2 NorCal boxers to honor loved ones in upcoming Sacramento match
Two professional boxers will face each other in the ring Friday night, but they are both fighting for a similar cause — honoring loved ones. Tony Hernandez of Yuba City lost his mother, and Joeshon James of Dixon is honoring the recent birth of his 2-month-old daughter. Both fighters are part of the six-fight Pro-Boxing […]
Introducing Lizette Lopez
Troubled or at-risk youth stumbles upon or is otherwise introduced to the supportive arms of a boxing coach or coaches and into the walls of a boxing gym that in time becomes their second home and potential launching pad to fame or fortune, or more importantly just a better life. This story has been written […]
Cain Sandoval: Sacramento professional boxer with big dreams
Amateur, professional boxers to return to ring in Sacramento
Professional and amateur boxers alike will return to the ring in Sacramento area. Nasser Niavaroni of Uppercut Promotions has vowed not to let the COVID-19 pandemic stop him from hosting boxing matches. Fighters will take to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel starting Oct. 8. The matches will include boxers from the area, including Amari Jones […]
Inside Training Camp: How Mark Salgado Prepared for His Pro Debut
Congrats to Mark Salgado for winning his pro debut against the very tough C’maje Ramseur. C’maje Ramseur was a 1-0 boxer with a strong amateur pedigree, fighting in his hometown Sacramento. We had seen him in the amateurs as he beat one of our fighters in 2017 and again at the Golden Gloves. Mark Salgado […]
Pro boxing returns to Sacramento for 1st time since shutdown began
For the first time since statewide stay-at-home orders were imposed in California, local pro boxing makes an appearance back in the ring. Nasser Niavaroni of Uppercut Promotions in Roseville will host the action Friday.
What To Watch This Week For Boxing
The card will feature local favorite, David Melgoza, who is a big ticket-seller who is facing undefeated Elias Diaz, who had an amateur career. 2019 Olympic Trials participant, featherweight Kevin Montano will make his pro debut in his adopted hometown of Sacramento, Ca, Sacramento local Will Villa, who trains with pro boxer Brandon Gonzales, will […]
Extended Interview: Blake “The Beast” McKernan gets ready for his boxing match
Blake McKernan talks about his preparations before boxing in the undercard fight of the Mike Tyson versus Roy Jones Jr. fight on Saturday, November 28.
Local boxing scene struggles as pandemic continues on
Since March, the sport of boxing has been trying to recover from the blow delivered by COVID-19. Everyone from promoters to fighters to gym owners have all been affected. As a business, boxing can be brutally realistic and, in the case of the ongoing pandemic, that mindset can serve the sport well. “Only the big […]
Sacramento boxer Blake McKernan gets ready for big fight
Sacramento boxer Blake McKernan gets ready for big fight.