Burke’s blog: Trout update

Burke’s Blog by Louie Burke We arrived in Dallas last night about 8:00. Once we settled in Austin went for a light jog on the treadmill to shed a couple of pounds. He ended up on weight at 154 last night prior to eating dinner. We were told that weigh-ins will be held at 6 pm today so we... Read More »

Maldonado debuts tonight

Top New Mexico amateur Fidel Maldonado makes his pro debut tonight at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. Maldonado will take on Anthony Ramos (1-4-1), of L.A. Read More »

Monsivaiz update

An Art Monsivaiz card featuring a Southwest Kickboxing Association title is still set for Nov. 21. In the main event, Jacob Zamora from Albuquerque will go up against Beto Torres from Las Cruces for the middleweight title.  All other schools and fighters that are interested are invited to call to pre-match.  Female fighters are welcome, too. Contact Information: 575-527-4028 or ckkmonsivaiz@yahoo.com Read More »

Ticket alert for Jackson/Winkeljohn

Tickets are now available for the Jackson-Winkeljohn amateur kickboxing/boxing card Friday, Dec. 11 at the Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center (9800 4th St., NW, Albuquerque). Tickets are $10 and available at Jackson’s MMA (5505 Acoma SE in Albuquerque) or at Conrad’s Barber Shop (640 Coors Blvd. NW).  On fight night, tickets will be $15 at the door. Children 10 and... Read More »

Valdez hangs up the gloves

El Paso’s “Fabulous” Bobby Joe Valdez has decided to hang up the gloves. Valdez has been released from the hospital and is recovering from surgery sustained in Friday night’s fight against Abel Perry. Valdez has given the local arena some thrillers in the last nine years, including draws with Joaquin Zamora and Joe Gomez. Valdez retires with a winning record... Read More »

Get ready for ABQ Sports

ABQ Sports will soon be hitting the stands. The free monthly, available throughout Albuquerque, will be focusing on Duke City-area sports – and boxing will be featured regularly. NewMexicoBoxing’s Chris Cozzone will be running a monthly section, “Inside the Ring.” The first issue is due out soon. Stay tuned. Read More »

Valdez recovering

Bobby Joe Valdez is recovering from surgery. After Friday night’s rough stoppage to Abel Perry, in El Paso, Valdez was taken to the hospital where, it was discovered, he had a facial bone fracture and a detached retina. Surgery was conducted. On behalf of the fight scene, NMB wishes Bobby Joe a quick recovery. Read More »