[1] It has since hosted sports such as volleyball, boxing, karate, taekwondo, lucha libre, and cheerleading, as well as the Olimpiada Nacional [es] (National Olympics).

[1][2] On 29 December 1979, local boxer Manuel "Topo Gigio" Vázquez defeated the reigning WBC bantamweight champion, Lupe Pintor, in a non-title fight at the Gimnasio del Estado.

[3] On 23 February 2013, David Sánchez defeated Marlon Tapales at the arena for the WBC interim Silver super flyweight title.

[9] The arena helped to host the Mini Basketball Festival of the Americas and Congress, which was held in Hermosillo from 31 January to 3 February 2019.

[11][12] There was general maintenance work done to the court and to the hydraulic and electric systems, and amenities such as the dressing rooms and bathrooms were upgraded.

[11][12] Other work done includes the installation of video boards and air conditioning units, as well as the construction of a food area, an esplanade, and a parking lot.