John Raspanti

Joe Louis world heavyweight champion.jpg The first time I heard the term "The Bum of the Month” was when my late father, in the midst of talking about his favorite fighter, Joe Louis, mentioned it. I was about seven. My dad grew up in Chicago and boxed in the Golden Gloves. He loved Louis. Listened to every one of his fights on the radio.

In less than a month, 17-year-old hot prospect Dylan Capetillo has moved to 2-0 as a professional. After turning pro for famed promoter Oscar De La Hoya a few weeks back at the Cosmopolitan in his hometown of Las Vegas, he was back in Sin City on Saturday May 3 looking for win # 2. His debut win on April 11 was an impressive KO 1 over previously undefeated Jesus Castro. But, this past Saturday’s win showed even more sides to an already impressive arsenal.

Marvelous Marvin On Sunday, April 26, it was the National Boxing Hall of Fame, class of 2026, awards. “A Salute to Boxing” was held at the Quiet Canyon Casino in Montebello, California, and among a long list of boxing’s best, past and present, was longtime Wild Card Boxing Club trainer Marvin Somodio.