It was oven-hot inside the arena, and that was before the fight began. The building’s air-conditioning had already lost the undercard against the tropical sun, and the air was thick with humidity.
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Fifty years ago, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought the “Thrilla in Manila,” still considered the greatest and ...
Boxing has a long history in the Borderland. On Saturday, May 30, El Paso's Stephanie Han will defend her WBA lightweight title vs. Holly Holm on an ESPN televised card at the El Paso County Coliseum.