Luis Monda

Luis Monda is currently a full-time boxing trainer at Johnny Tocco's in Las Vegas, which is the oldest gym in Sin City. Luis has a deep knowledge of combat sports history, and has spent significant time researching lineages in boxing, specifically. He has been involved in the local-fight scene for nearly a decade: first as a potential competitor, then as the manager of Tocco's, and now as an instructor to boxers, kickboxers, and mixed martial arts fighters.

Opinion: Actions vs. Consequences Former Ultimate Fighting Championship competitor Mark Munoz did not deserve to be terminated for allowing two students to box each other at a...

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Luis Monda

Jun 02, 2022

Opinion: Rabbit Punches and Preventable Deaths The tragedy involving former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight Tim Hague highlights issues that must be dealt with in boxing, writes...

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Luis Monda

Jun 23, 2017

Opinion: No Denying Greatness of Floyd Mayweather Jr. The criticisms of the undefeated boxing champion are often misguided and unfounded, especially when they involve the quality of his resume,...

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Luis Monda

Jun 19, 2017

Boxing’s Heavyweights of the 1970s: Muhammad Ali Simply known as “The Greatest,” Ali’s commitment to craft and his desire to surround himself with brilliant minds are often overlooked...

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Luis Monda

Oct 23, 2016

Boxing’s Heavyweights of the 1970s: George Foreman A career that spanned four different decades brought with it a slew of historic bouts and two heavyweight title reigns.

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Luis Monda

Mar 31, 2016

Underrated Underachievers: Danny Garcia vs. Robert Guerrero The showdown for the vacant WBC welterweight championship has the potential to be an intriguing one on Saturday in Los Angeles.

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Luis Monda

Jan 23, 2016

Boxing’s Heavyweights of the 1970s: Joe Frazier A legendary left hook and exceptional mental toughness helped the Philadelphia-based South Carolina native carve out a remarkable career.

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Luis Monda

Jan 10, 2016

Cotto vs. Canelo: Puncher Who Can Box vs. Boxer/Puncher Miguel Cotto meets Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on Saturday in Las Vegas, and their respective strengths create multiple layers of intrigue.

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Luis Monda

Nov 20, 2015

Boxing’s Heavyweights of the 1970s: Larry Holmes The “Easton Assassin” parlayed his gifts into a stellar career that included wins over all-time greats and multiple world titles.

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Nov 01, 2015

Boxing’s Heavyweights of the 1970s: Ken Norton An often overlooked historical figure, he handed the incomparable Muhammad Ali just the second loss of his career in March 1973.

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Luis Monda

Oct 14, 2015