Abraham Perez overcame a determined challenge from Jonathan Gonzalez to earn a hard-fought 12-round split decision victory, with two judges scoring the bout 115-113 for Perez and one judge awarding a 115-113 score to Gonzalez. From the opening bell, Perez relied on his speed and movement while trying to establish his jab against the southpaw Gonzalez. Gonzalez had success early by attacking the body, landing two hard left hands while making the straight left his primary weapo

Donald Sanchez Promotions will return to Albuquerque on Saturday, August 8, with an exciting night of professional boxing at the Embassy Suites. The card is expected to showcase some of New Mexico’s top talent and provide local fans with another action-packed evening of fights. Among the featured fighters will be Leanna Martinez, who is scheduled to be one of the main attractions on the card. Known for her exciting style and popularity, Martinez is expected to draw strong loc

Albuquerque’s Abraham Perez is on the doorstep of a career-defining opportunity this Sunday as the unbeaten 14-0 flyweight challenges Jonathan Gonzalez for the WBA Interim Flyweight Championship of the World. Perez enters the bout having won all 14 of his professional fights, including seven by knockout, and now takes the biggest step of his career against the experienced former world champion. For Perez, the title shot represents the reward for an impressive rise through th

Promoter/trainer Pat Holmes has informed BoxingNewMexico that plans are underway to get unbeaten prospect Eduardo Pinon additional exposure beyond the state’s borders. Pinon, currently 3-0 as a professional, is looking to secure a fight outside New Mexico as his team works to increase his visibility and gain valuable experience against new opposition. Holmes believes competing in different markets will help elevate Pinon’s profile as he continues to develop. The undefeated P

– Local fan favorites Josh Torres and Clinton Chavez delivered wins on the Johnny Tapia Memorial Fight Festival card Saturday night at Leo’s Outdoors. Torres, fighting in the main event, added another victory to his professional record, while Chavez also earned a win in front of the hometown crowd. The event featured several New Mexico prospects and served as one of the featured attractions of the annual Johnny Tapia Memorial festivities. The victories continue the momentum f

Stephanie Han Retains WBA Lightweight Title Stephanie Han successfully defended her WBA Lightweight Championship, earning a majority decision victory over Holly Holm in their rematch Saturday night. The judges scored the bout: 95-95 96-94 Han 96-94 Han Han’s more effective punching proved to be the difference. While Holm attempted to use movement and range, Han consistently pressed the action and landed the cleaner, harder shots throughout much of the contest. With the victor

Fighters hit the scales Friday ahead of Saturday night’s Tapia Promotions card in Albuquerque, with local favorites Josh “Pitbull” Torres and Clinton “Native Kid” Chavez looking locked in and ready for action. Saturday’s event, part of the Johnny Tapia Memorial Fight Festival, will feature a mix of rising local talent and veteran experience inside the ring. Torres appeared focused and confident during the weigh-in as he prepares for a showdown with Argentina’s Diego Gonzalo L

The stage is officially set for the WBA Lightweight Championship rematch as champion Stephanie Han and challenger Holly Holm both successfully made weight Friday ahead of their highly anticipated showdown. Han, the reigning WBA lightweight champion, tipped the scales at 134.6 pounds, while former world champion and Albuquerque native Holly Holm came in at 134.7 pounds, both comfortably under the lightweight limit. Official Weights: • Stephanie Han (Champion): 134.6 lbs • Holl

Repeat or Revenge: Stephanie Han, Holly Holm Set to Settle Unfinished Business By Andy Rivera Repeat or revenge? That is the question as WBA lightweight champion Stephanie Han prepares to defend her title against Albuquerque’s own Holly Holm in a highly anticipated rematch Saturday night in El Paso. Their first meeting in January ended in controversy and unfinished business when Han upset Holm by seventh-round technical decision in Puerto Rico after an accidental clash of hea

Boxing fans, don’t miss this exclusive sit-down with Josh Torres as he talks training camp, future plans, life inside Team Pitbull, and what’s next in the ring. Part one https://youtube.com/shorts/rSsJBFSDMv0?si=R-GQPO8rkKeC7B2I Part two https://youtube.com/shorts/xZqk8kIDFXY?si=Oq7fCkJUT9nUoYSe 💥 Straight talk. 🥊 Fight updates. 🔥 What’s next for Josh Torres. Stay locked in with BoxingNewMexico.com for all your boxing coverage, interviews, and fight news from around New Me

Jason Sanchez was Set to Battle Felix Parrilla for WBO Latino Featherweight Title on DAZN Puerto Rico’s Felix Parrilla has suffered an injury this causing the fight to be cancelled at this time .

