Braekhus ducks Holm for Mega-boxing match Holm fighting on Feb. 28 Bellator show in N.M.

14-time world boxing champion Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm  shown here sparring with UFC superstar Jon Jones ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (January 26, 2013) - Less than 24 hours after the World Boxing Council (WBC) Female Championship Committee ordered a mega-fight between undefeated WBC welterweight champion Cecilia "First Lady" Braekhus (21-0, 5 KOs) and 14-time, three-division world champion Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm (32-2-3, 9 KOs), Braekhus' promoter, Sauerland Boxing, notified Holm's promoter, Fresquez Productions, that Braekhus had instead agreed to fight 45-year-old Mia "The Knockout" St. John (47-12-2, 18 KOs) on April 13 in Denmark. Fresquez has announced that Holm (2-0 MMA) will be fighting on a Bellator mixed-martial-arts event February 28 at Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. "We're not waiting around to fight anybody," Fresquez noted. "Holly can be a world champion in MMA, too. We can't make Braekhus fight Holly. Unfortunately, the dilemma for Holly is that there just aren't any big names left for her to box, at least those ready and willing to fight her."  The WBC had awarded the distinction of the Diamond Belt for the Braekhus-Holm fight because "it is regarded as one of the best fights in the history of female boxing." Sauerland and Fresquez had discussions prior to the WBC's order and, if the promoters were unable to reach an agreement - negotiations have now broken off due to Sauerland's announcement that Braekhus is fighting St. John - that the WBC will conduct a purse bid Friday, February 15 at its headquarters in Mexico City. Sauerland has reportedly requested an exception from the ordered mandatory defense for Braekhus in order for her to fight St. John. Fresquez has requested an answer from the WBC regarding how the Braekhus-Holm purse bid will proceed, as well as having additionally petitioned the World Boxing Association (WBA) to order its welterweight champion, Braekhus, to fight No. 1 challenger Holm in a mandatory defense. Last December, Sauerland sent a video tape to Fresquez and media outlets, in which Braekhus challenged the WBC & WBA No. 1-rated Holm to a Sauerland-proposed July fight in Las Vegas, which was quickly accepted, pending final terms. "This is an embarrassment for our sport," Fresquez said. "Holly Holm is the Queen of Boxing and she was ready to fight Braekhus. They've been using Holly's name for the last two years, so they could build Braekhus' name, and we've been chasing her for that long. Based on their decision to fight Mia, they obviously aren't serious about fighting Holly. I don't understand why they challenged Holly and then, after we had accepted their challenge, ducked her again. Maybe they expected certain demands from us, giving them an easy way out of the fight, to make them look good in the media and public. In that video, Breakhus made a big deal about Holly being knocked out by (Ann Sophie) Mathis, but Holly showed the heart of a champion by sticking to her game plan to win their rematch. Braekhus used Holly's same game plan to beat Mathis. Sauerland and Braekhus have turned their backs, once again, on being in the greatest women's fight of all-time, which is another black eye for women's boxing." St. John is a two-time world champion who has lost six of 11 fights since her 2005 defeat by way of a 10-round shutout decision (100-90 on all three judges' scorecards) to Holm. Here's a look at a direct comparison between Holm and St. John, in terms of the more legitimate challenger for Braekhus, who also reigns as the World Boxing Organization (WBO) 147-pound female champion: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                             Holly Holm                   Mia St. John Age                                                            31                                   45 World Titles                                              14                                     2 World Title Fights Record                    21-1-1                                3-5 Record vs. World Champions             14-1-1                                1-8 Common Opponents: Christy Martin                                      WDEC10                  LDEC10 & WDEC10 Jamie Clampitt                                      WTKO1                            LDEC10 Present Ratings: WBC                                             #1 Welterweight             #9 Super Welterweight WBAN                                           #1 Welterweight             #4 Super Welterweight WBA                                             #1 Welterweight             #5 Super Welterweight Box Rec                                        #1 Welterweight             #9 Welterweight  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------       Holm held the WBC 147-pound division belt in 2008 but relinquished it after one successful title defense. She has also been world champion in the light welterweight and light middleweight divisions. For more information go to www.fresquezproductions.com or follow Holly Holm on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HollyHolm.

