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Hernandez faces indefinite suspension
By Chris Cozzone
 /New Mexico Boxing
December 5, 2009
Photo: Chris Cozzone

(DEC 5)According to Promoter Lenny Fresquez, who was able to get a hold of Hernandez after she�d returned to her hotel room, after 9 p.m., he was told that the situation �was nothing a little money wouldn�t fix.�  By that time, Fresquez had secured Victoria Cisneros, local Albuquerque jr. welterweight who was in the audience to watch the fight, to replace Hernandez. Rather than submit to Hernandez�s strong-arm tactics......Full Story

Press Release
November 26, 2009
Photo: Mary Ann Owen

(NOV 26) Multi-world champion Chevelle Hallback has a thirty-five fight record and has fought boxing veterans such as Bonnie Canino, Lucia Rijker and Layla McCarter. Among those thirty-five names are Melissa Hernandez (11-1) and Holly Holm (25-1), who will meet December 4th, in a defense of Holm's WIBA welterweight title. Chevelle fought Hernandez to a draw in February 2008, in a rough toe-to-toe battle, and lost a unanimous decision to Holm in May 2007. What does Hallback think of the pending "Bad Blood" bout between Holm and Hernandez?  Full Story

Press Release
November 20, 2009
Esquibel to fight for title

On December 4, 2009 Jodie Esquibel (5-4-1, 1 KO Albuquerque, NM) meets Suszannah �Destiny� Warner (8-8-1, 2 KOs Los Angeles, CA) for the second time in an 8 round NABF title fight scheduled to be the semi-main event on the �Bad Blood� Holm VS Hernandez undercard. In their first meeting Esquibel walked away with the �W� by way of unanimous decision. Their first meeting was fight back in 2005 and was both fighters 2nd professional bout. Esquibel and Warner have had...Full Story 
 
Press Conference:
Holm vs. Hernandez

October 20, 2009
Large photo #1
Large photo #2
Photos: Chris Cozzone

Today at the Isleta Casino & Resort Hotel, Fresquez Productions Inc. officially announced "Bad Blood" Holm VS Hernandez which will take place on December 4 , 2009 at the Isleta Casino & Resort. Mellisa "El Huracan" Hernandez lit up the room with her charisma and witty remarks. Here are a few Hernandez quotes from the press conference "It will be rabbit season in December and I'm going hunting. Holly ain't gonna have no where to run after I'm done with her." "I'm #1 pound 4 pound in the world, I am women's boxing!" Holly Holm remained calm and said "I don't like smack talk and I know its cliche to say this but I will let my fists do my talking in he ring." Tickets for Holm/Hernandez: "Bad Blood" are now on sale and can be purchased via the internet at isleta-casino.com).  Large photo #1   Large photo #2

"Perseverance"
Holm Dominates Blair

by Andy Rivera
NewMexicoSportsNews.com
August 28, 2009
Photos: Chris Cozzone
Photo Gallery

(AUG 28)  Holly Holm (25-1-3, 7 KOs) dominated and outclassed Terri Blair (11-14-2, 6 KOs) tonight at Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico to retain her WIBA Welterweight title, scorecards read 100-90 twice, and 99-91. Frankie Archuleta (26-7-1, 14 KOs) returned to the ring with a tougher then expected unanimous decision over Lorenzo Estrada (3-15-1, 1 KO) Archuleta had knocked out Estrada in the 1st round earlier in his career. Arturo Crespin (3-1, 1 KO) outlasted Freddy Cisneros (1-1-1) with a four round decision. Lucas Galle (6-4) outboxed journeyman Jermiah Torres (7-16, 1 KO), by the scores of 59-55, 58-56 and, somehow, 56-58. In the openin bout of the night, Nohime Dennison (1-0) defeated Las Vegas� Amanda Crespin (0-1).

Weigh-In:  Holm vs. Blair
Photos: L. Fresquez
August 27, 2009
Weigh-in photos

(AUG 27) Earlier today the weigh-in was held in Las Vegas, New Mexico, for tomorrow nights boxing event featuring Holly Holm vs. Terri Blair in the main event.  The weight: Holly Holm 145,  Terri Blair 143.5; Frankie Archuleta 129.5, Lorenzo Estrada 133.5;  Arturo Crespin 157.5, Freddie Cisneros 155; Lucas Galle 157.5, Jeramiah Torres 154; and Amanda Crespin 126.5, Nohime Dennison 128.5.

 

Interview: Arturo Crespin
August 27, 2009

 

(AUG 27) FresquezProductions.com recently caught up with New Mexico Jr. Middleweight prospect Arturo "El Torro" Crespin who fights this Friday in Las Vegas, NM on the "Perseverance" Holm VS Blair II undercard against Freddie Cisneros.  Full Interview
 
Today:  Press Conference - Blair vs. Holm
August 26, 2009
Photo Credit: L. Frequez

 (AUG 26) Today at 2:00 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel, , 230 Plaza St., Las Vegas, NM, the press conference was held for the Terri Blair vs. Holly Holm that will precede the Aug. 28th event. Photos and Quotes by Holm and Blair

Holly kayos Yankovich
Photos/Story by
Chris Cozzone
of New Mexico Boxing
June 5, 2009

From the Isleta Resort & Casino south of Albuquerque, N.M.: In her most dominating performance to date, Holly Holm (24-1-3, 7 KOs), of Albuquerque utterly punished, and stopped Duda Yankovich (11-1, 5 KOs). Yankovich was hit with big left after big left through three rounds. In the second, a lead right broke Yankovich�s nose. In the fourth, on advice of the physician, Referee Rocky Burke waved it off at :32.   Full Story on NewMexicoBoxing.com

Holm-Sanders Detroit Presser Quotes
March 12, 2008

(MAR 12) The Holm-Sanders media tour kicked-off today in Detroit at the Andiamo Restaurant, continues tomorrow (Thursday, March 13 – 2 PM/MT) at the Isleta Casino & Resort (Bingo Showroom), and concludes Saturday morning (11 AM/PT) with a breakfast/press conference at the Luxor Hotel & Casino (Nile Chambers Room A & B) in Las Vegas.  Full Story

PRESS RELEASE –
February 24, 2008

(FEB 24) Juan Romero Promotions announced this week, that there will be a Feature Fight & Feature Film on February 25, 2008, in conjunction with the filming of the movie,  “Love Ranch” at Tingley Coliseum.  The fights will feature three New Mexico professional fighters including the undefeated  welterweight champion Willie Villanueva, with a 8-0-0 (2KO) record. Villanueva will be battling Las Cruces’ own Lorenzo Estrada at 6:00 pm.  Also fighting on that day is Albuquerque's Joe Cruz vs. Joe Garcia at 8:00 a.m.

HOLM HEADLINES FSN'S BEST DAMN CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
BROADCAST

(FEB 6) Pound for pound undisputed Welterweight Champion of
the world Holly Holm 20-1-2, 6 KOs defends her IFBA World Title against Belinda “Brown Sugar” Laracuente 23-19-3 9 KOs on Feb 7, at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif., the bout will be the main event of an all-female card that will be shown at 8:00 PM and 11:00PM p.m. ET/PT on Friday, February 8, as part of Fox Sports Networks Best Damn Championship Boxing broadcast. Holm will also be featured on Fox Sports Networks Best Damn Sports Show, Thursday, February 7 at 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM.

Press Release: Holm to fight Laracuente
January 18, 2008

After successfully defending two of her seven belts with a seventh-round technical knockout, the undisputed women’s professional welterweight boxing champion, Holly Holm will again be defending her IFBA belt on February 7, 2008. The Fox Sports Net fight against Belinda “Brown Sugar”Laracuente will take place in Temecula, California at the Pechanga Resort and Casino. This semi-main event will air..Full Story

Holm Dominates “Punchenella” in the 7th
 By Andy Rivera
 Photo's By Tom Hernandez
January 12, 2008

Holly Holm dominated Mariem "Punchenella" Brakache
(5-6-1) in the 7th round at Isleta Casino Friday night. The fight was stopped when Brakache's cut on her right eye was determined by referee Rocky Burke too severe to continue. Brakache did protest after the fight, but she was had lost every round prior to the stoppage. http://newmexicosportsnews.com/

Press Conference held today in New Mexico
January 9, 2008
Press Conference Photos
Weigh-In Photos 01/10/08 New
Photos by JB Gallegos
 

(JAN 9 ) A press conference was held today, with Holly Holm returning to the Isleta Casino and Resort on January 11, 2008, to defend her WBC and IFBA World Titles against Mariem "Punchenella" Brakache. Holm was named the 2005 and 2006 Ring Magazine female fighter of the year,  2006 IFBA fighter of the year, 2007 WBAN fighter of the year. Holm made history in 2007 by winning 6 different Major World Titles at Welterweight and has been called by several experts as pound for pound the best female boxer alive.  Holm was presented with a glass plaque for WBAN's 2007 Fighter of the Year at the conference.

VILLANUEVA VS MARTINEZ SET
FOR THIS FRIDAY
January 7, 2008

(JAN 7) Undefeated Albuquerque native Willie Villanueva (7-0 1KOs) faces veteran journeyman Elvis "El Burrito" Martinez (11-23-2 15KOs) in an 6-round Super Featherweight bout this Friday night at Isleta Casino & Resort. This Friday will mark Villanueva's 8th bout and also happens to be Villanueva's 8th opponent that promoter Lenny Fresquez has secured for this Friday night. Elvis "El Burrito" Martinez, a Santiago, Dominican Republic native, now fighting out of Miami, is no stranger to Albuquerque. In 2005, he lost a ...Full Story

Holm Most Feared Woman Boxer?
December 11, 2007
 

Lucia Rijker used to be considered the best female boxer in the world, and the most feared.  But in the last three years, that has changed.  Since winning her first World Title against “Road Warrior” Terri Blair exactly three years to this date, here at Isleta Casino and Resort, Holm has gone on a rampage of literally dismantling all her foes.  Full Story

November 21, 2007

PRESS RELEASE –
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Fresquez Productions Inc. is proud to announce that Joe Gomez (whose record of 13 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw includes a recent win of a knockout in the 7th round against Rudy Lovato at Sky Ute Casino on November 10, 2007) has had a baby girl. Jazzlyn Genesis Gomez was born to Joe Gomez and Amanda Valdez on November 21, 2007 at 12:12 a.m., weighing 6 lbs. 3 ounces.

