Articles for Mexican Independence

Dana White confirms UFC flag ban, fighters can display ensigns in the octagon again
1 year, 3 months ago

Dana White confirms UFC flag ban, fighters can display ensigns in the octagon again

Hindustan Times  

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has currently lifted its ban on fighters bringing flags into the octagon, according to Dana White, the CEO. #UFCFlags It garnered attention when Joe Pyfer displayed the United States flag following his second-round submission victory over Abdul Razak Alhassan at the UFC fight Apex. We’re bringing flags back.’ It drove me crazy.” Dana did not initially …

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The UFC beats Canelo and boxing to the punch on Mexican Independence Weekend
1 year, 3 months ago

The UFC beats Canelo and boxing to the punch on Mexican Independence Weekend

LA Times  

What started as a spontaneous event, thought up by UFC president Dana White, turned out to be a memorable night on Saturday in Las Vegas. On a night usually reserved for boxing and Mexican champion Canelo Alvarez, the UFC took center stage with a full house of 18,700 fans filling T-Mobile Arena for the first Noche UFC event. Deportes Noche …

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Canelo Álvarez isn’t fighting on Mexican Independence Day for first time in years. Here’s why
1 year, 4 months ago

Canelo Álvarez isn’t fighting on Mexican Independence Day for first time in years. Here’s why

LA Times  

A familiar sight will unfold in Las Vegas this Saturday: Mexicans descending on the city for a fight card headlined by a Mexican star on Mexican Independence Day weekend. Canelo Álvarez has been the preeminent choice to fight in Las Vegas on the two most important Mexican fight weekends — Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo — since ascending …

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Canelo Álvarez carries on boxing's Cinco de Mayo tradition
2 years, 8 months ago

Canelo Álvarez carries on boxing's Cinco de Mayo tradition

LA Times  

Secure the right venue on the right date and the opponent becomes almost irrelevant. With Latinos comprising a growing percentage of boxing’s audience, Cinco de Mayo has become one of the two cornerstones on the sport’s calendar, along with Mexican Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo has staged some major promotions over the years, including De La Hoya’s loss to Mayweather …

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Tyson Fury vs Otto Wallin: ‘Gypsy King’ says he has changed his lifestyle as he strives to regain world titles
5 years, 4 months ago

Tyson Fury vs Otto Wallin: ‘Gypsy King’ says he has changed his lifestyle as he strives to regain world titles

The Independent  

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