Fight Report: Hammer vs. Lindberg
Source: WBF Newsletter
May 31, 2011
Photos: Eroll Popova |
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(MAY 31) In a battle of unbeaten champions, WBF and WBO female
middleweight titlelist Christina Hammer scored a close ten-round
unanimous decision over light middleweight beltholder Maria Lindberg
at an SES promoted show in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic, to regain
supremacy..Full Story
with Photos
Braekhus named WBAN's June 2011 Fighter of
the Month
May 31, 2011 |
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(MAY 31) WBAN would like to congratulate
Cecelia Braekhus, 18-0-0 (4KO) of Bergen, Norway. She had a win in
May against Chevelle Hallback, and she has continued to go strong in
the sport.
"Clash of the Champions" Boxing Card
featured Three Women's bouts!
 Photos by
Dean Hesse
Story by Terri Moss
May 31, 2011 |
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(MAY 31)
On Saturday
night in the "Clash of the Champions" boxing card, and promoted
by Brisco Promotions in Association with Golden Girl Promotions,
they featured three women's bouts on the card. The venue for the
boxing show was at the Active Sports Academy, in Stone Mountain,
Georgia. ..Full Story
Weekend results worldwide
in Women’s Boxing
by Sue TL Fox
May 30, 2011 |
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(MAY 30) On the weekend there were many boxing results for the
women boxers. Here are the following that have come into WBAN so
far: On Friday, at the Levis Arena , in Levis, Quebec, Canada,
Rosie Thomas, who was making her pro debut as a super
bantamweight, defeated Nathalie Forget in a four-round
unanimous decision; At the Zlatopramen Arena, in Usti nad Labem,
Czech Republic, middleweight Christina Hammer remained
undefeated when she won a 10-round unanimous decision over Maria
Lindberg for the WBO ..Full
Story
Chalk up Another Ridiculous WBC Youth
Title for the Books
By Sue TL Fox
February 2011
Source: BoxRec |
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(MAY 30)
On Saturday night, at the Foro Scotiabank, in Polanco, Mexico,
Zulina Munoz, now 28-1-2 (20KO), has fought yet another
"defense" of her "Fountain of Youth" WBC Title against yet
another apparent inferior opponent, Estefania Franco.r...Full
Story
Tonight: The "Clash of Champions"
Card
May 28, 2011
Photos: Terri Moss |
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(MAY 28) Tonight in Stone
Mountain, Georgia, the "Clash of Champions" boxing card will
take place and feature three women's bout. In the main event,
Gwendolyn “Stealth Bomber” O’Neil will fight former WIBF
champion Ijeoma“ the Praise” Egbunine....Full
Story with Photos
Latest Updated News: WBAN Resource Team
by Sue TL Fox
May 28, 2011
Photo: Coach Rumanes |
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(MAY 28) The WBAN Resource Team has been growing very rapidly,
and we have now added more members to the team. There are now
new biographies, articles and videos, on some of the
members that have just been recently added. Here are some of the
latest updates as of this date.
Full Story
Amateur Boxing News: Indian Team to
compete in China Open
May 27, 2011
Photo: generic amateur |
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(MAY 27) On the "News One"
Internet website, the reported that a six-member women’s Indian team
will participate in the second China Open boxing tournament from May
27 to June 4. The tournaments venue..Full
Story
Martin to fight Stone at the
Staple Center
Press Release/WBC
Courtesy Photos/WBC
May 26, 2011 |
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(MAY 26) Christy Martin
participated in the public workout before the press today at
the Angelina Fortune Gym in Hollywood, California. Martin
will be fighting on June 4, 2011, at the Staples Center, in Los
Angeles, California. Martin will be fighting Dakota Stone in a
rematch.,..Full Story
and photos
Weigh-in in Usti nad
Labem, Czech Republic
Photos by Eroll Popova
May 26, 2011 |
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(MAY 26) Today in Usti nad Laben,
Czech Republic,the weigh-in was held for tomorrow's fight card. Christina Hammer,
weighed in at 157.6, and Maria Lindberg,, 154.3. ...Full
Weights of all boxers
(PDF file)
Huge Photo
Gallery Album
RIP: Final Tribute to Patricia
Kay Butaud
May 26, 2011 |
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(MAY 26) WBAN gives our
condolences to the family and friends of photographer Patricia
Kay Butaud. Butaud did a lot of past coverage for WBAN
ringside at many of the events in Texas. She was an avid follower of the sport.
We just found out..Full
Details
Public Workout in Usti
nad Labem, Czech Republic
May 26, 2011 |
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(MAY 26) Yesterday in Usti nad Laben,there was a
public workout with the fighters that are set to fight tomorrow
night. There will be two women's bouts on the card: Hammer vs.
Lindberg, and Henesova vs. Krausova. Photos by Eroll Popova -
Huge Photo Album of boxers
Victoria Cisneros Gets Her Wish!
