Burke’s Blog

Burke’s Blog by Louie Burke This weekend in Monterrey, Mexico was a success. We were blessed that the opponents weren’t much and David and Abie came away with victories. Abie’s opponent was supposed to be a little tougher than he proved to be and David’s opponent, Daniel Bispo, had a problem with the body blows that David dished out.... Read More »

Ticket alert for Las Vegas card

Tickets for the April 24 card in Las Vegas, N.M. are now available. Tickets priced from $27 to $52 can be purchased by calling Carlos Crespin at 505-429-4068 in Las Vegas, or Robert Padilla in Albuquerque, at 505-238-4455, or by contacting any fighter on the card – all will have tickets available to sell. Seating will be on a... Read More »

Shabazz defeated in dual meet

Team USA will go round two with Italy in Las Vegas on April 2. On the March 27, Las Cruces’ Siju Shabazz lost a decision to Italian Simone Fiori, 17-15. Representing Team USA on the 2nd, will be light-heavy Robert Brant. Read More »

Golden Gloves champs crowned

Ringside by Jerry Martinez Results of the finals on Sunday at the 62nd annual New Mexico State Golden Gloves Tourney in Clovis: At 123, open, Leonardo Sanchez from Atrisco decisioned Ronny Perez from the Martinez Boxing Club for the state crown. At 132, open, Yoel Gonzales from Artisco dcisioned Hector Carrette of Las Cruces PAL. In the 141-pound open class, Edgar Zubia of... Read More »

Golden Gloves: 2nd night

Ringside by Jerry Martinez Results of the second night of action at the 62nd annual New Mexico State Golden Gloves Tourney in Clovis: In the first bout of the evening, 123 lbs., open division, Leonardo Sanchez from Atrisco win on a TKO over Leo Valencia from Henry’s G.G. Sanchez advances to the finals. Also at 123, open, Ronny Perez of... Read More »

Report/gallery: Holm-Hallback II

Ringside report by Gerardo Martinez Photo by Raymond Mares In boxing there are many “should haves.” That was the case in the last three bouts of Friday night’s “Warrior Vengeance” card held at the Isleta Casino & Resort Showroom. Boxing fans packed the house to watch promoter Lenny Fresquez’ top draw Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (27-1-3, 7 KOs)... Read More »

Rodriguez, Han win in Monterrey

From Monterrey, Mexico on the Morales-Alfaro card: Unbeaten heavyweight prospect David “Niño” Rodriguez (33-0, 31 KOs) destroyed Daniel Bispo (22-13, 16 KOs) dropping him in round one and again in round two before the bout was waved off by referee Jon Schorle at 1:50 of round two. Middleweight Abraham Han (9-0, 8 KOs) needed exactly 60 seconds to demolish Ulises... Read More »

Golden Gloves action in Clovis

Ringside by Jerry Martinez Results of the first night of action at the 62nd annual New Mexico State Golden Gloves Tourney in Clovis: In the 110 lbs. class, Luis Montano, Warrior Boxing Club decisioned Telford Harrison from Clovis. At 123 lbs., open division, Leonardo Sanchez from Atrisco decisioned Jacob Alvarado, Clovis. At 123, open, Ronnie Perez, Martinez Boxing decisioned... Read More »

Holm defeats Hallback again

Ringside by Gerardo Martinez Tonight at Isleta Resort & Casino: Repeating her success of the first fight, Holly Holm (26-1-3, 7 KOs) defended her WIBA super welterweight title with a ten-round unanimous decision over Chevelle Hallback (27-6-2, 11 KOs). Scores were 99-92 and 98-92 twice. Read More »

Cisneros wins, Proa loses

In the co-main event, Victoria Cisneros (4-8-2) pulled off the majority decision victory over Terri Blair (11-15-3, 6 KOs). Scores were 77-75, 77-76 and 76-76. In the top undercard bout, Albuquerque’s David Proa (7-2 7 KOs) was upset by Jonathon Arias (10-6, 8 KOs), who won a majority decision with scores of 58-56 twice and 57-57. Read More »

Rodriguez weighs in

Erik Morales 147 vs Jose Alfaro 147 David Rodriguez 246.4 vs Daniel Dos Santos 224.8 Video of weigh-in Venue: La Explanada Del Palacio Municipal, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Promoter: KO Entertainment and Box Latino P Read More »

Undercard results at Isleta

From the Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque: In a four-round jr. lightweight bout, Albuquerque’s Randy “Savage” Arrellin (3-2, 1 KO) lived up to his nickname by destroying Salvador Zamora (4-2, 2 KOs) in round four by body shots. The end came at 1:13. In a four-round welter bout, Josh “Pittbull” Torres (4-1, 2 KOs) scored a second round... Read More »

Siju & Team USA takes on Italy

The United States will open 2010 international dual action with an event on home soil, March 27 in Harvey, Ill. Team USA will take on Italy in both international boxing duals in a familiar locale as international boxing action returns to the Harvey Boxing Club. Read More »

Ochoa draws in L.A.

Amarillo’s Adam Ochoa (2-1-1, 1 KO) scored a majority draw at the Club Nokia in Los Angeles with Derrick Wilson (5-1-2, 2 KOs), of Fort Myers, Fla. Scores were 38-38 twice and 39-37 for Wilson. Read More »

Today’s weigh-in gallery

Photos by Raymond Mares Read More »