‘Tijuana Thunder’ Weigh-in

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Weights & photos by Chris Cozzone From the Esplanada in front of City Hall in Ciudad Tijuana, Mexico Julio Chavez Jr 154 vs Luciano Cuello 154 Humberto Soto 130 vs Antonio Davis 130 (WBC super featherweight championship) Fernando Montiel 118 vs Diego Silva 117 (WBO bantamweight championship) Antonio Diaz 144.5 vs Javier Castro 144.5 Venue: [...]

Mexico’s Importance To Arum Reflected On His Defense of Tijuana!

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By Norm Frauenheim::CBSSports A reasonable argument continues about whether to cross a border that, at least according to headlines and perhaps hyperbole, sounds like a battlefield. Legendary promoter Bob Arum says that all is quiet on the Tijuana side of the southern front, despite news reports and State Department advisories that say otherwise.   Maybe [...]

Emilio Bojorquez Passes Toughest Test; Rios Keeps Winning!

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Professional boxing returned to “America’s Finest City” once again with the “Champions of Tomorrow” fight card presented by Bobby D. Presents in association with Jorge Marron Promotions at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in the Kearny Mesa suburb of San Diego, CA.  The bout card fell short of the regulated twenty six rounds required by [...]

“Tijuana Thunder” Tijuana Press Conference!

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It was not so much a press conference as it was a festive time in Tijuana today. With a Live Mariachi band providing the entertainment and all of the participants of “Tijuana Thunder” present along with eight former and current world champions were in attendance and it was a feel good experience for a room [...]