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Amid controversy, Oscar Valdez still has heavy-handed ambitions

08
Sep

Amid controversy, Oscar Valdez still has heavy-handed ambitions

Despite weathering a storm of controversy in the wake of testing positive for a banned substance, two-division titlist Oscar Valdez still has knockout goals.

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02
Nov

Juan Carlos Abreu stops Jesus Soto Karass in eight, Ryan Garcia shines on ESPN (again)

Juan Carlos Abreu let veteran gatekeeper Jesus Soto Karass know it’s the end of a long career on Friday in Tucson, Arizona. In the ESPN-televised co-feature, young prospect Ryan Garcia scored another impressive stoppage.

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21
Sep

The fight (on many fronts) continues for Oscar Valdez

TUCSON, Arizona – Oscar Valdez Jr. is fighting for Dreamers, fighting to stay unbeaten, fighting for Mexico, fighting for Tucson,...

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28
Jul

Sadam Ali to face Johan Perez on Saturday

On Saturday night, welterweight contender Sadam Ali will continue his march toward another title shot when he challenges Johan Perez on ESPN2.

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05
Aug

Juan Diaz: ‘I have that fire burning inside of me’

Former IBF/WBA/WBO lightweight titlist Juan Diaz is on the cusp of fighting for another major title. A win on Saturday night could...

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30
Jun

Juan Diaz to face Cesar Vazquez on Aug. 6

On Aug. 6, former unified lightweight titlist Juan Diaz returns to the ring against Cesar Vazquez on UniMas’ ‘Solo Boxeo Tecate.’

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01
Feb

The Travelin’ Man returns to Tucson: Part two

In Part Two of his Tucson ‘Travelin’ Man’ journal, Lee Groves counts punches for the ‘ShoBox’ tripleheader featuring Rob Brant vs. DeCarlo Perez.

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