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Fight Club OC / Upcoming Show Set For: December 11
Fight Club OC BIGGEST Show of Year! December 11th Inside The Hangar at The OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA
You know you have the premier club fight show in the country when some of the sport’s biggest promoters and managers place their fighters on a Fight Club OC show. It has happen almost every show for the past two years and the Thursday, December 11th Fight Club OC show in The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa is no exception.
Fight fans will get to see three undefeated boxers in action as Golden Boy Promotions displays their Hawaiian Connection with both Asa Stevens and Dalis Kaleiopu bringing their 7-0 records into the ring. And after a spectacular KO on the October 23rd show, 6-0 Stanford grad Dante Kirkman will return to give fight fans a big time night of action.
Tag on two solid MMA bouts plus a great Tequila Mandala Young Champions Bout featuring 7-1-0 Juan Higuera vs undefeated 4-0 (4KO’s) Anthony De La Cruz, Plus two other exciting boxing bouts and a chance to win $1,000 in our Hustler Knockout Promotion and this is a show you do not want to miss! Tickets are still available for this Dec 11th show priced at $75 and are available online at www.socafights.com.
Continue reading Fight Club OC / Upcoming Show Set For: December 11Fight Club OC / Next Show Set For: October 23
SOCA Fights Presents Fight Club OC On October 23rd InsideThe Hangar at The OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California
Fight Fans are in for an early treat on October 23rd when Fight Club OC returns with seven solid bouts to entertain the Southern California fight fans! How about 7-0 Johnny Canas out of Santa Ana who is set to face 5-2-1 Kevin Castillo from Florida in a 6 rounder….how about 5-0 Dante Kirkman a 2025 Stanford gradute….how about the first ever female bout for the Tequila Mandala Young Champions belt….how about six OC fighters on the October 23rd show….do you need any more convincing that The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa is the place to be on Thursday, October 23rd.
Now the “bad news” is that Fight Club OC only has 20 ticket left to sell online at www.socafights.com. BUT should any fighters return tickets at the October 22nd Weigh-In, PLEASE call (949) 760-3131 after 10 am on Thursday, October 23rd to be part of the excitement. If you are interested in 2026 Fight Club OC Season Seats so you are not left out of the action email Drew for seating options at fightpromotions@gmail.com.
Continue reading Fight Club OC / Next Show Set For: October 23dmboxing UPDATE!
This is a THANK YOU information note to alert everyone with concern that dmboxing.com is back on line for viewing after a brief disappearance these past two weeks.
The issue, now fixed, was a difficult computer malfunction that took time and patience to correct.
I am grateful for the assistance from John Boitnott who was instrumental in helping to launch the website back at its beginning – July 2007.
Stand by for your boxing updates and article features, as we move forward continuing to serve.
Respectfully,
David Martinez / Boxing Historian
Fight Club OC / UPDATE!
Combat Sports Entertainment Presents
Fight Club OC As It Returns August 28th Inside
The Hangar at The Orange County Fair & Event Center!
| Six different weight divisions from Cruiserweights to Featherweights headline a big seven bout Fight Club OC show, Thursday, August 28th in The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. |
| In the featured Tequila Mandala Young Champions Title Bout it will be Santa Ana’s 7-4-1 (2KO’s) Jesse “Lobito” Gonzalez vs Carson’s 4-2-2 (2KO’s) Christian Seals which has all the makings of a true “championship bout”! How about two undefeated cruiserweight fighters to get your attention. Yes, it will be the return of one of Fight Club OC’s favorite MMA fighter Curtis Millender who fought for the UFC and Bellator, now will put on 10oz boxing gloves and face undefeated 4-0 Anthony De La Cruz out of Ventura. I know the word WAR is used a lot to describe a matchup, but this bout could be a WAR! Two solid MMA bouts also on the Southern California’s only hybrid show, as Fullerton’s Jeong-Joo Choi faces Fontana’s Adryen Spinks, and Christopher Cruz faces Robert Duran in a bantamweight match up. Other boxing bouts will see the return of 3-0-1 Alfredo Quinones returning off his big on June 19th as he now faces 2-0-1 Jovan Alayon from Honolulu, HI. Riverside’s Nate Palencia returns to face Noah Davis from Hollywood an MMA fighter making his pro boxing debut. Not to be outdone by Light Heavyweight’s Patrick Ogbebor and Devon Cooley who will both be making their pro debut’s on the 28th. |
| Remember to bring a non perishable food item and enter to Win $200 in the Fight Club OC Says KO OC Hunger, plus someone can Win $1,000 cash in the Hustler Casino $1,000 Knockout Promotion. |
“The Most Fun You Can Have On A Thursday Night In Orange County” is what fight fans say about Fight Club OC shows. With less than 100 tickets remaining online, don’t delay as this show will sell out!
