Liliana Ulloa

Sports Journalist · 25 articles

Liliana, mostly known as Lily, is a nonbinary media communications badass and founder of Xicana Boxing. Lily's love for boxing goes back to watching boxing as a child in Nayarit, Mexico, and through an illegal black box when immigrating to California in 2001. A mom of two kids and four cats, Lily enjoys thrifting for trinkets, true crime rabbit holes, trash television and the devils lettuce.

Oscar Duarte Edges Angel Fierro in Bloody Split Decision, Crowd Boos Verdict
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Oscar Duarte Edges Angel Fierro in Bloody Split Decision, Crowd Boos Verdict

Mexican contenders Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte and Angel “Tashiro” Fierro delivered exactly what was expected Saturday night, a rough, back-and-forth fight that left the crowd split and the scorecards even more so. Duarte(31-2-1, 23 KOs) edged Fierro by split decision, 115-113 and 116-112 twice, while one judge saw it 116-112 for Fierro. The verdict at […]

Benavidez vs Zurdo Predictions: Full Cinco de Mayo Fight Card Picks and Analysis
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Benavidez vs Zurdo Predictions: Full Cinco de Mayo Fight Card Picks and Analysis

LAS VEGAS — Cinco de Mayo weekend always carries weight, and this one, even without Canelo headlining, isn’t too different in that way. An entire pay-per-view built around Mexico vs. Mexico fights, headlined by a clash above 168 pounds for the first time, and a co-main that feels just as volatile as the main event. […]

Manny Robles on Reséndiz vs Munguía: “We’re Asking for PED Testing” – Q&A Ahead of Benavidez vs Zurdo Undercard
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Manny Robles on Reséndiz vs Munguía: “We’re Asking for PED Testing” – Q&A Ahead of Benavidez vs Zurdo Undercard

Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas will feature a full slate of Mexico vs. Mexico matchups, but one storyline continues to follow the co-main event between Armando “Toro” Reséndiz and Jaime Munguía. Questions around performance-enhancing drug testing have entered the conversation ahead of May 2, with both camps addressing the need for transparency as […]

Carlos Adames Breaks Down Reséndiz vs Munguía, Eyes 2026 Return
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Carlos Adames Breaks Down Reséndiz vs Munguía, Eyes 2026 Return

WBC middleweight champion Carlos “Caballo Bronco” Adames is not on the May 2 card in Las Vegas, but his name was previously mentioned amongst the co-feature stars. And he is not shy about where he stands. Adames, who has previously shared the ring in sparring with Armando Reséndiz, said the version of “El Toro” fans […]

Mexico vs Mexico: David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez Set for Explosive Cinco de Mayo Showdown
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Mexico vs Mexico: David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez Set for Explosive Cinco de Mayo Showdown

One glance at unified cruiserweight champion Gilberto “El Zurdo” Ramirez and one has to wonder how the 6′ 2½″ Mexican southpaw ever made the super middleweight limit. The Sinaloense, who made history in 2016 by becoming the first Mexican super middleweight champion, enters his fourth cruiserweight bout defending his current titles against another former super middleweight champion […]

Oscar Duarte Doubles Down Ahead of Tashiro Fierro War on Benavidez vs. Zurdo Card – Wants Pitbull Cruz
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Oscar Duarte Doubles Down Ahead of Tashiro Fierro War on Benavidez vs. Zurdo Card – Wants Pitbull Cruz

Inside and outside the ring, Mexican super lightweight “La Migraña” Oscar Duarte projects an unmistakable norteño aura, amplifying the aggressive style he credits with forcing Richardson Hitchins to withdraw from their scheduled title bout Feb. 21. “Se rajó.” “He chickened out,” Duarte told Boxing Social. He believes Hitchins moved to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing to […]

Who’s Next for Anthony Joshua: Wilder, Fury, or Another Missed Mega Fight?
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Who’s Next for Anthony Joshua: Wilder, Fury, or Another Missed Mega Fight?

With Anthony Joshua reemerging into the spotlight following his tragic accident earlier this year, rumors as to who will be his next opponent fuel social media discussions across platforms. One of the most-requested opponents remains to be The Bronze Bomber. Yet Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder didn’t collapse over one bad meeting, social media beef or […]

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