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HOLM-TURTON FINAL
PRESS CONFERENCE
By Andy Rivera -NewMexicoSportsNews.com
(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.
Holm trainer Mike Winkeljohn said that it has been a challenge
to get Holm to eat. "Holly hates food right now, laughed
Winkeljohn, its funny when fighters have to lose weight they
can't stop thinking about food, when there is no weight to gain
they hate food." Also on the card is Jodi Esquibel fighting
Crystal Cabadina, who Esquibel found out is her opponent just
before she took the microphone.
Hector Munoz is also looking for an opponent, which should be
filled tomorrow, Carlos Madrid pulled out due to a so-called
ankle, but many insiders state it is due to him changing camps.
In other action Friday Taurus Sykes (24-3-1, 6 KOs) will go up
against Denver's Patrick Smith (5-7-2, 4 KOs); El Paso's Alex
Becerra (18-4, 8 KOs) battles Felix Flores (13-7-1, 11 KOs). In
what may be the best match-up of the night Joe Gomez (9-1, 3
KOs) of Farmington takes on El Paso's Bobby Joe Valdez (9-3-1, 4
KOs) in a six-round welterweight bout; Flyweight Cesar Lopez
(19-3, 4 KOs) . takes on Luis Doria (20-14-1, 13 KOs) of Miami,
Fla.; El Paso's Evaristo Primero (14-9-1, 7 KOs) will take on
Dominican Miguel Cabrera (15-8, 12 KOs). Tickets starting at $25
are available on Tickets.com or by calling the Isleta box office
at 505-244-8191.
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