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Munoz, Tapia in Vegas
“Hurricane” Hector Munoz and five-time world champ Johnny Tapia have hit Las Vegas. On Saturday, Munoz, 19-4-1, 12 KOs, takes on undefeated Yoshihiro Kamegai (18-0, 16 KOs) on the Top Rank-promoted card headlining Rafael Marquez vs. Toshiaki Noshioka. Tapia will corner Munoz, who told the media today at a final press conference, that he will stop his opponent. Photos... Read More »
Boxing beat: Munoz takes last minute...
Albuquerque’s “Hurricane” Hector Munoz (19-6-1, 12 KOs) has taken a last-minute fight on this weekend’s Top Rank card in Las Vegas. Munoz will be taking on undefeated Yoshihiro Kamegai (18-0, 16 KOs) of Japan, replacing Jesus Soto-Karass. Read More »
Only good intentions for Bad Boy
Story by Gerardo Martinez Photos by Jose Leon Castillo Located in one of Albuquerque’s busiest intersections, Bridge and Five Points, is one of Albuquerque’s busiest boxing gyms. It might not look like one – but just walk inside and you’ll know it is. At the helm of the Bad Boy Boxing Club is one of Albuquerque’s most decorated amateurs,... Read More »
Reminder: Ruidoso card set for Oct. 1
The Rocks Boxing Club in Ruidoso, N.M. is set to go on their USA Boxing amateur card Oct. 1. The card, billed as “Fall Rumble,” will take place at the Ruidoso Downs, 187 E. Hwy 70 in Ruidoso. All Teams are invited to compete. Weigh-ins take place from 8 am to 11 on Saturday. First bell will ring at... Read More »
Results from United MMA
Cageside results by Gerardo Martinez Tonight at UNM’s Johnson Gym there were six all action bouts as part of United MMA Bash. In the main event, with shouts of “UFC, UFC!” from the crowd, Rafael “Barata” De Freitas (5-0) won by tap out with a guillotine at 2:12 of the second round against fellow Albuquerquean Eric Buck (8-7-2) in... Read More »
Cravens-Greco ends in draw
Last night at the Cordon Bleu, Woodhaven, New York, Albuquerque’s Tonia Cravens (2-6-2, 1 KO) had to settle for a draw against Vannessa Greco (1-0-1). (File photo by Jose Leon Castillo) Read More »
“United MMA Bash” set for...
Five of the top mixed martial arts schools in New Mexico have come together to create the UNITED MMA BASH on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Johnson Gym on the University of New Mexico campus. Only one fighter has been in more than five bouts as the local gyms make an effort to showcase local talent. “We want to give... Read More »
Cravens at the scales
At the scales in New York City for tonight’s fights: Tonia Cravens was 117.5; her opponent, Vannessa Greco, was 116.9. (File photo by Jose Leon Castillo) Read More »
8th Annual ‘Rumble in Rio’...
Photos by Jose Leon Castillo The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – September 21, 2011 – Santa Ana Star Casino in association with Business Environments is proud to announce “Rumble in Rio VIII” on Saturday, October 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Santa Ana Star Casino, www.StarTickets.com, or any LA Boxing locations in Albuquerque, and range... Read More »
Camacho out, Han upgraded to main
El Paso’s Jennifer Han has been elevated to main event status on the Oct. 15 “Battle at the Ballpark” card promoted by Zeferino Entertainment at Cohen Stadium, El Paso, replacing Hector Camacho, Jr. An opponent for Han has not yet been announced. Previously, Camacho had replaced David Rodriguez as the main event. On the undercard, El Paso heavyweight Eric... Read More »
El Paso boxer dies in car crash
Former light-heavyweight and cruiserweight boxer Francisco Stevens passed away Saturday afternoon in his hometown of El Paso. The 47-year-old Stevens lost control of his vehicle and, after slamming into two other cars, died on scene. Stevens, 2-5, 2 Kos, last fought in 2004 when he was KO’d by Gustavo Enriquez. On behalf of the El Paso and N.M. fight... Read More »
Report/gallery: Gonzalez-Mtagwa
Ringside report Ricardo Trujillo Photos by Jose Leon Castillo III On Thursday night, a near capacity crowd gathered at the El Paso County Coliseum for “Independence Showdown” a Goossen-Tutor promotion in association with Promociones del Pueblo for a WBC featherweight title fight between champ Jhonny Gonzalez of Mexico City and Rogers Mtagwa of Tanzania . . . Click here... Read More »
Han fight collapses
Looks like Abie Han’s fight tonight is off. Trainer Louie Burke writes: “After a number of opponents pulled out of fighting Abie Han tonight, Eloy Suarez accepted the challenge, but he was told by the Texas Athletic Commission that his boxing license had expired. Despite trying to convince the commission that he had a current license he was denied the... Read More »
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