http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/barney_ross/73615 Recent articles about Barney Ross en-us Who?  Bimstein.  Morris "Whitey" Bimstein.  He was born 116 years ago today -- January 10, 1897 -- and should be remembered with affection and respect by all those who claim the honored title of Boxing Fan. Not that Whitey was a boxer.  Well, he was, but his fondness for hot dogs and his aversion to training put paid to that after some 70 bouts as a bantam and featherweight.  But Whitey is indeed enshrined in boxing's pantheon.  He is among the greatest trainers, cornermen, and cutmen in the history of the Sweet Science. Following a stint in the Navy during World War I, Whitey looked up his former managers, Tom McArdle and Lou Brix, seeking work as a second.  By the early 1920s, Whitey's reputation as cutman was as solidly in place as is Mount Rushmore.  Partnering with legendary trainer Ray Arcel from1925 to 1934, "The Siamese Training Twins" were in the corner of such standouts as Benny Leonard, Barney Ross, and Maxie Rosenbloom.  Following... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:28:14 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/happy_birthday_whitey_bimstein_all_time_great_boxing_trainer/12604870 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/happy_birthday_whitey_bimstein_all_time_great_boxing_trainer/12604870 Happy birthday Whitey Bimstein, all-time great boxing trainer http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/happy_birthday_whitey_bimstein_all_time_great_boxing_trainer/12604870 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png On Wednesday, January 23, former junior middleweight world champion Yuri Foreman (28-2, 8KO's) will return to the ring for the first time in nearly two years when he takes on Brandon Baue (12-8, 10KO's) in a special attraction six-round feature bout at BB King Blues club in New York City.  The card is promoted by DiBella Entertainment (DBE) and will feature a number of DBE's top up-and-coming prospects, including unbeatens Lamar Russ (11-0, 7KO's), Luis Rosa (11-0, 6KO's) and Delen Parsley (9-0, 2KO's). A complete list of bouts will be announced shortly. The Belarusian-born Israeli Foreman, who has been living and training in Brooklyn since 1999, is studying to become a Rabbi in addition to competing as a professional boxer.  Foreman won the WBA junior middleweight championship by pitching a dominant 12-round unanimous decision over Daniel Santos in November 2009. By winning the title, Foreman became the first Jewish world champion in 71 years,... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:15:53 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/yuri_foreman_returns_after_two_year_layoff_on_jan_23rd_in_nyc/12598036 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/yuri_foreman_returns_after_two_year_layoff_on_jan_23rd_in_nyc/12598036 Yuri Foreman returns after two year layoff on Jan 23rd in NYC http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/yuri_foreman_returns_after_two_year_layoff_on_jan_23rd_in_nyc/12598036 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/1/317c3c2903d0d7c792366cebf4e83b8bbb519945/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f83340126.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193589ACFE00AF9405489F1F53D1BFFDD51.jpg Enshrined in the pantheon of immortal Jewish boxers -- along with Abe Attell, Ted "Kid" Lewis, Benny Leonard, Barney Ross, "Slapsie Maxie" Rosenbloom, and a host of others -- is Al "Bummy" Davis. This past Wednesday, November 21, marked the 67th anniversary of the death of Al "Bummy" Davis.  He was sitting in a Brownsville bar, which he had previously owned, when four armed robbers walked in. Davis knocked one of them down. After being shot three times, he ran after the others, only to receive a fourth and mortal wound.  He was just 25 years old. If it can be said of any boxer that he went down fighting, it must surely be said of Al "Bummy" Davis. Real name Albert Abraham Davidoff, theories abound how Davis came by "Bummy".  According to the initial, and hence most reliable, sources, he was originally called Vroomeleh, a diminutive version of Avrum (Abraham).  Vroomeleh became Vroomy, then Boomy, and fina... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:43:41 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/al_bummy_davis_an_appreciation_of_one_of_the_best_jewish_fighters_of_all_time/12308098 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/al_bummy_davis_an_appreciation_of_one_of_the_best_jewish_fighters_of_all_time/12308098 Al “Bummy” Davis: An appreciation of one of the best Jewish fighters of all-time http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/al_bummy_davis_an_appreciation_of_one_of_the_best_jewish_fighters_of_all_time/12308098 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Too many fans know Maxie Rosenbloom, if they remember him at all, as some ex-pug who made guest appearances on 1960s television as either punch-drunk or just plain drunk.  I myself fondly remember him from an episode of The Munsters as Big Louie, "some monster of a guy, who acts kind of punchy." But Rosenbloom was considerably more than a recurring TV character of modest comedic appeal -- he had been Light Heavyweight Champion of the World. Rosenbloom fought a remarkable 272 times -- 207-39-26, 19 KOs.  Note the proportionately insignificant number of knockouts.  Little girls have done more damage in pillow fights than Rosenbloom did with his fists.  But what he lacked in hitting power, he more than made up for in ring cleverness. A pro from 1923 to 1939, Rosenbloom fought, and almost always beat, the best light heavies and heavies of his day.  The list, a veritable Who's Who, features Lou Scozza, Tiger Flowers, Ted "Kid" Lewis, future heavyweight... Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:07:07 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/remembering_slapsie_maxie_rosenbloom_one_of_the_best_jewish_boxers_in_history/12039884 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/remembering_slapsie_maxie_rosenbloom_one_of_the_best_jewish_boxers_in_history/12039884 Remembering ‘Slapsie Maxie’ Rosenbloom, one of the best Jewish boxers in history http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/remembering_slapsie_maxie_rosenbloom_one_of_the_best_jewish_boxers_in_history/12039884 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Top 10 Jewish Boxers in Modern History The title of this article might evoke a chuckle or a raised eyebrow. It’d be like writing an article titled “The Best Samoan Place Kickers of the Last 40 Years.” It’s no secret that Jews have not been the most successful group in the sport in recent years. A look through boxing history, however, shows that many of the top champions from the first half of the 20th century were Jews. The names are illustrious ones. But economics dictate who thrives in the sport. European immigrants toughened up by living in slums gave way to a lot of groups having success in the sport. Now these ethnic groups, like Italians, Irish, and Jews barely make a dent in a sport they once dominated. Looking back, Jews have done very well. Among the Semitic set includes possibly the greatest ever lightweight in Benny Leonard, one of the greatest featherweight champs in Abe Attell, and top-50 all-time talent like Barney Ross. In the last 40 years, the pickings have been sli... Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:59:54 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_10_best_jewish_fighters_of_the_last_40_years/12023227 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_10_best_jewish_fighters_of_the_last_40_years/12023227 The 10 best Jewish fighters of the last 40 years http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/the_10_best_jewish_fighters_of_the_last_40_years/12023227 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Armstrong vs. Mayweather: Who Wins? Given the increasing unlikelihood of Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. (and, anyway, it's gotten pretty stale by now), I've come up with an alternative opponent for "Money" -- one even more worthy than "Pacman":  Henry Armstrong. Here's a look at how a fight between Floyd Mayweather and "Homicide" Hank would play out in the latest boxing fantasy fight from ProBoxing-Fans.com. The Fighters: Armstrong (150-21-10, 101 KOs) defeated 16 champs and remains the only fighter in the history of the sport to simultaneously hold three universally recognized titles -- featherweight, welterweight, and lightweight. He took the featherweight crown from Petey Sarron in 1937, and that was after defeating 22 opponents in a row that same year.  With the exception of Aldo Spoldi, whom he beat on points, Armstrong won every single one of those matches by either KO or TKO.  He then took the welterweight title fr... Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:30:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/floyd_mayweather_vs_henry_armstrong_boxing_fantasy_fight/11818519 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/floyd_mayweather_vs_henry_armstrong_boxing_fantasy_fight/11818519 Floyd Mayweather vs. Henry Armstrong boxing fantasy fight http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/floyd_mayweather_vs_henry_armstrong_boxing_fantasy_fight/11818519 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/2/4265a8526215abbba750a52c37cccf831afb29d2/mini/Welter_Weight_Fight_7b9e.jpg New York, 1959. He wasn’t sure of his name anymore, this tattered figure wandering Times Square. “Heriberto Harwitz” was as close as he could get. He’d shuffle over to the general delivery window at 33rd and 8th and mumble to the clerk. His V.A. benefit check was his only income, but he’d often lose his service papers and had to find his way to the local veterans office and fill out an application for copies. Staff had a fine time trying to sort through the misinformation he provided — he forgot where and when he was born. “Jan. 9, 1916” in “Mexico” he guessed on one application. He was actually born on May 2, 1914 in Puerto Rico. His legal name was Herbert Lewis Hardwick. He was the son of an African American seaman and a Puerto Rican of Spanish descent named Myrtice Arroyo. Soon after his birth, the seaman brought him and his mother from Mayaguez to Atlanta, Ga., where they made a home. In 1918, the seaman disappeared along with his ship in the Bermuda Triangle. It wasn’t long b... Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:04:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/a_crown_for_cocoa_kid/11014442 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/a_crown_for_cocoa_kid/11014442 A Crown For Cocoa Kid http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/a_crown_for_cocoa_kid/11014442 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Ten Greatest Lightweights in Boxing History 135 pounds just might be the deepest division in historical terms. Fighters who can’t even get a whiff of this top ten are in the Hall of Fame. Throughout history, no division has been home to more #1 fighters in the sport. Along with the middleweight title and, of course, the heavyweight belt, this is among the most prestigious honors in the sport, where the best have tangled in hopes of earning championship laurels. Therefore, it is a difficult top-ten to form--with numerous excruciating exclusions. Here are the top ten best boxing 135-pounders to ever lace ‘em up in the prize ring: 1. Roberto Duran (1968-2001): The most brutal lightweight who has ever lived. The last guy on this list that you’d want to run into in a ring, or in an alley for that matter. But to drone on about Duran’s power only serves to mask the other attributes he brought into his fights. Duran also possessed the best feet in the sport--always able to be in positi... