Tag Archive | Salt Lake City

Utah boxing brothers Ignacio and Gabriel Chairez Sign with Fighter Locker

The best boxing brothers from Utah since the famed Fullmers may be Salt Lake City super lightweight Ignacio (8-0-1, 5 KOs) and junior lightweight Gabriel Chairez (3-0-1, 2 KOs), who recently signed exclusive managerial contracts with Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker. “I signed with Ryan because he treats his fighters like family and I’m big on […]

Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker Inks Miami super lightweight Erny Matos

Miami super lightweight Ernesto “Erny” Matos is the latest boxer to sign a managerial contract with Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker. A standout amateur who captured top honors at the 2014 and 2019 USA National Championships, Matos will soon make his professional debut. “I signed with Ryan Roach because, ever since I met him, he has been very attentive […]

Undefeated RayJay Bermudez super lightweight prospect flying under the rad

Undefeated RayJay “The Destroyer” Bermudez (12-0, 9 KOs) has tried to stay busy and progress, developmental-wise, fighting three times during the pandemic, including a recent title-winning performance south of the border. The 22-year-old Bermudez, fighting out of Albany (NY), stopped journeyman Rynell Griffin in five rounds last November in New Hampshire, and he followed that […]

20-1 California super flyweight Rocco Santomauro signs with Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker

Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker has announced it has signed California super flyweight Rocco “So Cal Kid” Santomauro (20-1, 6 KOs) to an exclusive managerial contract. The 33-year-old Santomauro, fighting out of Apple Valley, CA, is riding a 7-fight win streak since suffering his only loss as a professional to then 14-0 Diego De La Hoya […]

Sky Blue FC to Host Jersey Auction During NWSL Challenge Cup

Sky Blue FC will be hosting a charity auction starting today, Saturday, June 27, and running through the duration of the Challenge Cup with proceeds benefitting The Loveland Foundation and Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake. Sky Blue launched their 2020 “Lightning Strikes” kit to great acclaim earlier this week, and this will be the […]

Paving the way for female boxers: Claressa Shields – “USA Boxing is family!

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields not only is spearheading a new wave in women’s boxing, she has developed into a true role model for countless youths. Shields will be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this Friday night in Salt Lake City, along with Class of 2018 members Roy Jones […]

Mets sign righty Brandon Lyon

The New York Mets have made official a one-year deal with right handed pitcher Brandon Lyon. Lyon, 33, started last season with the Houston Astros before a July 20 trade to Toronto. The 6-1, 200-pound Lyon hails from Salt Lake City, UT, combined to appear in 67 games out of the bullpen, going 4-2 with […]