Boxing Fans, Lightweight Boxer Raymundo Beltran is a familiar name and face to the Phoenix boxing community. He has trained for several winning fights in Arizona and his proud parents live in Phoenix while the former Manny Pacquiao sparring partner resides in Los Angeles with his wife and 3 children. Raymundo is a fan favorite in the "Valley of the Sun" so when he visits … [Read more...] about Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Beltran: Contender And Good Guy,Vargas,Barrera in Phoenix
Q&A with Jeff Mayweather, De Vaca Debut is Official & Ring News
Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith Boxingt Fans, Q & A Introduction: "Jazzy" Jeff Mayweather's boxing legacy is secure by virtue of winning the IBO super featherweight title from John Roby on April 21, 1994, a title which he defended two times. After a successful career in the ring, Jeff followed in the footsteps of his brothers and became a well respected … [Read more...] about Q&A with Jeff Mayweather, De Vaca Debut is Official & Ring News
New York Responds, Arizona Boxing Prospects, Carbajal Helps
Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith Boxing Fans, I promised readers an update on the Nonito Donaire/Guillermo Rigondeaux (5/13/13) post fight test results and what I have to report is straight from the New York Athletic Commission Office and in all honesty the "official" response is ambiguous and far more complicated than it should be. I expected a simple yes … [Read more...] about New York Responds, Arizona Boxing Prospects, Carbajal Helps
Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Rosado Media Workout, Phoenix Strong, Baier Continues & More
Boxing Fans, Light Middleweight Gabriel Rosado left Phoenix in style with a open to the public and media workout on Tuesday April 23 at the Central-United Gym in Phoenix. Central was his "Official" training gym, but he did spar some rounds at the Phoenix Boys and Girls Center with Middleweight Isiah McFadden prior to his moving into the Central Gym Facility on Van Buren … [Read more...] about Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Rosado Media Workout, Phoenix Strong, Baier Continues & More
Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Dunkin Signs Arizona Fighter, New York Waits & Iron Boy 7
Boxing Fans, Hang me in effigy if so inclined. This column is late due to computer glitches that literally destroyed two columns. RIP! Less than 8 hours after Nonito Donaire lost his WBO Super Bantamweight title to Gullermo Rigondeaux,rampant rumors suggested Rigondeaux failed a post fight drug test and therefore would face a suspension and forfeit the title he won from … [Read more...] about Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Dunkin Signs Arizona Fighter, New York Waits & Iron Boy 7
Gonzales, Guerrero, Benavidez Jr., Iron Boy 6 & More Boxing News
Arizona Boxing News & Notes with Don Smith Boxing Fans, My story about Fan Base Promotions dropping Arizona boxer Jesus Gonzales from their roster of fighters drew the ire of a unidentified Gonzales ally who called me on Sunday afternoon (3/17/13) at my home to vent. He was loud, abusive, threatening and also entertaining. In the background I heard a woman screaming … [Read more...] about Gonzales, Guerrero, Benavidez Jr., Iron Boy 6 & More Boxing News
Jesus Gonzales Dropped From Contract: Future Uncertain
Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith Boxing Fans: Breaking News, Fan Base Promotions has officially ended its' relationship with former IBF/NABF Super Middleweight Champion Jesus "El Martillo" Gonzales. According to a FBP spokesperson, this decision comes after consulting with several Neurological specialists and multiple state boxing officials who recommend … [Read more...] about Jesus Gonzales Dropped From Contract: Future Uncertain