Michelle Rosado fell in love boxing early.

Call it the love at first fight.

Years later, it’s not just a love but a passion and a profession. She’s the CEO of Face to Face Events.

“Growing up, I didn’t get to attend many live matches,’’ said Rosado, 32. “We watch them all of TV. The big fights were as big as the Super Bowl in our house. There is nothing like the adrenaline rush and the thrill I got from watching boxing. I gained so much respect for boxers at an early age. Their discipline, their will power, the strategic aspect and all the sacrifices they make are admirable to me.’’

The glory of a boxer’s victory was her lure. And “indescribable’’ attraction, she said. But isn’t that loves is all about?

The fighter’s punch, too, was a draw. Fighters like hard-hitting Tommy Hearns and Mike Tyson were intriguing – breathtaking.

“Mike Tyson was who totally got me hooked,’’ she said. “He was intimidating and controversial. He was knocking people out cold in the most dramatic ways. But I fell IN LOVE with boxing with Felix “Tito” Trinidad hit the scene. The first BIGTIME fight I went to was Trinidad vs. Winky Wright in Las Vegas.’’

It was May 15, 2005.

Seven years later, she’s in the boxing biz and will be promoting her first fight in Tucson: Noche De Boxeo at the Desert Diamond Casino on May 4. It’ll be her fourth in Arizona.

Viva la Fiesta! Que viva boxing!

“Our mission is to bring quality professional boxing events back to Arizona,’’ she said. “We provide fans the opportunity to see local favorites, rising prospects and top amateurs in Arizona. We will always pride ourselves on maintaining quality, style and class, not only to the event itself but also to every fighter involved.’’

One benefitting will be Tucson’s Bobby Lopez, a light heavyweight who will be making his pro debut on Noche De Boxeo.

“Motivated. Hardworking. Outspoken,’’ Lopez said in describing himself.

All can also describe Rosado.

She wants Face to Face to be, well, the face of boxing in Arizona as it promotes cards throughout the Grand Canyon state.

No stranger to the media, Rosado has been featured on Univision, Telemundo, CBS Channel 5, Cronkite News, and Pro Sports Broadcasting. Phoenix New Times called her “The Raging Babe’’ and AZ Sports & Lifestyle Magazine crowned her “The New Face in Boxing in Arizona.’’

Arizona coach Sean Miller is pragmatic – and forthright enough – to know 4-2 sometimes isn’t 4-2. For the Wildcats, 4-2 comes with an asterisk.

But it’s still November, and there’s a “high ceiling’’ for the Wildcats. But he’s already called this season and what’s ahead “a great challenge,’’ because there have been some obstacles and few answers, in part because it’s just a month into the season.

The questions are plentiful as Miller looks to mix it up with a new starting lineup and what could be a fresh start.

• When will junior forward Kevin Parrom return to form after being shot in the knee and hand just a couple months ago in a trip to his native New York? No question, Parrom’s progress will be a gradual thing. “He’s a mirror image of himself,” Miller said. “If Kevin isn’t injured, he’s one of our top three or four players.”

• Will junior Kyryl Natyazhko turn into a player who can provide more consistent numbers than he has? So far, he “hasn’t gotten the job done,” Miller said.

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So, will it be Drill, Candrea or Secret Circle that puts local horse owners Paul Weitman and Karl Watson in the winner’s circle on Friday and Saturday?

It could be all three in the biggest day of racing as the Breeders’ Cup begins on Friday at Churchill Downs.

And former Arizona alum Bob Baffert will be coming along for the ride. Actually, he’ll be the guy in charge of the trio of horses and a few others. It’s Baffert, the Hall of Fame horse trainer, who could be the big winner. He has horses in eight of the 15 races that cover two days.

Some are favorites and some tepid longshots, but Weitman & Watson have credible contenders in Drill (Juvenile, $2 million, 1 1/16 mile distance), Candrea (Juvenile Fillies, $2 million, 1 1/16 distance) and Secret Circle (Juvenile Sprint, $500,000, 6 furlongs).

If Drill can handle the distance, he’s likely the winner or at least in the money (best guess). At least he’s one of the early favorites for Saturday afternoon’s race.

Candrea, named after Arizona’s softball coach Mike Candrea, will have it tougher. She’s a speedy type but she’ll be in with other speed so the question is can she, too, maintain a quick pace. And Secret Circle? Another speed demon. If he gets out, watch out. He’s on the first race of the Cup on Friday.

It’s a huge day for the locals.