He expects to have his first show by the end of the year. told me that his southpaw son will be hanging up his gloves, but both father and son will now be promoting fights. I asked the elder Quinonez if his son was planning to return to the ring, after his last defeat against the younger Cleotis “Mookie” Pendarvis at a previous All Star boxing show in March.
I had a few minutes to catch up with trainer Steve Quinonez, father of fighter Stevie “The Mongoose” Quinonez. Taking place inside the large Crowne Ballroom, the card will feature seven bouts showcasing some of L.A.’s future contenders.Īttending yesterday’s weigh-in in the Arena Sports Bar and Grill at the Commerce Casino (touted as the world’s largest poker casino), I entered a room packed with anxious combatants ready to step into the ring. SoCal fight fans are in for a treat as All Star Boxing presents its “Battle of the Rising Stars” live boxing show TONIGHT at the Commerce Casino in Commerce, California.