Holm Leaves no Doubt - Retains IFBA Crown over Martinez
By Andy Rivera
Photo's By Tom Hernandez
 
Full Report with all bouts on Card by NewMexicoSportsNews.com
 

(SEPT 22) A few questions were answered Friday night at Santa Anan Star Casino Friday night. Is Holm still New Mexico's top draw? The answer is yes;  2560 paid fans showed up to support Holm and other New Mexico fighters on the card. Is more than just a fighter who gets on her bicycle and outpoints opponents? No, Holm showed she could stand flat footed and punch toe-to-toe. Does Holm have a solid chin? Full Story with Photos
Story on Albuquerque Tribune by Chris Cozzone
 

Today: Weigh-in - Holm vs. Martinez
September 20, 2007
Photos of Weigh-in
by Chris Cozzone
 

(SEPT 20) The weigh-in was held today at the Santa Ana Star Casino, in Bernalillo, New Mexico, for tomorrow night’s “No Excuses” boxing card. The following weights were the following: Holly Holm and Angel Martinez weighed in at 142; Jackie Chavez, and Ada Velez both came in at an even 122 lbs. on the scales.; Frankie Archuleta, 126 vs. Armando Cordoba, 129 ½.; David Martinez vs. Paulino Villalobos, 122; Willie Villanueva, 126 vs. Cuauhtemoc Mendoza, 127; and Lucas Galle, 150 vs. Cornelius Shuler, 150. Source: Chris Cozzone

Invitation to
Join Governor Bill Richardson

Details of Invitation
September 18, 2007
 

(SEPT 18) You are cordially invited to join Governor Bill Richardson.  For Cigars and Cocktails immediately following the Holly Holm vs. Angel Martinez Boxing Match, on Friday, September 21, 2007, All Star Café, Santa Ana Casino.  Requested contribution $1000 per person By Invitation Only. Please RSVP to Ms. Tiffany Deinzer at 505-828-2455 or email us. Tickets must be purchased separately and may be obtained by calling Melinda Delgado, at (505) 884-7484. For details, 
 
Go here for full details  Media Alert: fficial Weigh-in Media Alert  Media Alert: Pre-Fight Press Conference

Schedule for Holm vs. Martinez fight!
September 17, 2007
Official Weigh-in Media Alert
Pre-Fight Press Conference
 

This week's big match up between Undisputed World Champion Holly Holm vs. #1 contender Angel Martinez at Santa Ana Star Casino all events this week will be inside the Casino.
Here is times for all events this week.  
 Full Details

PRESS RELEASE
September 13, 2007
 

(SEPT 13)  “No Excuses” - Friday, September 21, 2007 World Champion and Albuquerque’s very own Holly Holm (18-1-2, 5 KO’s ) will defend her IFBA title against Dallas’ Angel Martinez (6-3-1, 1 KO). The card will take place at Santa Ana Star Casino, with the return of Frankie Archuleta (24-5-1, 13 KO’s) resident of Bernallilo, NM - opponent TBA.  Full Story

Chavez to fight Velez
September 11, 2007
 

(SEPT 11) Former IFBA Champion Jackie Chavez (9-3, 3 KO’s) of Los Lunas, NM will be taking on Ada Velez (14-3-2, 6 KO’s) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL on September 21, 2007 at Santa Ana Star Casino. Tickets start at $25.00 at Star Rewards Players Club at Santa Ana Star Casino, Fresquez Productions..More
 
Holm - Martinez
Press Conference
August 24, 2007
Photo: Chris Cozzone
Holm vs. Martinez Tickets
Holm-Martinez Photo Gallery
Huge Poster of Event
 

Santa Ana Star Casino will host the much anticipated rematch of
Holly Holm vs Angel Martinez. The card has an all-star line up of local talent. Featuring the return of Frankie Archuleta, David Martinez, Willie Villanueva, Jackie Chavez, Jason Piar and Galle. Tuesday August 21st at 2:00 p.m.
Holm vs. Martinez Ticket information with story and Huge Poster or go directly to   here to purchase Tickets, www.StarTicketsPlus.net!

Cesar Lopez to fight in Japan
June 29, 2007
 

(JUN 29) Promoter Lenny Fresquez of Fresquez Productions, Inc. has announced that on July 28, 2007, former NABA Champion Cesar Lopez (20-4-0, 4KO’s) of El Paso, TX will be fighting against Koki Kameda (15-0-0, 11KO’s) of Tokyo, Japan. The card, will take place at the state-of-the-art (Japan’s Wimbledon) Ariake Colosseum, Tokyo, Japan. They will be fighting ..Full Story

David and Veronica Martinez have Baby Boy!
June 16, 2007
 

(JUN 16) Former WBC Youth World Champion and his wife are the proud parents of a baby boy, Fresquez Productions Inc. and Lenny and Linda Fresquez are happy for the Martinez family. And would like to wish David and Veronica and the future champ nothing but the BEST.

Gomez Calls Out Other Welterweights
June 11, 2007
 

(JUN 11) “It’s important to prove yourself the best at home before moving up. To be the best, you have to beat the best” said Joe Gomez (10-1-1 4KO’s) of Bloomfield, NM who escaladed with the TKO win. This past Saturday at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio, CO, local favorite Joe Gomez took on veteran Rene Francisco Herrera (26-17-0 19KO’s) of El Paso, TX. It was a scheduled eight-rounder at 152 lbs, but only went four rounds.  Full Story

PRESS RELEASE
June 7, 2007
Holm vs. Hallback
Photos by J B Gallegos
Undercard Gallery
Photos by J B Gallegos
 

Albuquerque’s very own undisputed welterweight world champion Holly Holm will be featured in a music video for Country Music Channel. The segment will be titled “Women’s Work” and will feature women with unique jobs. Holly’s music video debut will be airing later on this summer.  Full Story

HOLM MASTERFUL IN WIN, BONES RETURNS
By Andy Rivera
Photo's by Tom Hernandez
May 24, 2007
Behind the Scenes -
Photos by Mary Ann Owen
 

Holly Holm captured the vacant IFBA Jr. Welterweight title with a dominating performance over game Chevelle Hallback Wednesday night in front of a national televised card on ESPN2 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Holm can now look forward to a future female Super-fight with Mary Jo Sanders, who was in attendance to watch her future opponent. In the co-main event former WBA Jr. Featherweight champion Bones Adams won the WBC Continentals title with a unanimous decision over tougher then expect David Martinez; Adams looks to stay busy in an attempt....Full Story on newmexicosportsnews.com

Holm Wins by decision over Hallback!
May 24, 2007
Photo: Mary Ann Owen
Weigh-In Gallery of All Boxers- Photos by Fresquez Productions

(MAY 24) Last night in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and televised on ESPN2 “Wednesday Night Fights”. Holly Holm, 139, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Chevelle Hallback, 137½.  The two were fighting for the IFBA junior welterweight world title.  Final judges scores were 100-90, 100-90, and 98-92.  Full Details (photos coming soon!)

Press Conference: Hallback vs Holm
Photos/Story by
Mary Ann Owen
May 21, 2007
 

(MAY 21) Today the press conference was held for the IFBA Jr. Welterweight Title, that will take place on May 23, 2007, at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Holly Holm expressed that it will be a toughest fight to date.  She knows she is in for a hard fight and is familiar with Hallback's reputation in being a slick boxer.  Full Story on WBAN

For Immediate Release - May 19, 2007
BOUT SHEET
LARGE POSTER

SCHEDULE-EVENT
 

In what promises to be an action-packed night of boxing, this Wednesday semi-main event at Tingley Coliseum will be featuring Albuquerque’s Former WBC Youth Champion David Martinez 17-2-2 (3KO’s). Martinez’s last fight was against Santa Fe’s Brian Garcia on February 23, 2007. Martinez, was originally scheduled for an 8-round fight against Paulino Villalobos, but Leon Bobo pulled out due to injury.  Full Story

Holm takes on Hallback
Photo/Text by
Chris Cozzone
Updated Bout Sheet-
May 14, 2007
BOUT SHEET - 05/14/07
LARGE POSTER
 

Fresquez Productions officially announced Chevelle Hallback (25-4-1, 11 KOs) of Tampa, Fla. as the next opponent for undisputed welterweight champion Holly Holm (17-1-2, 5 KOs) on Wednesday night, May 23, in the main event of an ESPN2-televised card at Tingley Coliseum. Holm will fight for the IFBA jr. welter belt against Hallback, who, optimally a 130-pounder, holds the WIBA super featherweight title. 

Holm to be featured on MTV!
April 27, 2007
 

(APR 27) Be on the lookout for the MTV show, where world champion Holly Holm will be on that show. MTV will be filming on May 3rd, and airing the show the following week. On the show, she will be sparring with three women, who are trying to get a date with a guy that one of this “wishes” is that they will be able to fight, and they chose Holly to test them.  More

Holm to Headline ESPN 2 -plus blockbuster undercard!
April 24, 2007
 

(APR 24) A press conference will be held today, at 2:00 p.m., at Downs at Albuquerque Jockey Club. They will have Holly's opponent in attendance at this Press Conference.

