Texas Heavyweight Title

[Kirk Chaisson]

Hello Kirk,

I have read the website and find it to be of excellent news in the world of boxing in the Houston area.
It was brought to my attention that there was an article posted on your website ( www.houstonboxingscene.com/wartales.htm ) stating that Eugene Hill fought for the Texas Heavyweight title and won it against Robbie McClimans (7-6-2) on October 23.

I knew of Eugene's fight well ahead of the results and I spoke to the Promoter (Chris Henard) before hand to clarify the status of the title since it was posted on your website as an upcoming boxing event that had the title on the line.

As soon as I found out about this error I called Chris Henard to let him know that I manage the current Texas Heavyweight Champion Homero "El Oso" (The Bear) Fonseca (8-2-2) who won the aforementioned title in Kingsville, Texas fighting against Freddy Gatica (3-6) in a title fight sanctioned by the Texas Combative Sports Comission, on September 25th in a promotion by Lone Star Promotions.

I also told Chris Henard that I had called the Texas Combative Sports Commission and spoke to Greg Alvarez to also make them aware of the situation and Greg agreed that Eugene Hill ( 19-1) was not fighting for the title against Robbie McClimans (7-6-2) since Fonseca is the current Champ. Greg did say that Eugene had won the vacant title back in September of 2008 against Roderick Willis ( 14-4-1) but Hill never defended the title within the permited time frame to continue to be the Texas Heavyweight champ.

Boxrec which is the best website in the world when it comes to verifying prize fighters records and previous fights, has also made that mistake (posting that the fight was for the Texas Heavyweight title) and they will be adressed of the error as well so they can make the correction.

Kirk, please make the notation on your website (and clarify the mistake) that Homero "El Oso" Fonseca is the actual Texas Heavyweight Champion and Homero will take on all comers to defend the prestigious Heavyweight State title belt. That includes Eugene Hill if he so desires to enter the squared circle with the pride of Kingsville, Texas.


Sincerely,
Jose Reyes
Boxing Manager
License #: MANAGR00002445
[phone]

[Kirk Chaisson]

Jose,

I checked with Greg Alvarez and he has confirmed that Homero is the current Texas Heavyweight Champion because Eugene had let 120 pass since the time he fought Zack Page the first time in April and the second time they fought in August so congratulations to you and your fighter.

[2]

let's see eugene and homero fight!! or how about Steve collins vs Fred Allen. Or collins vs hill, something other than these bums they fight every damn time. the fact that either one of them has a texas heavyweight title or even being considered for one is a joke to me and many others. weak division. I guess that just shows you how in Texas most of the great athletes that are over 200 lbs play football or basketball and never even get into boxing. Fred allen, steve collins, or Hill need to challenge homero if he really is the tx heavyweight champ.

[RobbieFan]

Well Robbie and Homero the champ fight good opposition but steve collins and eugene hill fight nothing but bums and they have even lost to some
They definitely arent going anywhere and if nothing else there people are looking to build their record and cash them out

[ringsidemike]

Zach Page isnt a bum.

[Big Boxing Fan]

I want to know why it seems as Eugene Hill takes the "safe" fights? From what I hear Homero "el oso" Fonseca's camp has asked for a fight with Eugene in the past and he declined. Lets see who is REALLY the Texas Heavyweight Champion??? I know a lot of people would rush to the seats to see it..will it happen??

[Jimmy T]

I have seen Eugene fight and I know he fight's all comers..I am sure if Homero or anyone else wants to fight him he is not hard to find..

[Marcus]

Hey..just because Eugene is fighting a guy who has lost his last 11 fights and last won a fight nearly 2 years ago does not mean he takes "safe" fights..lol

[Robert Smith]

So ...
What 'Texas Heavyweight Champion' is Eugene Hill ?!

[Robert Smith]

Eugen Hill, 20-1
vs.
Jonathon Felton, 6-21

... is this truly to be considered competitive?

[fan]

20 wins, it's time to fight someone Eugene, you have proven nothing to me and many others

[curious]

when does adam richards fight again? would love to see him on a local fight card just to stay busy, he could demolish hill, collins, or humberto!

[ringsidemike]

Swamp just fought for the Cruiserweight world title last month in Germany, and is now back in Houston taking time off and working on his conditioning and strength training.

[TK]

I saw what happened in that fight on youtube, congrats to The Swamp Donkey for having the guts to go over there, i'm sure it was as hostile as it gets against a cruiserweight champ, and just being able to fight at Max Schmeling Hall? Isn't that where it was?! cant remember but if so that is awesome, maybe if he keeps up the hard work he'll get a rematch over there, but anyone who saw what happened against Huck including me would love to see a rematch. He deserves one, what if it could be on HBO B.A.D. ? If anyone out there could try to make that happen, wow, it could be the first fight in Reliant! while we are pushing for that, he could take that Texas Heavyweight Title away from whoever claims they have it. That's really what I'd love to see. All of it. keep up the hard work to all of the H-town boxers, me, my wife and my friends love coming to watch you kick ass and we are proud that you are keeping Houston up in the ranks in the WORLD boxing scene, would anyone else out there like to see a huge fight in Houston again? If so, who?

[prairieview07]

This is the reason most fight fans are moving to MMA, I agree with the other guys on the level of competition . Its time for these heavyweights to fight better opponents, I like Eugene and Steve but its time to step it up, Homer Fonseca would be perfect for either one of these guys.