Boxing

Benavidez KOs Ramirez in the 6th to win the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles

David Benavidez talks to media after his victory over Gilberto Ramirez, not pictured, in a cruiserweight championship boxing match Saturday,…

May 3, 2026

Holly Holm makes successful return to ring, beating Yolanda Vega by unanimous decision

Holm improves to 34-2-3 overall in boxing career, ends Vega’s unbeaten run

June 29, 2025

Local youth boxers step into ring in National Junior Olympics

Event features competition for boys and girls of various ages and skill levels

June 13, 2025

George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76

George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali…

March 22, 2025

Trailblazing Olympic refugee boxer Cindy Ngamba set for a pro debut on all-female fight card

LONDON (AP) — Something stood out to Cindy Ngamba as she glanced around when Friday’s all-female boxing event was first…

March 5, 2025

Champions crowned in many sports in second half of 2024

Bloomfield, Navajo Prep earn state titles; Renegades win Connie Mack crown

December 26, 2024

Jake Paul, 27, beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson, but the hits fail to match the hype

Jake Paul lands a left to Mike Tyson during their heavyweight boxing match, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.…

November 16, 2024

Mike Tyson-Jake Paul: How to watch the fight, time, odds

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had to wait an extra four months for his high-profile match with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike…

November 12, 2024

Jeremy Ramos captures LBF title in Durango with controversial split decision

Andrew “The Durango Kid” Flamm took his first professional win

October 13, 2024

Photos: Pro boxing in Durango

Legends on the Animas boxing showdown took place on Saturday

October 13, 2024

Boxers square off at Sky Ute Casino before world title fight in Durango on Saturday

Fighters raved about support they’ve received in Durango at press conference

October 11, 2024

Legends on the Animas schedule leading up to fight day

Plenty of things to do for boxing fans before the big day

October 6, 2024

Muhammad Ali’s former bodyguard Mike Cooley is in Durango, ready for title fight

Cooley is vice president of sanctioning body LBF which is putting on title fight

October 6, 2024

Boxing card draws rave reviews from fans and combatants

First local boxing program in nearly 40 years appears to be a rousing success

September 16, 2024

Joe Martinez comes up short in ‘Fisticuffs in Farmington’ boxing event, but captures hearts and minds

Estimated crowd of 1,500-plus fans fill Convention Center for boxing card

September 15, 2024

Video: Aztec boxer Joe Martinez goes the distance at ‘Fisticuffs in Farmington’ main event

Martinez pushed Jeremy Ramos of Colorado Springs to eight rounds on Friday

September 15, 2024

Video: Bloomfield boxer Jonathon Abeyta ready for upcoming fight in Farmington

Abeyta will face Brandon Heredia on Friday at McGee Park Memorial Coliseum in Farmington

September 11, 2024

Abeyta ready for his second chance at pro boxing career

Abeyta faces Brandon Heredia in Friday’s co-main event of card at McGee Park

September 10, 2024

Isidro Castillo focused on bringing boxing back to Farmington

Veteran promoter, coach and trainer hard at work preparing for fight card

September 8, 2024

Joe Martinez eager to bring pro boxing back to Farmington

39-year-old will return to ring for main event Sept. 13 at McGee Park Coliseum

September 1, 2024

Video: Aztec boxer Joe Martinez training to fight live in front of Four Corners fans

Martinez, who’s also fought live in Ignacio, will enter the ring Sept. 13 at McGee Park Coliseum in Farmington

August 31, 2024

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif filed a legal complaint for online harassment against her

Algeria's Imane Khelif celebrates after defeating China's Yang Liu to win gold in their women's 66 kg final boxing match…

August 11, 2024

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif filed a legal complaint for online harassment against her

PARIS (AP) — Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint in France for online harassment after a…

August 11, 2024

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying after backlash over gender misconceptions

PARIS (AP) — Olympic boxer Imane Khelif said the wave of hateful scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her…

August 4, 2024