Boxing returns to Corpus Christi area

By Christian Schmidt

30/01/2023

Boxing returns to Corpus Christi area

After nearly five years, Reyna Promotions is returning to the Corpus Christi, Texas area.  "Battle in the City" will take place February 18th at the Robstown Fairgrounds. Nine bouts are scheduled to take place in all.  Boxers from all over the state of Texas are set to be showcased.  One tough hombre will appear on the show is Ron Guerrero (23-22-3), a veteran of Cedric Kushner's Heavyweight Explosion who has been active since the 1990s. Guerrero, who has been in the ring with Tony Thompson, Jameel McCline, Frans Botha, Ray Austin and many more is set to have his farewell fight in front of his hometown fans against Corey Barlow (3-5-2) of Austin, Texas in a six rounder.  The co-feature will be Sammy Castaneda (9-0-1) of the Rio Grande Valley taking on Bryan "B-Smooth" Springs (3-6-2) of San Antonio in a six-round junor welterweight showdown.  The main event will see local product Mark Beuke (10-3) taking on Adam Ealoms (6-23-3) of Bryan, Texas in a six-round middleweight showdown.  The event will be available on pay-per-view at DFTVsportswest.com. Former Boxingtalk.com journalist Christian Schmidt is set to be the ring announcer. For tickets call (361)249-0449, (361)288-9319, or (361)434-7750.