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Holly Holm Nominated for ESPY Award
2008
July 3, 2008 |
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(JULY 3) Holly Holm has been nominated
for a ESPY Award for 2008 for the "Best Fighter of the Year".
The Annual ESPY Awards will take place at the Nokia Theater, in
Los Angeles, California, to honor the nominees for this award on
July 16th. To Vote for Holly,
Go Here!
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There are hometown
decisions, and there are Holmtown decisions. Last
night’s main event at Isleta Casino & Resort, south of
Albuquerque, N.M., was of the latter variety; and, a
sort Duke City fans have gotten used to seeing since
Christy Martin came to town, in 2005, for a boxing
lesson. Proving wrong the experts (again), New Mexico’s
top female draw, Holly Holm—certainly women’s boxing’s
top
Full Story on New Mexico Boxing.com
Weigh-In in Albuquerque!
Photos: Mary Ann Owen
June 12, 2008 |
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(JUNE 12) Today the weigh-in was held
for tomorrow night's PPV boxing event that will be held at the
Isleta Casino & Resort. There was a huge turnout for the
event, and all of the women made weight with no problems. [WBAN will
be having the weigh-in and press conference
video-streamed after the fight takes place.
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Sanders
etches her own name on the canvas
By Kyle Oppenhuizen, USA TODAY
June 12, 2008 |
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(JUNE 12) Mary Jo Sanders is a world champion in
four divisions of women's professional boxing. She's unbeaten at 25-0, including
eight knockouts. And she's about to compete in what she calls "the
biggest fight in women's boxing" against Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm.
Full
Story
“Finally” PPV Press Conference
Notebook
Source: Press release
Photos: Mary Ann Owen
June 11, 2008 |
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ALBUQUERQUE (June 11,
2008) – The greatest collection of women boxers on one
show, including five independently No. 1 rated fighters,
are scheduled to battle Friday night (June 13) in four
world title bouts for five different belts on the
“Finally” pay-per-view show, promoted by Fresquez
Productions, Inc., airing live (10 PM/ET-8 PM/MT) from
Isleta Casino & Resort..Full
Story
The Women
Come to New Mexico... Looking for History
By Bernie McCoy
June 11, 2008 |
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(JUNE 11) This is the age of hyperbole,
exaggeration has become the norm. One of the
adjectives orally chucked about, with
abandon, today, is "historic." It is often
applied to an event that, at the time it
occurs, seems to have secured it's place in
the pantheon of never-to-be-forgotten
occurrences. Remember the score of the last
Super Bowl?....Full
Story
Fight Week Schedule
Open to the Public
June 7, 2008 |
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(JUNE 7) Fresquez Productions, Inc., would like to
invite the public to the following the pre-fight
schedule of the press conference and weigh-in. Full
Details
Gomez Proves
he is the best Welterweight!
June 1, 2008 |
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(JUNE 1) Joe "Iron Man"
Gomez defeated slick Abel Perry, 9-2 (3 KOs) over 8
rounds, on Saturday night at the Sky Ute Casino. Gomez
is now, 15-1-1 (5 KOs). Gomez who has been ducked
by other so-called top Welterweights has been challenged
by Elco Garcia. Will the two four corners favorites do
battle. Not likely states Lenny Fresquez, Gomez's
promoter.
Full Story
"The Ghost"
Guerrero is in "La Reina's Corner
By Amy
Green
May 31, 2008 |
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(MAY 31) IBF featherweight champion Robert "The
Ghost " Guerrero has witnessed Carina Moreno's
(17-1, 5 KO) skill in the gym and seen several of
her fights. He has no doubt she will emerge from her
June 13 IFBA title match against Eileen Olszewski (
5-0-1) as the champ when they meet June 13 on
"Finally" the all women's championship pay per view
in Albuquerque, NM at the Isleta Resort Casino.
Full Story
Local MMA fighter
replaces former Elite XC middleweight champion
Murilo on national television
(MAY 30) Holly “The Preacher’s
Daughter” Holm’s boyfriend MMA middleweight star
Joey Villasenor (25-6-0, 11 KO’s and 10 submissions)
will take on Phil Baroni on the Elite XC Primetime
Fight Card this Saturday, May 31, 2008 on CBS –
undercard event starts at 7 pm ET / 4pm PT.
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Gonzalez vs. Pastrana Headlines
"Solo Boxeo" Card - May 16th
Escalante vs. Martinez also in Action on Card
Photo & Story by Chris Cozzone
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LOS ANGELES, May 11 – The super
bantamweight division may be in for a shakeup on Friday, May 16,
as four of the division’s most exciting battlers will be in
action in pivotal bouts on TeleFutura’s ‘Solo Boxeo’ from the
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, California.
Full Story
Albuquerque Grand Hotel is offering special rate!
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ALBUQUERQUE (MAY 10, 2008) – Planning to be at the “Finally”
PPV Event on June 13th, at the Isleta Casino & Resort in
Albuquerque, New Mexico! If so, and you are going to get hotel
accommodations, just mention “Fresquez” when you make your room
reservation, and you will get a special rate at just $75.00 per
night. To check out their website,
go here,
or call (505) 843-7000. Albuquerque Grand Hotel includes
Complimentary 24 hour Airport Shuttle and High Speed Internet
access. This airport hotel provides a fitness center, and
outdoor pool in addition to delicious onsite dining at the zesty
Rojo Grill.
Albuquerque Grand Airport Hotel welcomes guests with
scenic views, well-appointed rooms and superb service.
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