Houston-based boxers?

[kmcc505]

I'm trying to convince a local sports station they should devote some of their time covering boxing. The program director is keen on the idea but wants to know how to connect boxing to the region. While the biggest reason would be that we have a lot of boxing fans here in Houston and in Texas in general (which is why promoters come here so often), I also want to be sure they know all the Houston based boxing people there are. So far, I have this list.

Ronnie Shields group:
Erislandy Lara
Jermall Charlo
Jermell Charlo
Brian Vera
Edwin Rodriguez
Mike Lee
Danny O'connor
Sergei Liakhovich

Kenny Weldon:
I know he has a big amateur gym here but does anyone know if he trains any pros now?

George Foremen III is a boxer down here. Plus, I know there are several local pro shows that happen all throughout the year from SouthCoast Promotions, Savarese Promotions, etc.

Marlen Esparza, the US Olympic Bronze Medalist, trains and fights in Houston.

What else?

[ElBossHogg™]

I think Marlen Esparza is from houston or closeby, she a olympian medalist for the USA that a good way to get boxing in the door.

[Access_Denied]

Emmm.. how about former unified lightweight champ Juan "baby bull" Diaz for one? The guy who would pack stadiums in Houston.

[bigsmoothh]

yes when juan diaz fought marquez, it was packed here in h town .....alot of support for diaz and marquez................

[usaboxing142]

Marlen Esparza trains out of Houston and her trainer has some stand out amateurs and 4 undefeated pro prospects that look really promising along with ex champion Reggie Johnson who's been working on his comeback

[diallo]

James Prince, who is also based here is a manager of several different fighters including Andre Ward, Chad Dawson, Shane Mosely and others. He also has a gym here. Hey KMCC505, give me a call. 713-702-6130. I'd like to here more about this situation. I too believe boxing should be bigger then what it is here.