May 25, 2011 |
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(MAY 25) Today the press
conference was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the upcoming
boxing event that will take place on June 10th. WBAN
just learned that Holly Holm will now be fighting New Mexico boxer
Victoria Cisneros and not Cindy Serrano of New York who got injured
and had..Full
Story
Press Conference: Hammer vs. Lindberg
Photos; Eroll Popova
May 24, 2011 |
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(MAY 24) The press conference was
held this week for the upcoming boxing event that will take
place on May 27, 2011 at the Zlatopramen Arena, Usti nad Labem,
Czech Republic. Both Christina Hammer and Maria Lindberg posed
for photos at the conference, and are set to fight each other in
a 10-round WBO-WBF Middleweight championship...Full
Story
(MAY
23) On May 17th, at Korakuen hall, in Tokyo, Japan, In
the main event, Tsunami Tenkai won via third round TKO over
Petchsairung Looksaikongdin (from Thai). Tsunami Tenkai defended her
WBA ..Full Details
"After the Last Round" DVD Available!
May 22, 2011 |
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Greeting from Watercourse Road
Productions - The wait is finally over! We are very excited to
announce that we have donated 500 DVD’s of ‘After the Last
Round’ to The Retired Boxers Foundation who will be gifting them
to anyone who donates $15 or more to their organization!
Full Story
Latest News: WBAN Resource
Team
by Sue TL Fox
May 21, 2011
Suggestions? email me
at
wban100@aol.com.
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(MAY 21) I am in the process of developing an extensive Resource
Team for WBAN, where women boxers can utilize many of the
resources in regards to training, boxing, health, fitness,
performance training, contract, and management issues, and more.
Currently I have Fitness/Trainer Tony Ramunes on board,
Multi-world champion, Ann Marie Saccurato who will do video
training and performance tips (she is absolutely fantastic with her
knowledge ......Full
Story
West to return to the ring to defend
the WBO Title Belt
May 21, 2011
Source/Press Release |
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(MAY 21) MORENO VALLEY, CA. –
World Boxing Organization (WBO) Bantamweight Champion, Kaliesha
“Wild Wild” West (Moreno Valley, California, 13-1-2, 4 KOs),
will defend her title on Saturday, June 18, 2011, at the Pico
Rivera Sports Arena, in Pico Rivera, California. West’s title
defense will be featured as the boxing main event on
“International Fight Showdown, IFS8: Mass Destruction,” which
also will feature top MMA and Muay Thai talent. The fight...Full
Story
(MAY 21)The Bad Girls Boxing Camp held
their one-week boxing camp that began on May 16th. Lori Steinhorst of the BGB, had several amateur and pro female
boxers attending the week long camp...Full
Story
Anderson Wins by a Split Decision
May 20, 2011
Photos:
Mary Ann Owen |
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(MAY 20) Last night on a private boxing show at the Rumble
On The Range II show at Lakeside Golf Club in Burbank, California,
TaTina "Lil Tyson" Anderson, 139, won a four-round split decision
over Miriam Nakamoto, 138.
Anderson and Julaton in Wild Card
Boxing Gym
May 18, 2011
Photos/text
Mary Ann Owen |
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(MAY 18) Today at the Wild Card
Boxing Gym, Las Vegas Photographer Mary Ann Owen took some
behind the scenes photos of Ana Julaton, and Tatina Lil Tyson
Anderson. Anderson is set to fight tomorrow night on a
private boxing card in Burbank, California, on a Roy Englebrecht
card.
Julaton Breaks Another Barrier for
the Filipino Community Worldwide
May 15, 2011
Source/PR |
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(MAY 15) Ana Julaton continues to
break barriers for the Filipino Community Worldwide in the sport
of boxing. Ana Julaton, the first ever Filipina to Win the IBA
World Title (Sept. 2009), the first ever female to Win the WBO World
Title in the History of the Organization (December 2009) and Voted
as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina's (2009) has now added
another First! She is the first ever Female Fighter to be
represented by the TOPPS Trading Card..To
read Press Release with photos
Golden Girl No More! Seniesa Estrada
Turns Professional
May 13, 2011
Photo: Carlos Baeza
/Thompson Boxing |
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(MAY 13) Tucked away on the
undercard of tonight's ESPN3 Friday Night Fights -- Kendall Holt
vs. Julio Diaz broadcast from the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California, is a young lady making a life-changing
decision.
Not the decision to get in the ring, she's been doing that since
she was a young child.
To get in the ring as a professional is a huge choice for East
Los Angeles' Seniesa Estrada, considering ...Full Story
Tonight: Oliveras Vs. Alicia
Alegra
May 13, 2011 |
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(MAY 13) Tomorrow night at
the Club Estudiantes, Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina, super
featherweight Alejandra Oliveras, 20-2-2 (7KO), of Argentina, will
be fighting Alicia Susana Alegre, 7-5-0 (7KO), in a six round bout.
WBAN Adds Japan's Naoko Fujioka!
