Browsing Tag Jose Luis Ramirez

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  Dec. 05, 1947: Louis vs Walcott I

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

  On December 5, 2018 / By Michael Carbert
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  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, 2018 / By Neil Crane
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  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, 2018 / By Robert Portis
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  May 13, 1989: Chavez vs Mayweather II

  Not often does a boxing match with a definitive and resounding conclusion result in a rematch. There’s a reason why Mike Tyson never fought Michael Spinks twice. Ditto ...

  On May 13, 2018 / By Jamie Rebner
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  Feb. 18, 1989: Whitaker vs Haugen

  Looking back it’s difficult not to feel some measure of regret for Pernell Whitaker, which is absurd given that the man won six world titles in four divisions ...

  On February 18, 2018 / By Michael Carbert