Etcetera
Albuquerque amateur Michael Coca Gallegos has returned from Las Vegas, Nev., where he has been sparring with top fighters Zab Judah, Ramon Montano. He was asked to stay on for two more weeks to help Judah prepare for his Aug. 2 date with Joshua Clottey, but had to return to N.M. for work. While in Vegas, Gallegos also racked up another win for his record.
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Former Sky Ute fighter Roman Armstrong has been preparing for a comeback out of Los Angeles. He can be contacted via email
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El Paso fighter Rene Armijo is also on the comeback trail.
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New gyms have been added to the N.M. gyms listing: click here.

Coach Joe update
There's somewhat better news, finally, on Coach Joe Calderon, now at the the Las Cruces Nursing Center. The Las Cruces PAL coach has now started his physical, speech and occupational therapy and, though responding slowly, he is improving. He is now able to answer 'yes' and 'no' questions with his thumbs, is recognizing colors, and has lost weight due to a stomach feed tube. Joe's co-trainers at the PAL want to thank everyone for their support and prayers. If he continues to improve, it's likely that Joe will be able to continue his recovery at home.

KOA results from Vegas
Results from the KOA Tournament in Las Vegas, Nev., on July 18: Eduardo Rios won the World KOA Kickboxing title in the light heavy weight division, placed second in point sparring, and placed fourth in grappling. Abe Henson placed second in forms, third in sparring, and third in grappling. Eric Henson placed first in forms,first in grappling, third in point sparring, and third in kickboxing. Donovan Bratcher placed second in point sparring and first in grappling. Mateo Lopez placed first in point sparring and first in forms. Reina Lopez placed second in point sparring and second in forms. Tony Fincher placed third in grappling and third in kickboxing.

2nd Annual Pico Invitational is set for July 26 at San Felipe Hollywood Casino
The 2nd Annual 'Picosito' Garcia Invitational amateur boxing card is set for July 26 at San Felipe Hollywood Casino, between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Doors open at 3 p.m. Four kickboxing matches will start at 3:30 and, at 5:30, USA Boxing matches will begin. 22 bouts are lined up, with the main event matching Amanda Crespin of Las Vegas vs. Kansas' Letizia Guerrera. The co-main features Four Corners area Jazza Hogue vs. Albuquerque's Randy Arrellin. For a complete line-up, download the updated PDF file: Click here. For more info, contact Robert Padilla at 505-238-4455 or email picotime2@picotime.net.

BOXING ON THE WAY
Dry summer spell about to end in August
After weeks of zero boxing action in New Mexico, no less than three cards are planned for late August-early September--all to take place within an 8-day period.
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On Friday, Aug. 29, Success Only returns with an all-local card headlining "Hurricane" Hector Munoz at the Kiva in Albuquerque. More as this card develops . . . .
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Promoter Juan Romero can't catch a lucky break. Every single one of his cards--which have been mapped out well ahead of time--has now been plagued by competing promoters' cards taking place a day or a week within a scheduled event. Romero has another all-local boxing card slated for Sky City Casino in Acoma on Saturday, Aug. 30--one day after the Success Only show, and less than a week before Top Rank's Sanchez III vs. Zamora showdown at Isleta. Romero's show will feature kayo artists David Proa and Archie Ray Marquez, Sammy Piar and, possibly, include the long-awaited pro debut of Las Vegas' Arturo Crespin.
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Sept. 5 is still a go for the highly-anticipated Joaquin Zamora vs. Ray Sanchez III showdown at Isleta. A press conference will soon take place to officially kick off the show.

Rosales update
Rosales Kickboxing Team is traveling to Las Vegas, NV on July 19 to participate in the first annual World KOA (Kajukenbo Ohana Association) Kickboxing/MMA Tournament. Tony Rosales has been chosen as the chief referee. Fighters competing include Sigung Vicky Sierra, Eric Henson, Eduardo Rios, Abraham Henson, Mateo Lopez, Reina Lopez, Donovan Bratcher and Guillermo Alvarez. Also,
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Rosales kickboxing will be throwing a smoker on August 9 at the Albuquerque school. Guillermo Alvarez and David Mejias out of Tucson will be fighting for the AKBA amateur Title at 122-125 lbs. Anyone interested in competing should call Anthony Rosales at (505) 688-0699, or e-mail him at rosaleskarate@aol.com. You could also visit us at their website at rosaleskarate.org.

