Boxing

Molina appreciates week of training at Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles

Roy Hess

Cruiserweight state champion Eric Molina (11-1, 10 knockouts) of Lyford spent the past week in Los Angeles working out at Wild Card Gym under the guidance of legendary trainer Freddie Roach and his associates in preparation for the next stage of his boxing... Full story

Suarez wins rematch with Vela at Fists of Fury

Roy Hess

HIDALGO - Fernando Vela pranced into the ring for Friday night's Fists of Fury eight-round main event decked out in an outlandish dark blue, sequined outfit with a high collar and complete with a mask that made him look like a super hero with a touch... Full story

Vela-Suarez rematch headlines Fists of Fury card tonight at Dodge Arena

Roy Hess

McALLEN - Middleweight Fernando Vela of Monterrey, Mexico, expects a very competitive fight against Eloy Suarez of San Antonio in an eight-round rematch to headline tonight's Fists of Fury boxing show at Hidalgo's Dodge Arena. Only this time, he's determined... Full story

Ramos looking strong

Roy Hess

Light welterweight Tito "El Terror" Ramos (10-0, seven knockouts) of Mission has come a long way since moving to the Rio Grande Valley three years ago from Reynosa. Ramos, 21, said he didn't know a word of English before he came over, and now, he's... Full story

Cotto retains welterweight title

NEW YORK - Miguel Cotto gave thousands of his cheering fans exactly what they hoped for on the eve of the national Puerto Rican Day parade. Overcoming an early cut from an accidental headbutt and several brutal rounds from Joshua Clottey, the popular... Full story

Weslaco’s Figueroa in main event for first time

Roy Hess

Professional boxing returns to Pharr International Convention Center tonight with Weslaco lightweight Omar "Panterita" Figueroa (5-0, five knockouts) in the scheduled six-round main event. The doors open at 7 and the fights start at 7:30. Figueroa, a... Full story

Mission’s de Leon scheduled for fight at Madison Square Garden

Roy Hess

Mission featherweight Guadalupe de Leon has fought in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, and now he's getting a chance to test his ring skills at New York City's Madison Square Garden. He'll appear on the undercard of the June 13 HBO show featuring the 12-round... Full story

Molina retains cruiserweight title with third-round TKO

Roy Hess

HARLINGEN - Texas cruiserweight champion Eric Molina of Lyford successfully defended his state title with a third-round technical knockout of Osvaldo Martinez of San Angelo before a large partisan crowd in the main event of an Anthony Cavazos Promotions... Full story

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