Boxing beat

A reminder: The final presser for the Holm vs. Yankovich card Friday night, will be held today, Wednesday, at Isleta’s Showroom. 2 p.m. Same time and location for tomorrow’s weigh-in.  Jorge Arce will be headlining a June 20 card in Juarez. Arce takes on Fernando Lumacad for the vacant IBF Intercontinental super flyweight title. Blast from the past: Former New Mexican fighter Brenda... Read More »

Armijo promoting amateur boxing

Former fighter Rene Armijo, of El Paso, has taken on a new role as a promoter of amateur boxing. Furthermore, he is inviting all New Mexico amateurs to compete in his first show, Saturday, July 11, in El Paso. The location is Fighter Physique gym, 5020 N Desert Blvd. El Paso, TX 79912.  There will be awards for ‘Fight of... Read More »

Trout ready for another southpaw

Unbeaten jr. middleweight Austin “No Doubt” Trout (17-0, 13 KOs), of Las Cruces, says he will have no problem June 26 when he takes on fellow southpaw Shawn Garnett (11-5-2, 3 KOs) on the Steve Molitor vs. Heriberto Ruiz card at the Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada.  ”We are looking forward to going up north to Ontario in a few weeks,”... Read More »

Crespin on the rise

There’s a lot of talk these days in New Mexico about Arturo “Tudy” Crespin. As talk goes, the native Las Vegan just might be the top prospect in the state. If . . . . “I know, I know, if I can go down in weight,” says Crespin, who’s heard all the talk . . . Click here for... Read More »

Keeping count

This Friday’s card at Isleta will mark the 91st boxing show for Fresquez Productions. Promoter Lenny Fresquez has thrown 84 shows in New Mexico and six in Texas, since 1994. Of note, both, Isleta Resort & Casino and Sky City Casino, should also be praised for also helping to keep boxing alive in the last decade. Of the 126... Read More »

Zamora still zealous

For a guy who hasn’t lost in four-and-a-half years and a dozen fights, Joaquin Zamora’s goal of attaining top ten contention and a title seems just about right on course. That is, if you hadn’t already been a top ten contender with a belt . . . Click here for more Read More »

NM boxing beat

Promoter Juan Romero had one question for the crowd today at the press conference held at the Hilton: “How long has it been since Joaquin Zamora lost a fight?” The answer? 12 fights and 5 1/2 years. (In November 2004, Zamora lost by TKO to Elco Garcia on a card held at Santa Ana – Has anyone considered a... Read More »

Fighters needed ASAP!

Two late subs are sought for Friday night’s card at Isleta Resort & Casino. Albuquerque debuter Michael Brooks needs an opponent to go four at 180. Las Cruces’ Israel Rodriguez, also a debuter, needs an opponent to go four at 160. Both Brooks and Rodriguez have decent amateur backgrounds. Any takers, call Doris at Fresquez Productions at 505.884-7484 or... Read More »

‘Unstoppable!’ set for...

A press conference was held today at the Hilton in Albuquerque announcing the completed line-up for Saturday night’s “Unstoppable!” card, promoted by Juan Romero Promotions at Sky Casino Casino & Hotel in Acoma. In the main event, Joaquin Zamora (17-2-1, 11 KOs), of Luna & Pecos, will go ten with Tucson’s Joshua Renteria (15-2, 9 KOs). In the co-main,... Read More »

The Road Holm

Story & photos by Chris Cozzone Having cleared out nearly every name between 140 pounds and 154, Holly Holm says there’s only two things left for her to do: Solidify her legacy as the top pound-for-pound fighter in female boxing, and to continue taking on all challengers. The latest challenger comes from South America . . . Click here... Read More »

‘Unstoppable’ presser

A press conference open to the public will be held today, Monday at 2 p.m. at the Hilton on University in Albuquerque for the June 6 Romero card at Sky City. Read More »