'This is just the beginning.' El Paso boxer Kayla Gomez wins pro debut

El Paso super flyweight Kayla Gomez made a successful professional boxing debut on Friday, June 19, at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California, defeating Shayntain Creer (0-1) by a dominant four-round shutout, with all three judges scoring the bout 40-36 in her favor. Gomez, a former amateur champion who won 18 national championships, controlled the action throughout the fight with her overhand right landing consistently. The new mother expressed pride in her first pro win and indicated she plans to stay active in the second half of the year.