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Posted on 16 Oct 2009

“Blood of Champions”

The final press conference for next week’s “Blood of Champions” pro-am card at Sky City Casino was held today at the Hispano Chamber of Commerce, in Albuquerque.  The fighters were on their best behavior, even with “Hollywood” Montes in attendance, stating top condition and solid fights come Oct. 24. Pictured above, left to right: Anthony “El Torito” Contreras, Vincent... Read More »
Posted on 16 Oct 2009

R.I.P. Timothy Arrellin

We are sad to report that Timothy Arrellin, brother of fighter Randy “Savage” Arrellin, passed away this morning at 3 a.m., from complications arising from a bout against pneumonia. On behalf of the fight scene, NewMexicoBoxing sends out prayers and condolences to the Randy and his family, as well as to Timothy’s friends. Several representatives of fight clubs around the area expressed... Read More »
Posted on 16 Oct 2009

Amateur boxing, get ready for Sanchez

Photo: Eleven-year-olds and 86-pound amateur boxers out there should get ready for soon-to-debut Alan Sanchez, who fights out of the TUFF Gym in Albuquerque. Sanchez has been tearing up the competition in sparring and is ready to do the same in a real bout when he soon makes his debut. Read More »
Posted on 16 Oct 2009

Arrellin’s brother in serious...

On behalf of the fight scene, NewMexicoBoxing sends out prayers and get-well wishes to Timothy Arrellin, brother of fighter Randy “Savage” Arrellin, who is in serious condition in the hospital, battling complications stemming from pneumonia.  Timothy’s condition is the reason why Arrellin has been forced to withdraw from two recent fight offers. On a more uplifting note, fighter Serrina... Read More »
Posted on 16 Oct 2009

Presser today

The official press conference for “Blood of Champions” card, Oct. 24 at Sky City in Acoma, will be held today, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce (1309 4th St SW). Immediately following the press conference there will be a meet-and-greet ring girl competition at Leo’s Bar & Grill (1119 Candelaria Rd NW). The public... Read More »
Posted on 16 Oct 2009

Castro, boxing returns to Juarez

Juarez’s Javier “Zorro” Castro (21-2, 18 KOs) not only predicted a thrilling victory, when he stages his return to Juarez, Mexico Saturday night against former contender Edgar Barcenas (21-8-4, 15 KOs), of Mexico City, but that he will be targeting bigger names like Joel Casamayor and Michael Katsidis, after his win. Tomorrow night’s card in Juarez, promoted by Promociones... Read More »