NM judge to give seminar in D.R.

The Boxing Commission of the Dominican Republican will be holding a seminar, ”La Semana del Boxeador Domicano” (The Week of the Dominican Boxer) headed by New Mexico judge Levi Martinez. The seminar takes place in Santo Domingo on June 22. Read More »

Full Report: Jackson MMA Series I

Cageside by Gerardo  Martinez Photos by Ray  Mares Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Jacksons MMA promoter Ricky Kottenstette kept his promise to the raucous crowd in attendance and put on a action-packed show.  There were no quick one-sided bouts – just thunderous strikes and kicks from the competitors in the cage. Having fought in Albuquerque... Read More »

Results from the Jackson MMA Series I

Cageside by Gerardo Martinez Photo by Ray Mares From the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Albuquerque: In the main event at 105 lbs Natasha Creger won by tap out at 3:47 of round two after locking in an arm bar on Jennifer Berg. In the co-main at 135 lbs bout Matt Leyva defeated Doug Moore at 1:26 of round... Read More »

Weights from Hard Rock

Weights by Gerardo Martinez Photo by Jesse Hesch At the scales from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Albuquerque.  Jacksons General Manager Ricky Kottenstette said “there will no quick one-sided fights”. Tickets are still available at www.tickets.com and at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Jennifer Berg 105 lbs vs Natasha Creger 105.8 lbs Matt Leyva 136.6 lbs vs... Read More »

June 11-12 amateur card update

U.S. Men’s tourney on June 11-12 update: The host hotel will be La Quinta Inn Suites, 2116 Yale Blvd., in Albuquerque, and they will be offering a group rate of $55.00 per night. Those intrested in making reservations need to call 866 527 1498 quickly as they will only honor the rate before the end of the business day on... Read More »

Updates

Denver promoer Steve Mestas is looking for fighters for his June 26th show. If interested, call Steve at 720.298.1954. The June 25-possibly-July 16 Santa Ana/ShoBox card has landed out-of-town, possibly Memphis. Better luck next time . . . . Son of legend Johnny Tapia, Johnathon Tapia (0-1) has landed a spot on the July 10 card in Hobbs. Still... Read More »

Boxing beat

The next Fresquez Productions card is set for August 6. Any local fighters interested in finding a place on the card can contact Doris Gabaldon, of Fresquez Productions, at 505-884-7484. Looks like July 16 is out for Santa Ana. There is a still a chance of a card happening on that date – stay tuned . . . . Hard... Read More »

Amateur card set for El Paso June 19

Fighter Physique in El Paso will be hosting another amateur smoker on June 19. New Mexico boxers and coaches are invited to come out for this one. Fighters from Denver, Lubbock and southern California are also fighting on the card. The card takes place Saturday, June 19, as Fighter Physique, 5020 N Desert Blvd. in El Paso. Weigh-ins and physicals... Read More »

Santa Ana card nixed/postponed

Bad news and good news for New Mexico fight fans: The June 25 fight card at Santa Ana, televised on ShoBox and headlining Fernando Guerrero, has been cancelled. The good news? There’s a good chance the card will merely be moved – July 16, same time, same headliner. If that happens, there’s also a very good chance that Guerrero... Read More »

Boxing beat

Belen’s Mario Ortiz (8-9-1, 6 KOs), on the comeback trail after a nine-year layoff, will be in Commerce City, Calif., this Thursday night to take on San Pedro’s Daniel Perez (8-8-1, 5 KOs) in a rematch on the TKO Boxing card. In March, Ortiz stopped Perez in the second round. Juarez’s Miguel Roman (29-7, 21 KOs) headlined a card in... Read More »