A Four Corners area showdown between Elco “The Animal” Garcia (20-7, 9 KOs), of Durango, Colo., and Joe “Ironman” Gomez (16-1-1, 8 KOs), of Bloomfield, N.M., will open up boxing season for the Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio, Colo. They will go ten rounds at 155 lbs on April 25. in the main event of a five-bout card. In the co-main, Farmington’s Victor Barela (9-1-1, 3 KOs) will seek a comeback at 122 lbs., against an opponent TBA, in an eight rounder. Also at eight rounds, welterweight Lucas “The Ghost” Galle (5-3), of Rio Rancho, N.M., will take on Colorado Springs’ Abel Perry (9-3, 3 KOs). At 180 lbs., standout amateur Victor Filerio (1-0), of Bloomfield, takes on TBA; and, in the opening bout, Albuquerque’s Vincent Mirabal (1-0) is up against Abraham Alvarez-Ozuna (0-1), of Mexico. An amateur card at 4:30 will precede the pro bouts, which begin at 7. For tickets call 970-563-7777. – Chris Cozzone
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