Manuel “Mantecas” Medina to Make Retirement Official!

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The five time world champion Manuel “Mantecas” Medina, 38, has stated that he will make his retirement from the ring official on the 28th of this month when the city of Tijuana inducts him into its Hall of Fame.   Medina last fought in August of 2008 in South Africa against Malcolm Klassen in an [...]

In The Squared Circle: Random Flurried Ramblings!

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Steve Kim of MaxBoxing.com has his flurries, Dan Raphael of ESPN has his random Thoughts and Edgar Gonzalez of MyBoxingFans.com has Miscellaneous Ramblings so I am going to name my periodic stream of consciousness opinions “Random Flurried Ramblings.” On that note: **The rumor around town is that Antonio Margarito is definitely coming back in late [...]

Margarito to Return in the Fall?

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According to MedioTiempo.com, dates at the end of September or early October have been reserved with the Tijuana Boxing Commission for the return of three time welterweight champion Antonio Margarito.   The secretary of the Commission, Edmundo Hernandez Vergara, confirmed that Zanfer Promotions would be the promoter of record and it would be held the [...]

“Raffles” Gutierrez Upset in the Zona Norte!

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Last Saturday night, Erik Morales’ Box Latino presented an action packed fight card in an interesting setting, the corner of Cinco De Mayo and Coahuila streets in the Zona Norte of Tijuana, MX.   In the main event, Rafael “Raffles” Gutierrez of Mulege, MX, was not able to counter attack the speed and the accuracy [...]

“Lacandon” Cruz Beats Solis, Still Champion!

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IBF featherweight champion Cristóbal “Lacandón” Cruz (39-11-1, 23 KOs) of Tijuana, MX, retained his title by unanimous decision over Guadalajara, MX’s Jorge “Colorado” Solís (37-2-2, 27 KOs) on Saturday night at the Palenque de la Feria in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico last Saturday night. The battle was a seesaw war as both fighters had their [...]

Tijuana’s DeMarco WBC #1 Challenger, Beats Adjano!

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Last Saturday night, Tijuana’s Antonio DeMarco defeated Anges Adjaho with a 9th round TKO to become the WBC lightweight mandatory challenger in line to challenge current champion Edwin Valero. The bout began slow as both fighters were very cautious of their rival’s style but DeMarco found his range around the fourth and started to go to [...]

Gesta Stops Crayton, Scores Second KO In a Row!

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The open air Woodstock Terrace of the Hard Rock Hotel in downtown San Diego, CA, was once again home for professional boxing and an almost sell out crowd as Rogue Boxing Promotions showcased their second fight night in as many months when they presented “Havoc at the Hard Rock II: No Mercy” Friday night.  Due [...]

In The Squared Circle: Tijuana’s New Golden Age!

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  Many times as I sit ringside at El Foro or el Auditorio in TIjuana, MX, I listen to those around me talk about the golden era of Tijuana boxing.  Many of these old timers consider the 80′s and the early 90′s the golden era of boxing in Tijuana, when Memo Mayen used to put [...]

“Raffles” Gutierrez to Fight in the Zona Norte!

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The fight card originally slated for this Saturday, July 11th in Ensenada, MX, has been moved to the Zona Norte of Tijuana, MX.  In the main event of the fight card presented by Erik Morales’ Box Latino, Mulege, MX’s Rafael “Raffles” Gutierrez (11-2, 9KO) will face off against late sub Luis Valdez (11-3-1, 5KO) of [...]

New Promotional Company in Tijuana!

  On Wednesday, a new promotional company was introduced in the city of Tijuana, MX.  Promociones Loyes is helmed by local business man Jose Luis Lopez among others.  Promociones Loyes will not only present boxing fight cards but will also delve into the world of professional wrestling and show business.     The first event [...]