Results from 2008 Women's Golden Gloves
Several locals participated in the 2008 Women's Golden Gloes, held in Florida, last week. Both, Heather and Stephanie Han, of El Paso, got as far as the finals. At 110 lbs., Heather lost a decision to Houston's Marlene Esparza, and, 125, sister Stephanie, lost a decision to California's Patricia Manuel. New Mexico fighters Victoria Cordova and Ayanna Vasquez, won their divisions by walkover.

Congrats to David Martinez
A big congratulations goes out to David "Finito" Martinez, who is tying the knot today with his girlfriend.

Roman bout nixed last night
On last night's Telefutura card, from Corpus Christi, Juarez's Marco "Dorado" Reyes (7-0) TKO'd overmatched Eusbebio Cruz (0-2) in the third. The co-main was supposed to feature Juarez's Miguel "Mickey" Roman, against Benjamin Flores, but the bout was nixed due to a medical problem that had Roman hospitalized.

TROUT WINS ON ESPN
Las Cruces' Austin "No Doubt" Trout (15-0, 11 KOs) remains undefeated with a strong showing on ESPN2' s "Wednesday Night Fights." Fighting the main event, Trout outclassed previoiusly undefeated Byron Tyson (9-1-2, 4 KOs), of Los Angeles, through eight rounds, to win a lop-sided, unanimous decison with shutout scores of 80-72 x 3.

Mid-week updates
TROUT ON ESPN TONIGHT: Undefeated Austin "No Doubt" Trout (14-0, 11 KOs), of Las Cruces, takes on Byron Tyson (9-0-2, 4 KOs), of Los Angeles, Calif., on tonight's "Wednesday Night Fights" from Houston, Texas.
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WARRIOR BOXING TEAM HEADED TO NEV.: New Mexico Junior Golden Glove champions from the Warriors Boxing club will be headed to Mesquite, Nev., on July 23, for Nationals. Representing N.M. from the club: Christian Cabral at 138, Brandon Munoz at 106, Christian Garcia at 75, Allen Figueroa at 132, Elizar Acosta at 145, Alejandro Martinez at 110, and Leonardo Sanchez at 119. Leading the New Mexico team in Mesquite will be PAL head coach Flory Olguin and Warrior head coach Ray Zamora. "We are planning on bringing several national titles home," says Zamora.
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MONEY-RAISER A SUCCESS: Victoria "Tiny but Tuff" Cordova and her mom De Anna would like to thank ALL the family, friends and fans who supported her and showed up for her benefit dinner, last Sunday. It was a great turn out and a great time. Many of the professional boxers of New Mexico showed up in support of the young amateur. Tiny and Ayana Vasquez of Las Cruces are in Hollywood, Fla. tonight awaiting the announcement of who they will be fighting for National Women's Golden Gloves.

'Coach Joe' transferred to 'Cruces
Las Cruces PAL trainer "Coach Joe" Calderon has been transferred to the Las Cruces Nursing Center in his hometown, and is improving. The L.C. PAL team has been making regular visits to Joe, and he appears to recognize his visitors and understand what's being said. He is still unable to talk, although he has made strong attemtps to communicate through eye and hand movement. The Las Cruces team thanks the boxing community for their strong support and prayers.

Sanchez-Zamora on Sept. 5
Top Rank will be back in Albuquerque September 5 with another Telefutura-televised card at Isleta. The Ray Sanchez III-Joaquin Zamora showdown originally set for July 11 will, most likely, be the main event.

Shabazz will go to China
Las Cruces amateur fighter Siju Shabazz didn't achieve his goal of making the 2008 U.S. Olympic boxing team. But the 178-pound, former National Golden Gloves champion will still get a chance to attend the Olympics in Beijing, China, Aug. 8-24. More by Felix Chavez in the Sun-News.

Holly nominated for Espy!
CAST YOUR VOTE FOR HOLLY HOLM: Albuquerque's Holly Holm has been been nominated for 'Best Fighter' for this year's ESPY awards. To cast your vote for Holm, click here. You'll have to register with ESPN.com, then scroll almost to the end of the categories.

Trout set for ESPN fight
Undefeated Austin "No Doubt" Trout (14-0, 11 KOs), of Las Cruces, is set for his July 9 ESPN2 fight. Fighting a ten-round co-main, Trout will take on Byron Tyson (9-0-2, 4 KOs), of Los Angeles, Calif. The bout will air on "Wednesday Night Fights" from Houston, Texas.

