Hector Velazquez to Challenge for Title Once Again!

Hector Velazquez, second from left

The higly experienced Hector Velazquez (51-14-2) of Tijuana, MX, is in the final state of his preparation for his challenge of German Vitali Tajbert (19-1, 6KO) for the WBC’s super featherweight title at the Stadhalle, Rostock, Meclenburg-Vorpommernal in Germany on Saturday, May 22nd.   Tajbert captured the title when he defeated Humberto “Betillo” Gutierrez of [...]

“Lacandon” Cruz Champion No More!

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In a small upset, Orlando “Siri” Salido (34-10-2, 22KO) ripped the IBF featherweight title from the hands of Cristobal “Lacandon” Cruz (39-12-2, KO) via unanimous decision on Saturday night at the Tomas Oros Gaytan Stadium in Ciudad Obregon, MX. Salido wanted to end the night early as he came out guns a-blazin’ from the first [...]

“Terrible” Morales to Fight in Tijuana!

Morales Defeated Jose Alfaro earlier this year in Monterrey, MX.

Three time world champion in as many divisions stated that it is only a matter of small details that need to be ironed so that his next bout is held in his native city of Tijuana, MX.     “I have July 17th reserved and I have extended offers to two different opponents,” Morales (49-6, [...]

Tijuana Fighters Join Political Party!

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As Tijuana, MX, finds itself in a midst of a mayor race, many of the city’s champion boxers showed their support for Carlos Torres, the candidate for the PAN political party. Former two time female WBC super bantamweight champion Jackie Nava, former WBA jr. middleweight champion Alejandro “Terra” Garcia, former five time lightweight champion Manuel [...]

“Dinamita” Estrella Ready to Blow Up!

Super Featherweight Omar "Dinamita" Estrella

Omar Estrella (11-2-2, 7KO) of Tijuana, MX, will take a step towards a national title when he trades leather against Carlos “Bolillito” Gonzalez next Saturday night in Mexico City. The ten round bout will be the semi main event of Mariana “Barbie” Juarez’s defense of the WBC interim female flyweight title.   The Estrella-Gonzalez fought [...]

“Mini” Burgos Prepares for “Piolo” Castillo!

Juan Carlos "Mini" Burgos

Undefeated WBC #2 ranked featherweight Juan Carlos Burgos (24-0, 17KO) of Tijuana, MX, is busy preparing for his upcoming May 29th bout against Ricardo “Piolo” Castillo (38-7-1, 25KO) in Guadalajara, MX. the 22 year old Burgos will be putting up his #2 ranking against Castillo (Record) who not only doubles the amount of fights his younger [...]

Ivan Morales to Fight in Mexico City!

Ivan Morales

On the undercard of the May 22th card at the Plaza Condesa in Mexico City, MX, the undefeated super flyweight Ivan Morales (5-0, 3KO), younger brother of Erik Morales, will face off against an opponent to be named. The fight card which is presented by Erik Morales’ Box Latino, will be headlined by Juan “Churritos” [...]

“Terrible” Morales Returns in July!

Erik "Terrible" Morales

Three time world champion in as many weight divisions and current WBC International welterweight champion Erik “Terrible” Morales stated that the next bout of his comeback would be on July 17th in either the city of his birth Tijuana, Mx, or Cancun, MX. “We don’t have an opponent yet but it might be Jorge ‘La [...]

In the Squared Circle: Margarito Tames his Bull!

Antonio Margarito Vs. Roberto Garcia

It goes without saying that I love boxing.  Not just the three minutes of controlled mayhem that happens inside a ring but also because of everything that happens outside of it.  The controversies, dramas and feel good story of poor boy making good. Another aspect of why I love boxing is the atmosphere of watching [...]

“Lacandon” Cruz Defends his Title on Saturday!

Cristobal "Lacandon" Cruz

Tijuana’s Cristobal “Lacandon” Cruz returns to the ring after a half a year hiatus to defend his IBF featherweight title against Orlando “Siri” Salido at the Tomas Oroz Gaytan Stadium in Ciudad Obregon, MX. The twelve round bout will mark the rematch of their October 23rd, ’08 bout where Cruz captured the vacant IBF title [...]