Hernandez named "May 2007 Fighter of the month"! April 30, 2007

(APR 30) WBAN is proud to announce that Melissa "Huracan" Hernandez has been named our "May 2007 Fighter of the month". Hernandez just recently defeated Layla McCarter in a rematch, after she lost to....Full Story

Restored to grace By Ewan Whyte April 29, 2007

 (APR 29) Last night in Oberhausen, Ina Menzer of Mönchengladbach (Germany) defended her WIBF featherweight title successfully against Maria Andrea Miranda of Colombia. The 2nd, 4th, 7th and 10th rounds were televised.  Full Story

WBAN Adds Esther Phiri! April 29, 2007

(APR 29) Dee Williams of WBAN, has just added Esther Phiri to the Boxers Profile Segment.  Junior lightweight boxer Esther Phiri was born in Lusaka, Zambia on January 1,  1987, the fourth of eight children – she has three...More on Esther Phiri

Hernandez Wins in Rematch against McCarter..By Lori Steinhorst - Photos: Mary Ann Owen

(APR 28) At approximately 10:15 PM PST a "Huracan" blew through Las Vegas and swept away the Women's GBU Lightweight Title. New York's own Melissa "Huracan" Hernandez approached the ring with an air of confidence and a playful nature, dancing and smiling all they way. That playful nature was carried into every round and it was apparent early on that she was well prepared for this fight. ..Full Story

The fine Colombian by Ewan Whyte April 27, 2007

(APR 27) Boxeo Colombia is perfectly categorical: María Andrea Miranda is "the best boxer in Colombia". It's right up there on the home page, in the top-left hand corner; where the...Full Story

Holm to be featured on MTV! April 27, 2007

(APR 27) Be on the lookout for the MTV show, where world champion Holly Holm will be on that show. MTV will be filming on May 3rd, and airing the show the following week. On the show, she will be sparring with three women, who are trying to get a date with a guy that one of this “wishes” is that they will be able to fight, and they chose Holly to test them.  More

A little local difficulty By Ewan Whyte

(APR 26) Last night's duel at bantamweight between the two Chiricanas (Chiriquí being, we learn, an isthmus in the West of Panama) – the media-friendly Juseth Araúz, who was making her debut and "whose beauty"....Full Story

McCarter vs. Hernandez By Lori Steinhorst April 26, 2007 Photo: Mary Ann Owen

(APR 26) While Laila Ali continues to dance her way into a championship, Layla McCarter will continue her dance at victory in the ring. A dance she has been successful at since winning the GBU title. Fighting often and training hard. “I train everyday”, she says, it really doesn’t matter who I am fighting, I train for the fight, and I train to win”.  Full Story

Suárez submits Julio in 1:09! by Ewan Whyte April 26, 2007

(APR 26)"The public had little chance last night to appreciate the boxing skills of the Venezuelan star Ogleidis "La Niña" Suárez," writes Egbert Lewis of Panamá América. "It took her just 1 minute and 9 seconds to relieve Olga...Full Story

Not this time.. By Ewan Whyte April 26, 2007

(APR 26) Yazmín Rivas's dad celebrates his birthday this week. Before setting out for Argentina, she promised him – as a present – she'd bring him back the WBA belt. "And what I promise," she told journalists (with all the smugness of youth),  Full Story

Martin to fight Yuratovac April 26, 2007 Photo: Mary Ann Owen

(APR 26) On June 2, 2007, at the L’Auberge du Lac Hotel and Casino, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in the co-main event, Christy “Coal Miner’s Daughter”, 46-5-2 (31KO), Orlando, Florida, will be fighting Amy Yuratovac, 5-0-0 (5KO)...Full Story

Tonight's weights By Ewan Whyte April 25, 2007

The appearance of Ogleidis "La Niña" Suárez of Venezuela [3-0-0 (3KOs)] at the weigh-in for tonight's "Choque Decisivo" bill in ATLAPA (Panama) sparked off vigorous (and at times violent) competition between photographers for the best vantage point in front of the scales. It isn't known who took home the medals. Only that our own photographer placed a highly creditable 149^th.  Full Story

Press Conference Held Today in Las Vegas Photos/Text by Mary Ann Owen April 25, 2007

(APR 25) Today at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and promoted by Crown Boxing, there was a press conference held for this Friday’s boxing event, featuring "Amazing" Layla McCarter, who will be the main event on the card. McCarter's originally opponent, Melissa..Full Story

Do you Want to Fight? April 25, 2007

(APR 25) An OPPONENT is NEEDED for Canadian Olivia Gerula, on a King John Promotions fight on May 25th in Winnipeg, Canada. The fight will be a six-rounder at 130 lbs. If interested you can email InfinityBoxing@aol.com.