Lopez Gets World Title Shot
April 2, 2007
 

(APR 2) El Paso Flyweight Cesar "El Gallito" Lopez 20-3 4 KOs
is scheduled to face former WBO World Champion Isidro
Garcia 23-3-2 8 KOs of Los Angeles, CA for the Vacant IBA Flyweight World Title at the Table Mountain Casino in Friant, CA on April 17, 2007. Former NABA flyweight champ Lopez is currently on a two fight winning streak since losing a close decision to Glenn Donaire on Showtimes Shobox one year ago.

Holm, Sweet Holm!
Ringside report by and photos by
Chris Cozzone

March 23, 2007
Gallery- Mary Ann Owen!
Gallery -Villanueva - Gomez
Gallery - Weigh-in photos
Gallery - Chavez-Brown
 

Staking a claim for legitimacy, women’s boxing, last night, with Holly Holm at the helm, scored a major victory at the Isleta Casino & Resort, south of Albuquerque, New Mexico. In front of yet another packed house of 3,000, Holm put on a show of sweet science, in one of three women’s world title fights featured on a card promoted by Fresquez Productions and televised on FOX Sports’ The Best Damn Sports Show Period. Link to Story and Photos on NewMexicoBoxing.com

Women’s Boxing Action on the “Best Damn Sports Show Period”!
Source: WBAN
March 23, 2007
Photo: Mary Ann Owen

(MAR 23) Last night in front of a sold-out crowd, at the Isleta Casino, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there were three women world title bouts televised on Fox Sports Net’s “Best Damn Sports Show Period”. In the first bout, veteran boxer Kelsey Jeffries, 123, of Gilroy, California, successfully defended her IFBA Featherweight world title against Rhonda Luna, 124, of Rowland Heights, California, winning by a 10-round split decision.  Full Story on WBAN

Tonight: Televised on Fox Sports
March 22, 2007

Photo by J & P Photography

(MAR 22) Tonight tune in to the the three women's world title bouts featured in Albuquerque, NM. To check out the air time, Go to this link,  type in your zip code for the fight schedule. and it will give them the channel to tune in to.  Source: WBAN

Today: Weigh-in at Isleta Casino, in Albuquerque, New Mexico!  MPEGS of Each Boxer weighing in/Photo Gallery #420!  (MAR 21) Today the weigh-in was held for tomorrow night's boxing event that will take place at the Isleta Casino, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The weights were the following:  Holly Holm, 143 1/4; Ann Marie Saccurato, 141; Jackie Chavez, 122; Lisa Brown, 121.9; Kelsey Jeffries, 123, Rhonda Luna, 124. According to Andy Rivera, Brown had to drop 1/4 lb. Photos /Mpegs by J & P Photography. Source: WBAN

Saccurato here to sock it out
Text and photo
by Chris Cozzone
March 21, 2007

 

“It’s just like the title of the card says,” states Ann Marie Saccurato, matter-of-factly. “’Destiny’—I’m here to make history and follow my destiny.”  Anyone who’s seen top local draw Holly Holm blast her way to the upper half of the top ten pound-for-pound list of women’s boxing—scoring big wins over Christy Martin...Full Story on NewMexicoBoxing.com Destiny at the Scales - all boxers weighing in on scales

Holm to appear on Best Damn Sports Show Period
March 21, 2007
 

(MAR 21) On Wednesday, March 21th, World Champion (three weight classes) Holly Holm, 16-1-2 (5 KOs), of Albuquerque, New Mexico, will join Chris Rose, John Salley, Rob Dibble and Rodney Peete on FSN's Best Damn Sports Show Period. Holly will discuss her career and upcoming fight that will be the featured main event on  "Destiny" on March 22nd, at the Isleta Casino & Resort, Isleta, NM.   Time: 8:30 MT, 11:00 p.m. MT; and March 22nd, 12:30 a.m. MT.
 
Women's boxing takes
a stand
Text/photos by Chris Cozzone
March 20, 2007
 

(MAR 20) It would be simple enough to borrow a few lines of text from the press packet, or use a quote or two from the promoter, from my scribbled down notes, to deliver the importance of Thursday night’s card in New Mexico, but Kelsey Jeffries, one of six world class fighters featured...Full Story on New Mexico Boxing!   Cozzone's Photos on Fresquez Productions

Best Damn Boxing Show—Jackie Chavez Preps for Lisa Brown
By Katherine Dunn
March 20, 2007
 

Jackie Chavez of Albuquerque defends her IFBA Super Bantam title on Thursday, March 22 and she’s banking on a different ending from the last time she met Canada’s Lisa Brown in the ring. The 23 year-old Chavez (9-2, 3 KO’s) and the 36 year-old Brown (12-3-3, 4 KO’s) will fight for the second time on the Destiny card at Isleta Casino...Full Story

Best Damn Boxing Show—Destiny
By Katherine Dunn
March 16, 2007
Latest Bout Sheet  
 

Holly Holm is a Golden Girl whose first boxing match was a pro bout. Ann Marie Saccurato won the National Golden Gloves. When they meet in the ring of the Isleta Casino Resort in Albuquerque, NM on March 22 the show will be billed as  “Destiny.” Whatever happens, the two women will make history that night.   Full Story on WBAN

Best Damn Boxing Show
By Katherine Dunn
March 14, 2007

Interview: Kelsey Jeffries
Interview: Rhonda Luna
 

It’s a big night for women’s boxing on Thursday, March
22 at the Isleta Casino Resort in Albuquerque, NM, when Kelsey “Road Warrior” Jeffries defends her IFBA featherweight title against Rhonda “The Natural” Luna. Their fight is one of three women’s title bouts on the card, all scheduled to be broadcast by the Best Damn Sports Show on FOX. The matches are all interesting and contentious, like the Jeffries-Luna encounter.
Full Story on WBAN!

Interviews: Rhonda Luna - Kelsey Jeffries
Interviews on WBAN
By Katherine Dunn
©Photo: J.P. Yim
March 14, 2007
 

(MAR 14) Boxing writer Katherine Dunn conducted phone interviews with both Kelsey Jeffries and Rhonda Luna on March 12th To read  interviews, go here: Interview: Kelsey Jeffries  Interview: Rhonda Luna.

Hot Photo Gallery: Jackie Chavez
Photos: Tom Hernandez
March 14, 2007
 

(MAR 14) WBAN (Women Boxing Archive Network) has just added a Hot Photo Gallery #416 of IFBA Jr. Featherweight World champion Jackie Chavez!  Chavez will be defending her IFBA Jr. Featherweight title, on March 22nd, in New Mexico, when she takes on Lisa Brown in a rematch. The bout is the co-main event, that will be televised on Fox Sports "The Best Damn Sports Show." More

Holm to appear on Best Damn Sports Show Period
March 21, 2007
 

(MAR 21) On Wednesday, March 21th, World Champion (three weight classes) Holly Holm, 16-1-2 (5 KOs), of Albuquerque, New Mexico, will join Chris Rose, John Salley, Rob Dibble and Rodney Peete on FSN's Best Damn Sports Show Period. Holly will discuss her career and upcoming fight that will be the featured main event on  "Destiny" on March 22nd, at the Isleta Casino & Resort, Isleta, NM.   Time: 8:30 MT, 11:00 p.m. MT; and March 22nd, 12:30 a.m. MT.
 
HOLM, CHAVEZ AND JEFFRIES TO DEFEND TITLES ON FOX..
By Andy Rivera
NewMexicoSportsNews.com
Update Bout Sheet - March 6th:

Sports Alert
 

Fresquez Productions and Isleta Casino & Resort officially announced the March 22 "Destiny" card--a triple-headlining, triple-female-world-title fight card to be televised on FOX Sports on the "The Best Damn Sports Show". In the main event, Albuquerque's Holly Holm (16-1-2, 5 KOs) and Ann Marie Saccurato (12-1-2, 5 KOs) will make history...Full Story

Get Tapia's final fight now!

(MAR 1) Five time former world Champion Johnny (MI Vi Vida Loca) Tapia's final fight is now showing on prizefightnetwork.net Don't miss this action packed fight plus David Martinez and other bouts. 

Final Tribute:  Mike Hall
(MAR 1) Long-time Journal reporter Mike Hall was put to rest today in a beautiful celebration. After hearing Mike Jr. talk about his dad, I realized there was a side of Mike I never knew - the playing poker part, anyway. And now I know why Mike always pressed to be the first one to talk to Holly after the fight - so he could skip the press conference and go spend time with his family.  After being diagnosed with cancer I would ask Mike how he was doing and he never complained about what ..More
 

Weigh-in Alert
Public Invited
Thursday -February 22, 2007
2:00 pm
Bout Sheet

 

(FEB 21) On Thursday, February 22, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., at the Isleta Casino & Resort Show Room, the public is invited to attend the Official Weigh-in for the “Final Fury” card that will take place the following night.
 

