Like the New Mexico weather, boxing is unpredictable. The short boxing career of Alan “El Alacran” Sanchez had been going through a severe drought, that is, until new promoter Chavez Promotions called him up. He is now scheduled to fight this Friday at the Wool Warehouse against Charles Reyes (0-1)  in a 132-pound bout.

Sanchez says he’s back to stay this time – and he’s bringing with him the sting of the alacran.

The nickname of “El Alacran” was given to him by his father and trainer Jose “Pepe” Sanchez who is originally from the small town of Contreras, Durango, in Mexico. The State of Durango is known for its bountiful population of scorpions or “alacranes” in Spanish.

Sanchez agrees with the old addage that when it rains, it pours. He already has another bout set for April 28 on the Golden Boy/Golden Girl card headlining Albuquerque’s Fidel Maldonado Jr.

The last time Sanchez fought was in March of 2010 against Raymond “Hollywood” Montes. When asked how he kept himself motivated through the close to two years of inaction, Sanchez replies with: “I just love boxing and seeing my brothers fight in the amateurs has helped.” Both of his younger brothers will be fighting in the upcoming USA Boxing National Championships next week in Colorado.

Sanchez has not taken a break from boxing. Instead he has been in the gym everyday since the last time he fought preparing himself for fights that have fell through in the past year and a half. His upcoming fight was close to falling though, but a last minute opponent was secured as of Monday.

The 22 year-old has also kept himself busy with his academic career as he has been out of work and concentrating on finishing his associates in business administration at CNM. Sanchez hopes that his stock will rise  now that he is back in action and that the fighting opportunities will continue to pour in.

Tyler Brown (Cliff Boxing Az) dec. win against Gabe Mathews (Rosales) Boxing

December Brown (Cliff Boxing Az) Tko 2nd rd win against Jackie Garcia (Alb Kenpo) Kickboxing

Mathew Cardenas ( Bad Company) Dec. win against Dorian Dixon (Rosales) Boxing

Carlos Ramos (Bad Company) TKO win over Jerome Rivera (Montoya Boxing) Boxing

Patrick Ayala (Takai Mine) TKO win over Kevin Lesperance (Rosales) Kickboxing

John Aragon (Rosales) TKO win over Oscar Guzman (Bad Company) Boxing

Raphael Bustillo (Bad Company) TKO win over Bubba Baca (Montoya Boxing) Boxing

Rochelle Carlisle (D.A.D. Boxing) Dec win over Alexis Damon (Mario Boxing)

Stay tuned for another Smoker in March.

Flyweight Edward Guzman, of Las Cruces. 114 LBS

Bantam weight Jason Sanchez, of Albuquerque. 123 LBS

Light weight Jesus Alguin, of Albuquerque. 132 LBS

Light welterweight Edgar Castro, of Farmington. 141 LBS

Light welterweight Brian Mendoza, of Rio Rancho. 141 LBS

Light welterweight Josh Rodriguez, of Albuquerque. 141 LBS

Welter weight Jose Sanchez, of Albuquerque. 152 LBS

Light heavy weight Siju Shabazz, of Las Cruces. 178 LBS

Female light flyweight Cheyenne Candelaria, of Albuquerque. 106 LBS

Bantam weight Ayanna Vasquez, of Las Cruces. 119 LBS

LBC is working on helping the boxers with a daily per-diem amount is still to be determined. Requirements for the per diem will be as with any other tournament YOU MUST MAKE WEIGHT AND CONTINUE IN THE COMPETITION; Coaches Please send me your information Via email Enrique.Vasquez@CBP.DHS.GOV.IE Motel info contact number for yourself and Boxer (WEIGHT)and so on. I need this information by Wed.2/29/2012 make it a point to get this to me ASAP as I will not be chasing Coaches or Boxers down to get them their monies. Un-issued per diem will be returned to the LBC President. I will be staying at the Host Hotel (Crown Plaza Hotel) 2886 south circle Drive Colorado Springs my cell # 575-644-0020 secondary email Trooper800@gmail.com . The sooner you get the info to me the quicker your Boxer will be added to the list of Per-Diem recipients don’t wait till the last minute once the list made and your not on it YOU WILL NOT BE ADDED. NO EXCEPTIONS.