May 12, 2011 |
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(MAY 12) WBAN has just added world boxing
champion Naoko Fujioka to our Boxers
Profiles segment. Naoko Fujioka just has a recent win
and stoppage of against Anabel Ortiz of Mexico. To read more,
go here
Photo by : Samart
Argentina Boxing Action
May 11, 2011 |
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(MAY 11) Last night in Complejo Carcelario
Reverendo Francisco Luchesse, Bower, Cordoba, Argentina, Flyweight
Yolanda Beatriz Cardoso, 110¼, won a four-round unanimous decision
over Paula Zubiria, 107½. Final judges scores were 40-37, 49-36, and
40-36½.
20 Year Old Olivia Goodwin To Promote
Huge London Event On June 4th
May 10, 2011 |
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(MAY 10)
"Women Behind Boxing" Olivia
Goodwin has made the historic announcement that her first
professional boxing event, SEARCH AND DESTROY, is..Full
Story
Promoter to Stage Three Female Fight
Over Two Weeks
May 10, 2011 |
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(MAY 10) Southern California fight
promoter Roy Englebrecht announced today that he will stage three
female pro fights over a two week period, from mid May to early
June. On...Full Story
On Sunday, May 8, 2011, Australian retired world title holder
Lionel Rose, born June 21, 1948, died in Melbourne, Australia. Rose
had been ill for several months, and had had a stroke, leaving him
partially paralyzed in 2007. Rose made history for his
country, when at the tender age of 19 years old, won a world
bantamweight title, after defeating Japan's Masahiko Harada, in
Tokyo in 1968. Lionel Rose, the first Australian Aborigine to win a
world boxing title, died Sunday near Melbourne after being ill for
several..
Full
Story
(MAY 9 ) Last night at the
Korakuen hall, in Tokyo, Japan,
there were five women bouts on the card. In the main
event, Naomi Togashi won via 5th Round TKO over Jujeath Nagaowa
(from Philippines). Togashi defended her WBC...
Full Story
U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Boxing
and Freddie Roach Training, Inc. partner in run-up to London 2012
by Julie Goldsticker
May 7, 2011 |
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(MAY 7) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –
In an effort to ensure American boxers have access to the very
best training and support in the world in advance of the 2012
Olympic Games in London, the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), USA
Boxing and Freddie Roach Training, Inc. have formed a unique
partnership which will give America’s elite amateur boxers
access to the world class services of Freddie Roach and his Wild
Card Boxing Club, a USA Boxing registered club since 1997.
Full Story
WBAN's May 2011 Rankings!
May 6, 2011 |
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(MAY
6) Dee Williams has posted the latest
WBAN May 2011 rankings. This system is based on Dee's
computerized rankings, and they are independent ratings. To check
out the latest rankings,
Go Here!
A Trio of United States Boxers Wins
2011 Pan American Games Berths in Ecuador
by Julie Goldsticker
May 6, 2011 |
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(MAY 6) (COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.)
– Three U.S. boxers officially punched their tickets for the
2011 Pan American Games with semifinal victories at the second
Pan American Games qualifier in Quito, Ecuador. Female
lightweight Queen Underwood (Seattle, Wash.), female
middleweight Franchon Crews (Baltimore, Md.) and male light
heavyweight Jeffrey Spencer (Fort Carson, Colo.) all claimed
semifinal victories to move on to final round action....Full
Story
Weekend Action for Women's Boxing!
May 6, 2011 |
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(MAY 6) We have many women's
bouts taking place worldwide this weekend that include the
following: On Saturday, May 7th, in Buenos Aires, Argentina,
junior welterweight Monica Elisabeth Galeano will be fighting
Rosana Melgar in a four rounder; at theHall sportif Maison-Bois,
Theux, in Liege, Belgium, super featherweight Sabrina Giuliani
will be going eight rounds with Eva Henesova; at the Le... ...Full
Story
Awards Dinner tomorrow night at MGM
Grand Hotel - No Females on the "Honors" list...
by Sue TL Fox
May 5, 2011 |
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(MAY 5) WBAN has received press information in regards to the 86
Annual Awards Dinner, presented by The awards dinner presented by
the Boxing Writers Association of America, that will take
place tomorrow night at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
..Full
Story
Video: Footage of fight between
Mischa Merz and Natalie Davila
Source: Press Release
May 3, 2011 |
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(MAY 3) WBAN received a press
release yesterday, along with some video of the amateur bout
between Australian amateur boxer Mischa Merz (and also an
established author), and Natalie "Na foo" Davila. Davila
who won the bout. There is footage of their post-fight ...More
Anderson to fight Cisneros
May 2, 2011 |
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(MAY 2) On June 10, 2011, at the Route 66
Casino, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, TaTina "Lil Tyson" Anderson
will be fighting Victoria Cisneros. The fight is scheduled
for four rounds, Card promoted by Fresquez
Productions, Inc.
Photos: Mary Ann Owen
Video: Serrano vs. Nunez
May 1, 2011 |
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(MAY 1)
WBAN has just posted the video of
the Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano vs. Ela Nunez. Serrano
stopped tough veteran Ela Nunez in the fourth round by TKO on April
22nd in Hamburg, New York. To check out this fight, go here:
WBAN Records Site
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