Sports Release
February 19, 2007
Albuquerque, NM
Bout Sheet - posted 02/21/07

 

Five - time former World Champion - Johnny Tapia winds down his Hall of Fame Career this week, in a SOLD OUT show at the beautiful Isleta Casino and Resort. Please find this week’s schedule of events.  Press Conference and weigh-ins are free to the public – all are invited.  Don't miss this historical week with New Mexico's all - time great.  More

Women's card signals return to one champ
By MURRAY GREIG –
Edmonton Sun
February 17, 2007

 

(FEB 17)  On today's pro boxing landscape, the only thing rarer than an exciting white heavyweight or a British fighter who doesn't bleed is a truly unified world title. With as many as 68 so-called "world champions" in the four men's sanctioning organizations and almost as many in the women's ranks (though many female titles are vacant for lack of fighters and interest), the sport has become saturated with paper titleholders. And the pretenders Full Story

TAPIA SOLD OUT!
February 15, 2007
 
 

Five time former world champion Johnny (MI Vida Loca) Tapia has officially sold out the Isleta Casino and Resort show room. Tapia's fight will be air the following week on Prizefight.net. We are exited to promote this fight with Team Tapia and giving Johnny a true champions going away fight. Tapia who is the best fighter to ever come out...Full Story
 
HOLM IS RING MAGAZINE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR
February 6, 2007
 

Holly Holm who will fight for a record six world titles March 22nd, has been named the 2006 Ring Magazine Fighter of The Year. Considered the Bible of Boxing, Holm has received the highest honor in the sport in wing the prestigious award. Manny Pacquiao received the Men's Fighter of the Year. Andy Rivera

Tapia returns to give fans going-away fight!
January 25, 2007
To See Large Poster

 

(JAN 25) Five time former World Champion Johnny (Mi Vida Loca) Tapia 55-5-2 (28 KO’s) will be returning to the ring on February 23rd at Isleta Casino and Resort. Tapia wanted to make a final fight but didn’t want it to be an easy one. He wanted to give his fans one last fight before he retires. “This is the last time I will get to put on a show for my fans”, stated Tapia. Tapia will be fighting Ilido Julio 33-10-1 (29 KO’s) from Columbia which is a tough fight.  Full Story
 

Final Word!
January 10, 2007
Press Release

 

First, I would like to thank all the fans that have supported women's boxing. It is very different from men's boxing. If you told me 10 years ago that a female would be the star of my stable, I would have said you were crazy.   In a recent press release, Mary Jo Sanders’ team claimed they had offered Holly Holm a fight. It is just a flat out LIE! I have never spoken to anyone from the Sanders’ camp. We would have no problem fighting Sanders. They have done a good job on promoting her and putting her with the right opponents. We would welcome a fight with her, if the price is right. Full Story
 
Esquibel starts off 2007 with busy schedule!  

Albuquerque's Jodi Esquibel, 4-1, will start of the New Year with two fights in January. On January 4th she takes on undefeated and untested Chantel Cordova in a four round fight in Topeka, Kansas. Esquibel tipped the scale today at 105lbs.Cordova who is  Undefeated but has fought limited competition will be in for her stiffest test yet. Esquibel who's lone loss was to the judges in Tacoma, Washington where she put beating on Melissa Shaffer and was hometowned.  More

Thanks to all the fans and participants for a Great 2006!  

(DEC 15) It is that time of year where we should be thankful for what we HAVE!  And not so concerned on what we will be getting.  We also want to thank Holly Holm, David Martinez and Hector Munoz for helping us be able to help others in need. It is not too late to help us raise food and toy’s for All Faith’s Receiving home and Quidando Los Niño’s.  Help us with canned food or a new toy you can drop it off at any Mac’s Steak In The Rough or Village Inn in Los Lunas or Rio Rancho or at our corporate office at 8218 B Louisiana N.E. 505-884-7484 for more information. Fresquez Productions would like to thank all the fans for another great year!  We are really exited about the upcoming year and have some blockbuster events planned. But these could definitely not be done without the fans support.  Again thank you and we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  Lenny and Linda Fresquez
 
PRESS RELEASE!!
December 6, 2006
 

Fresquez Productions Inc. presents "Triple Threat"! An action-packed night of boxing being aired on prizefightnetwork.com
Featuring the "History Making" Holly Holm vs Tricia Turton for the IFBA Junior Middleweight World Title.  Full Details

 
Simply the BEST female boxer pound-for-pound!
World Champion Holly Holm
December 5, 2006
 

Holly Holm has taken women’s boxing by storm. Holm won her third World Title on Friday night at the Isleta Casino and Resort just outside Albuquerque, NM. It Is now her sixth consecutive sell-out at the 3,000 seat arena. Holm added the IFBA Jr. Middleweight Title to her collection of World Titles. Holm currently is the IBA Jr. Welterweight World Champion as well as the WBA Welterweight World Champion. Holm made her pro debut in 2002 and has since climbed her way up the ladder to be one of the best active female boxers today. “Holly” has improved the most out of all our boxers male or female in our stable,” stated her Promoter Lenny Fresquez of Fresquez Productions Inc. More

Holm and Munoz
December 3, 2006
 
 
Fresquez Productions would like to congradulate Hollly Holm on earning her third world title on Friday night.Earning the IFBA Jr.Middleweight Title shutting out rugged Tricia Turton.
We would also like to congradulate rising star Hurracian Hector Munoz for winning his first Tiltle  WBC US Jr.Welterweight Title and also the rest of the boxers on the card for their outstanding performances.Make sure and watch these two fights on Prizefight.net starting on Friday December 9th.
 
HOLM CAPTURES THIRD TITLE
By
Andy Rivera -NewMexicoSportsNews.com
December 1, 2006
Photos by Tom Hernandez
 

(DEC 1) Holly Holm became a three time World Champion Friday night as she captured the IFBA Jr. Middleweight to go along with her IBA Jr. Welterweight title and WBA Welterweight title with an almost complete shutout of Trica Turton. Holm captured the title by the scores of 100-90 twice and 99-91 ion the final card. Holm was the bigger and quicker of the two and it showed as she was able to dominate the game Turton, who was.. Full Story
 
HOLM & TURTON ON WEIGHT, MUNOZ TO FIGHT TORRES
By
Andy Rivera -NewMexicoSportsNews.com
November 30, 2006
 

(NOV 30) Both Holly Holm and Tricia Turton were well below the 154lb Jr. Middleweight limit for their IFBA Title fight Friday night at Isleta Casino. Holm weighed in at 151, while Turton almost made the welterweight limit of 147, coming in at 147 1/2. The two will battle 10 rounds, if Holm is successful she will be a three time champion in three different weight classes. Full Story
 
Weigh-in Alert!
November 29, 2006
 

Holm attempts history seeking her Third World Title. The weighins for IBA,WBA World Champion Holly Holm vs Tricia Turton will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Isleta Casino and Resort on Thursday, November 30, 2006. The fight will take place on Friday night the doors open at 5:30. Tickets available at the Isleta Box office or Fresquez Productions Inc. 505-884-7484. Open to the public come and meet all the boxers.
 

Holm-Turton Final Press Conference
By
Andy Rivera -NewMexicoSportsNews.com
November 29, 2006

 

(NOV 29) Today at Isleta Casino, Fresquez Production held the final press conference before Friday's IFBA JR. Middleweight title fight between Holly Holm and Trica Turton. Both fighters looked relaxed and ready to go, in fact both were happy that weight isn't an issue. Holm has had most of her bouts at 140-147 pounds as Turton has as well. Both fighter look to come in less then the 154lb limit for the vacant crown.  Full Story 
 

Madrid, Evacuates before the Hurricane arrives!
(NOV 25) Albuquerque's, "Hurricane" Hector Munoz has El Paso's Carlos Madrid evacuate before the fight. In what was supposed to be a much anticipated fight,  one that fight fan's and Madrid had asked for has fallen out for December 1, Semi-Main Event at Isleta Casino and Resort. The two were to fight for the WBC USA TITLE in the Jr. Welterweight division. But moments ago Fresquez Productions Inc. received notice that Madrid would not be making the trip for the fight due to a sore ankle. It is very disappointing for Madrid to pull out at this time, stated Promoter Lenny Fresquez, after all he is the one that called out Hector and sometimes you need to be careful what you ask for. In this case I think Madrid has cold feet in stead of a sore foot. So we will press on has usual and look for a suitable replacement for the HURRICANE. We will keep you up to date on the replacement.
 
Friday Night Showdown!
November 22, 2006
 

(NOV 22) On December 1st, at Isleta Casino in the Semi-Main Event “Hurricane” Hector Munoz, 16-1 (10KOs) will go toe-to-toe with Carlos Madrid,  8-2 (2KOs),  of El Paso, TX. They will be fighting ten rounds for the WBC US National Jr. Welterweight Title.  Full Story

"TRIPLE THREAT" HOLM, MUNOZ, SYKES BACK IN ACTION DEC. 1
(NOV 5) Holly Holm 15-1-2, 5 KOs the current Jr. Welterweight Womens IBA World Champion and WBA Welterweight World Champion will attempt to capture a third world title by moving up to Jr. Middleweight on Friday, December 1, 2006 facing Seattle's Tricia Turton 8-1 3 KOs for the vacant IFBA Jr. Middleweight World Title at the Isleta Casino and Resort.  Full Story

ELIZONDO TO DEFEND NABA TITLE AGAINST NAVARRO
(NOV 5) NABA Super Flyweight Champion Gabriel " Kid Kombo"
Elizondo 22-110 KOs San Antonio, TX will square off
against former 2000 U.S. Olympian Jose Navarro 24-2
11 KOs as the co-feature for Fox ÒSpecial Order SportsÓ PPV and iN Demand PPV on Friday, November 10,  2006,  at Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The main event will feature heavyweights Evander Holyfield vs. Fres Oquendo.
 

Holm Making History!
November 2, 2006

 

(NOV 2) Holly Holm will attempt to make history on December 1, 2006 at the beautiful Isleta Casino and Resort in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She will take on Tricia Turton for IFBA Junior Middleweight World Title. Holm is the current WBA Welterweight World Champion and the IBA Junior Welterweight World Champion.   Holm will attempt to make history and be the only current female or male to hold legitimate world titles in three different weight divisions at the same time. Although there have been a few boxers to accomplish this, few have reigned in all three divisions.  Full Story

PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE HOLM'S NEXT BOUT MUNOZ & MADRID TO BATTLE FOR WBC USA TITLE
(OCT 31) A press conference is set for Wednesday at Isleta Casino to announce the Holly Holm/Tricia Turton bout set for December 1st. Also to be announced is the WBC Untied States title 140 bout between Hector Munoz and El Paso's Carlos Madrid. Munoz is taking a step up in Madrid, who has remained active and is coming off a decision over Dale McCarty. The rest of the card will be announced as well, in what may be New Mexico's biggest card of the year, with a possibility of eight big fights.
 
