Holm, Hernandez, Cisneros updates

WBAN on Cisneros: What could have been a total disaster for the “Bad Blood” boxing card that was held last night at the Isleta Casino and Resort, a warrior (and I mean that literally), Victoria Cisneros stepped in and fought a 10-round bout against Holly Holm. Little did Cisneros know that when she went to the casino dressed in... Read More »

Report: Holm-Hernandez-Cisneros

Ringside by Chris Cozzone & Gerardo Martinez Photos by Chris Cozzone It was 6:30 p.m. – a half-hour before first bell – when Melissa “Huracan” Hernandez blew into Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque, where a tiny 18-foot ring awaited her showdown with Holly Holm. “How do you like the 18-foot ring?” this reporter asked Hernandez, who was testing... Read More »

Marquez update

A “learning experience” is how Archie Ray Marquez, now 9-0, 7 KOs, is describing last night’s fight with veteran Andres Ledesma, 15-16-1, 10 KOs. Suffering a dislocated right knuckle in round two and a twisted ankle from a slip to the canvas in the following round, Marquez gained valuable experience in overcoming obstacles last night, said manager Jacob Maes,... Read More »

Hernandez faces indefinite suspension

Melissa “Huracan” Hernandez is likely to face indefinite suspension, officials said following her actions Saturday night after pulling out last minute against Holly Holm at Isleta Casino & Resort. According to Promoter Lenny Fresquez, who was able to get a hold of Hernandez after she’d returned to her hotel room, after 9 p.m., he was told that the situation... Read More »

Hernandez releases statement

Melissa “Huracan” Hernandez has released a statement regarding her fleeing the fight site tonight, and pulling out of  her showdown against Holly Holm. Though her take of the night’s events conflicts dramatically with at least a dozen eyewitnesses backstage at Isleta Casino, her story runs as follows: “I was hanging out watching the first couple of fights and after... Read More »

Marquez wins majority decision

Archie Ray Marquez (9-0, 7 KOs) won a majority decision tonight over veteran Andres Ledesma (15-16) at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, Calif. Scores were 58-56 twice and 57-57. Marquez, who was entered the top 40 jr. lightweights in the WBC’s ratings, at No. 40, recently, will co-headline the Jan. 29 Tingley card promoted by Gary Shaw Productions. Read More »

Holm defeats sub Cisneros

HERNANDEZ GETS ‘RABBIT FEVER’, FLEES ISLETA BEFORE FIGHT: Holly Holm (26-1-3, 7 KOs) finished the night with another victory, but it wasn’t over Melissa “Huracan” Hernandez. Tonight at Isleta Casino & Resort, shortly before the main event was scheduled to go, Hernandez bailed out on her pound-for-pound showdown with Holm, fleeing the building with the excuse that that she... Read More »