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Boxing Ring in Puerto Vallarta

I was in Puerto Vallarta in May with a friend. I heard about a boxing match and we went to it. There were 14 fights, culminating with the challenge to the Super Welterweight division for the World Hispanic Title – Villanueva vs Ortega, the challenger. The ring was in a patio setting. Boxing is deep in Mexican culture and the first few fights were between toddlers. Fortunately, the kids wear headgear and know how to box. The night moved on to better and better fights, and eventually to a few pro fights at the end, culminating with the title challenge. But the last fight wasn’t until 1:30 AM! Ortega went down early in the second round  with a combination and right punch on the jaw.

Ortega