(DEC 30) Costa Rica’s own Hanna Gabriels, 166 ¾, showcased her undeniable talent and grit last night at Finca La Montana in San Jose. After a lengthy hiatus from professional boxing, Hanna made her comeback in stopping Sara Anti Gabriel, 166 ½, in the fourth round of their scheduled six-round bout.

Hanna Gabriels' journey has been anything but ordinary. She first burst onto the boxing scene with her fierce dedication and remarkable skills, quickly becoming a beacon of inspiration for aspiring female boxers everywhere. Her previous fight, which took place on April 17, 2021, saw her defeat Martha Patricia Lara Gaytan.

Women’s boxing has gained significant recognition over the years, thanks in part to trailblazers like Gabriels.

One thing is for sure: Hanna Gabriels is back, and she’s ready to make her mark once again in women’s boxing. She had said after the fight that she would like to have a rematch with Claressa Shields at the 168 weight division.

Gabriels fought Shields in 2018 where she lost to Shields by a ten-round unanimous decision.  The two were fighting for the IBF Middleweight world title at the time. 

Shields vs. Gabriels were supposed to rematch in June of 2023, but just prior to the fight,  Per a copy of the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency report that had been obtained by Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, Gabriels' sample returned positive for clostebol, a testosterone derivative. So she was replaced with a last-minute opponent.

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