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Fight Results from Australia! April 24, 2024

(APRIL 24) Today (Australia time zone) at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia, Jasmine Parr, 114 3/4, of Queensland, Australia, won by a fifth round TKO [1:01] over Sarah Watt, 114 1/4, of Australia, in a scheduled six round bout. In a second female bout, Shanell Dargan, 121, of Austraila, won by a six-round majority decision over Christine Gillespie, 120 1/2, of Nelson, New Zealand. Final judges scores were 57-57, 58-56, and 58-56.

(APRIL 23) Although women’s boxing has been effectively banned many of the years in the sport’s history, there have always been female boxers. There are anecdotal mentions of women’s boxing at the beginning of the 18th century and the first known advertised bout is dated from 1722.  But until relatively recently, women were simply not issued licenses to fight and that severely impeded the potential for women’s boxing to become popular.  Full Story

Crazy Matchmaking Fights: Only the “Tip of the Iceberg” for Results this weekend! by Sue TL Fox April 21, 2024

(APRIL 21) Folks you cannot make this stuff up…seriously, and what we are reporting today is just  a sampling of a “Tip of the Iceberg” of loop-sided matchmaking in the sport of professional boxing.  The crazy matchmaking is so bad and so predictable, that boxing fans can easily just stay at home, and if by chance they think one of these "Tip of the Iceberg" matches that maybe, just maybe one can win just check the Internet.  Full Story

Millicent Agboegbulen Wins by a Split Decision over Jessica Messina April 21, 2024

(APRIL 21) Last night at the Lenaghan Oval, Belmont North, Australia, Millicent Agboegbulen, of Australia, originally from Nigeria, won an eight-round split decision over Jessica Messina, of New South Wales, Australia. The two were fighting for the vacant Australian Welterweight title. For full fight results in April 2024, go here

The top Crazy Matchmaking fights for tonight April 20, 2024

(APRIL 20) We have updated our Crazy Matchmaking Database! Check these out: David Kuehnl, 2-0-0 vs. Mazen Girke, 15-156-6; Rawil Fatullaew, 1-0-0 vs. Norbert Szekeres, 19-99-4; Morten Givskov, 1-0-0 vs. Davit Gogishvili, 18-19-0; Maxim Schejbal, 0-0-1 vs. Mirleydis Hoyos, Hmmm....I wonder who will win (chuckle). Check out our latest Crazy Database - Full Story

Two Female Bouts Tonight in Argentina April 19, 2024

 (APRIL 19) Tonight at the Estadio F.A.B., in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Anahi Sanchez will be facing  Estefania Karen Alaniz, in a ten-rounder for the South American Super Lightweight title; and in a second female bout on the card, on the undercard,  Fatima Johanna Maidana, will fight four-rounds against Karen Almendra in the super bantamweight division.  

Latest Update on the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 Source:  Netflix Poster/Netflix April 16, 2024

(APRIL 16)  Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced that after two years, Matchroom’s undisputed super lightweight world champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) will step back in the ring for the most anticipated women’s boxing rematch against trailblazer and unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs). Taylor vs. Serrano 2 will stream live globally...Full Story

Two Female Title Bouts on Manchester Card April 14, 2024

(APRIL 14) Last night at the Manchester Arena, in  Manchester, England, Ellie Scotney, 119 1/4, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Segolene Lefebvre, 121 3/4, winning the IBF and WBO Super Bantamweight world title belts. Final judges scores were 96-94, 99-91, and 97-93. In a second female bout, Rhiannon Dixon, 134 1/2, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Karen Elizabeth..More Fight Results

Results from Spain:  Tania Alvarez Wins by Decision over Maria Cecchi April 14, 2024

 (APRIL 14) Last night at the Casal Cultural i Recreatiu, in Castellbisbal, Spain, Tania Alvarez, of Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Maria Cecchi, of Lazio, Italy.  The two were fight for the vacant EBU European Super Bantamweight belt.  Final judges scores were 94-96, on all card.  Tania is now 11-1-0 (2KO), and Cecchi record is now 10-3-0 (2KO). 

A Call for Warning Labels on Safety Equipment in Combat Sports Press Release April 10, 2024

(APRIL 10)  The Athlete’s Voice Committee is taking a proactive stance in advocating for the implementation of warning labels on safety equipment used in combat sports. This initiative comes in response to growing concerns about the safety and well-being of athletes, and continued advocacy for education in all corners and disciplines of combat sports.  Full Story

Women’s boxing ‘to be first combat sports event at Sphere’ April 16, 2024

The highly anticipated fight between female boxers Amando Serrano and Katie Taylor might become the first combat event at the new  MSG Sphere in Las Vegas.  Previously, the UFC was expected to be the first to use Sphere’s incredibly... Full Story

Skye Nicolson Wins WBC Featherweight title  by decision in Las Vegas April 7, 2024

