(OCT 10)  WBAN has received a press release on an upcoming professional boxing card that will take place on October 23, 2013, at the Las Pulgas Arena,  in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.  The card will feature many female boxers on the card [This may be an all-female card]. To summarize some of the details in the release:

Four-time World Champion Alicia “Slick” Ashley,  a veteran of 29 fights, the Brooklynite will make the third defense of her WBC Super Bantamweight crown in a 10-round bout against Zenny Sotomayor.

Ashley, 46 years young....has made a career of defeating opponents in their home countries. Dually sponsored by Promociones Mayan and Pandora Promotions, Ashley (19-9-1) and Mexico’s Sotomayor (10-5-2) will match-up as the main event attraction in the all-female show.

According to Boxrec, Ashley is rated #1 in the world as a super bantamweight, and her opponent, Sotomayor is rated #34 worldwide in the same weight division.

Ashley said, "“It’s with upmost pleasure that I return to Mexico to defend my WBC Super Bantamweight title.  The Mexican promoters are very supportive of female fighters and the spectators are extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. My Mexican fans always welcome me with open arms and I look forward to putting on a great show.”

Known as “Slick” for her elusive moves and agility in the ring, the St. Andrews, Jamaica native and former professional dancer will look to capture the 20th victory of her legendary career.

"I am thrilled that Alicia will get a chance to display her talents to a nation wide audience. She is amazingly talented and fight fans are in for a treat," said Luigi Olcese, Pandora Promotions CEO.

The boxing card will be televised on Azteca America on Saturday October 26, 2013. Visit aztecaamerica.com for the schedule and local channel listings.

Other female bouts on the card:

In a six-round flyweight bout, Kenia Enriquez, 7-0-0, of Tijuana, Mexico, will face Kareli Lopez, 5-4-1 (1KO), of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico.

In another six-rounder  in the flyweight division, Brenda Flores, 5-1-0 (1KO), of Tijuana, Mexico, vs. Guadalupe Bernal, pro debut, of Sinaloa, Mexico.

In a four round bout, Tania Enriquez, pro debut, of Tijuana, Mexico,  will fight Dulce Galaviz, 0-1-0, of Sinaloa, Mexico. 

And....in a bout where an opponent has yet to be named, bantamweight Sandra Robles, 4-1-0, (1KO), of Tijuana, Mexico,  is scheduled to fight six rounds.

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