ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico has been a hot spot for fighter champions who make a name for themselves across the world. This week, KRQE Sports Director Van Tate sits down with one of those champions, Angelo Leo, who was the WBO Champion in 2020 and is currently the IBF Featherweight champion as of his win in 2024. The Albuquerque native discusses how it all started for him, what it feels like to be crowned in his hometown, building a legacy of boxing through dedication, and what Leo’s next fight plans are. Check out Angelo Leo’s boxing stats here.
About Van Tate’s Sports Office
Did you know some of the biggest names making waves in sports have connections to our humble state of New Mexico? Each week catch KRQE Sports Director Van Tate as he sits down with athletes, coaches, and upcoming stars with ties to New Mexico – spotlighting their achievements, what’s going on in their lives, and what’s next in their careers.
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