(APRIL 7) Last night at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Skye Nicolson, 125, of Queensland, Australia, won the Vacant WBC Featherweight World title over Sarah Mahfoud, 125 ½, of Copenhagan, Denmark. The final judges scores were 100-90, 100-90, and 91-99...Full Story

Stephanie Han Wins by a Decision over Wendellin Cruz April 6, 2024

(APRIL 6) Last night at the  Wind Creek Events Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Stephanie Han, 135.1, of El Paso, Texas, won by an eight-round unanimous decision over Wendellin Cruz, 132.7, of Managua, Nicaragua. The final judges scores were 71-80, 71-80, and 72-79. Stephanie Han remains undefeated with a 7-0-0 (2KO).  More Results

Where to Focus Efforts for Raising the Profile of Women’s Boxing April 4, 2024

Women’s boxing could be huge right now based on the talent at the top of its divisions alone. Seniesa Estrada, Yokasta Valle, Chantelle Cameron, Katie Taylor, Kenia Stephanie Enriquez, Claressa Shields, Yesica Nery Plata, Dina Thorslund, and Amanda Serrano, to name a few, are all incredibly entertaining to watch in the ring and offer a demonstration of skill worthy of being a top billing on any card.  Full Story

Tinta Smith gets a second chance at historical New Zealand title by Benjamin Watt April 3, 2024

(APRIL 3) Tinta Smith will get a second chance at the inaugural New Zealand national (PBCNZ version) Cruiserweight title after her first attempt ended in a draw.  Tinta Smith took on Trish Vaka on the 16th of March for the New Zealand title which ended in a split decision draw. Unfortunately due to the draw the title will remain vacant. However, the two boxers claim to be dual champions, but in professional boxing, it does not work that way and the title remains vacant.  Full Story

USA Boxing supports International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach’s Comments Source:  USA Boxing PR April 3, 2024

(APR 3) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – On March 27, 2024, IOC President Thomas Bach addressed representatives of the 17 National Olympic Committees (NOC) from across the Oceania region at the ONOC Annual General Assembly in Fiji. During his presentation, President Bach highlighted the need for global sport leaders to not only apply good governance at the..Full Story

Seniesa "Super Bad" Estrada Named WBAN's April 2024 Fighter of the Month! April 1, 2024

(APRIL 1) WBAN would like to congratulate Seniesa  Estrada, who fights out of Los Angeles, California, who has been named WBAN's April 2024 Fighter of the Month!    She and Yokasta Valle were a hit of the night when they fought this last weekend! Both Estrada and Valle put on a top-notch fight for boxing fans! 

Casamassa Defeats Gerula to Win the WIBA Super Middleweight Title by Ron Scarfone March 31, 2024

(MARCH 31)  Last night in Harmony, Pennsylvania at the Steamfitters 449 Union Hall, on boxing event, “Brawl at the Hall”, promoted by Derek Gionta of Gionta Management, and live streamed on the Combat Sports Now website, the Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) filled a vacancy for one of their world titles. Mary Casamassa won the vacant WIBA super middleweight title over Olivia “The Predator” Gerula by a ten-round (two minutes per round) unanimous decision. The final judges’ scores were 100-90, 100-90, and 99-91. Full Story

Tonight:  LeAnna Cruz to fight on card at the Harrah's Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack Source:  PR March 30, 2024

(MARCH 30) Philadelphia, PA -- Another massive night of professional boxing is in store when RDR Promotions returns to the Harrahs Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Chester, Pennsylvania on Saturday night, March 30th.  In the eight-round main event, junior welterweight Greg Outlaw Jr, (13-2, 7 KOs) of Bowie, MD takes on tough veteran Rondale Hubbert (16-28-3, 10 KOs) of Duluth, Minnesota.  Full Story

Press Release:  Valdez and Seniesa Shine in Glendale, Arizona..All Results on Card Source:  Top Rank March 30, 2024

(MARCH 30) GLENDALE, Arizona  — Oscar Valdez (32-2, 24 KOs) wanted to show that he could become a champion again, and tonight he did it.  The former two-division world champion stopped Australian puncher Liam Wilson (13-3, 7 KOs) in the seventh round to capture the WBO Interim junior lightweight world title Friday evening at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Full Story

Seniesa "Super Bad" Estrada Becomes the Undisputed Minimumweight Champion by Sue TL Fox March 30, 2024

(MARCH 30) Last night at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, Seniesa "Super Bad" Estrada, of Los Angeles, won the undisputed minimumweight title in a 10-round unanimous decision against Costa Rica's Yokasta Valle, in the co-featured bout. Full Story

Tonight Female Boxer Oshae Jones In boxing Action in Atlanta March 27, 2024

 (MARCH 29) NEW YORK - Tonight in Atlanta, the second year of OTX Boxing commences and Split-T Management fighters will be featured prominently on the opening broadcast.  In a 10-round bout, undefeated Oshae Jones will take on Sonya Dreiling in a junior middleweight bout.  Jones of Toledo, Ohio is 5-0 with...Full Story

