In an emotional activity held at the Aguas Buenas Urban High School, the World Boxing Organization (WBO), together with its president, Francisco "Paco" Valcárcel, Esq., delivered the WBO North America (NABO) Jr. Welterweight title to boxer Yomar "The Magic" Álamo which he won last Friday in Florida, after defeating Mexican Manuel Méndez by unanimous decision in an event promoted by All Star Boxing.
 
"When Yomar fought the previously, we were not pleased, Yomar's people made the decision for him to train with Iván Calderón so that he learned some techniques that Iván had already used very well. Iván is the architect of this and I recognize his work as a coach who charge of polishing this diamond. As a fighter, Iván made 18 world title defenses in the 105 and 108 pounds of the WBO and will be a safe bet for the Hall of Fame", Varcárcel said.
 
An excited Álamo said: "I am very happy with this tribute. This fight was for my people of Aguas Buenas and Puerto Rico, who so need moments of happiness. Everything can be done in life, just set some goals and fight for them, no matter how strong the winds are. If you are at the hands of Jesus Christ, our savior, nothing will be missing and I know that many young people will achieve it".
 
Álamo's trainer Iván Calderón said: "I want to thank Ángel Cotto, who was the one who physically prepared Yomar Álamo for the fight and without that work, you can't do what you did. Thanks to Efraín Román and Armando for giving me the confidence to join the team. The discipline that Yomar had to represent Aguas Buenas with a lot of pride, knowing that his people are behind him, motivated him a lot".
 
"From the Cagüitas neighborhood, we have a young man who, since he was a child, trained in the municipal gym of Aguas Buenas with Efraín Román and his father Armando Álamo. His dedication is remarkable throughout the town. Always running at 4:00 in the morning and that fills us with pride. His title is well deserved and thanks to the WBO for this great activity", said the Aguas Buenas mayor Javier García Pérez, who was joined by the representative Jorge Navarro, on behalf of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico.
 
For the WBO, other from Valcárcel, Treasurer Adolfo Flores, Vice-Chairman of the Championship Committee Enrique Mendoza, Esq, Ratings Committee Chairman Edgardo López Sasso, Esq, and adviser Gustavo Olivieri, Esq, were also in attendance.

On Saturday, March 23rd, fast growing New Jersey based Rising Star Promotions presents a fifth edition of newly created series “Boardwalk Boxing” Headline by heavyweight contender Chazz “The Gentleman” Witherspoon (37-3 28ko) taking on an opponent to be announced later this week.

In the Co Feature, a battle of two New Jersey fighters Anthony “Juice” Young (19-2 6ko) taking on Juan “The Beast” Rodriguez Jr. (13-6 5ko) for the New Jersey State Welterweight championship previously held by top contender Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (27-2-1 9ko) who’s now campaigning at Junior Middleweight.

WBA number 8 World Rated contender Derrick “Take it to the Bank” Webster (28-2 14ko) headlines the under card in a 8 round Super Middleweight bout.

The under card consist of local New Jersey, New York plus fighters from the surrounding areas: New Jersey State Middleweight champion Chris “Sandman” Thomas 11-0-1 7ko, Yurik “DBSBC” Mamedov (10-1 3ko), Isiah “Flee” Hart 3-0 2ko, Gabriel “Top Shielf” Pham (9-1 4ko), Alejandro “Popo” Salinas (9-2 8ko), Michael Ruiz, Pro Debut, Robert Terry (2-0), Vidal Rivera (8-0 5ko), Frederic Julian (10-0 8ko), New Jersey State Heavyweight champion Quian Davis (5-0-2 2ko) and Raffaello Fattore, Pro Debut.

"The Boardwalk Boxing series has been off to a great start since we did our first show literally last year when I fought Gabriel Bracero. The Showboat has been great to us and we look forward to continue bringing the best local boxing to the boardwalk in Atlantic City and keep our reputation and the "King of Atlantic City" Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna said laughing in a brief interview.

The popular series Boxeo Telemundo Ford continues with a blockbuster card this Friday, March 1st at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Felix "Tuto" Zabala Jr., All Star Boxing, Inc and Kris Lawrence of The Heavyweight Factory have joined forces once again to bring live televised boxing back to south Florida.

The main event features hard punching WBO #1 rated Latino Champion, Ricardo “Hindu” Espinoza of Tijuana, Mexico set to face rugged veteran Ricardo “El Matematico” Nunez of Panama City, Panama in a bout scheduled for 10 rounds with Espinoza’s WBO Latino title on the line. "Hindu" Espinoza, 21, is boasting a record of 22-2-19 KO’s, having knocked out his past 9 opponents including two of them in title fights. "Hindu" looks to continue his knockout streak as he makes his 3rd appearance on Telemundo Friday night.

The challenger, Ricardo Nunez 29-8-23 KO's, 31, carries the veteran experience in the fight. Nunez, has contested multiple title opportunities, including two world title fights. Nunez will look to impose his experience Friday night as he makes his 2nd appearance on U.S soil, in his first fight he lost a close split decision to cuban prospect Leduan Barthelemmy (13-0-1).

The Co-Main event of the night is Undefeated prospect Derreck Cuevas (19-0-1-14 Ko’s) of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Cuevas, battles local idol Ed “The Lion” Paredes (38-7-25 KO’s) of Pembrook Pines, Florida in a bout scheduled 10 rounds for the vacant World Boxing Association(WBA) Latin Welterweight title.

Making his return once again to the Telemundo airwaves, unbeaten local prospect Hairon “El Maja” Socarras (20-0-3-13 KO’s) faces his toughest opponent up to date in Carlos “Fino” Ruiz of Mexico City, Mexico. The bout is scheduled for 8 rounds in the featherweight division.

Felix "Tuto" Zabala President of All Star Boxing, INC stated "We are delighted to be back at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in South Florida as we continue to celebrate Boxeo Telemundo 30th anniversary with another spectacular night of boxing"

"Hindu" Espinoza vs "Matematico" Nuñez will air live at 11:35EST on Telemundo.