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Alvarez Wins by Decision
(Las Vegas) – Saul “Canelo” Alvarez did enough to win Saturday night at in Las Vegas. He landed more power punches and applied enough pressure to emerge with a split decision over Erislandy Lara before a packed house at the MGM Grand.
Alvarez-Lara: Preview
By Joseph Rodriguez In a sport dominated by the dollar it’s not often a revenue generating marquee fighter will risk a loss without a reward. Canelo Alvarez could have made the same amount of money Saturday night fighting anyone but he selected Erislandy Lara citing his desire to fight the best competition period.
Mid Valley Spotlight: San Dimas’ Chris Rufus
Chris Rufus, San Dimas, RB/DB, 6-0, 170, Senior
South El Monte’s Diaz Still Unbeaten
(Las Vegas) – South El Monte’s Joseph “Jo Jo” Diaz improved to 11-0 with a ten round unanimous decision over Mexico’s Ramiro Robles (12-2) Wednesday night at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas.
Lynch Heads up Fundraising Golf Tournament
By George Hernandez [Industry] Super Bowl champion Marshawn Lynch of the Seahawks and his cousin 49ers quarterback Josh Johnson were in City of Industry Monday morning at the Pacific Palms Resort. It was their second annual ‘The Big Golf Game’ charity tournament for their ‘Fam 1st Family’ foundation.
Hector Urias Memorial Golf Tournament, June 27th
The golf tournament honoring the memory of local athletic standout Hector Urias will be held Friday, June 27 at the Los Serranos Country Club in Chino Hills.
Levin takes Middleweight Crown; Schilling Shines
By George Hernandez (Inglewood) – Los Angeles Last Man Standing lived up to the hype for everyone in attendance and on television. The finals of the middleweight tournament saw #1 Artem Levin facing off against #2 Joe Schilling. There were also two other world titles finding homes.
Payton Lands at Chadron State
(La Verne) – Runnning back Jake Payton, who started his high school career at San Dimas and finished it at Bonita last year, is heading to Nebraska to continue playing football at Chadron State he confirmed today.