“Cinco de Mayo is made for the best possible fights – it’s become more of a boxing holiday,” former welterweight titleholder Paulie Malignaggi said on Wednesday’s episode of ProBox TV ...

Boxing has been a staple of Cinco de Mayo weekend for some time, and this weekend is a continuation of that with three big name main events on May 2, May 3 and May 4. May 3 brings Canelo Alvarez ...

Oscar De La Hoya was a mainstay fighting around Cinco de Mayo week throughout his illustrious 16-year career. As a promoter, the boxing icon created the same op ...

Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5th, marks Mexico's victory over France in 1862. In the U.S., it’s a festive celebration of Mexican culture.

For almost a century, few in the United States celebrated Cinco de Mayo. But it reemerged as an important holiday in California in the mid-20th century, sparked by the growing Chicano movement.

Cinco de Mayo is May 5, 2025. Here's what to know about the history of the holiday. Story by Katie Wiseman, Amaris Encinas and Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY NETWORK • 3mo ...