Holm to face Hernandez

Holly Holm’s next opponent will be Melissa “Huracan” Hernandez. The two will headline a Dec. 4 card promoted by Fresquez Productions at Isleta.  The card, “Bad Blood,” will see Holm (25-1-3, 7 KOs) defend her WIBA welterweight title at a catchweight against Hernandez (11-1-2, 4 KOs). Hernandez last fought at 128 and has won belts at lightweight, super featherweight... Read More »

Escalante sharp in El Paso

Photo: No. 1 Contender Antonio Escalante prepares for Carlos Fulgencio Sunday afternoon at the Escalante Gym in El Paso, Texas. Escalante and Fulgencio clash on the Oct. 30 “Latin Invasion 2″ card in El Paso. Stay tuned for a full feature on Escalante later this week. Read More »

Full report from Juarez

Waging a classic war in war-torn Juarez, Mexico, last night at the Gimnasio Muncipal, downtown, Javier “Zorro” Castro and Edgar Barcenas heralded a return to boxing in the bloody bordertown now known as the murder capital of the world. Ending a two-year lapse and in an attempt to transfer some of the drug war violence to the ring, Promociones... Read More »