My58 Superstars: Northern California athletes prepare for professional boxing match in Oroville
The three Northern California professional boxers each have different motivations for getting into the ring, but they share a dedication to discipline.
Updated: April 18, 2024 10:35pm PDT
And Evert Diaz. One two. Richmond native Iris Contras started boxing at the age of 26, before he was even a teenager, being coached by his father. When he was 12 years old, five years old, he had some health problems that made him a little depressed. And I used boxing as a kind of moral support. I guess you could say it was always there for me. And, using boxing as therapy, Iris won 40 of 60 amateur bouts before turning professional at age 19, losing 30 before taking a five-year break from the sport. It's been so long that I think now I just proved to myself that I still have the skill and I'm ready to win. So, um, that's my main focus right now. Despite his long hiatus from boxing, Iris said he now draws energy from his early training at his father's boxing gym. Being scared of other women has never been an issue for me. But his father would put me in there with the boys and sometimes I would come out of the ring crying. I'm not going to lie. When I was younger, yeah, but it taught me a lot. It taught me to be strong enough to hold my own against women. Okay, let's do it again. Another professional boxer who will be in the ring is Salvador Briseno. Oh, the 29-year-old Woodlan resident was introduced to boxing by his father. His father is proud of me when I box. When you're boxing, you're fighting. That's kind of the motivation for me to keep going. And like the Energizer Bunny, Salvador always keeps moving forward. In fact, he was so successful that he competed in the top ranks of boxing cards in Las Vegas at the age of 14 against zero opponents with 40 teen knockouts. Everyone thought he was going to knock me out, but I was determined to fight, and I think I did pretty, pretty, pretty well. Another Northern California boxer is Albert Diaz. He does Evert Box not only for himself, but also for the talented young boxers he works with in a small gym in Richmond. There's a lot of kids out there, they're starting amateur careers, and they ask me, they actually respect me a lot, and what these little kids like. It's crazy to see, look it's up to you, but it tells me that if I want to follow them and do the right thing, I have to try to hold the high ground for myself. So if I do it, they can understand, “Yeah, you have to do it, you have to do it.” Hello. Lumberjack bars are back. So after winning the Golden Gloves Championship and a regular regional title along with a national title, what else would Evert Diaz want to add to his resume? I want to be like a Hall of Fame boxer like Ali. You know, Joe Louis, you know, it's all about Lopez. I think that will be the goal. I want to go to a place where I can leave my name on sports statements. Okay. You can catch all three of these professional boxers at Oroville's Gold His Country Casino on Friday, April 26th. Doors open at 6:30. The bell for the first game will ring at 7:30. And remember, there is one women's professional boxing match on this card, and most of the fighters are from all over Northern California. It's very impressive to hear about young boxers' aspirations for the future. I love that story. Yes, that's a great story. I love athletes, but I also love the backstories behind their stories. You know what made him fall in love with the sport and succeed in it, even if it was a bit of a struggle on the outside? Well, they go out and take care of their actual physical health. is.
My58 Superstars: Northern California athletes prepare for professional boxing match in Oroville
The three Northern California professional boxers each have different motivations for getting into the ring, but they share a dedication to discipline.
Updated: April 18, 2024 10:35pm PDT
The three Northern California professional boxers each have their own motivations for getting into the ring, but they all share a dedication to their field. Professional boxers from around the region are preparing for an event at Oroville's Gold Country Casino later this month. Iris Contreras, a Richmond native, started boxing at just 12 years old. Contreras, now 26, said working out in the ring helps him maintain his mental health. “I was using boxing as emotional support,” he said. “It was always there for me.'' Coached by his father, Contreras won 40 of 60 amateur bouts before turning pro at age 19. Woodland resident Salvador Briseno was also introduced to the sport by his father. The 29-year-old remains motivated to keep moving forward and that effort has shown in his career. Briseno fought on boxing's Top Rank card in Las Vegas. His opponent in that fight had a record of 14 wins, 0 losses, and 14 KOs. But that didn't scare him. “I think I did pretty well,” Briseno said. In a small gym in Richmond, Evert Diaz boxes not only for himself, but also for the young boxers he works with. “They look up to me,” Diaz told KCRA 3. “It's crazy to see these little kids look up to you, but if you want to do the right thing by them, you have to I think I have to make sure I have my footing.'' His high standards are evidenced by his victories. Diaz won the national title, his Golden Gloves championship, and the Northern California Regional title. All three professional boxers will be in the ring in Oroville on April 26th. Find tickets here.
The three Northern California professional boxers each have different motivations for getting into the ring, but they share a dedication to discipline.
Professional boxers from around the area are gearing up for an event to be held at Oroville's Gold Country Casino later this month.
Richmond native Iris Contreras started boxing at just 12 years old. Now 26, she said working out in the ring helps her take care of her mental health.
“I was using boxing for emotional support,” Contreras said. “It's always been there for me.”
Coached by his father, Contreras won 40 of 60 amateur bouts before turning professional at age 19.
Salvador Briseno, who lives in the forest area, was also introduced to the sport by his father.
The 29-year-old remains motivated to keep moving forward and that effort has shown in his career. Briseno fought on boxing's Top Rank card in Las Vegas. His opponent in that fight had a record of 14 wins, 0 losses, and 14 KOs. But that didn't scare him.
“I think it went pretty well,” Briseno said.
In a small gym in Richmond, Evert Diaz is boxing not just for himself, but for the young boxers he works with.
“They actually respect me,” Diaz told KCRA 3. It will be a high foothold for me. ”
His high standards are evidenced by his victories. Diaz won a national title, a Golden Gloves championship, and a Northern California regional title.
All three professional boxers will take to the ring in Oroville on April 26th. Find tickets here.