Juarez updates
Drug cartel warfare in the streets of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, has drastically cut down on the number of shows in the last year, but several border battlers are finding spots on U.S. shows. On July 11, Miguel “Mickey Mouse” Roman (25-3, 17 KOs) has landed a TV fight in Corpus Christi, Texas, on a Top Rank Telefutura card, against Benjie Flores (18-3, 6 KOs), of Houston, in the 10-round semi. Hot Mexican prospect Marcos “El Dorado” Reyes (7-0, 7 KOs) is also on the card, opponent TBA. A possible showdown against Yory Boy Campas may be in the works for Reyes.

Monsivaiz smoker results
Results from the weekend's Monsivaiz card in Las Cruces: 74 lbs. - Johnny Estrada, Las Cruces dec. Angel Dominguez, Albuquerque; 60 lbs - Joseph Astorga, Las Cruces dec. Damien Hernandez, El Paso; 60 lbs. - Edward Dominguez, Albuquerque dec. Javier Lopez, El Paso; 116 lbs. - Julian Rodriguez, Las Cruces dec. Anthony Gutierrez, Las Cruces; 119 lbs. - Joel Garcia, El Paso dec. Xavier Pacheco, Albuquerque; 70 lbs. - Sam Vigil, Albuquerque and Dominic Delgado, El Paso draw; 100 lbs. - Juan Jose Uribe, El Paso dec. Ricky Estrada, Las Cruces; 146 lbs. - Manny Ortiz, Albuquerque RSC win over Matt Hunt, Plateau, NM; 57 lbs. - Lorezo Tapia, Las Cruces and Joseph Astorga, Las Cruces draw; Exhibition - Ayanna Vasquez, Las Cruces and Veronica Rodriguez, Albuquerque no dec.; 154 lbs. - Jason Armstrong, Albuquerque dec. Dan Clark, Tucson; 140 lbs. - Juanita Infante, Albuquerque dec. Adriannna Ramirez, Las Cruces; 107 lbs. - Eric Henson, Albuquerque RSC win over Griffin Ellis, Las Cruces; 154 lbs. - Cesar Villascano, Las Cruces dec. Anthony Hurther, Albuquerque; 164 lbs. - Cory Johnson, Tucson, AZ RSC win over Israel Rodriguez, Las Cruces; 120 lbs. - Lauryn Ortiz, Albuquerque dec. Cheyanne Ortiz, Las Cruces; 180 lbs. - Anthony Rozema, Tucson, AZ RSC win over Marlo Rodriguez, Las Cruces; 125 lbs. - Jessica Garcia, Albuquerque dec. Sabrina Montoya, Albuquerque; 162 lbs. - Felix Garcia, Las Cruces and Luke Salazra, Plateau, NM draw. – Results by Ricardo Trujillo

Pacquiao coverage in Vegas
For Fightnews coverage of the weekend's big Manny Pacquiao vs. David Diaz fight, Click here. Photos by Cozzone.

Reminder: Benefit dinner for Victoria
Victoria “Tiny-But-Tuff” Cordova is headed to the Womens' National Golden Gloves Tournament and National Ringside Tournament, hopefully! With hopes to raise money for this future New Mexico champion, Victoria's family is throwing together an enchilada benefit dinner to get her to the Golden Gloves Tournament in July and the National Ringside tournament in August. The event is scheduled for June 29 at the Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd, from 3-7 pm. Tiny’s determination and skills have already made her the state and regional Junior Olympic and Silver Gloves champion, from 2006-2008, as well as the 2006 National Ringside champion. Her record is 17-2. At the benefit dinner, Tiny will spar both female and male boxers from her team. There will be a DJ, great New Mexican food, and professional boxers (including Adriana Delgado and David Martinez, Monica Lovato, Mike Alderete, Lucas Galle & Shawn Gallegos) are also going to be in attendance to sign autographs and to support the young amateur on her way to these national tournaments. Please come and show your support for a future New Mexico Female boxing champion. $10 for each adult plate, $5 for kids under 12 years. Any questions, contact De Anna Tapia via email.

Tapia loses belt, ring
Five-time world champion Johnny Tapia had a championship belt and a ring stolen from his house in Las Cruces earlier this week. The Tapia family were in the process of moving when they discovered the lost items.

