ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – At 36 years old, Josh “Pitbull” Torres continues to show that age is just a number. The Albuquerque native remains one of New Mexico’s dedicated fighters, maintaining the kind of conditioning and physical shape that would make many younger fighters take notice. Torres doesn’t look like a fighter approaching the later stages of his career. His commitment to training, conditioning, and staying ready has allowed him to continue competing while showing little

New Mexico has produced its share of outstanding boxing talent, but the state has also developed some exceptional trainers. One of them is Las Cruces native Louie Burke, a longtime boxing veteran who continues to make his mark in the sport. Burke, widely respected for his boxing knowledge and experience, is now working with undefeated cruiserweight Craig Parker, bringing years of experience into Parker’s preparation. At just 34 years old, Parker has already built an impressiv

Leroy Clark is set to make his professional boxing debut on November 7, 2026, against Carl Brock Walker on the fight card headlined by Abraham Perez. This gives us a strong angle: Clark’s move from the amateur ranks to the professional stage on a card featuring one of New Mexico’s rising boxing talents.

Fight 1 : Calvin Sheeley over Aaron Martinez by TKO 2:59 of Rd 3 Fight 2 : Xavier Maestas over Joe Moralez unanimous decision Fight 3 : Jerome Rivera over Jimmy Archuleta by TKO 1:21 Rd 2 Co-Main : Aiseah Achesah over Manuel Eastman by KO 1:52 Rd 2 Main: Angelo Sanchez over Mark Morgernstern by KO 1:48 Rd 2

By Andy Rivera In boxing, there are different paths to success. Some fighters take their time building their records, while others are willing to test themselves against tougher competition early in their careers. Yoruba Moreu Jr. knows which road he wants to take. Preparing for the toughest test of his young professional career, Moreu Jr. will face Ariel Moreno (11-2-1) of El Paso, Texas, on November 7 at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino. Remarkably, this challenge c

Albuquerque’s own Jason “El Alacrancito” Sanchez is set for a major championship showdown against undefeated Angelo “The One” Peña of Switzerland on December 12, 2026, at Festival Hall in Charleston, South Carolina. The 10-round bout will be for the vacant North American Boxing Association (NABA) Super Featherweight Championship, giving Sanchez an opportunity to capture a regional title on the international stage. Peña enters the matchup with an undefeated professional record

New Mexico boxing fans can look forward to seeing Yoruba Moreu Jr. back in action on November 7 at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, where he will face El Paso’s Ariel Moreno (11-2-1). Moreu Jr. will take on a tough opponent as both fighters look to make their mark in the ring. Stay tuned to BoxingNewMexico.com for an upcoming interview and story featuring Yoruba Moreu Jr., as we get to know the fighter and preview his November 7 matchup! More boxing coverage com

Gloves & Trails: A New Series Bringing Boxing Stories Beyond the Ring This past Saturday, boxingnewmexico hit the trails with New Mexico boxing veteran Guero Sanchez for the first interview in his new series, Gloves & Trails with Andy Rivera. Combining Rivera’s passions for boxing and hiking, the series gives fighters a chance to share their journeys, challenges, accomplishments, and personal stories beyond the ring. Sanchez’s interview launches the project, which aims to co

Matthew Griego put an exclamation point on the night Saturday, stopping Wilner Soto at 1:32 of the second round in the main event and improving his professional record to a perfect 16-0. Griego and Soto spent the opening two minutes feeling each other out before Griego began picking up the pace in the final minute of the opening round. Griego’s quicker punches began finding their mark as he established control. The second round was a different story. Griego made short work of

Legacy Promotions has added another good fight to what is shaping up to be an exciting night of boxing on November 7. Austin Lewis and Quintin Deleon are set to run it back in a highly anticipated rematch of BoxingNewMexico.com’s 2025 Fight of the Year. Their first meeting was an all-out war, with both fighters leaving everything inside the ring. When the battle was over, Austin Lewis had his hand raised, but Deleon proved he was more than capable of pushing Lewis to the limi

