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 Valverde and Villanueva Win Main Events At Friday Night Boxing
 Bob Cohen
For the second time in one month Paco Villanueva's Power Punch Gym and Promotions presented a full card of professional and amateur boxing matches. The fights were again held at the Collage Club at the Marina area, a regular venue for boxing events.
Navarrete Donates Hippopotamus to PV Zoo
 PVNN
By fulfilling the promise he made to Martin Castaneda more than eight months ago, soccer star Armando Navarrete recently proved that he is a man of his word by donating Ugly Lety, a beautiful dwarf hippopotamus, to the Puerto Vallarta Zoo.
Bruno Rodríguez Wins Copa Pacifico Vallarta In Thriller at Canto Del Sol
 Bob Cohen
Bruno Rodriguez, seeded 2nd out of Queretaro, Mexico, defeated unseeded Cuban born Lazaro Navarro in a battle of big hitters Saturday afternoon and three hours after the start, the two were blasting shots in the three set final.
Toys For Tots Vallarta Golf Scramble
 Joe Johnston
Please join us for this year's Toys For Tots fundraiser. The annual golf scramble will be held on Saturday, December 13 at the Vista Vallarta Weiskopf course, and the gala dinner dance will be held on December 14 at the Casa Grande Marriott Hotel.
November Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
 Captain Juan Pablo Moll
For fishermen, this is the right time to be in Puerto Vallarta! A lot of tuna, a lot of marlin, a lot of most species and, most importantly, a lot of action. The weather has been ideal and the water is clean and warm. In short, the fishing is great!
Get an All-Girl Intro to Surfing at Mexico's Las Olas
 Cristina Kinon
So you say you want to surf? Las Olas surf safaris for women in Mexico will quash any reservations or excuses that have held you back from splashing around in the waves in the past.
Valverde Wins Main Event at Collage Friday Night Fights
 Bob Cohen
Christian Valverde, who has been away from the Puerto Vallarta fight scene for almost a year, made a successful return from fighting in Southern California by beating previously undefeated Guisi Hernandez of Tepic in a welterweight division fight.
53rd International Sailfish and Marlin Tournament
 PVNN
Fishermen from Puerto Vallarta, around Mexico and all over the world are gearing up for the 53rd International Sailfish and Marlin Tournament, scheduled to take place in Marina Vallarta from November 12-15th, 2008.
History of Sport Resulting in Sudden Death Near Puerto Vallarta
 Jim Scherrer
There have been numerous ruins excavated in Mexico that clearly reveal a Mesoamerican ball game history dating back to 1600 BC. Some of these Mesoamerican ruins are approximately 100 miles east of Puerto Vallarta in the state of Jalisco.
VYC Opening Day on Banderas Bay: Nov 8th
 Ibis de Teresa
On Saturday, November 8th, the Vallarta Yacht Club will be open to the public from 11 am to 10 pm, as they kick off this year's boating season with 'Opening Day on Banderas Bay,' a fun-filled day of sailing and activities for the entire family.
Muay Thai "Triple Championship" Fight Results
 Bob Cohen
Last Friday night's Muay Thai "Triple Championship" fight card at the bullring was festive although quite intense as a crowd of 1000+ was in attendance in the event that had three Mexican IKF title belts at stake.
Hook the Cure Fishing Tournament Nets $450,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Patient Care and Research
 Gary Green
The third annual Redbone Tournament Series event, presented by BJ's Restaurants and IOTEC brought U.S. anglers to Puerto Vallarta Mexico for fun in the sun and exciting fishing - and reeled in a whopping $450,000 Net for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
 Enter PV09 and Take Advtantage of Free Seminars
 Rich Roberts
In light of current events, there's a case to be made that sailing off to Mexico in Del Rey Yacht Club's PV09 International Race Series to Puerto Vallarta next Jan. 31 makes economic sense for several reasons.
Ricardo Meillon Wins 1st Annual Holiday Inn Tennis Tournament
 Bob Cohen
Ricardo Meillon, the tennis pro at the Westin Resort defeated Javier Diaz, playing out of the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club in the "A" finals Saturday afternoon to conclude the 1st Annual Holiday Inn Tournament.
Mexico’s Pacific Coast a Treat for the Prepared
 Capt. Conor Craig
"You’re cruising the Pacific Coast of Mexico from June to November? It’s hurricane season. Are you crazy?" Actually we are not crazy, or even big risk takers.
2008 PV Int'l Beach Volleyball Tournament
 PVNN
This weekend, Puerto Vallarta is hosting an International Beach Volleyball Tournament in an attempt to convince the PanAm Games committee that Puerto Vallarta is THE place to hold the Beach Volleyball portion of the 2011 PanAm games.
The Surf's Up in Sayulita
 Peter Glenn
Want to learn to ski? Head to the bunny hill. But if you're on a sun and sand vacation on Mexico's Pacific Coast and catching a wave catches your fancy, head to Sayulita.