Best Boxing Video Games March 28, 2024

(MARCH 28) Boxing is arguably the world’s oldest combat sport, with traces of its fighting style and rules dating back to Ancient Egypt and Greece. It’s a solo sport that involves one fighter against another — a sheer test of stamina, skill, and mental fortitude.
Anyone who has ever played a sport knows it takes serious mastery to be one of the best, but boxing takes the cake for physical demand. After ranking all sports on 10 athletic skills..Full Story

Katie Taylor's Three Greatest Victories March 27, 2024

(MARCH 27) In the world of women's boxing, few names resonate with the force and reverence as that of Katie Taylor. The Irish veteran has shattered ceilings and set new benchmarks, boasting a career that is both inspiring and wildly successful.  On a recent edition of the Overlap podcast, promoter Eddie Hearn detailed how it was Taylor who was primarily responsible for women competing in the Olympic Games.  Full Story

Two WIBA World Title Fights Ended in Split Draws by Ron Scarfone March 27, 2024

(MARCH 27) The Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) mini flyweight world title fight at the Swiss Grand Hotel on March 16 in Seoul, South Korea between contenders Ryu Kyung Suh of South Korea and Riyuna Yoshikawa of Japan ended in a split draw.  The judges’ scores were 96-94 in favor of Yoshikawa, 96-95 in favor of Suh, and 95-95. The fight was for the vacant title, so the title will remain vacant.  Full Story

Mary Casamassa to Face Olivia Gerula for WIBA Super Middleweight World Title Source:  edited PR March 26, 2024

(MARCH 26) On March 30, 2024, at the “Brawl at the Hall” Mary Casamassa will face Olivia Gerula in the 10-round main event for the vacant Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) Super Middleweight World title at Steamfitters 449 Union Hall in Harmony, Pennsylvania, under the Gionta Management.  Full Story

Special Tribute: Female Boxer Alesia Graf Passed Away at the age of 43 years old by Ron Scarfone March 26, 2024

(MAR 26) Alesia “The Tigress” Graf unexpectedly passed away at the age of 43. It is currently unknown as to the reason or reasons for her untimely death.  Graf was born in Gomel, Belarus on October 14, 1980. Her birth name was Alesia Klimovich. She moved to Germany in 1999. Full Story

Sandy Ryan Makes it a Short Night for Terri Harper by Sue TL Fox March 24, 2024

(MAR 24) Last night at the Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, Sandy Ryan, 146 lb., from Derbyshire, United Kingdom, made it a short night when she fought Terri Harper, 146 1/4, of Yorkshire, United Kingdom, and winning by a fourth round RTD when Harper did not come out for the fourth round.  The two were fighting for the WBO Welterweight title.  The fight was scheduled for ten rounds, at 2 minutes per round. Full Story

ABA & BIBA Join Forces - British Amateur and Professional Boxing Organisations Cross-Affiliate Source:  PR March 22, 2024

(MAR 22) Following a meeting between board members of the Amateur Boxing Alliance (ABA) and Gianluca Di Caro, Vice President of the British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA), at the London Military Boxing Club in Bromley, all parties agreed in principle to cross affiliate.  Full Story

Two Female Bouts in Colombia March 21, 2024

(MAR 21) On March 19th, at the Cancha San Jose del Pando, in Santa Marta, Colombia,  bantamweights Tania Walters, 118, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, won by a first round KO over Vanesa Edwards, 118, of Cienaga, Colombia. The bout was scheduled at six rounds. In a second female bout...Full Fight Results in March of 2024

NYPD officer Nisa Rodriguez Makes Her Pro Debut with a Convincing Win Source: PR/Bob Trieger March 18, 2024

NEW YORK CITY (March 18, 2024) – New York City police officer and decorated amateur boxer Nisa Rodriguez returned home last Friday night to the scene of many of her amateur victories, Madison Square Garden Theater in Manhattan, and the gifted, popular super middleweight turned in an auspicious pro boxing debut. Full Story

Seniesa Estrada: Undisputed Is On My Mind 24/7!' Streamed Live in USA on ESPN+ March 14, 2024

(MARCH 14)  EAST LOS ANGELES, Calif. Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada understands the stakes as she approaches the biggest fight of her career. The WBC/WBA/Ring Magazine minimumweight world champion is one victory away from becoming the undisputed champion, one of the few accolades she has yet to achieve during a decorated 13-year professional career. Full Story

WBC Woman:  Frida Wallberg -And 2025 International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee! Source:  WBC PR March 14, 2024

(MARCH 14) Yesterday a nice story went out on the Internet on the WBC Boxing website about retired Frida Wallberg.  We would like to add some more to this boxer's great background in the sport.  She is set to be inducted on April 4-5, 2025, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada as one of our elite 2025 IWBHF Class of Inductees...Full Story

