Austin Killeen Obituary
Austin Killeen, 82, passed away peacefully at home in Albuquerque, N.M., surrounded by family and friends. Born on June 12, 1942, in Springfield, Mass., Austin was an educator, coach and proud father. He was an…
Articles by Dan Cuoco
Rest in Peace Austin Killeen
It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of the passing of our dear friend and fellow boxing historian, Austin Killeen. He passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by his three…
Herrera vs Perez headlines at the Roswell Civic Center Saturday
By Austin Killeen – (click on picture to enlarge) Promoter Isidro Castillo will be putting on a seven bout fight card in the booming metropolis of Roswell, New Mexico, home of space aliens. As is…
New Mexico Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2015
(Click on thumbnails for larger images.) On Saturday evening, February 6, 2016 a ceremony was held at the Knights of Columbus Council 1226, Las Cruces, New Mexico to induct the hall of fame class of…
Holly Holm Press Conference in Albuquerque, NM
Holly Holm/Ronda Rousey Press Conference at the new Jackson/Wink Gym in Albuquerque by Austin Killeen On Friday August 28, at the new Jackson/Wink Gym in Albuquerque, Holly Holm held a press conference to promote her…
Billy Backus: Fighting in the Shadow of Greatness
By Austin Killeen When Howard William Backus drew his first breath on March 5, 1943 no one knew that someday he would be related to boxing royalty. It wouldn’t be until June 10, 1955 that…
Danny “Pitbull” Perez
DANNY “PITBULL” PEREZ: HIDING IN THE SPOTLIGHT OF THE DUKE CITY By Austin Killeen When little Danny Perez drew his first breath on Aug 27, 1970 it was at summer camp. No, not the summer…
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