Boxing

There’s nothing like having a former world champion and a veteran trainer in your corner for a big fight. Lyford heavyweight Eric ‘Drummer Boy’ Molina (18-1, 14 knockouts) is preparing for his much anticipated Feb. 18 showdown...... Full story

WESLACO — In October, Omar “Panterita” Figueroa Jr. was training in Philadelphia for a fight scheduled for later that month when he slipped and cut his leg on a nail. It was serious enough to require 15 stitches and forced him to...... Full story

Weslaco’s Omar “Panterita” Figueroa, the WBO intercontinental lightweight champion, will return to the ring on March 17, his father Omar Figueroa Sr. confirmed Wednesday. The fight for the Golden Boy Promotions boxer will take...... Full story

INDIO, Calif. — Weslaco lightweight Omar "Panterita" Figueroa defeated Michael “Mikey” Perez by a sixth-round TKO in their scheduled 10-round WBO intercontinental lightweight title fight late Friday night. Figueroa’s father,...... Full story

Weslaco lightweight Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (13-0-1, 10 knockouts) is starting the new year with what figures to be the toughest fight of his boxing career.  With the WBO intercontinental lightweight title at stake,...... Full story

LAS VEGAS — Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. plans to plead guilty to reduced misdemeanor charges in a plea deal resolving felony allegations that he battered his ex-girlfriend, court officials said Tuesday. Mayweather, 34, will face $3,000 in...... Full story

LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao escaped again, in a decision that left Juan Manuel Marquez fuming once again. The Filipino sensation was taken to the limit Saturday night before winning a majority decision that infuriated Marquez and most of...... Full story

Eric “La Maquina” Cruz (13-7-3, 13 knockouts) defends his WBC Youth World lightweight title against Fidel Maldonado Jr. (11-0, 10 KOs) in the eight-round main event of today’s Golden Boy/Cavazos Boxing show at...... Full story

LAS VEGAS — Victor Ortiz knocks people down, and he’s done it every time he has stepped into the ring. He also goes down, twice in his last fight alone. It’s a pattern that can make for exciting fights. It’s also a style...... Full story

PHARR — Isaac Torres bounced around the ring anticipating his sparring partner when his father Zeke called for his attention. “Hey, take it easy,” Zeke told his son. Torres, a 20-year-old amateur boxer from Mission, is preparing...... Full story

MERCEDES — Upon entering Beto’s Boxing Club, one can’t help but notice the old-school gym feel. Punching bags hang waiting to be punished. A shelf with dozens of old boxing trophies tells stories of past successes. Pictures and...... Full story

LAS VEGAS — Amir Khan won a second piece of the 140-pound title Saturday night, stopping veteran Zab Judah with a body punch in the fifth round of a scheduled 12-round unification bout. Khan threw a right hand that landed just at the belt...... Full story

CINCINNATI — It is a dream come true. That was our main goal — to make the Olympic Trials. That was our short term goal. Our next goal is to make the Olympic team. I’m truly blessed right now to be in this situation. God has given...... Full story

Mission amateur boxer Isaac Torres is competing in USA Boxing’s Last Chance Qualifier in Cincinnati from July 4-9 for a chance to compete in the Olympic Trials later this month. Every day he will write about his experiences trying to make the...... Full story

Mission amateur boxer Isaac Torres is competing in USA boxing’s Last Chance Qualifier in Cincinnati from July 4-9 for a chance to compete in the Olympic Trials later this month. Every day he will write about his experiences trying to make the...... Full story