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Posted on 30 Dec 2011

2011 New Mexico Boxing Readers’...

It’s time to vote for your picks for 2011: What was the upset of the year? Who is the best fighter from New Mexico or El Paso? What stunk? What didn’t? Let us know how you feel – you have until Jan. 1o to submit your picks. CLICK HERE TO LAUNCH POLL Read More »
Posted on 30 Dec 2011

Las Cruces Boxers to Fight at the 2012...

Two boxers from the Las Cruces PAL Boxing Gym have been selected to participate in a USA Boxing sanctioned match during the 2012 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl pre-game festivities at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Monday January 2, 2012. Ayanna Vasquez, age 17 of Las Cruces, NM who is a nine-time national champion, will fight Brianna... Read More »
Posted on 29 Dec 2011

Year in Review: Trout tops 2011

2011 in Review: Trout NewMexicoBoxing.com’s “Fighter of the Year”; Southern New Mexico and El Paso comes alive; Holm dethroned by Mathis and Trout. Review by Chris Cozzone Photo by Jose Leon Castillo  More than ever before, the rest of the world is paying attention to New Mexico. Less than ever before, the rest of the world is paying attention... Read More »
Posted on 29 Dec 2011

Fresquez, Holm back in the summer

Looks like Fresquez Productions will not be staging another fight card until the summer. With no fights on the table yet for 2012 announced by any promoter, boxing is likely to be in hibernation until then. On the same note, a rematch between Holly Holm and Anne Sophie Mathis has been passed up until then. Read More »
Posted on 27 Dec 2011

Gym Rat on Power and Glory Boxing

Story by Gerardo Martinez Photos by Jose Leon Castillo According to Steve Garcia, head trainer of Power and Glory Boxing team, boxing is about having heart . . . and conditioning. Garcia has been involved in the fight game for about 15 years. He began with kickboxing and trained under both Tony Sigala and Melcor Chavez, both well known... Read More »
Posted on 25 Dec 2011

Happy Holidays from NewMexicoBoxing!

NewMexicoBoxing wishes our readers safe and happy holidays! Look for the annual poll and a year in review in the next week or so. Read More »
Posted on 22 Dec 2011

Congrats to the Pitbull family!

Albuquerque boxer Josh “Pitbull” Torres received an early Christmas present earlier this week with the birth of his son, Julian “Baby Pit” Torres, who weighed in an even 6 lbs., 15 ounces. Congrats! Read More »
Posted on 22 Dec 2011

Holly Holm sends message

Holly Holm has sent a message via Facebook to her fans and the public: I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for your support. I have had nothing but love and kindness form everyone. I do want you to know I am fine, I just had a bad day at the office. I am heartbroken,... Read More »
Posted on 20 Dec 2011

Results: “Sammy DiPace Memorial...

The Las Cruces Police Athletic League (PAL) had its first annual “Sam DiPace Memorial Explosion” Saturday night in honor of the late Sam DiPace, a champion trainer within the Las Cruces PAL boxing program who passed away this October. The event was held at the Sammy Burke Youth Boxing Club in Las Cruces. Fighters from Las Cruces and around... Read More »
Posted on 16 Dec 2011

Maldonado returns in January

Fidel “Atrisco Kid” Maldonado has landed a spot on the Golden Boy card January 28, 2012 at the Reliant Arena in Houston, Texas headlining Erik Morales vs. Danny Garcia. Stay tuned as Maldonado’s foe is named. Read More »
Posted on 16 Dec 2011

Former fighter Fernando Calleros is on...

(Release from the U.S. Marshal’s website) On Friday December 09, 2011 Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) attempted to arrest federal fugitive Fernando Calleros. Calleros was wanted by the United States District Court for failing to comply with his conditions of pre-trial release. Calleros faces federal charges on Fraud by Wire and Mail Fraud where it is alleged... Read More »
Posted on 16 Dec 2011

“Sammy DiPace Memorial...

The Las Cruces Police Athletic League (PAL) presents the first annual “Sammy DiPace Memorial Explosion.” In honor of the late Sammy DiPace, a champion trainer within the Las Cruces PAL boxing program, a special regional boxing competition will be held at the Sammy Burke Youth Boxing Center at 700 N. Solano Drive, at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 17th. Fighters... Read More »
Posted on 13 Dec 2011

Documentary on Las Cruces PAL premieres...

“Let’s Shine”, a 90-minute documentary film about the Las Cruces Police Athletic League (PAL) Boxing Club will have a one-time premiere on Wednesday, December 14th, 7:15 p.m. at Cineport 10 at the Mesilla Valley Mall. “Let’s Shine” was directed by three-time Emmy® award winning director Adrian Guzman. “Let’s Shine” gives an in-depth look at the program’s main focus of... Read More »
Posted on 12 Dec 2011

State Silver Gloves Champs

Photos by Jose Leon Castillo III Results  and text by Gerardo Martinez This past Friday and Saturday night New Mexico’s amateur boxers battled it out in the ring for the right to represent the state at the Silver Gloves Regional Championships on January 5, 6, 7 and 8 in Pasadena, CA. The state championships took place at Crespin’s Boxing... Read More »
Posted on 08 Dec 2011

Congrats to the Atrisco Kid!

NewMexicoBoxing & the fight community congratulates Fidel “Atrisco Kid” Maldonado and Dominique Yanni on the birth of their baby girl Zaylie Rose Maldonado. She was born Dec. 6, weighing in at 6 lbs., 3 oz. Dominique and Fidel also have a beautiful girl, Aaleah Maldonado age 2 ½. Read More »
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