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WELCOME TO BOXING As a new boxing fan of only a few years, it’s sad that I can already have an ever-growing list of questionable calls I have witnessed in this sport. I’m absolutely furious for Lamont Roach Jr. as a result of this majority draw decision against Gervonta
thoughts or ideas to better their game, but there are so many great trainers out there that build fighters from the ground up. A lot of these coaches don’t have the resources as others do and still find a way to make fighters great. My suggestion for the magazine would be to maybe have a one-page profile in each magazine on a coach that may not necessarily be known to the outside world but one that has influenced kids’ lives, maybe a coach in each magazine that may not have world champions but is a great amateur coach or runs a nonprofit gym. My sons box for a coach in Northern California named Gary Sullenger – he and his one assistant coach, Juan (I forget his last name), coach over 40 boys and girls at the Concord Youth Community Center. Most of these kids come from limited means and give their heart and soul to the sport. These are the coaches as a reader I’d want to learn about and what the sport of boxing means to them. Anyhow, I know I am ranting, and as a baseball coach myself, the influence I know I have on kids means so much to me; it’s what I live for. I think it could be a great addition to your awesome magazine! Thank you for all you guys and gals do for this beautiful sport!
price of the issue. Ron is just a wealth of boxing experience and knowledge and probably one of the best referees in the world. Keep him on the Ring staff. He gives the magazine class, polish and knowledge. Looking forward to more. Rocky Alkazoff Longtime Ring reader BACK FOR MORE! I’ve always stated I would rather watch combat sports – and more to the point, I would rather watch Sumo wrestling – than football. In the past, I’ve seen how excited football fans are when their teams are taken over by people with passion and money. Well, now I know why. I never felt more excited about boxing in my 40 years of watching the sweet science. Teamwork makes the dream work. Congratulations on the mag – it’s brilliant. Ian Tutty U.K. Guys, can you tell me if the new Ring mag (hard copy) is available in the U.K.? I used to be an avid reader many years ago and have subscribed online but would also love to have the magazine back in my hands. Fingers and everything else crossed that it is possible. Tony Padley U.K. Editor’s response: The magazine will be on sale in the U.K. (newsstands, bookstores and retail outlets) by this summer and also available via the new online shop once it is added to ringmagazine.com. I’m so glad that the Ring Magazine is back and better than ever! The quality of the graphics, the value of the content and the excitement of this brand is outstanding. I cannot wait to see how it evolves from here. You’ve gained a lifetime subscriber. Ted Lawlor South London, U.K. Write To The Ring! Email comeoutwriting@gmail.com or use this address: P.O. Box 90254, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Davis. Roach is missing out on taking the American
face of boxing’s “0” as a massive underdog; he is missing out on having the privilege of WBA champion status in the rematch, thus having higher earning power; and he is missing out on becoming a hometown hero by beating Tank decisively. I personally feel the fight didn’t even need a knockdown for him to win. Scored it 7-5. But the scores the judges had would’ve resulted in a win if referee Steve Willis had made the right call! He missed many opportunities to at least take away a point! Davis took a knee, he turned his back and ran to the corner, and his cornerman came onto the ring’s edge to wipe his face off! Absolutely critical blunder from the esteemed referee! Anthony Emilien Orlando, Fla. GRASSROOTS HEROES As a longtime Ring Magazine fan and part of four generations of boxers, with now my 14-year-old twin boys who are current amateur boxers in Northern California, we are so excited to be subscribers of this historic magazine. My dad, who has been a boxing coach for over 42 years in the Los Angeles area and is a member of the California Boxing Hall of Fame (Victor Valenzuela), is just one example of a mentor to so many kids off the streets and who make no money doing what they do. Some trainers get all the notoriety for having champions that they didn’t start from the ground up and get these guys when they are already good or are already champions. Now, I will say there is something to be said for a trainer that can help a champion with their progress and even give them a few new
Eric Valenzuela Clayton, Calif.
Editor’s response: Thank you for the kind words, Eric, and thank you for the mentoring that you and your father do through coaching. We will give this recurring feature idea some serious thought. THE FANTASY CONTINUES What a tremendous, exciting story of the fantasy fight between Archie Moore and Artur Beterbiev [in the February 2025 issue]! Can’t tell you how much I enjoyed reading it. I felt like I was right there ringside in my mind. The author, Ron Lipton, is one who I’ve followed in the past in his other fantasy fight offerings. Each one is brilliant and a treasure for real fight fans. The stories alone are worth the
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