“Let’s Shine” gives an in-depth look at the program’s main focus of keeping “at-risk” youth off the streets, off drugs and out of jail by teaching them discipline through boxing. The documentary also provides an overview of the program’s current operation, along with its 40-year history, but mainly focuses on the individual stories of four young boxers within the program and their journey to be the best they can be inside and outside of the ring.

While successfully implementing discipline to its kids, the Las Cruces PAL Boxing Club has also produced state, national and world champions in the process. “Let’s Shine” points out that in 2011 alone, Las Cruces PAL produced eight state champions, one national champion, one Olympian and one world champion. PAL says that neither the program, nor their boxers receive the credit they deserve from the community.

The film was produced by CLC-TV Documentary Films and was directed by three-time regional Emmy award winning director Adrian Guzman. DVD’s will be sold for $15 per dvd plus shipping. Payments will be accepted securely by using PayPAL or any major credit/debit card. To purchase or for further information go to LasCrucesPALBoxing.com.

Click to watch “Let’s Shine” trailer”

Joaquin Zamora said “First I want to give all glory to god. I’m excited to get back in the ring soon after a long layoff. After my last fight in June 2011, I took some time off to analyze my boxing career and my future. I decided to make some changes to my team. I’m still working with my long time trainer Al Lovato but I added former five time world champion Johnny “La Vida Loca” Tapia as my co-trainer. I also hired worldwide boxing advisor Macke Roberts to guide my boxing career. Working in the gym with a legendary champion like Johnny, I’m learning so many new things in training. I’m excited about Johnny & Macke joining my team and I will be ready for big fights at 154lbs.”

Macke Roberts said “I want to thank Team Tapia Promotions for this opportunity to have Joaquin fight after a long layoff. Joaquin Zamora is talented fighter who works hard in the gym and wants to be a champion. Having Joaquin work in the gym with five time former world champion Johnny Tapia will take his boxing career to the next level. Johnny has the experience as a world champion to help Joaquin become a champion. I look forward to seeing Joaquin in a big fight at 154lbs very soon.”

Joaquin Zamora said “The 154lb division is wide open with my fans behind me, hardwork in the gym and my faith in god I’m confident I will be successful in the ring in 2012.”

In the 10 round main event, Archie Ray Marquez (12-2, 8 KOs) will face Willie Villanueva 10-4 2 KOs) .

Doors open at 5pm & first bell rings at 7pm. Ticket prices range from $15-$100. Must be 15 years or older to attend. Tickets are on sale now thru the Hard Rock box office or http://www.holdmyticket.com

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The new kids on the boxing promotions block, Chavez Promotions, held their first press conference yesterday at the YDI Wool Warehouse for their inaugural card on Friday dubbed “Warehouse Rumble.”

“The plan for our company is to promote our local fighters as much as we can” said Joe Chavez, the man in charge of bringing the action back to the Duke City. Chavez stressed the fact that the goal is to have a lot of fights at small venues. Chavez is a former New Mexico Athletic Commission member. Martin Narro is also part of the Chavez Promotions team sharing duties with Chavez.

There were a more than a couple of changes to the card. The first being the main event which was scheduled to pair Matthew Baca and John “Smiley” Herrera (1-1). Herrera will still be part of the main event, but will be taking on 2-0 fighter Yoel Gonzales of Albuquerque at 135 lb. The opponent of Alan “El Alacran” Sanchez (2-1) was also switched. It was originally Santa Fe’s Antonio Garcia (1-1), but he pulled out while Charles Reyes (0-1) of Texas, took the fight. The rest of the changes are listed below.

The co-main features females Brandi Montoya (1-2) vs. debuter Amber Brown at 113 lb.

On the undercard:

Leonardo Sanchez (2-0) takes on Jaime Gutierrez (3-5) at 115 lb.

Cristian Cabral (1-0) looks for his second win, against debuting Michael Herrera of Roswell 150 lb.

Alan Sanchez (2-1) makes his return, against Charles Reyes (0-1) at 130 lb.

Eric “Buddy Holly” Henson (0-2) gets his first hometown fight, against debuter Eric Gonzales 122 lb.

Isaac Gurule takes on Julio Gomez in a battle of debuters at 112 lb.

Eleven-year-old Amy Salinas stopped Jalie Ortega of Lubbock Warriors at  45 seconds of round 1.

