Tuesday, June 24, 2008

NM Combat Sports quick hits...(Updated)




-Sanchez vs. Zamora is on in September! New Mexico's long-awaited southpaw showdown, pending the arrival of a signed contract, is on for Sept. 5.

-Las Cruces' Austin Trout (14-0, 11 KOs) has a bout on a July 9 ESPN2 card in Houston TX.

-Art Monsivaiz smoker June 28; The weigh-ins will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Chinese Kenpo Karate School. Tickets, available at Escondido Restaurant and Chinese Kenpo Karate will be $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. and first bout is at 7. For more info, contact Art at 575-527-4028.

-The 2nd Annual Picosito Garcia Amateur Boxing Memorial is set for July 26 at the San Felipe Hollywood Casino. Doors open at 3 p.m. 15 bouts will be pre-matched. Contact Robert Padilla at 505-238-4455 or email. All seats will be general admission.
-July 20th in Grants NM, Que Loco cage fighting will be presenting Fire and Ice Bike Run and MMA Fights!
-July 12th at Isleta Casino near Albuquerque NM, King of The Cage Returns to NM with Jackson trained fighter Tate Fletcher headlining the fight card.