Articles by Austin Killeen

Griego Edges Borres in Thriller at Isleta

Austin Killeen Ringside      Photos by Fermin Ortega I had serious doubts regarding Matthew “Diamond Boy” Griego’s chances of winning on Saturday night. In all honesty, I felt he would put on a courageous effort, going…



Jennifer Han in Career-Defining Performance in El Paso

Austin Killeen Ringside      Photos by Emmanuel De La Riva & Brandon Pina Golden Eagle Promotions presented an excellent six-bout boxing card at El Paso County Coliseum on Saturday Night. Anthony Aguilar and his wife Kim…


Duran Jr. Scores 1st Round KO at Marriott Pyramid Hotel

Austin Killeen Ringside      Photos by Octavio Vera     (Click on photos for full size) Promoter Pat Holmes put on an entertaining six-bout card Saturday night at Marriott Pyramid Hotel in Albuquerque, NM. Roberto Duran Jr. attracted…


Robert Duran Jr. Headlines six-bout card in Albuquerque

Promoter Pat Holmes returns to the “Duke City” tonight with six, four rounds bouts featuring the son of legendary Roberto Duran in the main event. Sportswriter Rick Wright wrote an excellent article in the Albuquerque…


It Was a Sad Week for New Mexico Boxing

Early in the week, Abraham Perez who won the Olympic Trials in December found out he would not represent the United States in the 2020 Olympics. USA Boxing selected a boxer who Perez has beaten…




New Mexico State End of the Year Ratings

By Austin Killeen December 31, 2019 In the “Land of Enchantment,” boxers are rated in the original eight weight divisions. A boxer has to have boxed in 2019 in order to be ranked. The four…


Sanchez Family’s Very Merry Christmas

By Austin Killeen     (Click on photos for full size) Last week I went to Old Coors Road in Albuquerque to interview Jason Sanchez at the family’s boxing gym. 2019 has been a good year for…


Brawl on the Bosque II Police Top Firemen

Austin Killeen ringside     Photos by Lori Garcia The Isleta Resort & Casino played host to the Firefighters vs the Police last Saturday Night. Ten bouts took place in front of a charged-up crowd who loved…



Torres, Sanchez, Perez, Navarrete Win Saturday Night

Austin Killeen ringside     Photos by Octavio Vera      (click on photos for full size) On Saturday night along with my fellow broadcast partners, Ed Nunez and Danny Perez sitting at ringside I did the color commentary…



Martinez & Sanchez win at Marriott Pyramid Friday

Austin Killeen ringside     Photos by Octavio Vera     (click on photos to enlarge) Pat Holmes’ six-bout boxing card was a success at the Marriott Pyramid in Albuquerque on Friday night with some highly competitive matches. Antonio…


Martinez and Sanchez top Fight Card on Friday Night

By Austin Killeen          (click on photos to enlarge) Veteran Antonio Martinez and former MMA fighter Donald Sanchez hope to advance their careers this weekend at the Marriott Pyramid Hotel in Albuquerque. Both boxers have shown…



Villa, Espinoza and Andrews Shine on Hobbs Card

Austin Killeen ringside          (click on photos to enlarge) Next to the word ingenious in the dictionary is a photo of Isidro Castillo. How else do you explain a promoter putting two MMA fights and a…