Mea Motu's next opponent announced for possible last fight in New Zealand by Benjamin Watt March 13, 2024

(MARCH 13) IBO World Super Bantamweight champion, Pukepoto's own Mea Motu (Te Rarawa and Ngāpuhi) will take on Thailand's Noppaket Srisawas at ABA Stadium on April 26th.  Peach Boxing stable has unfortunately been forced to end their working relationship with Dean Lonergan at D&L Events after Lonergan lost his financial backers. Due to this...Full Story

Three More Boxers Advance to Quota Placement Bouts Source:  PR/Bob Trieger March 10, 2024 Re: Generic photo

(MARCH 10) BUSTO ARSIZIO, Italy  -- Three more members of Team USA advanced to the quota placement bouts in Busto Arsizio, Italy, during the eighth day of boxing at the 2024 Olympic Games World Qualifying Tournament. With the three victories tonight, boxers will compete on tomorrow’s final day of action, where a victory will punch their ticket to Paris this summer...Full Story

Shera Mae Patricio and Jamar Talley are one win away from qualifying for Paris 2024 Olympic Games Source:  PR/Bob Trieger March 10, 2024

(MARCH 10) BUSTO ARSIZIO, Italy – Shera Mae Patricio (Waianae, Hawaii) grabbed her second win of the tournament after coming from behind after the first round to be one win away from qualifying for Paris.  [dated March 9th) -Patricio, who was facing Sofia Micaela Robles of Argentina, saw Robles take the early 5-0 lead but came back strong. Once again, she overwhelmed her opponent with a flurry of punches to take...Full Story

Alyssa Mendoza continues impressive Run at 2024 Olympic Games World Qualifying Tournament Source:  PR/Bob Trieger March 9, 2024

(MAR 9) BUSTO ARSIZIO, Italy – – Featherweight Alyssa Mendoza (Caldwell, Idaho) continued her impressive run at the 2024 Olympic Games World Qualifying Tournament in Busto Arsizio, Italy on March 8, taking her third win of the tournament and second win by Referee Stopped Contest (RSC).  Mendoza, who was facing Morocco’s Nisrine Amine, put on a dominating performance from start to finish in the opening round.  Full Story

Marlen Esparza vs. Gabriela Alaniz Postponed due to Visa Issues by David Selwyn March 8, 2024

(MARCH 8 ) The bad blood rematch between Esparza and Alaniz has been unfortunately postponed due to visa issues for Alaniz.
Houston, Texas’ Marlen Esparza (14-1, 1 KO) was set to put up her unified WBA, WBC, WBO and Ring Magazine Flyweight Championship titles on the line against Buenos Aires, Argentina’s Gabriela “Chucky” Alaniz (14-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round fight. Hopefully this match will get rescheduled real soon.  Full Story

Team USA advances four more boxers During day five of 2024 Olympic Games World Qualifying Tournament Source:  PR-Bob Trieger March 8, 2024

(MARCH 8) BUSTO ARSIZIO, Italy – Team USA won four more bouts during the fifth day of boxing at the 2024 Olympic Games World Qualifying Tournament at the E-Work Arena in Busto Arsizio, Italy.  Shera Mae Patricio (Waianae, Hawaii) kicked off the day for the Americans as she went head-to-head with Angel Yris Lopez of Puerto Rico.  Full Story

Katie Taylor Could Be Set for One of Biggest Fights Of 2024 March 7, 2024

Irish boxer Katie Taylor is preparing to box in front of her home supporters in Dublin in May. Her promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed he is working on a huge fight that has the potential to be one of the biggest events in the sport in 2024.  Taylor has not been in the ring since she defeated Chantelle Cameron in their rematch last November. This will be the third straight fight that she will headline the 3Arena in Dublin.  Full Story

Sanctioning Bodies of Women’s Boxing That Began in the 1990s Remain Relevant by Ron Scarfone March 5, 2024

(MARCH 5) The WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF are known in men’s boxing as the “big four” because they are the most prominent sanctioning bodies in men’s boxing. In September 2004, Bernard Hopkins became the first male boxer to hold belts from these sanctioning bodies in one weight class. This fight was in the middleweight division. Hopkins defeated Oscar De La Hoya by knockout in the ninth round to become...Full Story

Team USA went undefeated on the opening day of the Olympic World Qualifier in Busto Arsizio, Italy Source:  PR/Bob Trieger March 4, 2024

(MARCH 4) BUSTO ARSIZIO, Italy – -- Team USA went undefeated on the opening day of the Olympic World Qualifier in Busto Arsizio, Italy. Roscoe Hill (Spring, Texas) and Alyssa Mendoza (Caldwell, Idaho) set the tone early for the stars and stripes as they both move on and are one step closer to their Olympic dreams.  Hill’s quickness and power were too much for Daniyar Rozmetov of Turkmenistan, as he was given a 10-8 score by four of the five judges throughout the bout and won unanimously. Hill’s bob and weaving and his unique boxing style helped him avoid..Full Story