Aiseah Coleman is preparing for a busy stretch that could see the New Mexico fighter step into the ring twice in just 21 days. Coleman will return to action this coming Saturday when he takes on Bryant McClain. If Coleman comes through that matchup successfully, he is scheduled to return to the ring on October 24 against Manuel Eastman. The October 24 bout will be a rematch of their meeting last year, when Coleman earned a decision victory over Eastman. When asked about fight

The talking is almost over. The training is done. Now it’s time to step on the scales and look your opponent in the eye. PrimeTime Promotions presents the official Media Weigh-Ins on October 2nd at 6 PM at the Oasis Event Center. Fans will get an up-close look at the fighters as they make weight, face off and set the stage for fight night. Who has put in the work? Who is ready for war? And who will have the final word before the opening bell? COME SEE THE FIGHTERS FACE OFF BE

it was July 28, 2024, and Albuquerque’s Abraham Perez was preparing for one of the biggest fights of his young career. Perez was scheduled to face Matthew Griego in a bout that would be televised on ESPN. The former 2020 Olympic Trials winner was deep into training camp, focused on taking the next step in his professional boxing career. But that day, everything changed. While doing water exercises as part of his training, Perez suddenly fell unconscious and was unable to brea

A hometown showdown is set for November 7 at Kiva Auditorium as Josh “Pitbull” Torres takes on Jose Luis “Guerro” Sanchez for the NABA Welterweight Championship. The Albuquerque fighters will square off in what promises to be an exciting local matchup, with a title on the line. The two first met early in their professional careers, with Torres winning by seventh-round TKO. At the time, Sanchez had just two fights under his belt, while Torres was 10-2-1. Since then, both figh

Albuquerque’s Abraham Perez will return home on Saturday, November 7, to defend his WBA Interim Flyweight Championship against Yankiel Rivera at Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque. Perez will put his title on the line in the featured bout of DAZN Saturday Fight Night, giving New Mexico boxing fans an opportunity to see their hometown champion compete on a major stage. The championship fight will be promoted by Salita Promotions and Legacy Boxing Promotions and will stream live on

After two years away from the ring, Matthew Griego is ready to make his return—and he plans to make the most of what could be his final fight in Albuquerque. Griego, 15-,0 will headline Prime Time Promotions’ October 3 fight card, taking on veteran Wilmer Soto, who enters the main event with a record of 24-24-2. Prime Time Promotions held a press conference Wednesday night at the Office Bar and Grill, officially kicking off the promotion’s buildup to the October 3 event. Grie

New Mexico boxing will once again celebrate its rich history and the people who helped build the sport as the New Mexico Boxing Hall of Fame announces its 2026 class of inductees. This year’s class features eight individuals whose names have become part of the New Mexico boxing story: Jake Valencia David Martinez Monica Lovato Jose Herrera Eric Holland Frankie Montano Humberto Lucero Tony Chavez The Hall of Fame will also present Esther Lopez with the Lifetime Achievement Awa

The New Mexico Boxing Hall of Fame is set to announce its newest class of inductees this week, bringing another group of individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport in the Land of Enchantment into the spotlight. The annual announcement is always anticipated among New Mexico boxing fans, as the Hall of Fame recognizes fighters, trainers, officials, promoters, and other important figures who have helped shape the state’s rich boxing history. With another im

The New Mexico Boxing Hall of Fame is set to announce its newest class of inductees this week, bringing another group of individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport in the Land of Enchantment into the spotlight. The annual announcement is always anticipated among New Mexico boxing fans, as the Hall of Fame recognizes fighters, trainers, officials, promoters, and other important figures who have helped shape the state’s rich boxing history. With another im

New Mexico’s Andrés Rey stepped into the ring Friday night at Payne Arena in Hidalgo, Texas, looking to add another victory to his professional record. Rey battled Nelson Hampton over six rounds, but Hampton came away with the unanimous-decision victory after a competitive six-round matchup. The loss moves Rey’s professional record to 5-3, as the New Mexico fighter looks to regroup and get back into the win column in his next outing. Despite the setback, Rey continues to gain