Braekhus ducks Holm Mega-fight for St. John

14-time world champion Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (January 26, 2013) - Less than 24 hours after the World Boxing Council (WBC) Female Championship Committee ordered a mega-fight between undefeated WBC welterweight champion Cecilia "First Lady" Braekhus(21-0, 5 KOs) and 14-time, three-division world champion Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm (32-2-3, 9 KOs), Braekhus' promoter, Sauerland Boxing, notified Holm's promoter, Fresquez Productions, that Braekhus had instead agreed to fight 45-year-old Mia "The Knockout" St. John (47-12-2, 18 KOs) on April 13 in Denmark. The WBC had awarded the distinction of the Diamond Belt for the Braekhus-Holm fight because "it is regarded as one of the best fights in the history of female boxing." Sauerland and Fresquez had discussions prior to the WBC's order and, if the promoters were unable to reach an agreement - negotiations have now broken off due to Sauerland's announcement that Braekhus is fighting St. John - that the WBC will conduct a purse bid Friday, February 15 at its headquarters in Mexico City. Sauerland has reportedly requested an exception from the ordered mandatory defense for Braekhus in order for her to fight St. John. Fresquez has requested an answer from the WBC regarding how the Braekhus-Holm purse bid will proceed, as well as having additionally petitioned the World Boxing Association (WBA) to order its welterweight champion, Braekhus, to fight No. 1 challenger Holm in a mandatory defense. Last December, Sauerland sent a video tape to Fresquez and media outlets, in which Braekhus challenged the WBC & WBA No. 1-rated Holm to a Sauerland-proposed July fight in Las Vegas, which was quickly accepted, pending final terms. "This is an embarrassment for our sport," Fresquez said. "Holly Holm is the Queen of Boxing and she was ready to fight Braekhus. They've been using Holly's name for the last two years, so they could build Braekhus' name, and we've been chasing her for that long. Based on their decision to fight Mia, they obviously aren't serious about fighting Holly. I don't understand why they challenged Holly and then, after we had accepted their challenge, ducked her again. Maybe they expected certain demands from us, giving them an easy way out of the fight, to make them look good in the media and public. In that video, Breakhus made a big deal about Holly being knocked out by (Ann Sophie) Mathis, but Holly showed the heart of a champion by sticking to her game plan to win their rematch. Braekhus used Holly's same game plan to beat Mathis. Sauerland and Braekhus have turned their backs, once again, on being in the greatest women's fight of all-time, which is another black eye for women's boxing." St. John is a two-time world champion who has lost six of 11 fights since her 2005 defeat by way of a 10-round shutout decision (100-90 on all three judges' scorecards) to Holm. Here's a look at a direct comparison between Holm and St. John, in terms of the more legitimate challenger for Braekhus, who also reigns as the World Boxing Organization (WBO) 147-pound female champion: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                             Holly Holm                   Mia St. John Age                                                            31                                   45 World Titles                                              14                                     2 World Title Fights Record                    21-1-1                                3-5 Record vs. World Champions             14-1-1                                1-8 Common Opponents: Christy Martin                                      WDEC10                  LDEC10 & WDEC10 Jamie Clampitt                                      WTKO1                            LDEC10 Present Ratings: WBC                                             #1 Welterweight             #9 Super Welterweight WBAN                                           #1 Welterweight             #4 Super Welterweight WBA                                             #1 Welterweight             #5 Super Welterweight Box Rec                                        #1 Welterweight             #9 Welterweight  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------       Holm held the WBC 147-pound division belt in 2008 but relinquished it after one successful title defense. She has also been world champion in the light welterweight and light middleweight divisions. Fresquez announced that Holm (2-0) would be in a Bellator mixed-martial-arts fight on February 28 at Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. "We're not waiting around to fight anybody," Fresquez noted. "Holly can be a world champion in MMA, too, but boxing is her first love. We can't make Braekhus fight Holly. Unfortunately, the dilemma for Holly is that there just aren't any big names left for her to box, at least those ready and willing to fight her." For more information go to www.fresquezproductions.com or follow Holly Holm on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HollyHolm.