World Champion Miyo Yoshida Signs with NYC Attorney and Boxing Manager Keith Sullivan by PR/Bob Trieger March 4, 2024

(MARCH 24) NEW YORK CITY – Reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) Bantamweight World Champion Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 KOs) has signed with New York-based lawyer Keith Sullivan.  Yoshida, 35, is a three-time, two-division world champion having captured the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Super Flyweight crowns twice in 2019 and 2021. A native of Japan, she moved to Manhattan last year, trains at the famed Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, and is promoted by DiBella Entertainment. Full Story

Beyond the Glove: The Impact of Women Boxers on Society and Sport March 4, 2024

In a world where gender stereotypes and prejudices often dictate the roles and opportunities available to individuals, women boxers have emerged as powerful symbols of resilience, determination, and empowerment. Their presence in the male-dominated sport of boxing has not only challenged conventional norms but has also inspired a new generation of girls and women to pursue...Full Story

Hallback is Back and a World Champion Again by Ron Scarfone March 3, 2024 Photo Credit:  Facebook Permission/Hallback

(MARCH 3) Chevelle “Fists of Steel” Hallback of Plant City, Florida returned to the ring in March 2024 since her previous fight in December 2022 and won against Yamila “La Maquinita” Reynoso of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This fight was for the vacant National Boxing Association (NBA) welterweight title. The fight was scheduled for 10 two-minute rounds. The promoter was Alessi Promotions. The venue was the Hilton Tampa Downtown in Tampa, Florida. The event was live streamed by TrillerTV.  Full Story

Mea Motu returns to ABA Stadium in April by Benjamin Watt March 2, 2024

(MAR 2) For the first time in 18 months, the IBO World Super Bantamweight champion Mea Motu will be returning to the historical ABA Stadium in Auckland on April 26.  During the recent Peach boxing event with Erin Walsh and Emma Nesbitt in the co-main event in the show, Mea Motu announced that she will be fighting at ABA Stadium against an opponent yet to be announced. This announcement comes after Peach boxing boxers (including Motu) left D&L Events and signed a contract with No Limit Boxing in Australia under Matt and George Rose.  Full Story

Shera Mae Patricio: Hawaiian Boxer With An Olympic Dream Source:  Press Release/ Bob Trieger February 29, 2024

(FEB 29) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.  – Growing up in Waianae, Hawaii, Shera Mae Patricio went through trials and tribulations to get to Team USA, as she had to hurdle many obstacles throughout her career. When looking back, the sport of boxing and her family were in her corner every step of the way. She overcame every obstacle and made a name for herself through adversity.  Full Story

Pueblo to host Paris 2024 Olympic Games preview at 2024 USA Boxing International Invitational Source:  Press Release/ Bob Trieger February 28, 2024

(FEB 28) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo,  – USA Boxing will return to the Pueblo Convention Center in Pueblo, Colo., April 16-20, for the 2024 USA Boxing International Invitational, which will be a preview of the boxers who will represent Team USA this summer at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, as well as other top boxers from around the world.  Full Story

Two Female Bout in Denmark: Thorslund vs. Romero; Lauren vs. Nutsubidze February 27, 2024

(FEB 27) On February 24, at the Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark,  Dina Thorslund won by an eight round TKO over Mary Romero successfully defending her WBC/WBO Bantamweight world title. Dina was originally going to fight Seren Cetin but she had to withdraw after receiving a cut....Full Fight Results

Some of the Heaviest Hitters in the History of Women's Boxing February 26, 2024

Boxing is a sport that requires excellent technique and incredible endurance, but ultimately raw power makes up the foundations of any elite boxer.  Throughout history, there have been many individuals who have boasted remarkable knockout potential in the women's side of the sport, and their names have been etched permanently into history as a result.  Full Story

The International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame “Night of the Stars II’ announces our 2025 IWBHF Inductees, and Special Award Recipients Source:  IWBHF Press Release February 24, 2024

LAS VEGAS, NV (February 24, 2024) – The International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame “Night of the Stars II” is returning to Las Vegas, Nevada in their eleventh year of honoring and inducting the top Elite Athletes and those who work outside the ring on April 4-5, 2025, at our two-day event at the Orleans Hotel & Casino!  Our IWBHF 2025 event will include legendary fighters who have paved the way for future generations, to dedication of others outside of the ring in their accomplishments in the Sport, and more...Full Story

New Zealand boxers win the war but Fiji wins the respect by Benjamin Watt February 23, 2024

(FEB 23) In a shocking announcement this week, Peach boxers Jerome Pampellone, Andrei Mikhailovich, and Northlands Mea Motu have ended the business relationship with Dean Lonergan and signed with No Limit Boxing. Lani Daniels has yet to announce her next move.  It was announced this week while Isaac Peach was in hospital with kidney stones that Peach Boxing will end their business relationship with Dean Lonergan under D&L Events. This includes IBF Intercontinental champion Jerome Pampellone, WBO Global Champion Andrei Mikhailovich and Northland's own IBO World champion Mea Motu.  Full Story