Juan Elizondo Wins 2nd Annual Puerto Vallarta Open at Canto Del Sol
 Bob Cohen
Juan Elizondo, the 2nd seed in the 2nd Annual Puerto Vallarta Open utilized a consistent and mostly error free game to defeat the top seed Victor Romero to win this year's title.
Ujena Jam Golf Tournament at El Tigre
 Bob Cohen
BanderasNews Videographer Devon Allistone hit the links at the El Tigre Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta on Sunday to catch the UjENA Jam 2008 models, photographers and sponsors in action at the 3rd Annual El Tigre UjENA golf tournament.
UjENA Jam Puerto Vallarta 2008 5K Wrap Up
 Bob Cohen
The Ujena Jam 5K was run Saturday morning as scheduled with a start time of 9:00 am, and with the huge crowd of runners, models, photographers, family members and general public, one would have never known that the evening prior dumped the most rain on Puerto Vallarta this year.
50m Swim: Wet & Wild with UjENA Models
 PVNN
This is the first year that the 50 meter swim has been part of the Puerto Vallarta UjENA Jam, so BanderasNews Videographer Devon Allistone stopped by the Crown Paradise Hotel on Thursday to catch all of the wet and wild action.
2nd Annual Copa Puerto Vallarta Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol, Sept. 2nd - 7th
 Bob Cohen
The 2nd Annual Copa Puerto Vallarta professional tennis tournament will be held beginning Tuesday, September 2nd and will conclude on Saturday, September 7th, 2008 at the Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club.
Work Up a Sweat at the UjENA 5k Run/Walk
 PVNN
If you've ever dreamed of working up a sweat with some of the hottest swim wear models in the world, don't miss the UjENA 5k run/walk, scheduled to begin at 9 am on Saturday, August 30 across from the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort in Puerto Vallarta.
Bisbee/UjENA Fish Tournament Underway
 PVNN
Following Wednesday night's Captains' meeting at Marina Vallarta, the Bisbee Offshore UjENA Jam Tournament offers two days of hot babes and heated competition in a conservation minded, all-release billfish tournament.
24th Annual 4 Copas Tequila Copa Canto Del Sol Wrap Up
 Bob Cohen
The first week of August has always brought tennis fanatics to Puerto Vallarta to compete in the annual Copa Canto Del Sol tennis tournament, and this year was no exception. The 24th Annual tournament was once again successful and well attended.
WEKAF: All Roads Lead to Puerto Vallarta in 2010
 Jonas Panerio
After failing to secure the title in their own backyard, the country's endless search for the overall crown in the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (Wekaf) Championships will take them to Mexico, who won the right to host the biennial event in 2010 during the organization's world congress which was held last week.
Canadian Golfer Shoots Record Breaking 58 at El Tigre Golf Course
 Bob Cohen
I hadn't heard anything about it, but just a week ago I saw good friends Jesus Carmona, Director of El Tigre Golf Course and Country Club and head golf professional Francisco Salazar. We chatted about what was new at El Tigre and in general, when Jesus mentioned about a golfer shooting a record shattering 58 earlier in the year.
24th Copa Canto del Sol Begins August 4th
 Bob Cohen
The Copa Canto Del Sol Tequila 7 Leguas, by far the city's most popular annual tennis tournament for players, spectators and families alike, will be celebrating its 24th year of hot competition in Puerto Vallarta from August 4th-10th, 2008.
Saturday Night Fights at Collage By Power Punch Promotions
 Bob Cohen
This Saturday night July 5th at 7:00 PM Paco Villanueva's Power Punch Promotions and Gym will be presenting a night of boxing at the Collage Club in Puerto Vallarta.
Riviera Nayarit Int'l Fishing Tournament
 PVNN
With anglers from around the world vying to beat the Mexican Pacific Coast Marlin record set by Alejandro Herrera last year, the 2nd annual Riviera Nayarit Marlin and Tuna International Fishing Tournament promises some hot and heavy competition.
It's Time for Responsible Fishing
 Myles Lineberger
I have seen some great changes in the fishing regulations in Latin America since the early 70's but we still have a long way to go. No one seems to understand that there will be no more fish to catch if we don't start fishing responsibly.
Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
 Captain Juan Pablo Moll
I am happy to report that the fishing is incredible, and it looks like it is going to be a great summer. The rain season is just starting and the run off is attracting a lot of bait - mix that with warmer cleaner currents and what you get are excellent fishing conditions.
Crews Get Ready for Puerto Vallarta Race ‘09
 Rich Roberts
Del Rey Yacht Club is navigating uncharted waters in 2009 with its 20th biennial competition to Puerto Vallarta. PV09 is no longer just an “International Yacht Race,” but will become a series of four separate races in succession between Southern California and the Mexican mainland, starting Jan. 31, 2009.
Competitive Swimming in Puerto Vallarta at Colegio Mexico Americano School
 Bob Cohen
Swimming is a common activity in Puerto Vallarta, but competitive swimming had been unheard of in our city until Colegio Mexico Americano moved to its new campus - complete with Puerto Vallarta's only Olympic-size swimming pool - 3 years ago.
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