Eric Armit
566 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Puncher from the Past: ‘Irish’ Joey Archer
Joey Archer. “IRISH “ Joey Archer Born 11 February 1938in New York City Record: 49 fights, 45 wins (8 by KO/TKO), 4 losses (all points- 2 split decisions 1 majority decision) Turned…
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Puncher from the Past: Jean Claude Bouttier
JEAN CLAUDE BOUTTIER Born 13 October 1944 Saint-Pierre-la Cour, France Died 3 October 2019 Gournay sur Marne, France Weight Division Middleweight Record: 72 fights (43 wins by KO/TKO), 7 losses 1 draw.…
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Puncher from the Past: Jimmy Bivins
JIMMY (Cleveland Spider-Man) BIVINS Born: 6 December 1919 Dry Branch, Georgia, USA. Died: 4 July 2012 Cleveland, Ohio, USA Record: 112 fights, 86 wins (31 by KO/TKO), 25 Losses, 1 Draw Division:…
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Puncher from the Past: Dave ‘The Dartford Destroyer’ Charnley
DAVE (THE DARTFORD DESTROYER) CHARNLEY Born 10 October 1935 Dartford, England Died 3 March 2012 at the age of 76 Record: 61 fights 48 wins, (27 by KO/TKO) 12 losses, 1 draw.…
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The Past Week in Action 5 December 2023: Ryan Garcia KOs Duarte in Ring Return; Gill Upsets Conlan; Gwynne Stops Marsili
Highlights: - Ryan Garcia returns to action with an eighth round kayo of Oscar Duarte and there are wins for Shane Mosley Jr and Floyd Schofield. - Jordan Gill scores huge win…
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PUNCHER FROM THE PAST: Florentino (The Ox) Fernandez
FLORENTINO (The Ox) Fernandez Born 7 March 1936 in Santiago de Cuba Died 28 January 2013 in Miami Turned Professional: 24 November 1956 Record: 67 fights won 50 (43 by KO/TKO), lost…
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The Past Week in Action 13 November 2023: Walsh Outpoints Villareal; Eubank Stops Schwarzkopf; Massoud Earns Controversial Win Over Sanmartin
Highlights: -Irish super welter prospect Callum Walsh outpoints Ismael Villareal for his ninth win and there are wins for Cain Sandoval, Gor Yeritsyan and Brian Ceballo -Harlan Eubank stops Timo Schwarzkopf to…
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The Past Week in Action 7 November 2023: Cordina Defeats Vazquez, Retains IBF Belt; Curiel Stops Nontshinga in 2; Mikaeljan Halts Makabu in 3; Ajagba Crushes Goodall in 4
Cordina connects at Vazquez. Highlights: Joe Cordina takes a majority verdict over Eduardo Vazquez to retain his IBF Super feather title Adrian Curiel stops champion Sivenathi Nontshinga in two rounds to win…
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PUNCHER FROM THE PAST: CARL (Carlos) PENALOSA Snr.
CARL (Carlos) PENALOSA Snr. Born Philippines 2 March 1938 Fought from August 1962 to March 1967 Record 29 fights 11 wins 12 losses 6 draws although this record may be incomplete Philippines…
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The Past Week in Action 30 October 2023: Fury Outpoints Ngannou; Serrano Retains Undisputed Belts; Foster Stops Hernandez
Highlights -Tyson Fury outpoints Francis Ngannou in a drab and dreary fight. There are wins in this heavyweight bonanza for Fabio Wardley, Joseph Parker, Arslanbek Makhmudov and Martin Bakole -Amanda Serrano retains…
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The Past Week in Action 24 October 2023: Santillan Crushes Rocha in 6; Fundora Stops Mucino in 5; Catteraal Decision Linares
Santillan connects at Rocha. Highlights: -Giovani Santillan crushes WBO No 1 welterweight Alexis Rocha in six rounds -Gabriela Fundora stops Arely Mucino in five rounds and wins the IBF flyweight title. John…
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The Past Week in Action 17 October 2023: Alimkhanuly Unifies IBF/WBO Middle Titles; Tszyu Wins Over Mendoza; Takeshi Inoue Wins
Alimkhanuly staggers Gualtieri. Highlights: -Zhanibek Alimkhanuly unifies the IBF and WBO middleweight title with stoppage of Vincenzo Galtieri and there are wins for Keyshawn Davis, Duke Ragan and Guido Vianello -Tim Tszyu…
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The Past Week in Action 10 October 2023: Shigeoka Brothers Defend Titles in Japan; Wood Stops Warrington; Ramirez Outpoints Smith
Highlights: -Brothers Yudai and Ginjiro Shigeoka both win versions of sanctioning body minimum titles on the same promotion with Yudai outpointing Petchmanee CP Freshmart for the WBC version and Ginjiro stopping Daniel…
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The Past Week in Action 3 October 2023: Canelo Retains Undisputed SuperMiddle Title; Barrios Outscores Ugas; Opetaia Stops Thompson
Highlights: - Saul Alvarez retains the four versions of the super-middleweight title with an easy points victory over a disappointing Jermell Charlo -Mario Barrios outscores Yordenis Ugas to win the WBC interim…
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Punchers from the Past: Jose (Joe) Medel
JOSE (JOE) MEDEL Born 19 March 1938 Mexico City Died 31 January 2001 Record: 108 fights, 69 wins (44 by KO/TKO) 31 losses, 8 draws First professional fight: 0n this seventeenth birthday…
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The Past Week in Action 17 September 2023: Luis Lopez Outpoints Joet Gonzalez; Zayas, Villa Win; Cardenas, Cuello, Rojas score wins in San Antonio; Valle Defeats Santiza, Zepeda Destroys Gesta in LA
Luis Lopez defeats Joet Gonzalez. Highlights: -Luis Lopez outpoints Joet Gonzalez in IBF featherweight title defence -There are wins for Xander Zayas, Ruben Villa, Delante Johnson, Jamaine Ortiz, Julio Luna and Emiliano…
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Punchers From the Past: Godfrey Stevens Gonzalez
GODFREY STEVENS GONZALEZ Born 27 June 1938 Santiago, Chile Died 20 August 2022 Canberra, Australia Record: 82 fights, 69 wins (21 by KO/TKO), 10 losses 3 draws First professional fight: 26 February…
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The Past Week in Action 11 September 2023: Yves Ggabu Snatches IBO Cruiser Title from Floyd Masson; Mbilli, Claggett pile up wins
Yves Ngabu (R) stops Floyd Masson in 6. Highlights: -Yves Ngabu halts champion Floyd Masson in six rounds to win the IBO cruiserweight title -Christian Mbilli gets his 25th win and Steve…
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Punchers from the Past: GUSTAV “BUBI” SCHOLZ
Gustav "Bubi" Scholz Born Berlin, Germany 12 April 1930 Died 21 August 2000 Record: 96 fights, 88 wins (46 KO/TKO) 2 losses, 6 draws Whilst studying as a chef he joined a…
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The Past Week in Action 4 September 2023: Chris Eubank Stops Liam Smith in rematch; Mikaela Mayer Wins; Dina Thorslund Unifies Belts Against Yuliahn Luna
Highlights: -Chris Eubank stops Liam Smith in the tenth round to gain revenge for his loss in January -Frazer Clarke, Adam Azim, Florian Marku and Lauren Price all remain unbeaten with wins…