Former fighter passes away
NewMexicoBoxing is sad to announce the death of former fighter Henry Gabaldon, who passed away early Wednesday morning. Henry was a former Golden Glover in the '40s. Gabaldon made his pro debut on May 13, 1946, taking former amateur star Mario Hernandez to a four-round draw—though most thought Gabaldon won that fight. He fought two more times as a pro, winning once and losing a rematch to Hernandez, to even out his record to 1-1-1. Years later, Gabaldon returned to the game as a commissioner on the precursor to the New Mexico Athletic Commission—the Albuquerque Boxing Advisory Board—in 1980.

2nd Annual Pico matchups
Anyone interested in matching up their club's fighters for the 2nd Annual Pico Invitational at San Felipe in July, can download a .pdf file for possible matchups: click here to dowload

Weekend results
Saturday night in Austin, Texas: Albuquerque jr. lightweight Archie Ray Marquez (3-0, 3 KOs) made short work of veteran Rudy Paz (2-9, 2 KOs). After dropping Paz with a jab, Marquez finished Paz with a right hand, scoring a TKO at 1:26 of the first round.
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In MMA action, Albuquerque's Diego "Nightmare" Sanchez (19-2) took care of Luigi Fioravanti (12-4), scoring a third round TKO (4:07) at last night's The Ultimate Fighter card in Las Vegas.

Marquez on the scales
From Austin, Texas:
Archie Ray Marquez 133 vs. Rudy Paz 132

Ortegon returns to action
Former women's world champ Trina Ortegon (9-5, 2 KOs), who retired from boxing in 2001, will return to action--but not as a prizefighter. This Sunday, Ortegon debuts in the sport of professional roller derby. As part of Team 'Burque, Ortegon & teammates will play the Santa Fe Disco Brawlers this Sunday, June 22, at the College of Santa Fe in Santa Fe.

Etcetera
The next Art Monsivaiz smoker, June 28, now has the following updates: The weigh-ins will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Chinese Kenpo Karate School, June 28. Tickets, available at Escondido Restaurant and Chinese Kenpo Karate will be $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. and first bout is at 7. For more info, contact Art at 575-527-4028.
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El Paso's Alex Becerra (19-6, 9 KOs) will be back in action on July 25, when, in Chicago at the Aragon Ballroom, he takes on Francisco Rodriguez (12-2, 8 KOs), of Chicago.

Trout to fight July 9
Las Cruces' Austin Trout (14-0, 11 KOs) will fight on July 9 in Houston, Texas, against undefeated Byron Tyson (9-0-2, 4 KOs), of Los Angeles. Tyson is coming off a six-round draw with 13-3 Esau Herrera. The bout will be featured on ESPN2.

2nd Annual Picosito Memorial set
The 2nd Annual Picosito Garcia Amateur Boxing Memorial is set for July 26 at the San Felipe Hollywood Casino. Doors open at 3 p.m. Chavez Karate will present four kickboxing matches at 3:30, followed by a USA Boxing-sanctioned amateur boxing card, at 5:30. 15 bouts will be pre-matched. Contact Robert Padilla at 505-238-4455 or email. All seats will be general admission.

Benefit dinner for Victoria
Victoria “Tiny-But-Tuff” Cordova is headed to the Womens' National Golden Gloves Tournament and National Ringside Tournament, hopefully! With hopes to raise money for this future New Mexico champion, Victoria's family is throwing together an enchilada benefit dinner to get her to the Golden Gloves Tournament in July and the National Ringside tournament in August. The event is scheduled for June 29 at the Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd, from 3-7 pm. Tiny’s determination and skills have already made her the state and regional Junior Olympic and Silver Gloves champion, from 2006-2008, as well as the 2006 National Ringside champion. Her record is 17-2. At the benefit dinner, Tiny will spar both female and male boxers from her team. There will be a DJ, great New Mexican food, and professional boxers (including Adriana Delgado and David Martinez, Monica Lovato, Mike Alderete, Lucas Galle & Shawn Gallegos) are also going to be in attendance to sign autographs and to support the young amateur on her way to these national tournaments. Please come and show your support for a future New Mexico Female boxing champion. $10 for each adult plate, $5 for kids under 12 years. Any questions, contact De Anna Tapia via email.

