(SEPT 1) Jessica McCaskill
was named the World Boxing Association’s Boxer of the Month and
Katie Taylor earned the Honorable Mention in August thanks to
their hard-fought victories.
Female boxing was the highlight
of the month and both McCaskill and Taylor made significant
headlines. McCaskill managed to break the unbeaten record of the
historic Cacilia Braekhus and beat her by unanimous decision on
August 15 to win the 147-pound belt of the WBA and all the
world’s leading sanctioning bodies.
The American showed a great strength in Oklahoma City and gave
the surprise she had promised in an action-packed fight that
made the fans happy.
On the other hand, Taylor entered the ring last August 22nd to
beat the Belgian Delfine Persoon for the second consecutive time
in a complicated fight in which she knew how to make a
difference. The Irishwoman walked the ring and hit an aggressive
opponent with a relentless attack at the Matchroom Fight Camp in
Brentwood.
The 2012 London Olympic medalist remains undefeated in her
career and as the Undisputed Lightweight Champion.
The female ranking had several changes during this period and
these can be found on the WBA’s official website.