Eddie Hernandez schooled Robert Sanders for 3 rounds in the open 165 lb. division.

Ayanna Vasquez, 119, took out out Brittney Salas in 1:30 of the first round.

Eddie Salinas, open novice at 152, stopped Dominic Careers from Abilene, Texas, at 2:15 of round three.

Baldo Salinas, 141 open novice, pounded out a third round blow-out over Clovis’ Gerardo Torres.

One more fight remains for Sunday: Ayanna Vasquez will take on on Alexandrea Cardenas.

From the Grand Oasis, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico for tomorrow night’s Golden Boy card on Fox Deportes/Televisa.

Team Tapia and the Hard Rock of Albuquerque will return to boxing on March 31 with a line-up that might be the card of the year in New Mexico. In the ten-round main event, Archie Ray Marquez (12-2, 8 KOs) will face Willie Villanueva (10-4, 2 KOs). In the co-main, former contender Joaquin Zamora (18-4-1, 12 KOs) makes his return against Bernardo Guereca (16-13-1, 3 KOs). On the undercard: Josh “Pit Bull” Torres (6-1-1, 3 KOs) takes on Carlos Sanchez (5-3, 2 KOs) in a six-rounder; in a four-round female bout, Amanda Crespin (4-4-1, 1 KO) fights Santa Fe’s Natalie Roy (3-0); Donald Sanchez (1-0) returns to the ring against Freddy Sisneros (debut) at welter; Eric “Buddy Holly” Hansen (0-2) will fight his first hometown bout, against Johnny Tapia Jr. (0-1); and Luis Montano (1-0) vs. Matthew Salazar (1-4) in the opener at 115 lbs.

Doors open at 5:00PM and the first bell rings at 7:00PM.  Tickets range from $15.00 to $100.00 and will go on sale to the public beginning at 9:00Am on Thursday February 16, 2012.  Must be 15 years or older to attend.  Tickets are available through the Hard Rock Box Office or www.holdmyticket.com.

13 scheduled bouts are planned. Any fighters interested in pre-matches, contact Valerie Jacquez at (505) 787-9956.

Matthew Baca and Jazzma Hogue are off the Wool Warehouse card on the 24th. Several last-minute changes to the line-up are in effect.

Rosales Karate & Kickboxing is hosting a smoker on February 18, at 3457 Hwy 47, Los Lunas, NM.  Doors open at 1:00pm, fights start at 2:pm.  For pre-matches call Tony Rosales at 505 688-0699.   The promoter is looking for a female kickboxer or boxer 150lbs, 18 yrs old,  and a male boxer or kickboxer at 160lbs, 18yrs.

Lightweight Yordan Hernandez Perez is on the look-out for a fight. The 1-0 fighter says he’ll fight any 135-pounder in the state, up to and including Archie Ray Marquez.

Last weekend’s fight with Albuquerque’s Bridgette Ruiz (0-1) Vernon, Calif. was nixed last minute – actually, the entire card was cancelled.

Former world champ Trina Ortegon, now living in Los Angeles, will corner Ruiz, along with trainer Ray Lopez.

Leonardo Sanchez (2-0) takes on Aaron Fernandez (2-6).

Cristian Cabral (1-0) looks for his second win, against debuting Andre Galarza.

Alan Sanchez (2-1) makes his return, against Antonio Garcia (1-1).

Eric “Buddy Holly” Henson (0-2) gets his first hometown fight, against debuter Eric Gonzales.

Isaac Gurule takes on Julio Gomez in a battle of debuters.

Doors open at 6 p.m. First bell is at 7. For ticket info, give Isabel Chavez at 505.362.7428 a call.

Flyweight Edward Guzman, of Las Cruces.

Bantamweight Jason Sanchez, of Albuquerque.

Lightweight Jesus Alguin, of Albuquerque.

Light welterweight Edgar Castro, of Farmington.

Light welterweight Brian Mendoza, of Rio Rancho.

Light welterweight Josh Rodriguez, of Albuquerque.

Welterweight Jose Sanchez, of Albuquerque.

Light heavyweight Siju Shabazz, of Las Cruces.

Female light flyweight Cheyenne Candelaria, of Albuquerque.

Bantamweight Ayanna Vasquez, of Las Cruces.