Final Tribute to Garcia
October 13, 2006
 

Fresquez Productions Inc would like to send its condolences out to the family, friends and fans of New Mexico Welterweight prospect Vicente "El Picosito" Garcia who's life was tragically taken from him early Thursday morning. Rest in Peace Vicente.

Gabriel “Kid Kombo” Elizondo 22-1 (10KO’s)
October 3, 2006
 

November 10, 2006 Fresquez Production’s Gabriel “Kid Kombo” Elizondo 22-1 (10KO’s) of San Antonio, TX, will step up and defend his NABA Super Flyweight Title against 2000 Olympian Jose Navarro 24-2 (11KO’s) of Los Angeles, CA. This competitive brawl will take place on the undercard of Evander Holyfield vs Fres Oquendo and will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio.  Full Story

HOLM WINS
DOMINATES COUCH & BOX OFFICE

By Andy Rivera
September 23, 2006
©Photos by Mary Ann Owen
Photo Gallery of Holm-Couch
Photo Gallery of David Martinez
 

The were no more questions to who is the top draw in New Mexico, male or female as a packed house of 2500 fans cheered IBA Jr. Welterweight champion Holm to her dominating win over five-time world champion Jane Couch. Holm won every round on all three judges’ scorecards by the scores  Copyrighted Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com
 
WEIGH-IN: HOLM VS. COUCH
Photos by Mary Ann Owen
September 22, 2006
All Photos - Men's - Women by photographer Javier Zamora
 

(SEPT 22) Today the weigh-in was held in New Mexico, for tomorrow night's boxing event, that will feature Holly Holm defending her IBA Junior Welterweight title against England's Jane "The Assassin" Couch. The two both weighed in at 140 lbs.
 
"THE REVOLUTION" PRESS CONFERENCE
By Andy Rivera
of New Mexico Sports News
September 20, 2006
Slideshow photo gallery by Javier Zamora  
 

(SEPT 20) Today at Isleta Casino, the press conference for this weeks IBA Jr. Welterweight title between Champion Holly Holm and England June Couch who will battle for 10 rounds. A sellout is expected, which tells a lot to the draw Holm is, considering the Lobos play on Saturday, hosting UTEP and the New Mexico State Fair  Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com
 

The “Revolution” is about to begin!!

 September 19, 2006

 

Jane “The Fleetwood Assassin” Couch is set to invade America on Sunday.  It will be Couch’s 3rd attempt to capture her 6th world crown and try to put a halt to Holm’s 7 fight winning streak. Couch has called on sports specialists at Filton College in Bristol to help her cope with the effects of altitude which she will face in Albuquerque. “Holm is a big star out there and will be another tough challenge,” said Couch.  Full Story    Schedule for Sports Media Alert - Public is invited
Holm to battle Couch in “The Revolution” September 23  

(AUG 23) Fresquez Productions announced today the return of Holly Holm, Holm  will defend her IBA Jr.Welterweight title September 23rd at Isleta Casino against England's Jane Couch (27-8), who was interviewed by the media via web cam from Bristol, England.. In the co-main, David "Finito" Martinez (15-2-1, 3 KO) of Albuquerque will try to get back on the winning track after his set back in Ireland  against Adalberto Borquez (12-4, 11 KOs) of Culiacan, Mexico.  Welterweight Hector Munoz (15-1, 9 KOs) of Albuquerque taking on Stevie Marquez (7-7-1, 6 KOs) of Fort Morgan, Colo.  Another top Welterweight, Bloomfield's Joe Gomez (8-1, 3 KOs) takes on Phoenix , Arizona's Ramiro Rivera (4-1, 3 KOs).. Full Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com

Holm Press Conference Today
August 23, 2006
 

(AUG 23) Today at the Isleta Casino and Resort, we will be announcing Holly Holm's next fight, along with the whole undercard.  The press conference is set to begin at 2:00 p.m. and the public and media is invited.  For more information, call 505-884-7484.
Torrecillas Hospitalized
August 13, 2006
 

Miguel "Conan" Torrecillas,  16-5-1 7 KOs,  was scheduled to fight for the WBC Latino Light Welterweight Title and the WBA Fedcaribe Light Welterweight Title on August 25th at Miccosukee Resort, in Miami, FL, in a 12 round bout against Carlos Maussa 20-3 18 KOs.  Torrecillas was hit by a drunk driver in Juarez, MX, while riding his bicycle earlier this week.  He is in the hospital with head injuries, cut-up face, bruised ribs, and ankle & leg swollen blue.  He was hit so hard that his bike was broken in half.All of us at Fresquez Productions would like to wish Miguel "Conan" Torrecillas a speedy recovery.  
Elizondo Wins by seventh round TKO!
July 1, 2006
 

(JULY 1) Last night in from of 1,243, at the La Villita's outdoor Maverick Plaza, Gabriel Elizondo, won by a seventh-round TKO over Trinidad Mendoza.  Elizondo moved his record to 22-1.  Final judges scores were 60-53, 60-53 and 59-54 — when the fight was stopped.  Link to full fight report
 
Weigh-In today in Las Vegas!
June 23, 2006
 

(JUNE 23) Today the weigh-in was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, for tomorrow night's boxing card.  Alex “El Diablo” Becerra, weighed in at 116 lbs.  His opponent, Raul Martinez,  weighed in at 117 lbs.  The event will be promoted by Main Events in association with Fresquez Productions.
Becerra heads to Vegas
June 16, 2006
 

(JUNE 16) On Saturday, June 24, 2006, at Cesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, NV, former NABA Super Flyweight Champion, Alex “El Diablo” Becerra 18-3 (8KO’s) of El Paso, TX, will face Raul Martinez 14-0 (10KO’s) of San Antonio, TX, in an 8-round Super Flyweight war. The event will be promoted by Main Events in association with Fresquez Productions. Becerra is currently ranked #9 by the WBA, #15 by the WBO, and #14 by Fightnews.com. This is a big fight for Alex who has not been as active as his team would like. They are hoping that a victory over the undefeated Martinez will propel him into the next level to fight for a World Championship. The fight will be on the undercard of HBO’s After Dark featuring Calvin Brock vs. Timur Ibragimov (heavyweights) and Joel Julio vs. Carlos Quintana (welterweights)

Holm wins world title!
Ringside report and photos by Chris Cozzone
 

(JUNE 11) For Duke City boxing fans, a 48-hour opponent swap turned out to be a blessing in disguise for, last night at the Isleta Casino south of Albuquerque, another soldd-out crowd—the fourth in a row for Fresquez Productions at the casino—watched Holly Holm, New Mexico’s No. 1 box-office draw, outhustle and brawl with a much-tougher-than-expected Angel Martinez for the vacant WBA welterweight title. Full Copyrighted Story on NewMexicoBoxing.com by Chris Cozzone
Weigh-in: Holm vs. Martinez and more…
June 9, 2006
 

(JUNE 9) Today the weigh-in was held for tomorrow night's card at the Isleta Casino & Resort, Isleta, NM. Holly Holm, 13-1-2 (5 KOs), Albuquerque, NM, weighed in at 145 ¼, and her opponent Angelica Martinez, 147. Hector Munoz - 143 ½, Francisco Rios Gil- 143 ½,  Jose Ramirez- 174, Derek Andrews - 176 ¾, Dale McCarty- 137 ½, Julio Chavez- 137 ½,  Sarah Perches- 121 ½, and Lisa Whittle- 114.

MARTINEZ STEPS IN FOR HOLEWYNE
June 8, 2006
 

On Saturday, June 10th, 2006, at the Isleta Casino & Resort, Isleta, NM, Junior Welterweight Womens IBA World Champion Holly Holm, 13-1-2 (5 KOs), Albuquerque, NM moves up a weight class to face late sub Angela Martinez, 4-1-1 (1 KO),  Dallas, TX, for a third time.  Martinez will step in for Lisa Holewyne, 25-18-2 (8 KOs), who was originally slated to face Holm but left back to Austin, TX, after a press conference on Tuesday due to a family emergency Full Story  

HOLM VS HOLEWYNE "SUPREMACY"
June 6, 2006
Large Poster

PRESS CONFERENCE - MEDIA ALERT - FOR DATE AND TIME!

On Saturday, June 10th, 2006, at the Isleta Casino & Resort, Isleta, NM, Junior Welterweight Womens IBA World Champion Holly Holm, 13-1-2 5 KOs, Albuquerque, NM, moves up a weight class to face former WIBF Light Welterweight World Champion and current Jr. middleweight contender Lisa Holewyne, 25-18-2 8 Kos, Austin, TX,  for the WBA Women's Welterweight Championship of the World.  Holewyne has faced the best in the world from Light Welterweight to Middleweight and will be the largest opponent that Holm has faced to date.  Full Details

ONE ON ONE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH HOLLY HOLM
June 5, 2006

(JUNE 5) Fresquezproductions.com had an opportunity to chat with  Women's IBA World Champion Holly Holm about her upcoming bout with Lisa Holewyne. Interview
 
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DAVID MARTINEZ
June 2, 2006
©Photo by Chris Cozzone

(JUNE 2) On May 25th, Fresquez Productions interviewed David Martinez exclusively on www.fresquezproductions.com on his upcoming event.  Full Interview
 
Lopez Back On
Television

May 25, 2006
 

(MAY 25) Friday, May 26, 2006,  Cesar "El Gallito" Lopez, 18-3 (4 KOs), El Paso, TX and Alejandro "Apachito" Moreno, 21-17 (10 KOs), Juarez, MX,  will meet for a third time, this time the bout will be the televised co main event on ESPN2's Friday Night Fights. The first two fights between Lopez and Moreno were controversial wars with Lopez winning a close decision the first time and a controversial decision in their second meeting.  More
 
