New Mexico Boxing Beat

According to word received from Team Tapia, that not only will Johnny Tapia be released sometime in January, but he will be fighting on his birthday in February, headlining an MMA card at the Ohkay Casino, outside Espanola, N.M. Light-heavyweight Michael Brooks has relocated to Las Cruces, to train under Louie Burke at the PAL Gym. Brooks, slated to... Read More »

Holm-Hernandez heats up

Melissa “El Huracan” Hernandez, who challenges Holly Holm Dec. 4, certainly had the gift of gab at a press conference held at Isleta Resort & Casino. “The tall will fall,” she told the media. “Holly is not the pound-for-pound best. I am No. 1. I am woman’s boxing. She may have the judges and the referees and the hometown... Read More »

Barela, Lovato bail out

The “Fight Week” curse has struck! Saturday night’s Mirabal card at Sky City has suffered a couple undercard bail-outs. Comebacking Rudy “Bad Boy” Lovato, of Albuquerque, and Victor Barela (it hasn’t been the first time), of Farmington, have both pulled out of their fights. Lovato had been scheduled to fight Lucas Galle while Barela was up against Jorge Espinoza.... Read More »

“El Torito’s” no-bull...

After 150 amateur fights and a pro style that proved counterproductive to today’s pitty-pat Olympic style boxing, the pro debut of Anthony “El Torito” Contreras was an anticipated occasion for local fight fans. Then again, that was six years ago . . . Click here for full story Read More »

Mirabal & Cisneros fight for state...

State honors make a comeback this weekend when welterweights Vincent Mirabal (3-0) and Freddy Cisneros (1-1-1) enter the ring to headline a card at Sky City Casino in Acoma. Originally, the two were billed to fight for the official New Mexico state welterweight belt, but, instead, it’ll be for the unofficial version due to a glitch in the athletic... Read More »

Proa added to Isleta card

Hard-hitting David Proa (6-0, 6 KOs) has been added to the Dec. 4 “Bad Blood” card at Isleta. His opponent is to-be-announced. Read More »