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Peralta’s Alexa Garrobo, in red, is ready to throw a right-hand cross during the 132-pound final against Casey Dial at the USA Boxing National Open in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque 

Peralta’s Alexa Garrobo did not capture the gold Saturday during the USA Boxing National Open in Albuquerque, but she did grab some desired top-level experience.   

Garrobo (15-3) lost in the 132-pound championship match, falling to Casey Dial by unanimous decision.    

“This is exactly what I wanted,” Garrobo said of boxing someone like Dial, who reached the semifinals of the U.S. Olympic Trials. “I think I needed to pressure her a little more. I know she couldn’t stand toe-to-toe with me.”   

Garrobo, 22, was unseeded in the USA Boxing Nationals while Dial was No. 2. Dial, 26, entered the tournament with eight national victories, while Garrobo didn’t have any until a decision against third-seeded Emily Bazan in her opening match.    

Garrobo, like many female amateur boxers, has a difficult time finding opponents, so every match is vital.  

“Now I know where I’m at,” she said. “I’m ready to take on whatever.”   

The next “whatever” is the New Mexico Golden Gloves starting Friday in Roswell, where her younger sister, Nicole, will box as well.   

Also competing in the USA Boxing National Open at the Albuquerque Convention Center was Victor Alcala, of Los Lunas, who lost his only match at 176-pounds.   

In professional boxing, Kat Lindenmuth, Bosque Farms, will look to improve her 5-2 record when she squares off Saturday against Maryguenn Vellinga of Utah (4-4-2) at the Creative Arts Center in Albuquerque. 

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Mike Powers | News-Bulletin Sports Writer
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Mike Powers spent more than 40 years as a television news and sports anchor, mostly in the Albuquerque market. He has won numerous awards including New Mexico Sportscaster of the Year. He covers a wide range of sports, including the Valencia County prep scene.