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Boxing

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

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

FILE – Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman tells a story to the audience at the Sports Illustrated Legacy Awards,…

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

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

Joe Martinez eager to bring pro boxing back to Farmington

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

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

Pro boxing card set to make big splash in Farmington

Pro boxing card set to make big splash in Farmington

School of Hard Knocks Promotions hopes to put sport back in local spotlight

Manassa reflects on favorite son Jack Dempsey

Manassa reflects on favorite son Jack Dempsey

Famed Dempsey-Willard heavyweight bout reaches centennial anniversary

New boxing gym offers training for seniors, Parkinson’s patients

New boxing gym offers training for seniors, Parkinson’s patients

Durango coach believes boxing can benefit all ages