(SEPT 7) On August 31, 2025, the Beautiful
Brawlers 12 "The Martha Salazar Invitational" took place in Pacifica,
California.
Photo credit: James Guirao
Every bout was evenly
matched, and many were remarkably close.
The USA team was composed of some of the top ranked Juniors and Youth in the
nation. Athena Female Empowerment brought the best out of their squad.
Photo credit: James Guirao
A history-first Mini-WBAN belts were given to most outstanding boxers who
competed in USA vs. England match ups and also to the fight of the night.
Faith Gomez vs. Lexi Joyce - Photo: James Guirao
Best USA Boxer was awarded to Faith Gomez, Junior Female (52kg) who fought
versus a tough Lexi Joyce. Faith won by 5/0 in a very spirited bout. In
the matchup, Lexi kept coming and Faith is also a very aggressive boxer. Faith
engaged and had an answer to every punch.
Lauryn Elmore (L) Marshall Miller (R) Photo: James
Guirao
Best England Boxer was awarded to Marshall Miller (70kg) who fought USA's #1
ranked High Performance Youth Teams Lauryn Elmore. These boxers showed, talent,
grit and fought to a 4/1 split victory going to England’s Marshall Miller.
Elmore just returned from Germany where she won a bronze medal. Two of the top
youth in the world brought their best.
Ava Quinones (L) Layla Kahn (R) Photo: James Guirao
Also, WBAN Mini-Belts were awarded to " Fight of the Night" which went to
Oakland's Ava Quinones versus England’s undefeated Layla Khan.
In that bout, it was a tough battle and Ava Quinones pulled off a 5/0 victory in
the most entertaining and non-stop battle of the night.
“Every USA vs. England bout was incredibly competitive, and bouts were perfectly
matched. The amount of talent displayed at this Beautiful Brawlers Show would
top all other shows. It was truly a great experience being the Beautiful
Brawlers coordinator and promoter of this event.
USA vs. England bout results as follows:
48kg Ruby Lopez, USA winner , Junior Female, 5/0 vs. Mia Bradshaw, England
52kg Andrea Gutierrez, USA winner, Junior Female, 4/1 vs. Layla Martin, England
52kg Faith Gomez, USA winner, Junior Female, 5/0 vs. Lexi Joyce, England
52kg Alize Hernandez, USA winner, Junior Female 5/0 vs. Jessie Chambers, England
54kg Brooke Matthews, England winner Junior Female, 5/0 vs. Karma Farber, USA
54kg Ava Quinonez, USA winner Youth Female, 5/0 vs. Layla Khan, England
57kg Alyssa Samorano, USA winner Youth Female, 5/0 vs. Georgie Wilson, England
48kg Nicole Evans, England winner Elite Female 4/1 vs. Leslie Alvarez, USA
57kg Danna Pineda, USA winner Elite Female, 3/2 vs. Grace Massey, England
65kg Fleur Pearch, England winner, Youth Female, 3/2 vs. Naveah Martinez, USA
65kg Charlotte Emmett, England winner,Elite Female, 3/2 vs. Emma Nyanet, USA
70kg Marshall Miller, England winner, Youth Female, 4/1 vs. Lauryn Elmore, USA
Domestic Bout results:
54kg Leslie Alvarez, San Jose, CA winner Elite Female, 5/0 vs. Lesley Hurtado,
Lompoc, CA
54kg Quetzalli Aroche, Brisbane, CA winner Junior novice, 3/2 split vs. Jani
Fee, South SF, CA
65kg Shianne Wallace, Lompoc, CA winner Elite Novice, 4/1 vs. Vanessa Soto, NJ
75kg Lola Cordoba, Novato, CA winner Elite Novice, 4/1 vs. Macy Morrow,
Pacifica, CA
48kg Yareltzy Valdez-Areola, Sacramento, CA winner Junior Open 5/0 vs. Sofia
Lopez, Oakland, CA
60kg Amy Patten, Lompoc, CA winner Elite Novice,5/0 vs. Korina Figuroa, Hayward,
CA
In our only Bantam female bout Daleyza Aparicio wins 5/0 vs. Adele Martinez at
the 32kg division.
This bout showed skill, talent and commitment. These 10-year-olds were the
youngest on the card and did not disappoint.
We were so honored to have all these boxers on our card. 130 boxers registered
for this fight card and we will follow up with a two day tournament early next
year.
Photo Gallery: Photos by James Guirao/Blanca
Gutierrez
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