FRESQUEZ SIGNS MATHEW BACA

(Photo courtesy of Chris Cozzone) ALBUQUERQUE, NM (September 25, 2012) --Veteran boxing promoter Lenny Fresquez is proud to announce the newest addition to the Team Fresquez, featherweight prospect Matthew "Champ" Baca (1-0, 1 KO), who has signed with Fresquez Productions.  "This is what I was meant to do," said Baca, who has been around boxing all of his life. He was a popular and outstanding amateur fighter with 50+ amateur matches. Before he even graduated from high school, Baca succeeded in his pro debut on December 2011 against Daniel Gonzales (0-1), from El Paso, registering a knockout in just 2:59 of the first round.  "I'm very happy to be working with Matthew and Team Baca.," Fresquez remarked.

Promoter Lenny Fresquez predicts Mathis vs. Holm II as 2012 Female Fight of the Year

THE RECKONING Anne Sophie Mathis vs. Holly Holm II IBA Welterweight & WBAN Championships Route 66 Casino Hotel ● Albuquerque, NM ● June 15, 2012

'The Reckoning,' June 15 at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque ALBUQUERQUE, NM (May 6, 2012) - Veteran boxing promoter Lenny Fresquezhas predicted that "The Reckoning," featuring a June 15 rematch between French knockout-artist Anne Sophie Mathis and Holly "The Preachers Daughter" Holm, will be the 2012 Female Fight of the Year. "The Reckoning," presented by Fresquez Productions, will be held at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. "I think it'll be closely fought and the Fight of the Year," Fresquez said.  "Hands down, they are the top two women fighters in the world.  This will be the most important fight of Holly's career, in which she'll try to regain her pound-for-pound status." Mathis will defend her IBA and WBAN welterweight title belts, as well as the mythical pound-for-pound crown, for the first time since capturing the coveted straps last December by way of a stunning seventh-round knockout of hometown darling Holm. Mathis (26-1, 22 KOs) was fighting in the United States for the first time, while Holm (30-2-3, 9 KOs) had been unbeaten for seven years during a 24-fight stretch. "Holly won the first four rounds and in the fourth she hit Anne Sophie with a good body shot," Fresquez recounted their "World Dominance" showdown.  "Holly went for the kill; she started brawling, instead of boxing, and got caught.  Holly rushed out for the fifth round and, in her words, didn't execute the game plan. She understands the mistakes she made and has learned from them." Mathis is a power puncher, Holm a consummate boxer. But Holly got away from her game plan.  "Mathis came into the fight last December with 22 knockouts in 25 fights," Fresquez continued.  "Everybody knew about her power and the plan was for Holly to out-box her from a distance. Holly hurt her in the fourth with that body punch but then she got away from her game plan.  We took that loss as a team. Anne Sophie Mathis was the best fighter in the world that night." Seven-time world champion and reigning IBA/WBA titilist Mathis, who is riding a 25-fight win streak, has defeated world champions such as Holm, Myriam Lamare(twice), Jane Couch, Duda Yankovich, Ana Pascal and Nathalie Toro. Holm is a nine time, three-division world champion who has defeated some of the most notable women boxers of her era, from the 140 through 154-pound weight classes, including Christy Martin, Mary Jo Sanders, Mia St. John, Couch, Yankovich and Chevelle Hallback (twice). "I've never seen Holly so determined," Fresquez concluded.  "Based on past statistics, I understand that about 85 percent of rematches are won by the winner of the first fight.  But Coach Winkeljohn and I strongly feel that Holly has learned from her mistakes and she will gain retribution on June 15th.  In the last fight, they were throwing leather, and I've never seen women hit like that.  These two women are more ferocious than a lot of guys.    In all my years promoting women's boxing, I never saw a fight that both fighters threw and connected on so many hard punches.  They tried to take each other's heads off.  I expect this fight to be equally exciting and hard fought." Mathis and Holm are simply the best women fighters, pound for pound, in the world today.  This could develop into the greatest rivalry in women's boxing history. Go online to www.FresquezProductions.com or www.rt66casino.com for more information about "The Reckoning."

