Holm Most Feared Woman Boxer? December 11, 2007

Lucia Rijker used to be considered the best female boxer in the world, and the most feared.  But in the last three years, that has changed.  Since winning her first World Title against “Road Warrior” Terri Blair exactly three years to this date, here at Isleta Casino and Resort, Holm has gone on a rampage of literally dismantling all her foes.  Full Story

Holm Leaves no Doubt - Retains IFBA Crown over Martinez By Andy Rivera Photo's By Tom Hernandez  Full Report with all bouts on Card by NewMexicoSportsNews.com

(SEPT 22) A few questions were answered Friday night at Santa Anan Star Casino Friday night. Is Holm still New Mexico's top draw? The answer is yes;  2560 paid fans showed up to support Holm and other New Mexico fighters on the card. Is more than just a fighter who gets on her bicycle and outpoints opponents? No, Holm showed she could stand flat footed and punch toe-to-toe. Does Holm have a solid chin? Full Story with Photos
Story on Albuquerque Tribune by Chris Cozzone
 

Schedule for Holm vs. Martinez fight! September 17, 2007

This week's big match up between Undisputed World Champion Holly Holm vs. #1 contender Angel Martinez at Santa Ana Star Casino all events this week will be inside the Casino.
Here is times for all events this week.    Full Details

Today: Weigh-in - Holm vs. Martinez September 20, 2007 Photos of Weigh-in by Chris Cozzone

(SEPT 20) The weigh-in was held today at the Santa Ana Star Casino, in Bernalillo, New Mexico, for tomorrow night’s “No Excuses” boxing card. The following weights were the following: Holly Holm and Angel Martinez weighed in at 142; Jackie Chavez, and Ada Velez both came in at an even 122 lbs. on the scales.; Frankie Archuleta, 126 vs. Armando Cordoba, 129 ½.; David Martinez vs. Paulino Villalobos, 122; Willie Villanueva, 126 vs. Cuauhtemoc Mendoza, 127; and Lucas Galle, 150 vs. Cornelius Shuler, 150. Source: Chris Cozzone

Holm To Be Guest Commentator On Fox Sports Net June 28, 2007

Albuquerque’s very own Undisputed World Champion Holly Holm will be the guest commentator on Fox Sport Net Monday, July 2, 2007.  Holm will be joining Rich Marotta and Frank Trigg in an IFBA Woman’s Championship Boxing Match. Shin He Choi of Seongnam, South Korea...Full Story

PRESS RELEASE June 7, 2007 New Photo Gallery of Holm vs. Hallback Photos by J B Gallegos

Albuquerque’s very own undisputed welterweight world champion Holly Holm will be featured in a music video for Country Music Channel. The segment will be titled “Women’s Work” and will feature women with unique jobs. Holly’s music video debut will be airing later on this summer.  Full Story

Boxing: Holm's victory impresses champion Sanders By Chris Cozzone The Albuquerque Tribune May 26, 2007

After Holly Holm's dominating performance at Tingley Coliseum - her second big TV fight and sixth major world title - a super showdown with undefeated champion Mary Jo Sanders is finally looking like a real possibility.  Holm (19-1-2, 5 KOs) appears headed for a megafight against Sanders after earning a lopsided, unanimous decision over highly-touted Chevelle Hallback (25-5-1, 11 KOs) on ESPN2's ...Link to Story
 

HOLM MASTERFUL IN WIN, BONES RETURNS By Andy Rivera Photo's by Tom Hernandez May 24, 2007 Behind the Scenes - Photos by Mary Ann Owen

Holly Holm captured the vacant IFBA Jr. Welterweight title with a dominating performance over game Chevelle Hallback Wednesday night in front of a national televised card on ESPN2 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Holm can now look forward to a future female Super-fight with Mary Jo Sanders, who was in attendance to watch her future opponent. Full Story

