(OCT 23) This past weekend,
there were some interesting women's boxing matches on various
boxing events around the world. Most of the boxing action took
place on Saturday, October 19th. Without further ado we
will start with the busiest night of the weekend.
Shannon Courtenay (left) vs.
Catherine Tacone Ramos (right)
At the Copper
Box Arena, in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick,
Catherine Tacone Ramos, 124, of Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil,
won a six-rounder by points over Shannon Courtenay, 128
1/4, of Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The Referee
score the fight as 58-56.
Courtenay,
known as "The Baby Face Assassin," started the fight
strong....however, Tacone Ramos, with her pressure and
counter-punching skills, turned the tide in her favor. As
for Courtenay, although she fell short in this bout, her
resilience and tenacity showcased her potential for future
success.
Brisa Abigail Rosario Alfonzo
At the Estadio Cubierto Aconcagua
Arena, in Ciudad Mendoza, Argentina, there were two female bouts
on this card that featured Brisa Abigail Rosario
Alfonzo, 126 3/4, of Argentina, who won a six-round
unanimous decision over Daiana Marisa Molina, 120 1/4, of
Chubut, Argentina. The final judges scores were 55-57, on all
cards. In the second female bout, Lucia Elena Garcia Ovejero,
111 1/4, won by a four-round majority decision over Dalma
Cecilia Alaniz, 112 1/2, of Cordoba, Argentina. Final judges
scores 37-39, 37-39, and 38-38.
Both bouts were closely contested, with each fighter displaying
their unique styles and strategies. The victories for Brisa
Abigail Rosario Alfonzo and Lucia Elena Garcia Ovejero were
well-deserved, highlighting their talent and commitment to the
sport.
In other boxing action in Argentina, in the city of Buenos
Aires, Camila Solange Heredia, 106 34, of Buenos Aires,
Argentina, won a four-round unanimous decision over Erica
Gonzalez, 107 3/4, also of Argentina, both making their pro
debuts. Final Scores were 40-35 on all cards. The victory marked
a promising start to Heredia's professional career, as she
showcased her skills and determination in the ring. This
win will undoubtedly serve as a stepping stone towards greater
achievements in her professional career.
In
Purísima del Rincón, Guanajuato, Maria Guadalupe Atilano Gomez, 115 3/4, had an eight-round split
draw with Fatima Martinez Cuevas, 117 3/4.
In Guatemala City, Guatamala,
female boxer
Sara Anti Gabriel, 154, of Mixco, Guatamala, won by a [1:10]
one-round TKO over Katherine Tobar, 154, of Jalapa Guatemala.
Nicola Hopewell
At the Skate Central,
in Sheffield, United Kingdom, Nicola Hopewell won a ten-round unanimous decision over
Mary Aina Abbey. The two were fighting for the Commonwealth Boxing
Council Flyweight title. Hopewell's victory is a testament
to her hard work and dedication in the sport. This win not only
brings her the prestigious Commonwealth title but also puts her
on the radar of boxing enthusiasts worldwide.
At the Hall Omnisport, Farciennes,
Belgium's Djemilla Gontaruk, 136 1/4, of Herstal, Liege,
Belgium, with a boxing record now after her fight of 17-11-2
(3KO), won by a third round RTD over Diana Kulinova, 136 1/4,
of Komárno, Slovakia, in a scheduled six round bout.
Kulinova's record fell to 4-13-0 (2KO).
In Rafael Calzada,
on the undercard,
Tamara Anabela Fernandez Cappuccio, 114 1/2, won a six-round
unanimous decision over Mariquena Salome Salega, 116. Final
judges scores were 60-53 on all cards.
Kirstie Bavington / Marine Beauchamp
At the Espace
in Mayenne, Laval, Kirstie Bavington, 145, won a ten-round split decision over
Marine Beauchamp, 146 1/2. The two were fighting for the EBU Welterweight title. Judges scores were 94-96, 98-92,
and 97-93. The fight was intense from the first bell, with both
boxers showcasing their skills and determination. The split
decision reflects the closely contested nature of the bout,
leaving both fighters with a sense of accomplishment.
Despite the outcome, it was clear that both Bavington and
Beauchamp gave it their all in the ring. Their performance
showcased their individual talents in the sport of women's
boxing.
At the
Hippodrome Municipal, Douai, Segolene Lefebvre won a fifth round TD over Juliana Vanesa
Basualdo, in a scheduled ten-round bout.
At the Convention Center,
in South Padre Island,
Naima Garcia, 129, of Harlingen, Texas, won by a second round
TKO over Jessie Clark, 129, of Nacogdoches, Texas;
in Salle Bayard, Charleville-Mézičres, Justine Lallemand, 118, of Charleville-Mézičres, Ardennes,
France, won a six-round bout by a unanimous decision over Ivanka
Ivanova, 118, of Sofia, Bulgaria. The final scores were
54-60, 54-60, and 55-59; In Australia, at the Mercure Gold Coast Resort, Carrara,
Louise Creaven, of Queensland, Australia, won an eight-round
unanimous decision over Connie Chan, of Brisbane, Queensland,
Australia. The two were fighting for a local Australian title.
On Sunday, October 20,
2024, at the Teatro Las Vegas, Madrid, Spain...Jennifer Miranda, of Madrid, Spain, won a ten-round unanimous
decision over Teresa Almengor, of David, Panama. Final
judges scores were 100-90 on all cards.
Also, on October 20,
2024, at the 176BOX, in Toyonaka, Japan,
Marina Loreto, 104 1/4, of Itami, Hyogo, Japan, won an
eight-round unanimous decision over Mont Blanc Miki, 104, of
Tokyo, Japan. Final judges scores were 73-79, 72-80, and
73-79. The two were fighting for the WBO Asia Pacific
Minimum title.
It is great to
see so many female bouts taking place this weekend worldwide on
many of the boxing cards. For all the fight results in women's
boxing you can go to our October 2024 fight results segment.
The rise in popularity of women's boxing is a testament to the
skill and dedication of these athletes. It's encouraging to
witness their talent being celebrated and given the platform it
deserves. By providing comprehensive coverage of women's fights,
we hope to contribute to the growth and recognition of this
exciting sport
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