"Finally!" fight report and gallery
Long-awaited showdown not even close: Holly Holm stands alone, proves pound-for-pound superiority with dominating win over Mary Jo Sanders; Moreno controls Olszewski; There are hometown decisions, and there are Holmtown decisions. Last night’s main event at Isleta Casino & Resort, south of Albuquerque, N.M., was of the latter variety; and, a sort Duke City fans have gotten used to seeing since Christy Martin came to town, in 2005, for a boxing lesson. Proving wrong the experts (again), New Mexico’s top female draw, Holly Holm—certainly women’s boxing’s top pound-for-pound fighter between 140 and 154, if not in all divisions—made her win over formerly undefeated Mary Jo Sanders, of Auburn Hills, Mich., look easy.. . . Click here for full report and gallery

HOLM DOMINATES SANDERS!
Tonight at Isleta Resort & Casino: In a long-awaited showdown, two-plus years in the making, Albuquerque’s Holly Holm (22-1-2, 6 KOs) made it look easy, with a one-sided unanimous decision over Detroit’s Mary Jo Sanders (25-1, 8 KOs). Defending one of her IFBA title at 154, Holm won every aspect of the game, outpointing Sanders through ten rounds to win with scores of 98-92 twice and 97-93. The Fresquez-promoted, PPV-televised card aired three additional title fights, two of which ended by controversial split decisions. In an IFBA lightweight title defense, Chevelle Hallback (27-5-2, 11 KOs), of Tampa, Fla. defeated Jeannine Garside (7-1-1, 3 KOs), Ontario, Canada, via decision, with scores of96-94 twice and, somehow, 99-91. In an IFBA jr. flyweight title fight, Wendy Rodriguez (19-4, 3 KOs), evened the score in a rematch against Hollie Dunaway (21-7, 10 KOs), of Van Buren, Ark., with scores of 94-96, 96-94 and 98-92. The opening title fight, for the 108-pound IFBA belt, ended with a clear-cut unanimous decision for Carino Moreno (17-1, 5 KOs), of Watsonville, Calif., over Hawaii’s Eileen Olszewski (5-1-1). Scores were 100-90 twice and 97-93. In the opening fight of the night, a men’s jr. lightweight bout, Albuquerque’s Willie Willie Villanueva (9-1, 3 KOs), was upset by split decision by Las Cruces’ Lorenzo Estrada (2-14-1, 1 KO). Scores were 56-55, 55-57 and 56-55. Full report and gallery to be posted tomorrow afternoon. 

FIGHT NIGHT AT ISLETA: 'FINALLY!' FINALLY HERE
Tonight's "Finally!" card at Isleta Casino & Resort begins at 7 p.m., with Villanueva vs. Estrada II. The first televised bout, and the PPV telecast, begins at 8 p.m. Doors open at Isleta at 5:30.
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Tickets: Tickets, priced at $50.00, $100.00, $150.00, $200.00, $350.00 and $500.00, are on sale at the Isleta Casino and Resort box office, www.tickets.com or at Fresquez Productions, Inc. (508.884.7484). For more information go to www.fresquezproductions.com.
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Pay-Per-View: “Finally,” produced and distributed by Integrated Sports, will be available for live viewing on cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, TVN and DirecTV for a suggested retail price of only $24.95.

At the scales for 'Finally!'
From the Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque for tomorrow night's PPV-televised "Finally!" card.
Holly Holm 150.5 vs. Mary Jo Sanders 152.25
Chevelle Hallback 132 vs. Jeannine Garside 132
Wendy Rodriguez 101 vs. Hollie Dunaway 104
Eileen Olszewski 107.75 vs. Carina Moreno 107.75
Willie Villanueva 129 vs. Lorenzo Estrada 130
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Officials neutral for Holm vs. Sanders
Officials for tomorrow night's Holm vs. Sanders fights will ALL be from out of town. Referee will be Las Vegas' Kenny Bayless while judges will be from Arizona, Illinois and California.