Tickets are available at www.socafights.com.
Continue reading Fight Club OC / UPDATE!Happy Anniversary #18
By David Martinez / Boxing Historian / dmboxing.com
This past July 15, 2025 ”www.dmboxing.com” officially celebrated a milestone, of eighteen years of existence.
The website started back in 2007 and since then I have published over 2,175 articles and features for world-wide viewing.
It’s absolutely a delight to bring you boxing, as I produce this site to be the best that I can provide.
Along the way, I have been blessed to become acquainted with a wonderful array of fans, and with some to becoming the closest of friends to me, and that I consider the grandest gift of our friendship.
I am also grateful to have a special team of people that have enhanced the success of this website, and a loyal fan base who I would like to thank for their continued support and positive input. My involvement in boxing goes back sixty-four years to 1961, and my top priority is to provide honesty and credibility to dmboxing.com for all concerned.
Continue reading Happy Anniversary #18June 19th Fight Club OC Show Will Bring The Action Like Summer Heat!
“Something for every fight fan” is what Fight Club OC shows are all about, and the Thursday, June 19th show in The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa will be no different.
This seven bout June 19th show will feature: a great female bout between two young ladies, Elena Mandujano from San Bernardino making her pro debut vs Amanda DeRosa from Hesperia….a major MMA war between Richie Palomino 7-6 from Santa Ana against Palmdale’s Saad Ul-Hassan 8-9. Boxing pro debuts for LA’s Leon “Suede The Plug” Miller Jr as he faces Albert Ochoa 1-0, Lake Forest’s Ryan Jones will also be making his boxing debut against Maclovio Salas. In MMA action Christopher Cruz is set to face Robert Duran at 130lbs. Boxing on June 19th from Martinez, CA will be 4-0 (4KO’s) Abraham Lozano vs 1-1 Rasuiod Hollie. In our Tequila Mandala Young Champions bout will be Alfredo Quinones 2-0-1 from Carlsbad facing Julian Baez 2-1-0 from Camarillo.
Remember part of the Fight Club OC action is CASH….CASH…..CASH! Yes, it’s the Hustler Casino $1,000 KO Promotion and the Fight Club OC Says KO OC Hunger where five people who bring a non perishable item to the show may be one of five winners of $200 each.
Boxing Nicknames
By Steve Corbo
Last week, dmboxing.com published a list of 150 boxing Nicknames, put together by ring announcer / writer Steve Corbo.
(Part #2 of 2)
Here are the 150 Nicknames with the corresponding real names of the fighters.
Continue reading Boxing NicknamesBoxing Nicknames
By Steve Corbo
(Part #1 of 2)
Three groups of people, seem to come by nicknames naturally. First, the kids from my old neighborhood. Second, gangsters. And third, the group with the most colorful nicknames of all, professional boxers!
I started to list my ten favorite boxer nicknames. That list quickly grew to 15, then 20, and then I couldn’t stop. I finally called a halt at 150. As with the kids in my neighborhood, some fighters become so identified by their nicknames… we forget their real names. Case in point, Canelo! I’ve run into many a fight fan who when asked what they think of Saul Alvarez, say “Who’s he?”
Test your knowledge and see how many nicknames you can match with the boxer’s real name. This list is certainly not complete, I actually came up with more than 150 but had to draw the line somewhere! There is no preference in ranking or order. They are simply at random as they came to me when putting this together. The numbers are there only as a point of reference. Comment about fighters, and their nicknames, not on this list. Or ask questions about those who are! I welcome your feedback.
Continue reading Boxing NicknamesHappy Easter 2025
Easter coming this Sunday – the greatest day in the Christian calendar which celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ – www.dmboxing.com sincerely wishes everyone a safe and blessed Easter!
