Trout to fight in Canada

Las Cruces’ Austin Trout (17-0, 13 KOs) has landed a fight in Ontario, Canada, June 25. Trout will be facing Shawn Garnett (11-5-2, 3 KOs), of Ontario. Garnett is 1-1-1 in his last three bouts. Trout, on the verge of top ten contention, is hoping for a July or September showdown with Elco Garcia, who just defeated Joe Gomez... Read More »

Maldonado wins at GG

Just in: Albuquerque’s Fidel Maldonado won his opening bout at the National Golden Gloves in Salt Lake City, defeating Indiana’s Christopher Caffee. Maldonado will advance to tomorrow’s line-up. Read More »

“New Blood” updates

The amateur portion of the May 16 “New Blood” card, promoted by Mirabal Boxing & the Isleta Boxing Club, at Isleta Resort & Casino, is filling up fast. As of now, 20 bouts have been pre-matched. A couple more bouts are expected to be filled. Welterweight Ben Acosta is expected to make a pro debut on the card. Any... Read More »

Correa draws bye, Maldonado fights...

Scheduled for tonight’s action at the National Golden Gloves in Salt Lake City, Utah: Albuquerque 165-pounder Jesus Correa drew a bye for tonight’s line-up but will see action tomorrow. At lightweight, Albuquerque’s Fidel Maldonado will take on Christopher Caffee of Indianapolis, Ind., tonight. –Jerry Martinez Read More »

Gomez stopped at Nat’l GG

From the National Golden Gloves tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah: Last night in a heavyweight match-up, New Mexico’s Ryan Gomez was stopped by California’s James Thomas. Thomas had too much ring generalship and experienced for the game Gomez, and the referee stopped the bout in the second round. –Jerry Martinez Read More »