MONTOYA DOMINATES CANTERA

GOMEZ CAPTURES WIN

By Andy Rivera
Photos by Tom Hernandez
May 14, 2006

Lee Montoya demonstrated to the fans Saturday night at The Downs of Albuquerque that he can do more then punch, as he pounded out a unanimous decision over Orlando Cantera winning his tenth bout against one loss. Cantera looked more to survive then let Montoya blast him with his vaunted rights and lefts. Montoya was content and sowed patience in using his jab to control the fight. Scores were 80-73 twice and 79-73 on the third card.  Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com
 
Montoya takes on Cantera in headliner
All-local Fresquez card set for Saturday night at the Fairgrounds
Photos/report By Chris Cozzone
May 13, 2006

Albuquerque powerhouse Lee Montoya (9-1, 7 KOs) continues his climb back to the top of the local welterweight heap when he steps into the ring against Mexican-born Orlando Cantera (8-3-2, 5 KOs) of San Antonio Saturday night on the Fresquez card held at the Fairgrounds’ Ford Pavilion Expo.  Full Story on New Mexico Boxing   WEIGH-IN Photos
 
School of hard knocks has nothing on this welterweight
By Chris Cozzone
Tribune Columnist

May 12, 2006

After a life of hardships, punctuated by heroin addiction and a long stretch in prison, Albuquerque boxer Lee Montoya says he has his act together. "I feel better now than I have in more than 15 years," the Albuquerque welterweight said. "I'm more focused, and it's only getting better." story on Albuquerque Tribune
 
MEDIA ALERT!!!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2006
 

(MAY 11) On Friday, May 12, 2006, at 2:00pm,  Jockey Club @ The Downs at Albuquerque, the weigh-in will take place.  Weigh-ins for the May 13th event, featuring the main event, Lee Montoya vs. Orlando Cantera...full details
 
Cesar Lopez Headlines ShoBox - May 5, 2006
Fresquez Press Release
April 27, 2006

(APR 27) Fresquez Productions Inc.’s fighter Cesar "El Gallito" Lopez will get a chance to showcase his skills on May 5, 2006. He will be the main event on a Showtime SHOBOX series telecast. Lopez a native of El Paso, TX was a world-ranked amateur and represented the U.S.A. in the Jr. Golden Gloves World Championships. In addition he won several regional and national titles as an amateur. Full Details
 
Lee Montoya Autograph Signing
April 25, 2006

(APR 25) On April 30, 2006, between the hours of 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at L.A. Boxing, Free Autographed Posters will be given away, exclusive Lee Montoya T-shirts will be for sale, as well as a raffle for autographed gloves, pictures, etc..  Location: L.A. Boxing,  4520 Alexander blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, Phone/(505)341-4269.

Sykes To Face Bryant on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights  (APR 12) On Friday April 21, 2006 Brooklyn, NY heavyweight Taurus "The Bull" Sykes, 24-2-1 (6 KOs),  will face Deryk Bryant, 18-4-1 (15 KOs) in the main event on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights. Sykes recently won an 8 round unanimous decision over Dominic Jenkins, 7-4-1 (2 KOs), in San Antonio, TX,  while Deryk Bryant drew with '96 US Olympic team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey in his last outing.  More
 
Boxing Returns to
Ford Pavilion

Press Release
APRIL 5, 2006
 

On May 13, 2006,  Fresquez Productions Inc's Rising Stars boxing returns to the Ford Pavilion @ Expo New Mexico as Albuquerque's Lee Montoya 9-1 7 KOs steps back in the ring to face Orlando Cantera 8-3-2  5 KOs Nueva Rosita, MX in an 8 round welterweight bout.  Full Story

NABA Champ Lopez to take on NABF  Champ  Donaire on Sho-Box !
March 25, 2006
 

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO --Fresquez Productions Inc. is happy that their fighters go back to back on Sho-Box.  First "Hurricane"  Hector Munoz will take on Anthony Peterson in an eight-round opener on April 29th,  and then Cesar Lopez,  18-2 (3KO’s), will take on Nonito Donaire, 14-1 (8 KO’s) on May 5th
Lopez coming off a close loss to NABA Super Flyweight Champ Gabriel Elizondo in December, which was named, "fight of the year 2006" by NewMexicoSportsNews.com.  Cesar will try to get his 18th fight win streak back on track on May 5th. More

“Munoz” makes Sho-Box debut
March 21, 2006
 

(MAR 21) “Hurricane” Hector Munoz 14-1 8 KO’s coming off an impressive victory in San Antonio over Omar Davila, hopes to keep the momentum going when he takes on his toughest opponent to date when he goes eight rounds with Top amateur star Anthony Peterson 16-0 12 KO’s in the co-feature on April 29ths Showtime’s Boxing series SHO-BOX the next generation. Now trained by Tony Ayala Sr.  Full Story
 
Special Thanks to All!
By Fresquez Productions, Inc.
March 16, 2006

Fresquez Productions Inc. would like to take the time to thank all of the boxing fans, supporters, Pueblo of Isleta, and Isleta Casino & Resort for making our last three events sell-outs. We would especially like to thank the boxers and their teams for putting on spectacular performances. As for boxers, Holly Holm remains the hottest ticket for boxing in New Mexico. She is becoming known world-wide at a tremendous pace.  More
 
Holm vs Jaramillo- NOT HAPPENING!!
March 13, 2006

(MAR 13) Albuquerque's Stephanie Jaramillo has turned down an offer to fight IBA World Champion, Holly Holm in June 2006. According to the latest poll on newmexicoboxing.com, the fight would have made the trilogy and is exactly what the fight fans want to see. Jaramillo stated that she was just too busy in other business and endeavors; even though she was offered 200% more than she had ever made. It would have been the biggest payday that the two New Mexican women ...More
 
Elizondo Gets New Foe!
For Immediate Release
San Antonio, Texas
February 28, 2006
©photo by Mary Ann Owen
MEDIA ALERT

(FEB 28) World-ranked Gabriel Elizondo, 20-1 (8 KO’s) will now take on Felix Flores, 13-5-1 (11 KO’s).  Flores, from Columbia, will be headlining the “RISE TO POWER” card set for La Villita this Friday night in San Antonio. Elizondo, who is coming off an impressive victory over world-rated Caesar Lopez in December, is now the NABA Champion. He has his sights set on a World Title shot, but first he must take care of the hard-hitting left-handed Columbian.  Full Release

HOLMWRECKER!
Ringside report by
Chris Cozzone-Abraham Gallegos
©Photos by Chris Cozzone
February 25, 2006

(FEB 25) Pittsburgh pug Shadina Pennybaker talked about wearing her construction boots and hard hat when she came to Albuquerque for Holly Holm.  She might’ve also thought to bring safety goggles to protect her eyes from cuts, and maybe a chainsaw, if she was going to have a chance to get past Holly’s jackhammer jabs and drilling straight lefts last night at Isleta Casino south of Albuquerque. Full Story with photos on NewMexicoNews.com
 
HOLM HALTS PENNYBAKER ON CUT
MONTOYA, MARTINEZ & GOMEZ IMPRESSIVE

By Andy Rivera
Photos by Tom Hernandez

Other photos
Holm/Pennybaker photos

(FEB 25) In a wild fight Holly Holm defended her IBA Welterweight title with a seventh round stoppage over Shadina Pennybaker at Isleta Casino outside Albuquerque, New Mexico. The fight was halted after Pennybaker suffered a cut over her right eye, which caused the fight to be stopped. Pennybaker and her camp felt Holm used her head to cause the cut, which was the second cut Pennybaker suffered in the fight, but referee Russ Mora  Full Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com

HOLM WINS BY  TKO!
February 24, 2006
Source: Andy Rivera
©Courtesy Photos
by Tom Hernandez

(FEB 24) Tonight at the Isleta Casino, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Holly Holm, 139, successfully defended her IBA world title when she stopped Shadina Pennybaker, 138.4, in the 7th round. Andy Rivera of NewMexicoSportsNews.com reported Holm landed a right that opened a gash on Pennybaker's left eye, and the ref stopped the fight. Full report by Rivera will be coming soon!
 
HOLM & PENNYBAKER READY TO DO BATTLE
By Andy Rivera
February 22, 2006

 

(FEB 22) Wednesday was the last time both Holly Holm and Shafdina Pennybaker would speak before they do battle Friday night at Isleta Casino near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Named "Fist of Fury", the final press conference before the battle had both fighters give their respects to each other, but each claimed they will be ...Full Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com
PENNYBAKER LOOKS TO DERAIL HOLM
By Andy Rivera
February 21, 2006

(FEB 21) Pittsburgh native Shadina Pennybaker hopes she can repeat her hometown team, the Pittsburgh Steelers run to the World Title with a run of her own, when she battles IBA Welterweight Champion Holly Holm this Friday at Isleta Casino, outside Albuquerque, New Mexico. Pennybaker is confident that she will dethrone Holm in her hometown and end her run as champion..Full Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com
 
MARTINEZ STEPS IT UP BIG TIME!
February 20, 2006

SCHEDULE OF EVENT

(FEB 20) Former WBC Youth Champion, David Martinez 14-1-1 (3KO’s) gets a new opponent! Martinez steps it up big time, taking on his toughest opponent to date. He will be fighting Reynaldo Hurtado who has an astounding record of 37-9-1 (28KO’s). Martinez is willing to take on any and all who are put in front of him.  More

Fresquez Productions Inc - Presents "Rise To Power"
March 3, 2006 at La Villita,
Maverick Plaza, in San Antonio, Texas - Elizondo VS Abraham
Press Release February 13, 2006
 

2005 was without a doubt the best year of NABA Flyweight Champion Gabriel "Kid Kombo" Elizondo's career. Elizondo worked his way up to top ten contention with his recent win over Cesar Lopez 18-2 4 KOs (WBO #8, WBA #7, IBF #10) for the NABA Flyweight title and a WBA #10 ranking at Flyweight. The fight with Lopez was awarded New Mexico fight of the year on
boxing websites...Full Story

Isleta Casino & Resort in association with Fresquez Productions Inc

Press Release 2-9-06
Fists of Fury Undercard
Full Poster

(FEB 9) The Holly Holm VS Shadina Pennybaker undercard is action packed. It will feature the Albuquerque debut of Bloomfield's welterweight prospect and former WBC Mundo-Latino champion Joseph Gomez as well as the returns of Lee Montoya, David Martinez, Donnell Wade as well as the pro debut of Willie VillanuevaFull Story

Monday, January 30, 2006
For immediate release
New Online Store!
 To Check out the store, go here!
 