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:56:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_lightweights_of_all_time/10297726 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_lightweights_of_all_time/10297726 Top 10 Best Lightweights of All-Time http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/top_10_best_lightweights_of_all_time/10297726 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png How would Mayweather hold up against the best welterweight boxers in history? The welterweight division is one of the classic, glamour divisions in boxing's rich history, and the list of all-time greats who have plied their trade at 147 lbs is staggering. The list of the top 10 welterweight boxers of all-time also happens to represent many of the best fighters to lace up their gloves at any weight, fighting forces like Sugar Ray Robinson and Henry Armstrong. Today, the best welterweight in the world is Floyd Mayweather Jr., and he's also the reigning number 1 pound for pound fighter as well. His place in history is fiercely debated, and will best be decided once his career is eventually done and over with, and we've had time to digest his accomplishments and shortcomings. Credit: Will Hart - HBO In the meantime, we're left with conjecture and the ever-popular fantasy fight. Therefore, one great question to ask is how he would hold up against the best welterweights... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:46:39 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/floyd_mayweather_vs_the_top_10_all_time_best_welterweights/10162786 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/floyd_mayweather_vs_the_top_10_all_time_best_welterweights/10162786 Floyd Mayweather vs. the top 10 all-time best welterweights http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/floyd_mayweather_vs_the_top_10_all_time_best_welterweights/10162786 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Ten Greatest Junior Welterweights in Boxing History While a “tweener” division, the 140-pound class is one of the older junior classes and one that has perhaps enjoyed more great fighters and fights than any other of the divisions not in the “original 8.” Nevertheless, it has been a division that has seen rocky times since its creation in the 1920’s. By the 1930’s. some of the best fighters in the world were staking their claim at 140. But by the 40’s, the division had fallen into disarray. In the 1960’s, the framework was being laid for what would eventually give way to one of the sport’s hottest divisions, and by the 1970’s, junior welterweight began to pick up more steam, with top fighters coming into the fray. In the 1980’s, super-fights were being contested at this weight, and the junior welterweights ceased being a mere stopover for growing lightweights, with many superstar fighters making 140 their home. That doesn’t make compiling a top ten an easy endeavor. You’ll notice th Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:34:27 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_junior_welterweights_of_all_time/10040002 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_junior_welterweights_of_all_time/10040002 Top 10 Best Junior Welterweights of All-Time http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/top_10_best_junior_welterweights_of_all_time/10040002 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Ten Greatest Welterweights in Boxing History All divisions are difficult, but compiling a top-ten for welterweights can be downright painful. The greatest welterweights in history span all eras, which each worked under completely different structures. Comparisons can be difficult considering the different standards that apply. And then even after you come up with the top ten, you cringe when seeing the names of the legends who didn’t make the list. You figure they have to be in the top ten. But where can you can room? At whose expense? As we work our way down to strawweight, this is the first divisional ranking where each member is in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. 1. Sugar Ray Robinson (1940-1965): Sugar Ray Robinson - Public Domain Photo It speaks volumes that in a division so chock-full of hallmark legends, that there is no argument as to the identity of the greatest 147-pounder who ever lived. By the time Robinson left the division, he had cleaned it out en route to a... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:44:51 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_welterweight_boxers_of_all_time/9958609 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_welterweight_boxers_of_all_time/9958609 Top 10 Best Welterweight Boxers of All-Time http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/top_10_best_welterweight_boxers_of_all_time/9958609 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Expendables 2 Trailer – Randy Couture Returns For The Sequel. Jean-Claude Van Damme also joins Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), Lee Christmas (Lee Statham), Yin Yang (Jet Li), Gunnar Jensen (Dolph Lundgren),Toll Road (Randy Couture) and Hale Caesar (Terry Crews). Jean-Claude Van Damme – The Expendables 2 – Getting Back In Shape Training Montage. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:49:55 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/the_expendables_2_trailer_8211_randy_couture_returns_for_the_sequel/8741578 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/the_expendables_2_trailer_8211_randy_couture_returns_for_the_sequel/8741578 The Expendables 2 Trailer – Randy Couture Returns For The Sequel http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/the_expendables_2_trailer_8211_randy_couture_returns_for_the_sequel/8741578 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/d/ed9d2bbcd6d747fbac3c104c4c652a48b7d6202d/mini/102.jpg