Holm Wins by decision over Hallback! May 24, 2007 Photo: Mary Ann Owen

(MAY 24) Last night in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and televised on ESPN2 “Wednesday Night Fights”. Holly Holm, 139, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Chevelle Hallback, 137½.  The two were fighting for the IFBA junior welterweight world title.  Final judges scores were 100-90, 100-90, and 98-92. Full Details

Press Conference: Hallback vs Holm Photos/Story by Mary Ann Owen May 21, 2007

(MAY 21) Today the press conference was held for the IFBA Jr. Welterweight Title, that will take place on May 23, 2007, at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Holly Holm expressed that it will be a toughest fight to date.  She knows she is in for a hard fight and is familiar with Hallback's reputation in being a slick boxer.  Full Story on WBAN

Holm takes on Hallback Photo/Text by Chris Cozzone April 24, 2007

Fresquez Productions officially announced Chevelle Hallback (25-4-1, 11 KOs) of Tampa, Fla. as the next opponent for undisputed welterweight champion Holly Holm (17-1-2, 5 KOs) on Wednesday night, May 23, in the main event of an ESPN2-televised card at Tingley Coliseum. Holm will fight for the IFBA jr. welter belt against Hallback, who, optimally a 130-pounder, holds the WIBA super featherweight title.  More

Holm to Headline ESPN 2 -plus blockbuster undercard! April 24, 2007

(APR 24) A press conference will be held today, at 2:00 p.m., at Downs at Albuquerque Jockey Club. They will have Holly's opponent in attendance at this Press Conference.

Women’s Boxing Action on the “Best Damn Sports Show Period”! March 23, 2007

(MAR 23) Last night in front of a sold-out crowd, at the Isleta Casino, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there were three women world title bouts televised on Fox Sports Net’s “Best Damn Sports Show Period”.  In the first bout, veteran boxer Kelsey Jeffries, 123, of Gilroy, California, successfully defended her IFBA Featherweight world title against Rhonda Luna, 124, of Rowland Heights, California, winning by a 10-round. Full Story

Women's boxing takes a stand Text/photos by Chris Cozzone March 20, 2007

(MAR 20) It would be simple enough to borrow a few lines of text from the press packet, or use a quote or two from the promoter, from my scribbled down notes, to deliver the importance of Thursday night’s card in New Mexico, but Kelsey Jeffries, one of six world class fighters featured on the three-title, first-ever, all-female boxing card to air on non-pay-per-view cable TV, best summed it up today at the final.....Full Story on New Mexico Boxing!   Cozzone's Photos on Fresquez Productions

Quick News Alert! March 19, 2007

(MAR 19) Tonight  World Champion (three weight classes) Holly Holm, 16-1-2 (5 KOs), of Albuquerque, New Mexico, will join Chris Rose, John Salley, Rob Dibble and Rodney Peete on FSN's Best Damn Sports Show Period 8:30 pm and 11:00 pm. Holly will discuss her career and upcoming fight that will be the featured main event on "Destiny" on March 22nd, at the Isleta Casino & Resort, Isleta, NM.   Mia St. John will also be on the show.   7-10pm Eastern time and 4 to 7 Pacific Time.
 

Best Damn Boxing Show—Destiny By Katherine Dunn March 16, 2007

Holly Holm is a Golden Girl whose first boxing match was a pro bout. Ann Marie Saccurato won the National Golden Gloves. When they meet in the ring of the Isleta Casino Resort in Albuquerque, NM on March 22 the show will be billed as  “Destiny.” Whatever happens, the two women will make history that night.   Full Story on WBAN

Holm to appear on Best Damn Sports Show Period March 6, 2007

(MAR 6) On Monday, March 19th, World Champion (three weight classes) Holly Holm, 16-1-2 (5 KOs), of Albuquerque, New Mexico, will join Chris Rose, John Salley, Rob Dibble and Rodney Peete on FSN's Best Damn Sports Show Period. Holly will discuss her career and upcoming fight that will be the featured main event on  "Destiny" on March 22nd, at the Isleta Casino & Resort, Isleta, NM.  
 

