Rolyn Nez earned a hard-fought victory, defeating Ephraim Martinez by unanimous decision . Nez boxed effectively over the distance, using discipline and control to secure the win on the scorecards. Eduardo Piñon added to the night’s success, defeating Quintin Deleon by 4-round unanimous decision . Piñon stayed composed and consistent, outworking Deleon across all four rounds to earn the nod from the judges. Jorge Villarruel led the way with an impressive performance, break

Holmes Boxing’s “Resurrection” card continues to build into one of the top regional shows of the spring, with another compelling matchup added to the April 18 event at Ohkay Casino . Undefeated Jorge Villarruel (2-0) will take on what appears to be the toughest opponent of his young career when he squares off against Joe Moralez (2-1) in an undercard bout loaded with potential. Villarruel has looked sharp in the early stages of his professional run, showing the poise and s

Veteran New Mexico fighter Jose Luis “Guero” Sanchez (14-6-2) is set to return to action on May 1, when he takes on David Whitmore in Hanover, Maryland. Sanchez, known for his toughness and willingness to face difficult opposition, will once again hit the road looking to make a statement. The hard-nosed boxer has built a reputation as a fan-friendly fighter who never backs down, and this matchup against Whitmore gives him another opportunity to show he can still compete at a

Cristian “El Puma” Cabral continues to prove he is one of New Mexico’s most dependable action fighters, staying active and keeping momentum rolling with another solid performance in Albuquerque. Cabral was back in action on April 4 at The Legacy Continues III, part of the Legacy Promotions card at Embassy Suites in Albuquerque. The event featured eight professional bouts and once again gave local fighters a chance to stay sharp in front of the hometown fans. For Cabral, the l

Fight news coming soon for Jose Luis “Guero” Sanchez. Sanchez, who takes on all comers is 14-6-2. We will have as soon as fight is announced by promoters

Rising local prospect Rolyn Nez (6-0) will put his unbeaten record on the line when he faces battle-tested Ephraim Martinez (6-2) on April 18 at Ohkay Casino. The matchup gives Nez another meaningful step up against an experienced opponent in Martinez, who brings toughness, ring savvy, and the kind of style that should test the unbeaten fighter early. For Nez, this is a chance to continue building momentum and show he is ready for bigger fights on the New Mexico scene. With b

Northern New Mexico boxing fans will have a familiar name to rally behind on April 18 as Antonio “Tone” Martinez makes his long-awaited return at Ohkay Hotel Casino. The Española veteran headlines the Redemption card in what promises to be one of the more emotional comeback stories on the New Mexico boxing calendar. After six years away from the ring, Martinez says returning in front of his hometown supporters is one of the biggest reasons this fight means so much. “I love fi

A fight that has the Southwest buzzing is officially set as undefeated WBA lightweight champion Stephanie Han puts her title on the line in a rematch against Albuquerque legend Holly Holm on May 30 in El Paso, Texas, live on ESPN. The first meeting ended in a technical decision win for Han after an accidental clash of heads forced a stoppage in the seventh round, leaving plenty of unfinished business between the two respected veterans. For Holm, this is another shot at adding

Albuquerque’s Josh “Pitbull” Torres delivered again, scoring a third-round TKO victory in another dominant performance Saturday night at The Legacy Continues III. Torres looked sharp, patient, and powerful as he broke his opponent down before forcing the stoppage in the third round. Just as importantly, Torres continues to prove he has never backed down from fighting the best. Throughout his career, the Albuquerque veteran has consistently taken on tough opposition, and that

Abraham “Hammer” Perez delivered the biggest victory of his young career Saturday night, defeating veteran Filipino contender Esneth Domingo to capture the vacant IBF Inter-Continental flyweight championship in the main event of The Legacy Continues III at Embassy Suites in Albuquerque. Fighting in front of a packed hometown crowd, Perez rose to the moment and added the most significant belt of his unbeaten run, a win that now pushes the Albuquerque native one step closer to

Weights from this mornings weigh int for tomorrows IBF Inter-Continental flyweight title fight. Abraham Perez weighed in at 111.00 , his opponent at Esneth Domingo110.2.

