Local Favorite Hernandez Back in Action Saturday
Light heavyweight action fighter Tony Hernandez headlines a prospect-laden card as he takes on veteran Ramon Ayala in the main event at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Sacramento on Saturday night. Fighters for the seven-bout card weighed-in early Friday afternoon at the host venue.
Victor Guerrero to Make U.S. Debut in Sacramento on Saturday
One month removed from Robert Guerrero’s unanimous decision win over Andre Berto, the next generation of fighting Guerreros from California’s Central Coast are poised to make their mark as they showcase their talents before their home state fans in the coming days. On January 30th, Jesse James Guerrero will take to the ring in San […]
Amateur Standout Steve Johnson Makes His Pro Debut On January 20
These are the words of Steve Johnson, who turns pro on January 20th at the DoubleTree Hotel in Sacramento, California, put on by Uppercut Promotions. The amateur national champion, who garnered a lot of fanfare as an amateur, will be turning pro away from the big lights and bright stage he might have dreamed of…for […]
A Sacramento boxing promoter’s vision for keeping the sport strong in the city
Sacramento was once known only for pro boxing before professional basketball and professional baseball came to town. But Nasser Niavaroni, a former world kickboxing champion and now a local pro boxing promoter, has made it his mission to keep boxing as the sport of Sacramento.
Torres and Seals Fight to a Draw in Sacramento
Sacramento’s popular junior middleweight Ruben Torres (5-2-1, 1 KO) of Sacramento was forced to a split decision draw by Christian Seals (4-2-2, 2 KOs) of Watts, California in the closing bout of a competitively-matched card at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on Saturday night.
Torres Set to Defend Home Turf on Saturday
Local favorite junior middleweight Ruben Torres returns to his hometown for the second time this year on Saturday night as takes on Christian Seals in the closing bout of a competitively-matched card at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Sacramento. Fighters weighed-in Friday morning at the hotel.
Here’s how boxers are preparing for Sacramento’s “Hot August Fights”
Sacramento area boxing promoter Nasser Niavaroni is hosting a “Hot August Fights” boxing card, which will feature 10 professional matches from six different weight divisions. KCRA 3’s Del Rodgers takes us into the ring to get a closer look.
Local boxers prepare for fight night at Gold Country Casino in Oroville
After selling out the Double Tree Hotel several times for Sacramento Boxing events, local fight promoter Nasser Niavaroni set his sights on the Gold Country Casino in Oroville.
Villa and Olguin Fight to a Draw in Sacramento
Tough journeyman Diuhl Olguin held unbeaten local featherweight William Villa to a split decision draw in the six-round main event to cap an eight-fight card at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on Saturday night.
Villa Steps Into Main Event in Sacramento
With just a handful of days’ notice, undefeated featherweight William Villa will return to the ring for the first time in eighteen months to meet 50-fight veteran Diuhl Olguin in the six-round main event at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Sacramento on Saturday fight. Fighters for the card weighed-in Friday afternoon at the venue.