Houston, TX – On May 30, 2009, Undefeated Magazine bestowed the Undefeated Magazine Distinguished Fighter Award to four area fighters and honored “The Best of 2008” in the combative sports industry.

The gala resembled the “Fighting Grammys” as an array of legendary World Champions and Contenders walked the red carpet and supported the local fight community by presenting the 2008 Combative Sports Awards winners with their awards. Notable luminaries such as Roy Harris, David Donis, Felix Cora, Jr., Raul Marquez, Termite Watkins, Akondaye Fountain, Ron Collins, Lupe Contreras, Jon Kirk, Chris Reed, Jessie Vasquez, Eric Loveless, Kierre Gouch, Gilbert Martinez, Oscar Rodriguez, Danny Taylor, Brian Lightfoot, Mike Swick, Matt Rangel, Rey Trujillo, Roland Sanchez, Wigberto Diaz and Scotty Ayers took part in honoring the winners. A mini boxing ring was configured to be the stage and red, white and blue table settings were topped with boxing glove centerpieces sponsored by Amber Sports. Members in the audience collected signatures creating a priceless and most memorable souvenir.

The “Undefeated Combative Sports Awards” banquet gala honored the best professional and amateur fighters and performances of 2008 with over 400 guests attending the beautifully decorated hall at the Legends Sports Complex in The Woodlands, Texas. Undefeated Magazine gave special recognition to four individuals for their extraordinary accomplishments in boxing and mixed martial arts with The Undefeated Magazine Distinguished Fighter Award. The 2008 recipients of the award are former Lightweight Champion of the World Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz and Six-Time Amateur National Champion Marshall Sanchez who ranks #1 in the nation and #3 in the world. The honorees in mixed martial arts are undefeated Lonestar Beatdown Champion Kenny “The Hurt” Burke, and Katana Champion Daniel “The Pit” Pineda.

Internationally renowned Latin Grammy nominee, Myrza Maldonado accompanied by El Mariachi International of Houston entertained the guests with songs by her father, Fernando Z. Maldonado, a composer, arranger, and pianist internationally known for songs like "Volver, Volver, Volver, " "Payaso," "Voy Gritando por la Calle," Hermoso Cariño," "Que va," "Amor de la calle," aand others. The Honorary Chairs for the event were Consulado General de Mexico Juan Cerda Benitez and his spouse, Mrs. Leticia Tiguman-Cerda. We thank El Jimador Tequila for being a vital sponsor.

A special tribute to Diane "Dynamite" Clark who ruled over the light heavyweight division in women’s boxing in the early 1980s. Because sanctioning bodies did not widely recognize women’s boxing during that time period, Clark never received a titlebelt for her accomplishments. Undefeated Magazine and Amber Sports are proud to present Diane with a belt as an acknowledgment of her achievements in boxing.


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