HOLM, CHAVEZ AND JEFFERIES TO DEFEND TITLES ON FOX.. By Andy Rivera NewMexicoSportsNews.com February 28, 2007 Bout Sheet Sports Alert Photos: Press Conference

(FEB 28) Fresquez Productions and Isleta Casino & Resort officially announced the March 22 "Destiny" card--a triple-headlining, triple-female-world-title fight card to be televised on FOX Sports on the "The Best Damn Sports Show". In the main event, Albuquerque's Holly Holm (16-1-2, 5 KOs) and Ann Marie Saccurato (12-1-2, 5 KOs) will make history...Full Story
 

Women's card signals return to one champ By MURRAY GREIG – Edmonton Sun February 17, 2007

(FEB 17)  On today's pro boxing landscape, the only thing rarer than an exciting white heavyweight or a British fighter who doesn't bleed is a truly unified world title. With as many as 68 so-called "world champions" in the four men's sanctioning organizations and almost as many in the women's ranks (though many female titles are vacant for lack of fighters and interest), the sport has become saturated with paper titleholders. And the pretenders Full Story

TAPIA SOLD OUT! February 15, 2006

Five time former world champion Johnny (MI Vida Loca) Tapia has officially sold out the Isleta Casino and Resort show room. Tapia's fight will be air the following week on Prizefight.net. We are exited to promote this fight with Team Tapia and giving Johnny a true champions going away fight. Tapia who is the best fighter to ever come out...Full Story
 

HOLM, CHAVEZ AND JEFFERIES TO DEFEND TITLES ON FOX.. By Andy Rivera NewMexicoSportsNews.com February 7, 2007

(FEB 7) Fresquez Productions and Isleta Casino & Resort officially announced the March 22 "Destiny" card--a triple-headlining, triple-female-world-title fight card to be televised on FOX Sports on the "The Best Damn Sports Show". In the main event, Albuquerque's Holly Holm (16-1-2, 5 KOs) and Ann Marie Saccurato (12-1-2, 5 KOs) will make history...Full Story
 

HOLM IS RING MAGAZINE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR February 6, 2007

Holly Holm who will fight for a record six world titles March 22nd, has been named the 2006 Ring Magazine Fighter of The Year. Considered the Bible of Boxing, Holm has received the highest honor in the sport in wing the prestigious award. Manny Pacquiao received the Men's Fighter of the Year. Andy Rivera

Final Word! January 10, 2007 Press Release

First, I would like to thank all the fans that have supported women's boxing. It is very different from men's boxing. If you told me 10 years ago that a female would be the star of my stable, I would have said you were crazy.   In a recent press release, Mary Jo Sanders’ team claimed they had offered Holly Holm a fight. It is just a flat out LIE! I have never spoken to anyone from the Sanders’ camp. We would have no problem fighting Sanders. They have done a good job on promoting her and putting her with the right opponents. We would welcome a fight with her, if the price is right. Full Story

Simply the BEST female boxer pound-for-pound! World Champion Holly Holm December 5, 2006

Holly Holm has taken women’s boxing by storm. Holm won her third World Title on Friday night at the Isleta Casino and Resort just outside Albuquerque, NM. It Is now her sixth consecutive sell-out at the 3,000 seat arena. Holm added the IFBA Jr. Middleweight Title to her collection of World Titles. Holm currently is the IBA Jr. Welterweight World Champion as well as the WBA Welterweight World Champion.  More

Holm and Munoz December 3, 2006

HOLM CAPTURES THIRD TITLE By Andy Rivera -NewMexicoSportsNews.com December 1, 2006 Photos by Tom Hernandez