Legacy Promotions returns to the Embassy Suites on Saturday, April 4, bringing with it one of the most anticipated local cards of the spring, as “The Legacy Continues III” features rising title contender Abraham Perez in the main event and Albuquerque veteran Josh “Pitbull” Torres in the co-main event. Perez (13-0) steps into the spotlight in the 10-round main event against Mexico’s Esneth Domingo (22-4) with the vacant IBF Inter-Continental flyweight title on the line. For P

Albuquerque’s own Josh “Pitbull” Torres is set to return to the ring on April 4th at Embassy Suites, where he will face Gerardo Fuentes in a scheduled super welterweight contest. Torres 28-7-2 ,enters the bout looking to build on the momentum from his strong victory over Christian Aguirre last December at Kiva Auditorium. One of New Mexico’s most reliable hometown draws, Torres has continued to stay active while keeping his name in the mix on cards throughout Albuquerque and

This Saturday, Albuquerque’s own Abraham Perez steps into the ring for the IBF Intercontinental flyweight championship, a major moment in the career of one of New Mexico’s rising stars. Undefeated and confident, Perez knows what’s at stake as he prepares for a dangerous test against Esneth Domingo. https://youtu.be/Dq-vn6XoYnk?feature=shared

The Legacy Continues lll official Weigh ins and media Face-offs will be this Friday April 3 at the Embassy suites Albuquerque Nm. 2pm open to the public🥊🥊Fighters be there earlier

Yoenis Téllez delivered a composed and effective performance, earning a clear decision victory over New mexico’s Brian Mendoza with scores of 98–92 and 97–93. Téllez controlled the tempo, landed the cleaner shots, and stayed disciplined throughout, neutralizing Mendoza’s power and rally attempts. Mendoza showed toughness and moments of pressure, but it wasn’t enough to sway the judges against Téllez’s consistency and ring control.

Albuquerque’s own Angelo Leo returns to the ring May 9, defending his IBF Featherweight World Championship against top contender Ra’eese Aleem in Atlanta, Georgia. Leo, who captured the title with a stunning knockout of Luis Alberto Lopez , now faces a dangerous and well-deserving mandatory challenger in Aleem. The bout is expected to be a highly competitive matchup, with both fighters looking to make a statement in the featherweight division.

The past weekend the 2026 New Mexico Golden Gloves were held in Roswell, New Mexico. Below are the winner in the open divisions who will compete in regionals. Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz 18 FEMALE 106 / Female / Open Isaiah ortiz 110lbs Male / Open Azariah Perez / 121 lbs Male / Open Alex Ortiz / 132 lb Male / Open alexa garrobo 132lbs Female / Open Angel Enriquez 143lbs/ Male open Ivan Barragan 154lba male open Lb Maiga / 165 lbs Male open Alvaro Garcia / 176lbd Male / Ope

Albuquerque’s Kat Lindenmuth returns to the ring on May 16 in Denmark, where she will challenge Linn Sandstrom for the WBA Gold flyweight title. Lindenmuth continues to take the road less traveled, once again stepping into enemy territory in pursuit of a world-level belt. The bout marks another international test for the New Mexico native, who has built a reputation for facing tough opposition abroad. A win would add another major title to Lindenmuth’s resume and further soli

By Andy Rivera EL PASO, TX — In all my years covering boxing, I witnessed something Saturday night that I had never seen before. After both fighters were introduced and the bout appeared ready to begin, one fighter abruptly quit and walked out of the ring. The crowd sat in stunned silence, many wondering what had just happened and why the fight never even started. As my colleague and friend David Finger reported regarding the women’s bout, the unexpected moment left fans and