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April 23, 1977: Zarate vs Zamora

In 1977, boxing’s two best bantamweights were both tremendous punchers, both undefeated, both champions, and both Mexican. A showdown was inevitable. It was a match everyone knew could ...
On April 23, 2020 / By Eliott McCormick
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Oct. 16, 1970: Olivares vs Castillo

The rivalry between Ruben Olivares and Jesus Castillo—one of the most revered in Mexican boxing lore—took place in an era when the bantamweight division was dominated by Mexicans, with “El Púas” ...
On October 16, 2019 / By Rafael García
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Fight Report: Sor Rungvisai vs Estrada II

The Event Situated near Los Angeles, the legendary Forum has hosted numerous memorable battles featuring Mexican boxers over the past few decades. Across 1970 and 1971, the venerable ...
On April 27, 2019 / By Rafael García
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Top 12 All-Time Greatest All-Mexican Fights

As we get set for the Cinco de Mayo extravaganza of an all-Mexican showdown tonight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., what better time could ...
On May 6, 2017 / By Rafael García

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