The Manuel Lujan Complex on the Expo New Mexico, grounds played host to Legacy Boxing Promotions “Expo Explosion 3”.
The 8-fight Card was headlined by former WBC title holder and New Mexico State Welterweight Champion, Josh “Pitbull” Torres squaring off with Mexico’s Francisco Javier Castro. Torres came in on a three-fight win streak, all three by knockout. Castro coming in with a punchers chance, 23 of 28 victories by knockout.
The co-main event saw the long-awaited meeting between Duke City pugilists Matthew ”Papitas” Esquibel & Willie Villanueva.
In the featured position, Sanchez Brothers Boxing’s Jose Luis Sanchez squared off with Farmington, NM, Joe Gomez-Martinez.
10 Rds @ 147: Josh Torres (20-6-2) def. Francisco Javier Castro (28-10) KO Rd 8
6 Rds @ 146: Willy Villanueva (145.2) vs. Matthew Esquibel (12-0) def. Willie Villanueva (18-6-1) by decision
6 Rds @ 152: Jose Luis Sanchez (9-1-1) def. Joe Gomez Martinez (22-8) by KO Rd 5
6 Rds @ 128: Aaron Perez (7-0) def. Isiias Martin Cardona (25-18) TKO Rd 2
4 Rds @ 112: Amy Salinas (2-0) def. Danielle Saldanha (2-2) by unanimous decision
4 Rds @ 145: Christian Castillo (3-0) def. Albert Jones (0-1) TKO Rd 2
4 Rds @ 180: Lorenzo Benavidez (3-1) vs. Rico Urquizo (5-8-2) by unanimous decision
4 Rds @ 160: Adam Ramirez (1-0) def. Larry Sanchez (0-3) by KO Rd 2