'The Reckoning' Mathis vs. Holm II Announced for June 2 at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque

Holly Holm ALBUQUERQUE, NM (April 24, 2012) - Fresquez Productions held a press conference today to announce the much-anticipated June 15 rematch between French knockout-artist Anne Sophie Mathis and Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm, universally considered the two best female boxers in the world, at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque. "The Reckoning," presented by Fresquez Productions in association with Route 66 Casino Hotel, will showcase a stylistic match-up between invading knockout specialist Mathis and the consummate boxer, southpaw Holm.  Mathis will defend her IBA and WBAN welterweight title belts, as well as the mythical pound-for-pound crown, for the first time against the same opponent she upset to capture the straps from last December. In her United States debut, at the same venue on top the "World Dominance" card, seven-time world champion Mathis scored a shocking seventh-round knockout of Holly, the local favorite who had been undefeated for more than seven years and her previous 24 consecutive fights. "Anne Sophie Mathis and Holly Holm are the two best women fighters in the world," promoter Lenny Fresquez said. "Mathis proved herself but Holly is seeking retribution on June 15.  Take nothing away from Anne Sophie, but Holly got out her game plan to box and got caught by some big punches.  She plans to fight her fight, not Mathis' this time.  Women boxing fans all over the world have been clamoring for the rematch and we're excited to be presenting it at the beautiful Route 66 Casino Hotel." Mathis (26-1, 22 KOs) is riding a 25-fight win streak, dating back to 1995 when she lost her second pro fight. In addition to Holm, she's beaten other world champions such as Myriam Lamare (twice), Jane Couch, Duda Yankovich, Ana Pascal and Nathalie Toro. Holm (30-2-3, 9 KOs) is a nine-time, three-division world champion who will be out to avenge her humbling loss last December at home to Mathis.  Holly has defeated a Who's Who list of woman boxers from the 140 through 154-pound weight classes, including Christy Martin, Mary Jo Sanders, Mia St. John, Couch, Yankovich and Chevelle Hallback (twice). For more information about "The Reckoning" go on line to www.FresquezProductions.com  or  www.rt66casino.com. Press Conference Quotes Anne Sophie Mathis (via Skype):  "Holly knows what to expect from me, obviously, since we've already fought. I don't expect anything but the best from Holly. She's a professional and I am not underestimating her in this fight." " I will stay focused on the job at hand and i expect that I will have to continue to train hard. If she comes to me, I'll be defensive; if she backs up, I will be the aggressor." "I think Holly is a great athlete, a great fighter, but I am working on the knockout." "Since you didn't get to fight Cecilia Braekhus, how do you feel about being inactive since December." "It was a disappointment not being able to fight Braekhus. I've been taking this time to work on techniques." Holly Holm:  "We're sticking to the plan, make no mistake about it. I had a bad day at the office. That will not happen this next fight." "Retirement? Not in the very near future."   Promoter Lenny Fresquez:  "I always knew Braekhus would back out of her fight with Mathis.  Not once, but twice, and that's why I gave them (Mathis) permission to fight her (Braekhus). Shame on her (Braekus).  I've never seen a fighter sick or injured has much as her.  We tried for two years to make a fight (Braekus vs. Holm)but she is protected by a sharp promotional outfit that do not want to lose their investment. Fans know Sophie is The Champ but Holly is going get her belts back!"