EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) – El Paso’s fight scene is stepping back into the spotlight this weekend, with two hometown standouts set to lace up the gloves for Ring Wars at the Coliseum.

Jorge “El Jaguar” Tovar and Nayeli “La Bikina” Rodriguez, both born and raised in El Paso, are scheduled to fight on the same card, each looking to make a statement in front of family, friends and local fans.

Rodriguez said she’s expecting a skilled challenge across the ring.

“My opponent she’s a technical fighter,” Rodriguez said. “She’s fought good fighters as well.” Rodriguez added that her opponent has faced “Christina Cruz” and “I believe Liana Cruz as well,” calling them “high-level fighters.”

Rodriguez said she’s especially fired up as she’s fighting for a UBL intercontinental title.

Tovar meantime described his matchup as a contrast in styles.

“I think the technical one would be me,” he said, adding that his opponent “comes to fight but he has no technique whatsoever,” and “Just comes forward and he’ll bring the fight to you.” For him, he said, “it just comes down to me being smart.”

Both fighters have been training for weeks saying this training camp has been about more than just rounds in the gym.

“I feel like this training camp has been more a mental thing for me,” Rodriguez said. “Also as well spiritually I feel like I had to break through a lot of things only God knows my battles and I feel ready more than ever.” Rodriguez also called it a turning point: “This is my comeback fight,” she said, explaining she’s returning after a loss. “But hey, I fought the number two.”

Tovar also pointed to a spiritual focus.

“You mentioned spiritual, you know, that’s that’s my key now in every training session every day every day today that I have,” he said. He said he added strength and conditioning and feels a lot more focused and stronger. Tovar also said his preparation includes sharpening the details:

“We practice a lot of technique.” Tovar said his team has multiple approaches ready: “We have a game plan AB received. Whichever, you know, he brings will adapt to and we’ll be ready for that.”

Fighting at home is part of the thrill for both.

“It’s really exciting, you know, because my family is going to be here and my family’s my everything, you know,” Rodriguez said. “And of course always representing El Paso.” She added, “It’s awesome.”

Tovar echoed that energy, noting the crowd will include family friends and a lot of people that look up to them, getting to see them on the big stage at the EL Paso County Coliseum. He said he also wants to shine a brighter light on the city’s boxing culture. “I want to bring a lot of attention to the boxing side of El Paso because El Paso is considered a fight town and we represent El Paso,” he said.

Looking ahead, Rodriguez said her goals are clear: “I’m looking to more titles,” she said. “I want to become a world champion.”

Tovar said he’s chasing momentum and visibility close to home, pointing out that El Paso has already hosted multiple events.

“We’ve had I believe six shows already here in El Paso and people are barely catching on,” he said. He said he’d like “a little bit more recognition,” adding that it can come down to “winning by a crazy knockout or a good highlight.”

Ring Wars is set for March 14 and you can buy tickets online.

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