Mario Ortega Jr.
McKernan’s Second Act Begins at Home
By Mario Ortega Jr. -
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Solidly-built cruiserweight Blake McKernan returns to the site of his professional debut to take on a...
Tony Hernandez Back in Action with Eyes on Bigger Prizes
By Mario Ortega Jr. -
Without the support of one of the big-time promoters, fighters aiming to be successful in building their resumes often...
Flores Moves Past Ron in Stockton
By Mario Ortega Jr. (Ringside)
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA – In the first-ever boxing event held at Banner Island Ballpark, local hero Gabriel Flores Jr. bested a...
Update: Rodarte-Rogers Looking Likely for Stockton
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA – Julian Rodarte was slated to take on Andrew Rogers in an eight-round lightweight bout as the co-feature to the Gabriel Flores...
Flores Plans Fireworks Show in Stockton
By Mario Ortega Jr.
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA – Lightweight contender Gabriel Flores Jr. returns to his hometown and brings pro boxing to a venue more accustomed...
Promising Prospect: Andrew Rodriguez
By Mario Ortega Jr.
After a year of cancellations due to everything from opponent pullouts to promoted events that never took place after false...
Promising Prospect: David Cardenas Jr.
By Mario Ortega Jr.
While often overlooked and underappreciated, the lower weight divisions in boxing produce some of the best fights each year. Rarely able...
