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Google News: Juarez reminds; Leija recalls
[15rounds.com] - This followed a reminder of how small boxing's community is, Friday afternoon, when James Leija, one half of Saturday's Freeman Coliseum host, Leija-Battah Promotions, spoke about Steward, who, posterity oughtn't forget, worked Leija's corner at
Google News: View from the corner: Steward a great trainer, friend
[San Antonio Express] - In 1993, Steward was a second in “Jesse” James Leija's corner for his fight against Azumah Nelson at the Alamodome. “He was a great person and a great trainer,” Leija said. “He helped boxing so much.” The fight was the biggest of Leija's career to that
Google News: Amateur boxing survives wacky 24 hours
[San Antonio Express] - More pressing was the matter of Saturday's pro-am boxing card at Freeman Coliseum. The suspension would have forced local promoters “Jesse” James Leija and Mike Battah to pull the plug on the amateur portion of the event. All 24 bouts. Not an easy
Google News: Holmes grad ready for pros
[San Antonio Express] - “He's so good, after two or three fights he's going to be the best fighter in San Antonio,” said “Jesse” James Leija, Castaneda's trainer. Express-News file photo. Photo: John Albright, For The Express-News / SA. Kendo Castaneda (left) makes his pro
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