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Posted on 31 May 2009

Holm prepped for Duda

Photo: In her last hard workout, Holly Holm puts the finishing touches on her training for Duda Yankovich, Saturday afternoon at Jackson’s Gym in Albuquerque. Look for a story on Holly early in the week. Photo by Chris Cozzone. Read More »
Posted on 31 May 2009

Proa foe pulls out; Arrellin in, Piar...

Once again, Albuquerque powerhouse David Proa (5-0, 5 KOs) is opponentless. After several opponents were secured, then lost, the latest, comebacking Joseph Salazar (5-4, 3 KOs), has backed out of the fight with Proa set for Saturday night on the Romero Promotions card at Sky City Casino in Acoma.  Sammy Piar (1-0, 1 KO) has also pulled out of the... Read More »
Posted on 31 May 2009

‘Rising stars’ shine in Los...

Ringside by Trevor Trujillo Photos by Chris Cozzone Los Lunas High School played host to TNT Boxing Club’s Rising Stars event Saturday. The 24-bout card hosted fighters from all over New Mexico as well as Texas. Fights began with a 58-pound bout between Abraham Perez of Perez Boxing and Tony Lerna of Armijo Boxing, El Paso . . .... Read More »
Posted on 30 May 2009

Garvin-Harvison: You decide!

Was the Rozanne Garvin vs. Brittany Harvison fight a hometown decision? Or was it ruled correctly as a draw? Matchmaker Bobby Dobbs has provided us with a link of the four-round battle in Tulsa, Okla. earlier this month. Check the full fight out on YouTube and decided for yourself: Click here Read More »
Posted on 30 May 2009

“Bombshells” schedule

The schedule is set for this week’s events leading up to Friday night’s “Bombshells” fight card headlining Holly Holm vs. Duda Yankovich. On Wednesday, 2 p.m., the final press conference will be held; on Thursday, also 2 p.m., the official weigh-in is set; and the fight card will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, with doors opening at 5:30. The... Read More »
Posted on 29 May 2009

“Bombshells” card update

A few changes and updates for next Friday’s “Bombshells” card promoted by Fresquez Productions at the Isleta Casino & Resort: Michael Brooks will make his debut against Albuquerque’s Marciano Wilson, who is also making his debut; Antonio Zamora will debut against MMA fighter Manuel Otero, who will try his luck in a ring instead of a cage; Las Cruces’... Read More »
Posted on 29 May 2009

‘Unstoppable’ updates

A press conference will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at the Hilton on University in Albuquerque for the June 6 Romero card at Sky City. To check out the latest “Unstoppable” promo, on YouTube,  Click here Read More »
Posted on 28 May 2009

Amateur boxing set for Saturday

T-N-T Boxing will be hosting a USA Boxing-sanctioned card May 30 at the Los Lunas High School (1776 Emilio Lopez Rd., Los Lunas, 87031) at 5 p.m. Weigh-ins are from 8 a.m. to 10 and physicals at 4. Tickets are $12 ringside, $10 general and $7 for ages 6-17. Kids under 5 are free and students, public service workers... Read More »
Posted on 26 May 2009

Mirabal, Calleros team up

Promoters Richard Mirabal and Fernando Calleros have teamed up to form a new promotion company that will feature hybrid cards of boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai.  The new company, Team Mirabal Promotions, will promote their first show on July 11 at UNM’s Johnson Gym. The card, billed as “Battle of the Bad I,” will primarily focus on pro female... Read More »
Posted on 24 May 2009

Castro wins in Monterrey

El Paso’s Javier “Zorro” Castro won last night in Monterrey, Mexico. For a full ringside report and photos by Chris Cozzone, click here. Read More »
Posted on 22 May 2009

Castro makes weight

El Paso lightweight Javier “El Zorro” Castro weighed in at 137 today for his 10-rounder against Guadalupe Rosales, also 137, in Monterrey, Mexico. Jhonny Gonzalez vs. Toshiaki Nishioka headlines the card. Rafael Marquez fights the 10-round semi-main, against Francisco Mendoza. Read More »
Posted on 22 May 2009

Burke’s blog: Han victorious

Blog by Louie Burke Well, it was a war and, by far, the best fight of the night. King, a southpaw, didn’t waste any time trying to land his straight left. Just missing his target, King indicated that it was his power shot. Abie, on the other hand, found a home for his left hook which hurt King multiple... Read More »
Posted on 22 May 2009

Han defeats King!

Last night in San Diego at the Hard Rock Hotel downtown, El Paso’s Abie Han (4-0, 3 KOs) proved himself one to watch with a six-round decision over previously undefeated Ibaheim King (6-1, 2 KOs). Scores were 60-54 and 58-54 twice. Read More »
Posted on 21 May 2009

Monsivaiz celebrates 35th year of

Monsivaiz 35th Anniversary fight card is set for Saturday, June 20 at the NMSU Activity Center in Las Cruces. Taking place in the morning, a karate tournament will be held, for all styles and grappling. For registration information call (575) 527-4028 after 3:00 p.m. Taking place at night, first bell 6 p.m., a kickboxing and boxing card will be... Read More »
Posted on 20 May 2009

Burke’s blog: Han weighs in

Blog by Louie Burke After a long, drawn-out weigh-in, which was scheduled for 2:00 and didn’t take place until about 4:30, the starving, thirsty fighters were finally weighed. Luckily, Abie ate a good breakfast and was hydrated, but most of the other fighters appeared to be suffering as they had to wait for the commissioners to shuffle through the... Read More »
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