(DEC 1) Holly Holm became a three time World Champion Friday night as she captured the IFBA Jr. Middleweight to go along with her IBA Jr. Welterweight title and WBA Welterweight title with an almost complete shutout of Trica Turton. Holm captured the title by the scores of 100-90 twice and 99-91 ion the final card. Holm was the bigger and quicker of the two and it showed as she was able to dominate the game Turton, who was.. Full Story
 

HOLM & TURTON ON WEIGHT, MUNOZ TO FIGHT TORRES By Andy Rivera -NewMexicoSportsNews.com November 30, 2006

(NOV 30) Both Holly Holm and Tricia Turton were well below the 154lb Jr. Middleweight limit for their IFBA Title fight Friday night at Isleta Casino. Holm weighed in at 151, while Turton almost made the welterweight limit of 147, coming in at 147 1/2. The two will battle 10 rounds, if Holm is successful she will be a three time champion in three different weight classes. Full Story
 

Weigh-in Alert! November 29, 2006

Holm attempts history seeking her Third World Title. The weighins for IBA,WBA World Champion Holly Holm vs Tricia Turton will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Isleta Casino and Resort on Thursday, November 30, 2006. The fight will take place on Friday night the doors open at 5:30. Tickets available at the Isleta Box office or Fresquez Productions Inc. 505-884-7484. Open to the public come and meet all the boxers.
 

Holm-Turton Final Press Conference By Andy Rivera -NewMexicoSportsNews.com November 29, 2006

(NOV 29) Today at Isleta Casino, Fresquez Production held the final press conference before Friday's IFBA JR. Middleweight title fight between Holly Holm and Trica Turton. Both fighters looked relaxed and ready to go, in fact both were happy that weight isn't an issue. Holm has had most of her bouts at 140-147 pounds as Turton has as well. Both fighter look to come in less then the 154lb limit for the vacant crown.  Full Story

"TRIPLE THREAT" HOLM, MUNOZ, SYKES BACK IN ACTION DEC. 1
(NOV 5) Holly Holm 15-1-2, 5 KOs the current Jr. Welterweight Womens IBA World Champion and WBA Welterweight World Champion will attempt to capture a third world title by moving up to Jr. Middleweight on Friday, December 1, 2006 facing Seattle's Tricia Turton 8-1 3 KOs for the vacant IFBA Jr. Middleweight World Title at the Isleta Casino and Resort.  Full Story

Holm Making History! November 2, 2006

(NOV 2) Holly Holm will attempt to make history on December 1, 2006 at the beautiful Isleta Casino and Resort in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She will take on Tricia Turton for IFBA Junior Middleweight World Title. Holm is the current WBA Welterweight World Champion and the IBA Junior Welterweight World Champion.   Holm will attempt to make history and be the only current female or male to hold legitimate world titles in three different weight divisions at the same time. Although there have been a few boxers to accomplish this, few have reigned in all three divisions.  Full Story

PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE HOLM'S NEXT BOUT MUNOZ & MADRID TO BATTLE FOR WBC USA TITLE
(OCT 31) A press conference is set for Wednesday at Isleta Casino to announce the Holly Holm/Tricia Turton bout set for December 1st. Also to be announced is the WBC Untied States title 140 bout between Hector Munoz and El Paso's Carlos Madrid. Munoz is taking a step up in Madrid, who has remained active and is coming off a decision over Dale McCarty. The rest of the card will be announced as well, in what may be New Mexico's biggest card of the year, with a possibility of eight big fights.