Barbarians at the gate  By Ewan Whyte April 25, 2007

(APR 25) Since Zulina Muñoz waltzed into her backyard in February and robbed her of her unbeaten record – (by a stoppage, too, to add to the indignity!) – sixteen-year-old Irazema de la Fuente is not a nice person to..Full Story

Halmich and Sahin to fight on June 2nd cardd April 25, 2007

(APR 25) On June 2, 2007, on the “Universum Champions Night, at the Burg-Wächter Castello in Duesseldorf, Germany. There will be two women’s world title bouts featuring Germany’s Regina Halmich, who will be defending ..more

Holm to fight Hallback on May 23rd! April 24, 2007

(APR 24) Today the press conference was held to announce that Holly Holms will be fighting Chevelle Hallback on May 23rd, in the main event on an ESPN2 televised card, that will take place at the Tingley Coliseum.  The two will be fighting for the IFBA Jr. Welterweight belt in this 10-round..Full Story

Thirteen down By Ewan Whyte April 24, 2007

Last time Jessica Trejo of Querétaro tangled with NABF bantamweight champion Zulina Muñoz, she didn't last two minutes: a right cross that caught her in the left eye set her knees wobbling, and an uppercut followed by a left hook put her down for the count.  Full Story

Today: Press Conference to announce Holm's opponent April 24, 2007

(APR 24) A press conference will be held today, at 2:00 p.m., at Downs at Albuquerque Jockey Club. They will have Holly's opponent in attendance at this  Press Conference.

Mia St. John and Irony By Bernie McCoy April 23, 2007

The element of irony is never far from the story line of sports. How else to provide a full perspective on the success of Tiger Woods at the once lily white Augusta National golf course? How else would one view the six round women's boxing match last Friday in Merrillville, IN? Full Story

Mia Mugged in Merrillville! Photos and story by Juan C. Ayllon April 22, 2007

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. -- She only had 3 professional fights, but across the ring, she faced a two-time world champion with a record of 43 wins, 8 losses, 2 draws, and 18 knockouts.That and her opponent.  Full Story

Exclusive Matchup Update April 21, 2007

(APR 21) WBAN has been updating the boxers who have requested being listed on "Exclusive Matchup".  This is an exclusive area on WBAN to help connect boxers, matchmakers, promoters for potential fight opportunities. 
To check it out, go here

De la Fuente returns  By Ewan Whyte April 21, 2007

Sixteen-year-old welterweight Irasema de la Fuente will have home advantage when she climbs into the outdoor ring on the terrace of the Hotel Calinda in the historic centre of Veracruz (Mexico) tomorrow evening for what we are told will be an explosive encounter with 22-year-old Cristina Ramos Mora of the Federal District, as part of the..Full Story

Miranda Wins by Decision April 21, 2007

(APR 21) Last night at the Community Center, in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Super Flyweight Mirasol Miranda,  114¼, won a four-round unanimous decision over Kimberly Tomes, 114¾. Miranda had not fought since Aug. 2005, recently returned.

Behind the Scenes - Hollie Dunaway April 21, 2007 Photo by: Jim Compton

It was the G.I.'s vs. the Joe's on Friday night at The St. Charles Family Arena (G.I.'s win 7-2) but fans were delighted to see two of the best in the business sitting ringside as boxing great Evander Holyfield...more

Dierdorff Pulls the Upset against St. John

(APR 21) Twenty-five year old Brooke "No Mercy" Dierdorff, a featherweight novice from Canton, Illinois, upset veteran Mia St. John in Merrillville, Indiana, this Friday, April 20, 2007...Link To Story on Bragging Rights Corner

Tonight: Two Women's Bouts on Mexico Card April 21, 2007

(APR 21) Tonight at the Arena Budokan, in the city of  Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico, Zulina Munoz, of Mexico, will face Yadira Rosales in an eight rounder. Also, Ana Arrazola will fight  Claudia Hernandez in a four round bout.

