Tag Archives: MGM Grand

Kim Clavel Defeats Natalie Gonzalez in Las Vegas

Kim Clavel vs Natalie Gonzalez Results   By Felipe Leon   Montreal, Canada’s Kim Clavel (12-0, 2KO) made her United States debut a good one with an impressive and dominating eight round unanimous decision over the previously undefeated Natalie Gonzalez (6-1, 1KO) of New Rochelle, New York.   The fight was held at The Bubble […]

Mikaela Mayer: Journey into the Pandemic and More

Mikaela Mayer : Journey into the Pandemic and More   By Felipe Leon     Mikaela Mayer had a rollercoaster year that could lead to establishing new protocols for Covid-19 testing in the world of prizefighting.   It has been a difficult 2020 for super featherweight title contender Mayer.  The undefeated fighter was scheduled to […]

Mikaela Mayer Talks About Missed Las Vegas Fight

Mikaela Mayer Derailed by Virus and Protocol   By David A. Avila While prizefighting returned with a bang to Las Vegas, sitting at home was Mikaela Mayer wondering what if things were different. Mayer was set to face talented Helen Joseph in a 10 round clash at the MGM Grand in the co-main event on […]

Mikaela Mayer and Helen Joseph are Anxious to Perform Next Week

Mikaela Mayer and Helen Joseph Ready to Perform for the World   By David A. Avila Prizefighting returns to the boxing arena with top American super featherweight Mikaela Mayer tangling with the always dangerous Helen “Iron Lady” Joseph. Fans won’t be allowed to watch in person at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada on […]

East L.A.’s Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada Ready for Marlen Esparza

Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada Eager for Showdown with Marlen Esparza   By David A. Avila LAS VEGAS, Nev.-Despite the shoves, accusations and words tossed like lightning bolts, Seniesa Estrada and Marlen Esparza have yet to fight. A brief press conference on Thursday morning by Golden Boy Promotions was unable to contain the fire and vitriol […]

Marlen Esparza and the Road to Las Vegas

Marlen Esparza Ready to Tackle Seniesa Estrada in Las Vegas   By Felipe Leon   There is a saying that boxing is 90% mental and 10% physical.  Nobody believes in that more than Houston, Texas’ Marlen Esparza (7-0, 1KO).  So much so that even after all the success she has achieved in her career, from […]

Layla McCarter Pounds Out Win in Las Vegas

Layla McCarter Pounds Her Way to Win at MGM Grand in Las Vegas   By David A. Avila LAS VEGAS-Layla McCarter battled her way through Argentina’s rugged Yamila Reynoso to win by unanimous decision in a welterweight fight on Thursday. “She was a tough girl,” said McCarter. A large crowd of supporters saw McCarter (43-13-5, […]