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Sunday, April 21, 2013  Weslaco boxer Omar Figueroa stopped Abner Cotto in the first round to win the vacant NABA and WBC Fecarbox lightweight titles Saturday night at the Alamodome.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  After weighing in at Market Square in San Antonio, Omar "Panterita" Figeuroa talked with Action 4 Sports about his bout Saturday night with Abner Cotto, and what it will be like to step into the ring in front of over 40-thousand boxing fans at the Alamodome.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  One-time champions now boxing promoters Oscar De La Joya and Jesse James Leija brought Canelo Alvarez and Austin Trout to McAllen in anticipation of their title bout April 20th in San Antonio.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Oscar De La Hoya is coming to the Valley this week, his 1st time back to promote a fight since 2004. And with the Golden Boy comes one of the most popular boxers in the world, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. Both will be appearing at 3:30pm Thursday press conference at the McAllen Convention Center to promote Canelo's fight with Austin Trout at the Alamodome April 20th.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Weslaco lightweight champion Omar Figueroa Jr. gave the kids at Truman Price Elementary in Donna an inspirational talk about hard work and dedication, just as his has paid off with a major bout in San Antonio next month.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  While most nominations for the US Army All-American bowl in San Antonio go out to players after their junior year, two Harlingen Cardinals garnered theirs due to their spectacular senior seasons.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  The Dallas Cowboys are about to begin quite a summer trip and hope to eventually end up at home for the next Super Bowl.

Friday, November 27, 2009  5A DIV II REGIONALS Score