Fighting on the road in Denmark, Kat Lindenmuth fought to a hard-fought majority draw against Linn Sandstrom in a competitive matchup. Lindenmuth is now 7-5-2, Sandstrom 12-4-4. The official scorecards read 98-92 for Lindenmuth, while the other two judges turned in identical 95-95 scorecards, resulting in a majority The result leaves room for debate and could set the stage for a potential rematch following the closely contested bout. For all your boxing updates and New Mexic

Jason Sanchez Set to Battle Felix Parrilla for WBO Latino Featherweight Title on DAZN New Mexico warrior Jason Sanchez is set for another major opportunity as he faces Puerto Rico’s Felix Parrilla for the WBO Latino Featherweight Championship in a high-stakes showdown streaming live on DAZN. Sanchez, known for his relentless pressure, grit, and fan-friendly style, enters the matchup determined to continue his climb back into world title contention. A veteran of big fights, S

Abraham Perez has been presented with a major opportunity, as Perez is expected to challenge for the Interim WBA Flyweight Championship on June 14, per his father/trainer Aaron Perez The opportunity marks a significant moment in Perez’s young professional career and could place the New Mexico fighter in position to capture his first world title. Perez had previously been linked to a bout against reigning flyweight champion Adrian Olascuaga before those plans fell apart after

Angelo Leo’s IBF featherweight title defense against Ra’eese Aleem has been canceled after Aleem badly missed weight at Friday’s weigh-in. Reports say Aleem came in 2.8 pounds over the 126-pound limit and could not make weight on a second attempt. According to ESPN, Leo will still receive his full purse because he made weight under Georgia commission rules. The rest of the card is still expected to go on, with Atif Oberlton vs. Carlos Gongora moved into the main event spot.

New Mexico’s Abraham Perez was set for the biggest opportunity of his career against WBO flyweight world champion Anthony Olascuaga before the bout was reportedly canceled after Olascuaga and his team pulled out of the scheduled fight. Perez had signed to face the champion in what would have been a major step onto the world stage for the New Mexico fighter. While no official reason has been publicly confirmed regarding the withdrawal, the cancellation leaves Perez temporari

Angelo Leo returns to the ring for his his title defense of his IBF crown, looking to solidify his place among boxing’s elite at super bantamweight. The Albuquerque native, known for his relentless pressure and disciplined approach, steps back into the spotlight with momentum and confidence following his championship victory. Leo will be fighting Raa’eem Aleem 23-1, Saturday in College Park, Georgia. The fight can be seen on Dazn Champion’s Momentum Leo (technical, high-volum

David Whitmore passed a key test in his young career Friday night, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision over veteran Jose Luis Sanchez. Official Result David Whitmore def. Jose Luis Sanchez : Unanimous Decision (8 rounds) Scores: 80-72, 79-73, 77-75 Record Update: Whitmore improves to 12-0, Sanchez falls to 14-7-2 Whitmore showcased composure beyond his experience, using sharp counters and controlled footwork to neutralize Sanchez’s relentless pressure. From the opening

Two title fights coming soon , Josh “Pitbull” Torres is set to face Alejandro Frias Reyes for the UBO Welterweight Title, with the bout targeted for July. 31st More details, including venue and undercard, are expected to be announced soon. Christian Cabral will take on Martin Solano for the UBO Middleweight title Fight: Josh “Pitbull” Torres vs. Alejandro Frias Reyes Title: UBO Welterweight Championship Date: July 31st Location: Embasy Suites Josh “Pitbull” Torres has built h

Battle-tested veteran Guero Sanchez (14-6-2) continues to live up to his “Road Warrior” reputation, stepping in against undefeated prospect David Whitmore (11-0) in a high-risk matchup that few fighters would accept. The Road Warrior Mentality Sanchez has built his career the hard way—taking fights anywhere, against anyone. Whether on short notice or on the road, he’s consistently challenged himself against tough opposition. That mindset has earned him respect across regional