Boxing

Gutierrez triumphs over de Leon in Fists of Fury main event

Roy Hess

     McALLEN - Saul Jonathan Gutierrez of Saltillo, Mexico, prevailed over Guadalupe de Leon of Mission on an eight-round split decision in the main event of Friday's Fists of Fury Adrenaline show at Hidalgo's Dodge Arena.... Full story

De Leon, Gutierrez headline Fists of Fury Adrenaline show at Dodge Arena

Roy Hess

Mission featherweight Guadalupe de Leon said his eight-round main event showdown against Saul Jonathan Gutierrez of Saltillo, Mexico, headlining Friday’s Fists of Fury Adrenaline show at Dodge Arena in Hidalgo should be entertaining for fight... Full story

Treviño beats Hopkins by submission

McALLEN — Edinburg’s Frank Treviño improved to 5-0 after defeating Larry Hopkins with a kneebar halfway through the first round of Saturday night’s South Texas Fighting Championships 8 Fired Up show at the McAllen Convention... Full story

Man charged with killing boxer held without bond

Dorie Turner

ATLANTA — As his grandmother sat nearby weeping, a 20-year-old man charged with killing ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest had his first appearance in court Wednesday morning. Demario Ware, who turned himself in to authorities Tuesday... Full story

Police provide details on boxer Gatti's death

Bradley Brooks

RIO DE JANEIRO — Arturo Gatti hanged himself with a handbag strap from a staircase column more than seven feet off the ground, Brazilian police said Friday as they released new details about the boxer's death. Milena Saraiva, a... Full story

Brazil police rule Gatti's death suicide

Bradley Brooks

RIO DE JANEIRO — Boxer Arturo Gatti's death was ruled a suicide by police Thursday and a a judge ordered the release of his wife, who was once suspected of killing the former champion. Lead investigator Paulo Alberes told The Associated... Full story

Figueroa's future looks golden

Roy Hess

Weslaco light welterweight Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (6-0, six knockouts) considers himself quite fortunate.Having just turned pro a little more than one year ago, Figueroa’s star is on the rise after last month’s trip to... Full story

Gatti death: Lawyer asks for release of wife

  RIO DE JANEIRO — The Brazilian wife of Arturo Gatti asked to be released from jail, where she is held on accusations she strangled the former boxing champion with her purse strap as he drunkenly slept. Her lawyer told The... Full story

Guevara brothers eager to get careers rolling

Roy Hess

For a variety of reasons, the pro boxing careers of Brownsville brothers Gilbert and Jerry Guevara have been on hold for an extended period of time. Both are hoping to step back into to the ring soon. Older brother Gilbert “Chicano”... Full story

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... Full story

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