Acuna Wins WBA title April 21, 2007

(APR 21) Last night at the Andes Talleres Sport Club, in Mendoza, Argentina,  and promoted by Osvaldo Rivero, Marcela Acuna, of Argentina, won a 10-round unanimous decision  over Jazmin Rivas, for the WBA Super Bantamweight world title.

"Nobody calls me 'old'!" By Ewan Whyte April 20, 2007

Marcela Acuña, who tipped the scales in the Casino de Mendoza yesterday at 55 kg to her opponent's 55.3 kg, faces a dangerous challenger for her WBA super bantamweight title tonight in the Estadio Andres Talleres, writes Ovación's Jorge Luciano Bertolotti: "the Mexican, Jazmín Rivas: young, powerful, ambitious, on the way up, and – above all – experienced at world level." Full Story

Germany calling By Ewan Whyte April 20, 2007

(APR 20) Besides defeating Dahiana Santana easily – a point upon which all commentators and now even Santana herself are agreed – Ana María Torres seems to have conquered..Full Story

McCarter to fight Hernandez Source: Press Release April 19, 2007

 (APR 19) WBAN has received notice from Team Layla McCarter and a press release that she will be now fighting Melissa Hernandez on April 27, 2007, at the Orleans Resort & Casino in Las Vegas at the Mardi Gras Ballroom. The two will be...Full Story

"The only queen here" says Acuña "is me!" By Ewan Whyte April 20, 2007

Looking, if anything, younger than her 19 years, in a denim mini skirt and polka dot top, Jazmín Rivas of Mexico turned heads yesterday as she entered the Hotel Aconcagua in Mendoza for the press conference prior to Friday's world title fight. And the eyes followed her, according to Los Andes, all the way to the podium.  Full Story

(APR 19) Good news for boxing folks who would like to see the highly successful boxing event that was took place on March 22, 2007, at the Isleta Casino, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. FSN is going to RE-AIR tonight! check your local listings for time of broadcast in your market. Full Story
 

López v Potenza in Patagonia by Ewan Whyte April 18, 2007

On the 18th May, Claudia “La Chica 10” López of Trelew (full name: Claudia Andrea López) will be fighting María del Carmen Potenza  of Rosario for the vacant UBC super bantamweight title in the Estadio Socios Fundadores...Full Story

The WBC super flyweight champion, Ana María Torres, did justice to her sobriquet, "The Warrior", when she defeated the dangerous Dahianna Santana by a wide margin on all 3 cards in front of a sell-out crowd in the Coliseo Carlos “Teo” Cruz in Santo Domingo (DR).  Full Story

An opponent has been found for the Panamanian fighter Juseth Araúz on the "Choque Decisivo" bill in the Centro de Convenciones ATLAPA, Panama City, on the 25th April. For weeks now, Araúz has been slaving away in the sweltering heat in the gymnasium in Curundú with her trainer Rigoberto Garibaldi without knowing whether..Full Story

(APR 16)  Japan’s Emiko Raika and Canada’s Jelena Mrdjenovich met April 13 at the Shaw Conference in Edmonton, Alberta, battling for the WBC Super Featherweight crown and Prize Fight Network will webcast the event exclusively on a delayed basis beginning Wednesday April 18.  Full Story

(APR 16) WBAN received a press release today that announced the following (excerpt): Ozzie Guillen, manager of the 2005 World Champion Chicago White Sox and one of Chicagoland’s most beloved sports figures, has invited Mia “The Knock Out” St. John to be his guest at his 4 p.m. press conference at Cellular Field on Tuesday, April 17. Fight fans are invited to a number of Fight Week Full Story

(APR 16) On April 25, 2007, on the "Choque Decisivo" card, in Panama City, ‘Niña’ Ogleydis Suárez of Venezuela (right photo) will be fighting Olga Julio of Colombia. A side note...Full Story

(APR 15) Tomorrow night at the coliseo Teo Cruz, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and promoted by Francisco Díaz,  in the main event, super flyweight Ana Maria Torres of Mexico, will be fighting Dahianna Santana, 20 years old,  in a 10-round title bout for the WBC.   Full Story

(APR 15) UBC world super lightweight champion Ana "Dynamite" Pascal from Panama fought a six-round exhibition bout with former Latin-American champion Arcelio "Flash" Diaz on Friday night (April 13th), at the Las Vegas Sports Center in Barranquilla, Colombia. Pascal is training for her six defense title, for her May 25th fight that will take place at the Combat Colosseum..Full Story

(APR 15) Last night at the Hughes Center, in Russellville, Arkansas, Savanna Hill, 113, of Russellville, KO’d Louise Miller, 113, of Lamar, Arkansas, in a four-round super flyweight bout, on the undercard.