Fresquezproductions.com is proud to announce the launching of our new online store. The store will feature a handful of our fights that have been recorded from 1995 to 2005. The fights will be
available on VHS at $10 a fight or 3 fights for $25.00. An entire card will go for $30.00 or two for $50.00 plus tax, shipping and handling. The new store will also feature old fights priced from $15.00 ea. plus tax, shipping and handling. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. fresquezproductionssales@gmail.com  Check out the Store     

MEDIA ALERT!!!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 30, 2006
To see Large Poster

(JAN 30) On Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at 2:30 pm, a press conference will be held at the Jessie James Leija Gym,
12066 Starcrest, San Antonio, Texas 78246.  To announce:
The March 3, 2006 event, featuring Gabriel Elizondo vs.
Benito Abraham...For Full Details!


MEDIA ALERT!!
GOMEZ JOINS TEAM FRESQUEZ!!!
JOE GOMEZ 6-1 (2KO’s)

January 26, 2006
Newest Photo Gallery - Press Conference -Holly Holm - Shadina Pennybaker

(JAN 26) Fresquez Productions Inc. is proud to announce the joining of Joe Gomez to our team. Gomez is the former WBC Intercontinental Mundo Hispano Welterweight Champion. He defeated Vicente Garcia in May of 2005 for the title. Not only did he obtain the title, he revealed that if you want to have a chance at beating him, don’t knock him down. He got knocked down twice and got up even more on fire. For Gomez it wasn’t about hitting the floor, it’s that he got pushed to the limit and turned it around on his opponent. In that particular fight Gomez was the underdog against the highly regarded Garcia. Gomez has the drive and determination to someday become a World Champion, but he understands that he needs to take care of business in his own state first. That is exactly what he is going to do!! Don’t miss him on February 24, 2006 at Isleta Casino.

Holm, Martinez, & Montoya return February 24th
By Andy Rivera
January 24, 2006

(JAN 24) Albuquerque boxers Holly Holm, David Martinez and Lee Montoya will head-line the next boxing card February 24th at Isleta Casino, the announcement was made Monday by Fresquez Productions who will promote the card. Holm will defend her 140 world title against Shadina Pennybaker. Copyrighted Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com

Holly headlines an all-local card at Isleta -Fresquez beefs up card
Text & photos by Chris Cozzone

Six bouts. All matched up—three weeks out. And all-local.  Fresquez Productions’ next show is as solid a card the local scene has seen in some time. On February 24, New Mexico’s No. 1 draw, Holly Holm, will headline “Fists of Fury,” the next Isleta-hosted show that also features the return of powerhouse Lee Montoya, the Albuquerque debut...Copyrighted Story by Chris Cozzone - NewMexicoBoxing.com

Holm to defend her Title!
January 24, 2006
To see enlarged poster
 

(JAN 24) Fresquez Productions Inc. and Isleta Casino and Resort hosted a press conference on Monday, January 23rd,  at 1:30 p.m., to officially announce the next Holly Holm fight and a chance to meet and talk to her opponent, Shadina Pennybaker. Tickets went on sale on Monday (23rd) at the Isleta box office.  The two will be fighting on February 24, 2006.

Latest Updates on Boxers Profiles!
January 16, 2006

(JAN 16) Fresquez Productions has just updated many of the boxers profiles. To read more on these boxers, go here.

2005 BOXING AWARDS
HOLM, GARCIA & TROUT WIN INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
ELIZONDO & LOPEZ FIGHT OF THE YEAR -FRESQUEZ PRODUCTIONS PROMOTER OF THE YEAR

(JAN 3) Holly Holm is NewMexicoSportsNews.com Fighter of The Year for 2005, Holm went 4-0, and capped the year off by defeating two of the legends in women's boxing; Christy Martin & Mia St. John. Holm not only beat the two but dominated them both. Other winners in 05', Vicente Garcia, Prospect of The Year, Austin Trout, New Comer Of The Year, Fresquez Productions is 2005 Promoter of The Year, while Gabriel Elizondo & Caesar Lopez had our Fight of The Year. Click Here for full report
©Photo by Mary Ann Owen

Latest Updates on Boxers With Fresquez Productions!
December 30, 2005

(DEC 30) Fresquez Productions has just updated the latest on the boxers, with additional boxers now listed with us.  To check it out, go here

Holly Holm May Become a Star— if Women's Boxing's Shortcomings Don't Get in the Way
By Dan Mayfield/Journal Staff Writer
December 28, 2005

It was like an *NSYNC concert. When boxer Holly Holm made her way to the ring before her fight against Mia St. John earlier this month at Isleta Casino & Resort, the crowd went nuts— screaming, cheering and jumping.  Fight fans stayed on their feet, only taking breaks from cheering to boo St. John. And that was just the weigh-in. That's when it hit Holm. She's a star in her hometown. Link to story

Fresquez Productions Inc. is sad to announce the passing of Former NABA Champion & WBB Champion Andres Fernandez

(DEC 18) Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, December 16, 2005,  Former Champion Andres Fernandez passed away. After an illustrious amateur career representing Mexico in the Pan Am games, winning the Silver Medal. He made his pro debut on November 11, 1995,  at the famous Forum in Los Angeles, California.  Unfortunately, Fernandez lost by first round KO, but that did not stop him from trying to accomplish his life long dream of becoming a World Champion.  More

 
Congratulations
 

(DEC 17) Fresquez Productions is proud to announce that Leeanna Fresquez has Graduated from Woodberry University in Burbank, Califonia, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting.  Lenny and Linda Fresquez are the proud parents of the first person to graduate from a University in both their families. We would like to wish Leeanna the best in her future endeavors. And to let her know how proud we are of her!
Love you, Dad and Mom

Holm-St. John Bout Aired on Saturday - December 17th!

(DEC 15) The Holly Holm vs Mia St. John fight will be aired this Saturday, December 17, 2005, on KRQE (Channel 13) at 10:30 pm. The first fight on the card that will be shown will feature David (El Finito) Martinez vs Elvis Martinez. --Plus the fight everyone has been talking about--Holm vs St. John. You don’t want to miss this historic night of action!!!!!!

Cuellar Does the Things Fans Don't See to Make Boxing Cards Successful
By Andy Rivera
Photos By Javier Zamora
December 12, 2005

(DEC 12) When putting on a fight promotions most people show up buy their ticket and watch the fighters get it on in the ring. Don King, Bob Arum and locally Lenny Fresquez, head of Fresquez Productions all are the promoters of note when putting on boxing, but they do have people who do a lot for them in the way lineman in football do all the trench work, but its the quarterback who gets the credit. Full Story-NewMexicoSportsNew.com

Holm, Sweet Holm: St. John Can't Keep Up Pace
By Dan Mayfield
Journal Staff Writer
December 9, 2005
©Photo by Mary Ann Owen

ISLETA PUEBLO— One Albuquerque boxing champion bowed out of a major fight this week, but a new one was certified Thursday night at Isleta Casino and Resort. Holly Holm (12-1-2, 4 KOs) successfully defended her International Boxing Association women's welterweight title against one of the pillars of women's boxing, Mia St. John (42-6-2, 17 KOs), in front of a sold-out crowd of 3,200.  Link to story on abqjournal.com

IBA World Champion Holly Holm DESTROYS IFBA Champion Mia St. John!  December 9, 2005
Mpeg/Photo Gallery by Mary Ann Owen   Men's Photos

(DEC 9, 2005) With her second straight victory over top level competition, Holly Holm is the best of her weight class with just 15 fights. After annihilating former World Champion Christy Martin earlier in the year, Holly destroyed IFBA World Champion Mia St. John by unanimous decision, who had also gone the distance with Martin. Showing no comparison of the two records combined with Martin and St. John 88-10-4 (48KO’s) vs Holly’s 12-1-2 (4KO’s) record.  Full Story

Weigh-In
Holms
vs.
St. John
Mpeg/photo Gallery

(DEC 7) Today the weigh-in was held for tomorrow nights bout featuring Holly Holm vs. Mia “The Knockout” St. John in the main event. The boxing event will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Holm will be defending her IBA world title. The two made weight with Holly coming in at 139.5, and Mia at 139. Photos by Mary Ann Owen.   'Knockouts' Turn Heads During Weigh-In for Fight -By Dan Mayfield -Journal Staff Writer  Link to Copyrighted Story

 

HOLM LOOKS ON BEATING SECOND LEGEND IN BATTLE OF KNOCKOUTS
By Andy Rivera -

newmexicosportsnews.com   
Photos by Javier Zamora

(DEC 6) This coming Thursday night Albuquerque, New Mexico's Holly Holm will step into the ring against Mia St. John, it will be Holm's second fight against on of the pioneers of women's boxing, this past September Holm shocked the boxing world by upsetting Christy Martin, in a an almost shutout unanimous decision. Many felt Holm was way in over her head, but her Promoter Lenny Fresquez felt it was time for Holm to step it up and advance her career.  Full Story

MARTINEZ READY TO GET BACK ON TRACK
By Andy Rivera
Photo By Javier Zamora

(DEC 6) Last July David Martinez, 13-1-1, suffered his first loss of his pro career when he was stopped by Tomas Villa at Isleta Casino on Nation Television. Martinez now looks at the fight as a learning experience and just a detour on where he wants to be a world ...Full Story

FRESQUEZ NAMED NABA PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
December 6, 2005

With the end of the year coming to a close, the 2005 awards are starting to coming in boxing, Lenny Fresquez head of Fresquez Productions was named NABA promoter of the year for the second time in a row. Fresquez Productions will end the year this Thursday with the Holly Holm/Mia St. John fight at Isleta Casino, which will have the NABA 115 title at stake between Caesar Lopez and Gabriel Elizondo.

