Jose Ramirez proved any doubters wrong Saturday night by stopping fellow unbeaten world champion Maurice Hooker on Hooker's Dallas area home turf. Not only did Ramirez unify the WBC and WBO super lightweight title belts, but he also stamped himself as the greatest boxer ever from the Fresno area. A...
Frenzied Save Mart Crowd Helps Propel Ramirez to Comeback Win
Jose Ramirez dug deep Sunday night to retain his world title belt and preserve his undefeated record. Sensing that he needed to do a lot more to keep his World Boxing Council 140-pound crown, Ramirez dominated the second half of the bout in a narrow 12-round victory over southpaw challenger Jose "Chon"...
They Made the News in 2018. Who Is No. 1?
Newsmakers come in all shapes, sizes, and impacts. There are those who dominate headlines and social media for a spell before free-falling back into obscurity. There are those who — by virtue of talent, position, and personality — make lasting marks on a community. And there are those who occupy...
Is Jose Ramirez the Best Boxer Ever from Fresno Area?
Jose Ramirez now has done what no Fresno area boxer has ever done. Landing 381 punches by the count of CompuBox and scoring two knockdowns in his unanimous victory over previously undefeated Antonio Orozco on Saturday night, Ramirez successfully defended his WBC junior welterweight title. Keeping the title eluded Fresno's two previous...
Grizzlies Home Opener Brings Glitz, Good Vibes and a Loss
When can a 13-0 loss be classified as a pitcher's duel? When the Fresno Grizzlies give up 11 runs in the ninth inning to the Tacoma Rainiers. Regardless of the final score, an announced crowd of 10,198 fans enjoyed the glitz and glamour of the home opener Tuesday night. Parker...
War of Wills Between Neighbors & Producers Dairy Continues
Just when the Fresno City Council was on the cusp of siding with a neighborhood over a business, it pulled back. Producers Dairy for nearly 18 months has sought council approval to demolish a building at their facility on Belmont Avenue to create for space for more trailer trucks. After...
What Leads Annual Wish List of Clovis Residents?
The Clovis City Council will hear results of a survey on what its citizens want Monday night. However, it is a familiar tune: public safety and street repairs. City staff will present the results of the mostly-online unscientific survey of budgeting priorities. But, a staff report says, "the response was valuable...