'Finally!' final press conference report
A gentleman’s bet between two trainers might’ve stolen the show at today’s final press conference for the “Finally!” card, held at Isleta Casino outside Albuquerque, but it did little to detract from the anticipation shown by eight of the continent’s top female fighters, in regard to their respective showdowns Friday night . . . . Click here for more

Amateur updates
2ND ANNUAL PICO TIME AMATEUR CARD: Robert Padilla is putting together the Second Annual "Pico Time" Amateur Boxing Card, tentatively set for Juy 26 at San Felipe Casino Hollywood. Teams from New Mexico, kansas, Arizona, Colorado, Utah or any other state are invited to participate. Contact Robert at 505.238-4455 OR 505-974-3224. Like last year, the entire card will be pre-matched, with this year's main event featuring Las Vegas' Amanda Crespin, possibly in a rematch with Sarino Pino, of Albuquerque. Anyone wishing to challenge Amanda, can contact Padilla. Also, as in last year's show, everyone paricipating, win or lose, will receive the same award.
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GOLDEN GLOVES THIS WEEKEND: The New Mexico State Jr. Golden Gloves are set for Friday, June 13 through Saturday, June 14, at the Paradise Hills Community Center, 5901 Paradise Blvd., in Albuquerque. First bell on both nights are 7 p.m. Physicals are 6 p.m. both days. Registration is Friday, June 13, at 8 a.m. and weigh-ins are 8 a.m. both mornings. Advancing age divisions, 13-14 and 15-16 only. Nationals this year will be held in Mesquite, Nev., July 24-26. Tickets are $10, students $5, and children under 5, free. For more info contact Bernie Sanchez at 505-991-6263.

Ali camp expresses interest in Holm-Sanders
The camp of Laila Ali has expressed interest in Ali possibly fighting the winner of the Holly Holm-Mary Jo Sanders fight on Friday, sometime next year. Stay tuned . . . .

Holm, Sanders speak out!
Holly Holm (21-1-2, 6 KOs), of Albuquerque, and Detroit’s Mary Jo Sanders (25-0, 8 KOs), participated today in a national teleconference. On Friday, the two will square off in a battle of pound-for-pound supremacy, at Isleta Casino & Resort.
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Is training the same for this fight, as any other?
Sanders: “This is for pound-for-pound supremacy. It’s not the same. This has put me at a totally different level. I’ve been sparring 30-40 rounds a week, with southpaw Damien Fuller. I’ve taken training the nth degree, and then some. This is the big one.”
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Holm: “I’ve done things a little different, but as far as overtraining, I’ve been careful not to overtrain. I train at a high pace already. It’s been more intense, but I haven’t been adding workouts. … I know this is the biggest fight of my career.”
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Comments from the trainers
Jimmy Mallo, Sanders’ trainer: “Holly is a very good fighter … but Mary Jo is a great fighter. They know they’re in deep water, because Mary Jo is the whole package. She’s an adaptable fighter. She’s in a different league. I’ll bet [Mike Winkeljohn] right now--$5,000 on a gentleman’s bet. That’s how sure I am. I’m not bragging—I can back it up. Holly has no chance of winning this fight.”
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Mike Winkeljohn, Holms’ trainer: “If could find a line on this fight somewhere, I’d put a whole bunch of money on Holly.”

The experts predict Holm vs. Sanders
"Finally" is all set to go Friday June 13 at the Isleta Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The IFBA light middleweight title bout between Holly Holm and Mary Jo Sanders has been much discussed and everyone has opinions and comments to spare. Experts, fighters, and writers and boxing industry professionals offered their predictions and comments on the main event for all to read and further discuss . .. click here for more

Sanchez-Zamora date up in the air
It's official: The Ray Sanchez III vs. Joaquin Zamora showdown, originally slated for July 11, will not happen on that date but could happen as late as September.

MMA coverage on NewMexicoBoxing
The results are in: 43% of readers prefers that this website does no coverage of MMA at all, while 33% would like a bit of coverage, and 24% would like equal coverage. Therefore, NewMexicoBoxing will continue making boxing the No. 1 priority, but will throw in a bit of MMA now and then.

BE A PART OF THE NEW MEXICO BOXING HISTORY! The History of New Mexico Boxing: The book, started by the late Jim Boggio, is on its way to completion by boxing writer Chris Cozzone, who estimates the book to be around 60% completed, after logging in five months of work on it. The book chronicles the history of boxing in New Mexico, from 1868 to the present; and showcases New Mexico’s greatest fighters, from Benny Chavez to Eddie Mack; Larry Cisneros to Art Aragon; Joey Limas and the Olguin Brothers to Bobby Foster; Tommy Cordova and Louie Burke to Johnny Tapia and Danny Romero. Cozzone estimates research completion in 2008 . . . CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

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