Marquez steps up big

Undefeated jr. lightweight hopeful Archie Ray Marquez (9-0, 7 KOs) will be making a big step up in opposition on the Jan. 29 card at Tingley. In his tenth pro fight, Marquez will be taking on Juan Castaneda Jr. (16-2-1, 12 KOs), of Baja, Mexico. Castaneda is 1-1-1 in 2009 bouts, and 7-2-1 in his last ten. Read More »

Cisneros camp says ‘Thanks’

This just in from Robert Padilla, manager of Victoria Cisneros: “I would like to thank everyone that has called, e-mailed or texted Victoria and myself. It has been the most heartwarming thing that could’ve happened to Victoria “ La Reina De Guerrera” Cisneros in her life and in her boxing career. She has never known a fan base in... Read More »

Maldonado’s foe named

Albuquerque’s Fidel Maldonado will be taking on Washington’s Nichoulas Briannes in his debut tomorrow night at the Commerce Casino in Commerce, Calif. Briannes is 1-2, having dropped two straight. Read More »

ABC investigating Holm-Cisneros

The Association of Boxing Commissions wants answers from the Isleta Boxing Commission in New Mexico regarding the December 4 Holly Holm vs. Victoria Cisneros boxing match. Cisneros stepped in as a late, late replacement for Melissa Hernandez who abruptly pulled out shortly before stepping into the ring to fight Holm. Fightnews.com has obtained a letter sent by the ABC... Read More »

Han looking for a fight

El Paso’s Jenifer Han (0-1), who represented the USA in international competition and who was national champion in the amateurs, is looking for a fight. The 26-year-old 130-pounder (126 if given enough notice) lost her pro debut but is looking to get back on track by fighting regularly. Anyone interested in matching Jennifer can contact Louie Burke at 575-496-7886 Read More »