Sanctioning Bodies and Sports Media Have Opinions About Baumgardner by Ron Scarfone February 23, 2024

FEB 23) Alycia Baumgardner won by unanimous decision in her rematch against Christina Linardatou on July 15, 2023 and successfully defended her WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO titles. Baumgardner lost to Linardatou by a close split decision in 2018 which is still her only loss as a professional.  The World Boxing Council (WBC) published a statement on January 15, 2024 regarding the status of Baumgardner.  Full Story

Two Female bouts Featured on car in Zagarolo, Italy February 18, 2024

 (FEB 18) Last night at the  Palazzetto Valle Martella, in Zagarolo, Italy, Simona Salvatori won a ten-round unanimous decision over Svitlana Vasylevska. Final judges scores were 96-94, 97-93, and 97-93. Simona won the IBF International title.  In a second female bout, Mery Di Bari won a six-rounder by points over Evelin Camporeale.   Full Fight Results [photo credit:  Facebook/Salvatori] 

Righting a wrong: The WBC recognizes the champion caliber of retired boxer, Christina Fuentes by Malissa Smith, Women’s boxing historian and author of A History of Women’s Boxing. Her second book, The Promise of Women’s Boxing, will be published in June 2024, by Rowman & Littlefield. February 16, 2024

(FEB 16)  When it comes to boxing, one thing is certain, a win is a win is a win, even when it isn’t. Sometimes the judges just get it wrong and call it what you will, it’s a fact of the game.  Most of those wrongs go unanswered, but thanks to the Mauricio Sulaimán and Jill Diamond of the World Boxing Council, along with boxing manager David Selwyn, one such wrong was finally righted for Christina “Mandy” Fuentes the opponent in an IFBA World Fly title fight against Selwyn’s own fighter, Eileen “The Hawaiian Mongoose” Olszewski.  Full Story

Amanda Serrano vs. Nina Meinke Fight Preview February 13, 2024

(FEB 13) The upcoming boxing showdown between Amanda Serrano and Germany's Nina Meinke is poised to make history as the biggest female boxing event in Puerto Rico. Set to take place at the Coliseo José Agrelot, affectionately known as the "Choliseo," in San Juan, this highly anticipated match promises to captivate audiences with its display of skill and determination.  Full Story

Sequita Hemingway gets a second chance at an international boxing fight with a major title by Benjamin Watt February 12, 2024

FEB 12) Manawatu boxer Sequita Hemingway (Ngāti Tūwharetoa /Ngāi Tūhoe) gets a second chance at Che Kenneally after a Split Decision loss last year. This time the vacant WBA Oceania Heavyweight title will be on the line. Full Story

Ryu Kyung Suh vs. Riyuna Yoshikawa for vacant WIBA World Mini Flyweight Title by Ron Scarfone February 9, 2024

(FEB 9) The Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) will attempt to fill a vacancy for their world title in the mini flyweight division on March 16. The division is better known as the minimumweight division (weight limit of 105 pounds), although it is also known as strawweight by the WBC. The WBO and IBF recognize the division as mini flyweight. Ryu Kyung Suh of South Korea will face Riyuna Yoshikawa of Japan.  Full Story

Seniesa "Super Bad" Estrada and Yakasta Valle Face to Face at Press Conference Source:  PR February 8, 2023 Photo: vcfox

(FEB 8) LAS VEGAS —WBC/WBA/Ring Magazine minimumweight world champion Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada (25-0, 9 KOs) and WBO/IBF ruler Yokasta Valle (30-2, 9 KOs) went face to face for the first time Wednesday in Las Vegas. Their long-simmering feud will be settled Friday, March 29 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, as the division's first-ever undisputed champion will be crowned in the evening's co-feature. Full Story

Coulson Secures WBA Oceania Crown Via Unanimous Points Victory Over Edenden Source:  Press Release February 7, 2024

(FEBRUARY 7) A little piece of history was made at the Shirebrook Leisure Centre in Mansfield, UK on Saturday night when the stacked Chris Boyle promoted card, reached its climax and the eagerly awaited showdown between Worksop’s Eleanor Coulson and Brisbane, Australia’s Jamie Edenden for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Oceanic Middleweight title...Full Story

Weekend Results at the Wembley Arena in London February 5, 2024

(FEB 5) On Saturday night at the  Wembley Arena, in Wembley, London,  Caroline Dubois won a ten-round unanimous decision over Miranda "La Alacrana" Reyes, 134.5, of Houston Texas. The two were fight for the IBO Lightweight World title. The final judges scores were 100-90, on all scorecards. In a second female bout..Full Fight Results

Diane Fischer of Dee Lee Promotions added to the WBAN Historical Database! February 5, 2024