Lopez Focused on Elizondo
December 6, 2005

 

Thursday night at Isleta Casino outside Albuquerque, New Mexico El Paso’s Caesar Lopez will take on his toughest opponent up to date; the defending NABA 112 champion will fight at 115 for the vacant strap of the NABA. Lopez opponent is no slouch in Gabriel Elizondo, both Lopez and Elizondo have similar records as Lopez sports an 18-1 record where Elizondo is 19-1. Lopez is on a 18 fight win streak since suffering his lone defeat in his pro debut, while Elizondo’s lone defeat came to the hands of current WBO bantamweight champion Jhonny Gonzales in November of 2004, so the fans can expect a war between two that are seeking bigger challenges, which will await the winner.Link to Story for

Cobra Ready to Strike at Madrid!
By Chris Cozzone
December 4, 2005

(DEC 4) Tommy "the Cobra" Aragon (8-9-1, 4 KOs) of Moriarty looked poised and ready to strike in his last-minute return bout to the ring when he worked out Sunday afternoon at Winkeljohn's Kickboxing gym. Aragon has agreed to step in for "Hurricane" Hector Munoz Thursday night in a four-rounder against unbeaten El Pasoan Carlos Madrid (5-0, 1 KO). Aragon vs. Madrid is on the undercard of the Isleta card headlining Holly Holm vs. Mia St. John.  More on this event. for more on Holly Holm, go here

 

Boxing: Holly Holm Happy to Fight, Even if Mom and Dad Have Misgivings
©By Toby Smith -Journal Staff Writer
www.ABQjournal.com
December 2, 2005

At age 24, Holly Holm has emerged as perhaps the most visible female sports figure in New Mexico. A professional boxer with an 11-1-2 record and four knockouts, Holm in September dominated a totem of her sport, Christy Martin. On Thursday, Holm takes on another luminary in women's prizefighting, Mia St. John, at Isleta Casino & Resort. Holm will be defending her WIBA (Women's International Boxing Association) junior welterweight championship.   (Friday, December 2, 2005)

Munoz steps it up!
November 17, 2005

In what’s expected to be an excellent fight, regional favorites Hurricane hector Munoz and Carlos Madrid will face off together on December 8, 2005 @ at Isleta Casino on the Holly Holm and Mia St. John undercard. Munoz currently has a record of 13 wins and only 1 loss. Along with his near flawless record hector has 8 knock outs. Madrid has only five fights and has a flawless record with 1 knock out.   Full Story

Boxer knows she needs to market more than her record
By RICHARD STEVENS
The Tribune at www.abqtrib.com
November 15, 2005

 

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- In her race to become a million- dollar baby of the ring, Albuquerque boxer Holly Holm needs to leave a few things behind her. Like Albuquerque.   Like New Mexico casinos.   Like her humble approach to a not-so-sweet sport that might need hyperbole and pizzazz as much as it needs left hooks and snappy jabs.   It also would be helpful if Holm left Mia St. John on the canvas come Dec. 8 when the two Full Story

Cesar “EL Gallito” Lopez:  “The Long Road to the Top is only a Couple of blocks Away”
 
Bout Sheet (updated 12/2/05
(NOV 9) Cesar Lopez (18-1) is the soft spoken warrior who has achieved many accomplishments. The twenty two year old has a docile and humble demeanor, yet once he steps into the ring he is a master boxing technician who picks apart his opponents. His ratings are as follows...Full Story

Villa Upsets Vargas in war- Escalante Impressive in Stoppage over Mendoza
By Andy Rivera
Photo's by Tom Hernandez
October 28, 2005

(October 28) Tomas Villa halted Cuauhtemoc Vargas in at 2:48 in the eighth round to unify both the NABA and WBC Continental Americas crowns in Las Vegas, New Mexico Friday night in a card promoted by Fresquez Productions. In a fight that was a war from the get go but had a sudden ending as Villa was able to come to New Mexico for a second straight time and be victorious, first beating then unbeaten David Martinez, and now Vargas. At the time of the stoppage Vargas was leading on all cards 66-65, 67-64 twice. Copyrighted story/photos on New Mexico Sports News .com

Cuauhtémoc (The Aztec Warrior) Vargas
WBC Continental Americas Super Bantamweight Champion
Headlines October 28, 2005 Telefutura Card
Golden Boy Promotions and Fresquez Productions Inc. Presents Guerras!

(OCT 23) Cuauhtémoc (The Aztec Warrior) Vargas WBC Continental Americas Super Bantamweight Champion,  Headlines October 28, 2005 Telefutura Card, Golden Boy Promotions and Fresquez Productions Inc., Presents Guerras!  Fresquez Productions Inc. top SuperBantamweight contender will take on NABA Champion Thomas Villa in a unification match. Friday October 28, at the Michael Marr Gym in Las Vegas, New Mexico.  Vargas and Villa both coming off of impressive wins on Telefutura Vargas makes his sixth television appearance on network television. In his short fifteen fights he finds him self in the Main Event on Telefutura.  In June of 2004 Vargas set a compustat punch stat record for throwing the  Most punches in a fight in the Super Bantamweight division.  (The record was previously held by Wayne McCullough vs Daniel Zaragosa)  When he fought undefeated Erik Rodriguez on ESPN 2.  Which led to a seventh round TKO over Rodriguez.  Vargas known for his heavy hands with a KO % off over 70% and the  Amount of punches he throws per round averaging over 100 punches per round. Vargas is single and lives in Mexico City, Mexico.  Vargas promoted by Don Chargin Productions and Fresquez Productions Inc.  And is managed by Ursulo Perez.  In the Semi-Main Event El Paso’s Antonio Escalante 9-1 (6 KO’s) will take on Trinidad Mendoza 21-10-2 (16 KO’s) Plus four other exiting bouts. For Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com  or call 505-884-7484 for tickets and info,  or Rudy’s Sports, Casa Musica,  And Sounds Fanatic.  (large Poster)     Bout Sheet

Line Up for the “Guerras” Card!
October 23, 2005
(Inset photo: Vargas)

(OCT 23) Check out the line up (bout sheet) for the upcoming event "Guerras" set for October 28th.  Tickets starting at $15 are available at Ticketmaster.com, Sounds Fanatic, Bull Rush and Rudy's Sports 10 in Las Vegas.   Bout Sheet

Update on David
"El Finito" Martinez

October 23, 2005
©Photo by Chris Cozzone

David Martinez is chomping at the bit to get back in the ring.
Martinez will fight on the undercard of Holly Holm vs Mia St.John with an opponent still to be named. Martinez, who had an illustrious amateur career. And made his pro debut on June 1,2002.  This was a great year for Martinez he racked up six wins in six months.  2003 he fought three times and in 2004 he fought for his first Title when he won the California State Title he continued his streak by defeating NABA Champ Alex Beccera for the WBC Youth World Title. Martinez Biography

Breaking News!
October 10, 2005

(OCT 10) It is Official! Holly Holm will take on another big name, on December 8, 2005, at the Isleta Casino and Resort, in Albuquerque, N.M.  After annilating former world champ Christy Martin, Holm keeps up with top level opposition where she will take on IFBA world champion Mia St. John.   Holm will defend her IBA World Title.

Holm Wins By Decision
September 16, 2005
 Photo Gallery

Video Streaming Clip

ISLETA PUEBLO— On Friday Night, September 16th, at the Isleta Casino & Resort, before a sold-out crowd of 3,000, in the main event Holly Holm, 142.5, defeated Christy “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” Martin, 37, 141.5, of West Virginia in a shutout 10 round bout. Judges Rocky Burke of Las Cruces and Chuck Giampa of Las Vegas, Nevada., scored the fight 100-92, and Judge Fred Flutey of Tampa, Fla., scored it 98-92. Martin is now 46-4-2 (32KO), and Holm improved her record to 11-1-2 (4KO).  Other results: Welterweight Hector Munoz, 141¼, 1: 32 seconds, TKO5 over Yacob Abraham in a scheduled eight round bout; Super Bantamweight Cuauhtemoc Vargas, 122, won by an eight-round unanimous decision over Saul Briseno, 122. Final judges scores were 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73; Super Flyweight Alex Becerra, 121, won by an eight-round unanimous decision over Paulino Villalobos, 119. Final judges scores were 79-72, 79-72, and 78-73; Middleweight Austin Trout, pro debuter, 154½, won by 1:43 seconds TKO3 over Justo Almazan, 154.5; and Light Middleweight Carlos Madrid, 149, won by a four-round unanimous decision over Steve Marquez, 148. Final judges scores were 39-36, 39-36, and 38-36.

Frankie Archuleta “New Mexico’s Champion”
Born Frank Leroy Archuleta, Frankie (24-4 13KO) is a native son of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Frankie beat Jesus Perez to win the WBC Intercontinental Featherweight title Nov.13, 2004.  The cards were as follows 118-107 | 115-113 | 114-111. Frankie Archuleta has become New Mexico’s best bet for a world champion. Some of Frankie’s greatest accomplishments were the WBB Featherweight Title and the NABA...Full Story

 
   
       
       
       

 

 

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