(APR 13) On Friday, May 4, 2007,  GBU flyweight champion Victoria Milo 17-6 (5KO's) of Hungary will be defending her WIBF-GBU flyweight title in Savaria Arena, Szombathely, Hungary.  Her opponent named today. Milo fighting again British No.1 contender Shanee Martin...Full Story

(APR 13) WBAN has just posted a huge Photo Gallery #423, with over 75 photos, and Flash Photo Slideshow #70, of the Mary Jo Sanders vs. Valerie Mahfood bout that took place on ESPN2, on March 30th. To check out the latest gallery and slideshow, go here!

(APR 13) Lawrence Hidaka, known for his extensive knowledge and love for the “sweet science” of boxing, Passed away Monday April 10th. Lawrence had been a primary....Full Story

(APR 13) On Wednesday night,  at the Paradise Theater, in Bronx, New York, featherweight Alicia “Slick” Ashley, 122¼,  won a six-round unanimous decision over Delia Hoppe,  123½ . Final judges scores were 60-53, , 60-54, 60-54.  This was the ...Full Story

(APR 12) WBAN welcomes Sergeant Jean Martin, who is not only one of the top women amateur boxers on the scene is works in Law Enforcement.  To read more about Martin and other women boxers who are work as a cop, go here!

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- World Champion Women's Boxer Holly Holm will be throwing kisses instead of punches at sick and disabled veterans at the Albuquerque VA Medical Center when she visits them on Friday, April 13, to help honor the brave service of our nation's veterans.  Full Story

(APR 12) WBAN has just been notified by Team Marisol Miranda, that the promoter has found a replacement opponent to fight her on April 20th, in Port St. Lucie. Her original opponent, Camela Parker backed out of the bout.

(APR 12) Our next live boxing show will be this Saturday, April14, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.  Tickets are $15. All three of our National Champions, Katie Dunn, Ali Youssef and Josh Cameron, will be..Full Story     More on "Amateurs Only"

(APR 11) Promoter is looking for an opponent to fight Holly Holm, 17-1-2, on an ESPN card, May 23, 2007, at the Tingley Coliseum,  in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  The bout would be for 10 rounds (possibly a belt fight) or non-title, at 140-147 lbs. The fight will be TELEVISED. .If interested, contact WBAN

(APR 11) On May 17, 2007, at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, in Lemoore, California, there will be exciting women’s bouts on the card.  In one match, Jessica Rakoczy, of Las Vegas, Nevada, will rematch with Terri Blair....Full Story

(APR 10) On April 20, 2007, in Mendoza,  Marcela "the Tigress" Acuna, 23-5-0 (14KO), of Caseros, Argentina, will face a tough challenge when she makes a third defense of her super bantamweight title, against Jazmin Rivas, 15-3-0 (7KO).

(APR 10) Women's boxing is on the rise in Trinidad and Tobago. Jizelle Salandy is the shinning star that is leading the way; she has the full support of her country and thus far she is making her country proud. Our Honorable Prime Minister ...Full Story

(APR 10) There was a documentary on In the Life on PBS Television was shot over the last few months which features one of "A Ring of Their Own"  champions, Ann...More

(APR 9) Mia St. John didn't flinch, which, considering her line of work, isn't surprising. I didn't back down, which might be surprising if not for the phone line that..Link to Story

(APR 9) WBAN has been notified that Akondaye "Calm Before the Storm" Fountain will be returning to the ring, and is back from her pregnancy. She will be ready to fight again in May at 160 lbs. WBAN looks forward to seeing this boxer back in the ring.

(APR 9) On Friday night, in San Diego, California,  on a  Showtime card (untelevised), Heather Donoho, 116,  won a four-round unanimous decision over Kerri Hill, 118, on the undercard. 

(APR 8) Last night in Springfield, Missouri, and promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, featherweight Jeri Sitzes, won a six-round unanimous decision over Lisa Lewis. The final scores on all cards were 60-54.