HOLM WINS DOMINATES COUCH & BOX OFFICE By Andy Rivera September 23, 2006 ©Photo by Mary Ann Owen

The were no more questions to who is the top draw in New Mexico, male or female as a packed house of 2500 fans cheered IBA Jr. Welterweight champion Holm to her dominating win over five-time world champion Jane Couch. Holm won every round on all three judges’ scorecards by the scores  Copyrighted Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com

"THE REVOLUTION" PRESS CONFERENCE By Andy Rivera of New Mexico Sports News September 20, 2006

(SEPT 20) Today at Isleta Casino, the press conference for this weeks IBA Jr. Welterweight title between Champion Holly Holm and England June Couch who will battle for 10 rounds. A sellout is expected, which tells a lot to the draw Holm is, considering the Lobos play on Saturday, hosting UTEP and the New Mexico State Fair  Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com  *Photo Gallery of weigh-in by Mary Ann Owen  *All Photos - Men's - Women by photographer Javier Zamora
 

The “Revolution” is about to begin!!   Holm vs Couch September 15, 2006

Jane “The Fleetwood Assassin” Couch is set to invade America on Sunday.  It will be Couch’s 3^rd attempt to capture her 6^th world crown and try to put a halt to Holm’s 7 fight winning streak. Couch has called on sports specialists at Filton College in Bristol to help her cope with the effects of altitude which she will face in Albuquerque. “Holm is a big star out there and will be another tough challenge,” said Couch.  Full Story
 

Holm to battle Couch in “The Revolution” September 23 Photo By Javier Zamora

(AUG 23) Fresquez Productions announced today the return of Holly Holm, Holm  will defend her IBA Jr.Welterweight title September 23rd at Isleta Casino against England's Jane Couch (27-8), who was interviewed by the media via web cam from Bristol, England.. In the co-main, David "Finito" Martinez (15-2-1, 3 KO) of Albuquerque will try to get back on the winning track after his set back in Ireland  against Adalberto Borquez (12-4, 11 KOs) of Culiacan, Mexico.  Welterweight Hector Munoz (15-1, 9 KOs) of Albuquerque taking on Stevie Marquez (7-7-1, 6 KOs) of Fort Morgan, Colo.  Another top Welterweight, Bloomfield's Joe Gomez (8-1, 3 KOs) takes on Phoenix , Arizona's Ramiro Rivera (4-1, 3 KOs).. Full Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com

Holm Press Conference Today August 23, 2006

(AUG 23) Today at the Isleta Casino and Resort, we will be announcing Holly Holm's next fight, along with the whole undercard.  The press conference is set to begin at 2:00 p.m. and the public and media is invited.  For more information, call 505-884-7484.
 

Holm wins world title! Short notice Angel Martinez makes a long night for Holly Holm in clobberfest for vacant WBA welterweight belt Ringside report and photos by Chris Cozzone

(JUNE 11) For Duke City boxing fans, a 48-hour opponent swap turned out to be a blessing in disguise for, last night at the Isleta Casino south of Albuquerque, another soldd-out crowd—the fourth in a row for Fresquez Productions at the casino—watched Holly Holm, New Mexico’s No. 1 box-office draw, outhustle and brawl with a much-tougher-than-expected Angel Martinez for the vacant WBA welterweight title. Full Copyrighted Story on NewMexicoBoxing.com by Chris Cozzone
 

Weigh-in: Holm vs. Martinez and more… June 9, 2006

(JUNE 9) Today the weigh-in was held for tomorrow night's card at the Isleta Casino & Resort, Isleta, NM. Holly Holm, 13-1-2 (5 KOs), Albuquerque, NM, weighed in at 145 ¼, and her opponent Angelica Martinez, 147. Hector Munoz - 143 ½, Francisco Rios Gil- 143 ½,  Jose Ramirez- 174, Derek Andrews - 176 ¾, Dale McCarty- 137 ½, Julio Chavez- 137 ½,  Sarah Perches- 121 ½, and Lisa Whittle- 114.

