September 2009

“Perla Negra” Hernandez To Face Winner of Gaspar-Vazquez!

Published on: 30th September, 2009

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Juan Luis "Perla Negra" Hernandez  | read this item

The KO artist Juan Luis “Perla Negra” Hernandez (14-2-1, 8KO), who is recuperating from a muscle tear in his left arm, has stated that he will be going against the winner of this Friday’s David Gaspar vs. Jesus Vazquez who face off this Friday in a super flyweight FECOMBOX title bout. Originally, this Friday night’s [...]

All Ready for Gaspar-Vazquez this Friday!

Published on: 30th September, 2009

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Jesus "Dinamita" Vazquez  | read this item

Box Latino in association with PM Promotions expect a full house at Tijuana’s Municipal Auditorium this Friday when super flyweight David “Flecha” Gaspar of Tijuana, MX, by way of Long Beach, CA, faces Sinaloa’s Jesus Vazquez for the vacant FECOMBOX 115 lbs. title.  All proceeds from the fight card wil be donated to the city’s [...]

“Mini” Burgos Returns!

Published on: 30th September, 2009

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"Mini" Burgos Returns!  | read this item

In “New Blood VI”, Thompson Boxing Promotions presents on November 9th at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, CA, the return of Tijuana’s Juan Carlos “Mini” Burgos (22-0, 15KO) when he defends his WBC CABOFE featherweight title against the Colombian Yogli Herrera (22-11, 15KO). In the semi main event, jr. welterweight Mauricio “El Maestro” Herrera (12-0, [...]

Contract Sent to DeMarco; Soto Without Dance Partner!

Published on: 27th September, 2009

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Contract Sent to DeMarco; Soto Without Dance Partner!  | read this item

According to a Venezuelan daily, Tijuana’s Antonio DeMarco will soon receive a contract to face the current WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero on December 12th in Caracas, Venezuela.  According to the report, the contract has been drawn up and signed by promoter Rufo John and sent by Valero’s manager Jose Castillo to Demarco, who is [...]

“Choko” Hernandez Goes for the Title!

Published on: 27th September, 2009

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"Choko" Hernandez Goes for the Title!  | read this item

On October 10th, Ivan “Choko” Hernandez (25-3-1, 15KO) will have his second opportunity in capturing a world title when he travels to the land of the rising sun, Japan, to challenge for the WBC super bantamweight title against the current champion Toshiaki Nishioka (34-4-3, 21KO). Hernandez, of Mexicali but residing in Ensenda, MX, will travel [...]

In the Squared Circle: The Latest Random Flurried Ramblings!!

Published on: 22nd September, 2009

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In the Squared Circle: The Latest Random Flurried Ramblings!!

Floyd Mayweather Jr., right, connects with Juan Manuel Marquez, of Mexico, during their non-title welterweight boxing match in Las Vegas, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)  | read this item

I don’t want the two people who usually read my boxing musings to think that I am taking a prolonged vacation from writing the type of stories you have become accustomed to.  I am actually working on a two part series about one of the most interesting fighters that has come out of Tijuana in [...]

New Opponent for “Zorrita” Soto Named!

Published on: 21st September, 2009

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New Opponent for "Zorrita" Soto Named!  | read this item

According to Esto.com, Antonio “Cañitas” LOzada, manager of current WBC super featherweight champion Humberto “Zorrita” Soto, has just received an offer for his charge to face Miguel Acosta of Venezuela for the WBA lightweight title on November 14th on the Miguel Cotto-Manny Pacquiao under card in Las Vegas, NV. Lozada also added that he will [...]

Gaspar Returns To Tijuana!

Published on: 21st September, 2009

Gaspar Returns To Tijuana!  | read this item

Super flyweight David “Flecha” Gaspar will make his return to Tijuana on Friday, October 3rd at the Municipal Auditorium in a fight card promoted by Eric Morales’ Box Latino. The fight night will be a special occasion since the proceeds will benefit Tijuana’s DIF, the department for the benefit of the family, and whose idea [...]

National City Amateur Championships!

Published on: 20th September, 2009

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National City Amateur Championships!  | read this item

National City’s Community Youth Athletic Center run by Carlos Barragan will be hosting an amateur boxing event on Saturday, October 3rd at Sweetwater High School in National City, CA.     All weight classes will be represented in the “National City Amateur Boxing Championships”.  The fights begin at 1:00pm while the weigh ins are at [...]

Valero To Possibly Face DeMarco in December!

Published on: 17th September, 2009

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Valero To Possibly Face DeMarco in December!  | read this item

In a sudden change of events, the WBC lightweight champion of the world, Edwin Valero of Venezuela, was denied his working visa for the United States and now will not be able to face Humberto “Zorrita” Soto on the “Firepower” under card on November 14th.  Now, Valero stated in his native Caracas, that he will [...]

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