Boxing/MMA - Albuquerque Journal

Boxing/MMA - Albuquerque Journal

Torres set for torrid month of fights

Josh Torres, left, goes toe to toe with previously undefeated Reggie Harris Jr. on June 17 during the co-main event of a boxing card held at Paradise Hills Golf Course....

Published: Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at 9:09PM
Updated: Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 3:47AM

Austin Trout, Diego Sanchez are happy to take the gloves off for bare knuckles boxing event

Boxer to face MMA star in Feb. 17 event

Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at 9:16PM

MMA: Jon Jones to fight for UFC heavyweight title

Albuquerque resident and longtime former UFC light heavyweight champion will face Cyril Gane for vacant belt

Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at 9:29PM

Only fear itself: Argueta pursues his passion

Fear, says Albuquerque MMA featherweight Dan Argueta, is his most powerful motivator.Â No, Argueta ...

Published: Friday, January 13th, 2023 at 11:06PM
Updated: Friday, January 13th, 2023 at 11:11PM

Combat sports: Ortega follows boxer-son into fight business

Feb. 4 Pro Boxing: Matt Griego-Ortega vs. Bryan Aquino, five other fights, Revel Entertainment Center. Tickets: $50-$70, revelabq.com For 26-year-old Albuquerque boxer Matt Griego-Ortega, 12 professional bouts in a span...

Published: Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 10:40PM
Updated: Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 10:40PM

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship OK'd, but Sanchez-Trout main event isn't

The New Mexico Athletic Commission on Wednesday approved a Feb. 27 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championshi ...

Published: Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 at 8:47PM
Updated: Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 at 10:19AM

Combat sports notes: Triumphant weekend for state's athletes

Las Cruces' Joscelyn Olayo-Muñoz on Saturday defeated Maleah Rodriguez of Vancouver, Washingt ...

Published: Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 7:11PM
Updated: Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at 12:01AM

MMA: Brown fights for LFA title

In Commerce, Calif., Albuquerque MMA welterweight Chris “Breezy” Brown (9-4) is scheduled to face Mexico’s Alfonso Leyva (6-0) on Friday for the vacant LFA 170-pound title. Streaming of the card...

Published: Friday, December 9th, 2022 at 12:36PM
Updated: Friday, December 9th, 2022 at 12:36PM

Trout expects a motivated foe, hostile crowd in Friday fight

At age 37, Austin Trout could spend time pondering the inevitable end of his long and successful com ...

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 at 8:59PM

Days after Hall of Fame induction, boxing icon Murphy dies

knowing when to jab, when to throw a power punch, when to be aggressive, when not to be, seeing the opening and exploiting it. Joe Louis Murphy was too weak,...

Saturday, November 26th, 2022 at 5:34PM

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February 1, 2023 3:05AM

3 is the key: Lobos aim to cool hot-shooting Utah State

January 31, 2023 5:40PM

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January 30, 2023 2:15PM

New Mountain West Commissioner Nevarez gives nod to former UNM AD Davalos

January 28, 2023 1:12PM

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January 28, 2023 1:07PM

Lobo men's basketball team holds off Air Force

January 28, 2023 3:23AM

Emptying the Notebook: Air Force latest to beat up on Lobos right after halftime

January 27, 2023 11:23PM

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January 27, 2023 3:07AM

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January 26, 2023 3:10PM

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Torres set for torrid month of fights

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Torres set for torrid month of fights

Josh Torres, left, goes toe to ... Josh Torres, left, goes toe to toe with previously undefeated Reggie Harris Jr. on June 17 during the co-main event of a boxing card ...

February 1, 2023 3:47AM

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Torres set for torrid month of fights

Josh Torres, left, goes toe to ... Josh Torres, left, goes toe to toe with previously undefeated Reggie Harris Jr. on June 17 during the co-main event of a boxing card ...

February 1, 2023 3:47AM

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Austin Trout, Diego Sanchez are happy to take the ...

Boxer to face MMA star in ... Boxer to face MMA star in Feb. 17 event

January 19, 2023 9:11PM

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MMA: Jon Jones to fight for UFC heavyweight title

Albuquerque resident and longtime former UFC ... Albuquerque resident and longtime former UFC light heavyweight champion will face Cyril Gane for vacant belt

January 14, 2023 9:29PM

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Only fear itself: Argueta pursues his passion

Fear, says Albuquerque MMA featherweight Dan ... Fear, says Albuquerque MMA featherweight Dan Argueta, is his most powerful motivator.Â No, Argueta ...

January 13, 2023 11:11PM

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Combat sports: Ortega follows boxer-son into fight business

Feb. 4 Pro Boxing: Matt Griego-Ortega ... Feb. 4 Pro Boxing: Matt Griego-Ortega vs. Bryan Aquino, five other fights, Revel Entertainment Center. Tickets: $50-$70, revelabq.com For 26-year-old Albuquerque boxer Matt Griego-Ortega, ...

January 10, 2023 10:40PM