(FEB 5) Dee Lee…the mother…Dee Lee…the loving daughter…Dee Lee…the meat cutter…Dee Lee…Atlantic City’s hairdresser to the stars…Dee Lee…the community difference maker…and Dee Lee…the glamorous, fierce,  ground- breaking boxing promoter. Just who is the gorgeous red head....Full Story

Behinds the Scenes with retired female boxer Cristina "Mandy" Fuentes February 2, 2024

(FEB 2) Cristina "Mandy" Fuentes, a retired female boxer who fought from 2010 until 2019, having close to 30 fights as a pro, competing with many of the prominent fighters in the sport, tells her "Behind the Scenes" of one of the greatest fights of her life along with her husband and family. She writes the following:...Full Story

Yokasta Valle to Face Seniesa Estrada in  Undisputed Minimumweight World title bout!  by Sue TL Fox February 1, 2024

(FEB 1) On March 29, 2024, on ESPN+ in at the Desert Diamond Arena, in Glendale, Arizona, Yokasta Valle, 30-2-0 (9KO), of Costa Rica, will be facing Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada, undefeated as a pro with a 25-0-0 (KO) record, of East Los Angeles, California, in a ten-round world championship bout promoted by Top Rank. The two are vying for the undisputed minimumweight title, fighting for the IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO belt, in a co-feature event on the card. Full Story

Natasha Jonas is open to a rematch with Mikaela Mayer January 29, 2024 Photo credits: vcfox

(JAN 29) On Saturday, January 22nd, in Liverpool, England, Natasha Jonas maintained the welterweight strap by defeating Mikaela Mayer via split decision; but the former super-featherweight champ Mayer believes her performance warrants a rematch...Full Story

Gabriela Fundora Wins by TKO over Christina Cruz

(JAN 28) Last night at the Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona, Gabriela "Sweet Poison" Fundora, 111½, of Coachella, California, successfully defended her IBF Flyweight world title when she  won by a tenth round TKO over Christina Cruz, 111¼, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Fundora won the IBF Flyweight world title over Arely Mucino last year on October 21, 2023, when she defeated..Full Fight Results

The Promise of Women's Boxing-A Momentous New Era for the Sweet Science by Malissa Smith Foreword by Claressa Shields January 28, 2024

(JAN 28, 2024) A timely exploration of modern women’s boxing, from its first inclusion in the 2012 Olympics to today, featuring such trailblazers as Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, Claressa Shields, and more.  On April 30th, 2022, the first boxing super-fight of the era, headlined by two women and fought at Madison Square Garden, lived up to its hype and then some. The two contestants fought the battle of their lives in front of a sold-out crowd...Full Story

Peach Boxing Lethal Ladies return to the ring in February by Benjamin Watt January 28, 2024

(JAN 28, 2024) Isaac and Alina Peach boxers, Commonwealth games representative Erin Walsh and stablemate Emma Nesbitt will be making their professional boxing return on February 23rd at ABA Stadium.   Peach Boxing has now been acknowledged as the best boxing gym in New Zealand today, with Isaac and Alina Peach training world-class athletes, including IBO World super bantamweight champion Mea Motu...Full Story

Mary Spencer in Action Tonight in Montreal-- streamed live on ESPN+ at 7 PM ET Source:  PR photo: vcfox January 25, 2024

(JAN 25, 2024) NEW YORK - Tune in tonight:   Spencer Takes on Sonya Dreiling at Montreal Casino and Live on ESPN+!  Nplit-T Management former world title challenger Mary Spencer will be back in action when she takes on Sonya Dreiling in an eight-round junior middleweight bout at Montreal Casino in Montreal, Canada.Spencer, who is managed by Brian Cohen of Split-T Management has a record 7-2 with five knockouts.  Full Story

An Amazing Journey to Visit Female Trailblazer Margaret McGregor and Boxing Writer Oliver Fennell from Wales! by Sue TL Fox January 24, 2024

(JAN 24, 2024) I took an amazing journey to Bremerton, Washington yesterday and met up with Oliver Fennell, a writer/editor from Wales, and spending time with Oliver and Trailblazer Pioneer female boxer Margaret McGregor, who fought in 1999, in Seattle, Washington where she fought a male boxer on a huge card, that drew International Media from all over the world.  Full Story

Split-T Management signs Undefeated Bantamweight Contender Joanna Wonyou Source:  Press Release Photo credit:  vcfox January 23, 2024

(JAN 23, 2024) Split-T Management is pleased to announce the signing of undefeated bantamweight contender Johanna "Wonder" Wonyou.  Wonyou will be co-managed by boxing's premier manager for female fighters Brian Cohen and Block One Sports.  "Johanna is a terrific young fighter who has a ton of talent and is a major player in the bantamweight division. In her last bout she dominated an undefeated fighter in her opponent's hometown. She has been the most avoided fighter in the division...Full Story

The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Announces the Date, Venue, and Details of the upcoming 2025 Two-Day Event!

