Robert Portis
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  Boxiana 2

  May 13, 1989: Chavez vs Mayweather II

  Seldom does a boxing match with a definitive and resounding conclusion result in a rematch. There’s an obvious reason why Mike Tyson and Michael Spinks locked-up only once. ...

  On May 13, 2021 / By Jamie Rebner
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  Boxiana 1

  Feb. 18, 1989: Whitaker vs Haugen

  Looking back it’s difficult not to feel some measure of regret for Pernell Whitaker, and this is apart from the fact he was taken from us far too ...

  On February 18, 2021 / By Michael Carbert
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  Boxiana 5

  Dec. 5, 1947: Louis vs Walcott I

  Bad decisions. Robberies. Ridiculous scorecards. Maybe nothing sickens a fight fan more than judges rendering a final verdict which makes a mockery of a hard-fought contest. Sadly, such ...

  On December 5, 2020 / By Michael Carbert
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  Boxiana 0

  Nov. 21, 1987: Chavez vs Rosario

  No one questions the fact that Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. is an all-time great and, for me at least, the best Mexican pugilist ever, though my editor, Mr. ...

  On November 21, 2020 / By Neil Crane