On Saturday, June 10th, 2006, at the Isleta Casino & Resort, Isleta, NM, Junior Welterweight Womens IBA World Champion Holly Holm, 13-1-2 (5 KOs), Albuquerque, NM moves up a weight class to face late sub Angela Martinez, 4-1-1 (1 KO),  Dallas, TX, for a third time.  Martinez will step in for Lisa Holewyne, 25-18-2 (8 KOs), who was originally slated to face Holm but left back to Austin, TX, after a press conference
on Tuesday due to a family emergency. Holewyne told
promoters that she would be returning the following day but promoters have been unable to get in touch with her.  Full Story

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - (May 3, 2006)  Fresquez Productions and Isleta Casino and Resort will be holding a press conference today at 2:00 p.m. in the comedy club inside Isleta.  The public and media are invited to come out and meet the participants. Come and get full details to the fight.  A full line up of action packed fights will also be announced.  Tickets will go on sale tomorrow.  Get your tickets early because you know this will be a for sure sellout.
 

HOLM HALTS PENNYBAKER ON CUT MONTOYA, MARTINEZ & GOMEZ IMPRESSIVE By Andy Rivera Photos by Tom Hernandez Click Here for All Fight Photos Holm/Pennybaker photos

(FEB 25) In a wild fight Holly Holm defended her IBA Welterweight title with a seventh round stoppage over Shadina Pennybaker at Isleta Casino outside Albuquerque, New Mexico. The fight was halted after Pennybaker suffered a cut over her right eye, which caused the fight to be stopped. Pennybaker and her camp felt Holm used her head to cause the cut, which was the second cut Pennybaker suffered in the fight, but referee Russ Mora  Full Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com

Holm Wins by TKO! February 24, 2006 Source: Andy Rivera ©Courtesy Photos by Tom Hernandez

(FEB 24) Tonight at the Isleta Casino, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Holly Holm, 139, successfully defended her IBA world title when she stopped Shadina Pennybaker, 138.4, in the 7th round. Andy Rivera of NewMexicoSportsNews.com reported Holm landed a right that opened a gash on Pennybaker's left eye, and the ref stopped the fight. Full report by Rivera will be coming soon!
 

HOLM & PENNYBAKER READY TO DO BATTLE By Andy Rivera February 22, 2006

(FEB 22) Wednesday was the last time both Holly Holm and Shafdina Pennybaker would speak before they do battle Friday night at Isleta Casino near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Named "Fist of Fury", the final press conference before the battle had both fighters give their respects to each other, but each claimed they will be ...Full Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com
 

PENNYBAKER LOOKS TO DERAIL HOLM By Andy Rivera February 21, 2006

(FEB 21) Pittsburgh native Shadina Pennybaker hopes she can repeat her hometown team, the Pittsburgh Steelers run to the World Title with a run of her own, when she battles IBA Welterweight Champion Holly Holm this Friday at Isleta Casino, outside Albuquerque, New Mexico. Pennybaker is confident that she will dethrone Holm in her hometown and end her run as champion..Full Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com
 

Holm, Martinez, & Montoya return February 24th By Andy Rivera January 24, 2006

(JAN 24) Albuquerque boxers Holly Holm, David Martinez and Lee Montoya will head-line the next boxing card February 24th at Isleta Casino, the announcement was made Monday by Fresquez Productions who will promote the card. Holm will defend her 140 world title against Shadina Pennybaker. Copyrighted Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com

Six bouts. All matched up—three weeks out. And all-local.  Fresquez Productions’ next show is as solid a card the local scene has seen in some time. On February 24, New Mexico’s No. 1 draw, Holly Holm, will headline “Fists of Fury,” the next Isleta-hosted show that also features the return of powerhouse Lee Montoya, the Albuquerque debut...Copyrighted Story by Chris Cozzone - NewMexicoBoxing.com

(JAN 3) Holly Holm is NewMexicoSportsNews.com Fighter of The Year for 2005, Holm went 4-0, and capped the year off by defeating two of the legends in women's boxing; Christy Martin & Mia St. John. Holm not only beat the two but dominated them both. Other winners in 05', Vicente Garcia, Prospect of The Year, Austin Trout, New Comer Of The Year, Fresquez Productions is 2005 Promoter of The Year, while Gabriel Elizondo & Caesar Lopez had our Fight of The Year. Click Here for full report
©Photo by Mary Ann Owen

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