(JAN 19, 2024) LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -- This week the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame [IWBHF] "Night of the Stars II" is announcing our date, venue, and summary details of our next event!  Mark your calendars for our two-day event! Our next IWBHF Induction Ceremony event is a Two-Day event that will take place on  Friday, April 4th and Saturday, April  5th, 2025 that will take place in our homebase at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Full Story

Press Conference Notes: Natasha Jonas and Mikaela Mayer Ready for World Title Showdown Source: ESPN+press release January 19, 2024

(JAN 19, 2024) LIVERPOOL, England (Jan. 18, 2024) — Two-division world champion Natasha Jonas (14-2-1, 9 KOs) will defend her IBF welterweight world title against former unified junior lightweight world champion Mikaela Mayer (19-1, 5 KOs) this Saturday, Jan. 20 at M&S Bank Arena in...Full Story

Two Female bouts on card in Copenhagen, Denmark on Saturday Night January 15, 2024

(JAN 15) On Saturday night at the Royal Arena, in  Copenhagen, Denmark,  Snezana Siljkovic, 112¼, of Belgrade, Serbia, won a four-round split decision over Emma Kirstein Jensen, 110¾, of Copenhagen. In a second female bout, Elizabeth Oshoba, 125¼, of Nigeria...Full Fight Results

A Tadbit of History of the Amateur Female Boxers in the 1970's ( January 12, 2024 Copyrighted photo:

Boxing in Spokane has a long history in Women’s Boxing and More! By Chauncy Welliver January 11, 2024

(JAN 11, 2024) Boxing in Spokane has a long history that many people don't know about. Women's boxing in Spokane has an even bigger history. Women's boxing in general wasn't a huge sport until Christy Martin stole the show from Mike Tyson on his title..Full Story.

Latest Update on Shelly (Shelito) Vincent on the Boxer's Profile Segment! Photo Credit: Courtesy January 10, 2024

(JAN 10, 2024)  This week WBAN caught up with Shelito Vincent, and updated her already fantastic background in the sport of women's boxing. She was inducted into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, She owns and operates Shelito’s Way Boxing out of Providence, Rhode Island; In 2023, she hosted...and more!  Full Story

Chevelle “Fist of Steel” Hallback Returns March 2nd to fight for NBA World Title Belt Photo Credit: Damon Gonzalez/NBA President January 7, 2024

(JAN 7, 2024) WBAN is excited to announce that former world champion Chevelle "Fist of Steel" Hallback, 33-9-2 (13KO), returns to the ring on Saturday, March 2nd to fight for the NBA World Welterweight Title belt. The fight is scheduled to take place at the Downtown Hilton Hotel in Tampa, Florida, and will be presented by the Legendary Alessi Promotions and sanctioned by the Florida Athletic Commission.   Her opponent is TBD and will be announced soon.  Full Story

Stacy Prestage Named an Inductee for Florida Boxing Hall of Fame by Ron Scarfone Photo Credits: Nate Wren January 7, 2024

(JAN 7, 2024) Stacy Prestage was named an inductee into the Class of 2024 for the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame (FBHOF). All the inductees for the Class of 2024 were announced at the SJC Boxing Gym in Fort Myers, Florida. FBHOF President Steven J. Canton is the owner of the SJC Gym which also has the FBHOF Museum. Canton was inducted into the inaugural class of the FBHOF in 2009 as a trainer and manager. Full Story

Jennifer Miranda to Fight Iara Altamirano in  Madrid, Spain January 5, 2024

(JAN 5, 2024) On Saturday night, January 7th, Jennifer Miranda, of Madrid, Spain, will be facing Lara Altamirano in a ten round bout for WBA Interim World Featherweight title.  Miranda, is undefeated with a 9-0-0 (1KO) record.  Altamirano is also undefeated with a 9-0-1 (0KO) boxing record, from Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

New Zealand Boxing Awards 2023 by Benjamin Watt January 4, 2024

(JAN 4, 2024) Since the tradition began in 2019, Benjamin Thomas Watt created his own recognition awards for the boxing community. This year, Benji returned the voting portion of the awards as it became too difficult to choose boxer of the year as we can have a four-way tie between Joseph Parker, Jerome Pampellone, Mea Motu and Lani Daniels.  Full Story

Day 8 of the 2023 Olympic Trials that took place in Louisiana by Blanca Gutierrez January 1, 2024 Photo: Generic

(JAN 1, 2024) On December 2nd through 9th, 2023 the 2023 Olympic Trials took place at the Cajun Dome & Convention Center, Lafayette, Louisiana.  On December 8th, 2023 of Ring 2 was flawed. There was a timing error which would cause the RE-DO of four the contested bouts. In Ring 2 the timer was set at 2-minute rounds instead of 3-minute rounds which is standard bout time for Youth and Elite boxers.  Full Story