(JAN 3, 2026) Now that 2026 has arrived we will be
doing a variety stories of our inductees, special award recipients and about our
upcoming event that takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Orleans
Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in our fourth time to have our event in
Las Vegas! Without further ado--meet Germany's Raja Amasheh!
The International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame is
proud to announce that Raja Amasheh, nicknamed "Raging Raja", of Germany is one
of our top 20 IWBHF Elite Inductees who will be celebrated and honored at our
upcoming event, Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Raja Amasheh moved to Berlin with her family at the age of three and a half
months. She began kickboxing and Muay Thai in 2002, adding amateur boxing in
2007. As an amateur, she was a WKA Kickboxing World Champion and a multiple
German Vice-Champion in amateur boxing before turning professional in November
2008.
Raja Amasheh is a highly accomplished former multi-world champion, professional
boxer and kickboxer with a professional boxing record of 22-1-1 4KO) (with 1
no-contest), 25 amateur fights and 105 kickboxing / Thaiboxing fights.
Her extensive career includes winning numerous world titles in multiple weight
divisions and, following her retirement from active competition, taking on a
significant administrative role in the sport.
Trained by Dominik Junge in Karlsruhe, fighting in the flyweight and super
flyweight division. She became the WBF Intercontinental Champion on October 27,
2012, and on September 7, 2013, she won the vacant WBF World Champion title in
the super flyweight division in Saarbrücken against Eva Voraberger. On May 17,
2014, she won the WBF and World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver World Championship
belt against Susana Cruz Perez from Mexico, rising to number 1 in the flyweight
world rankings. She has also held the WBO Super Flyweight World Championship
title since March 2018 and the WBC Diamond Belt since September 14, 2018.
Following her retirement from active fighting,
Amasheh has remained deeply involved in the sport. She has taken on a
significant leadership role as the Chair of the Women's Ratings Committee for
the World Boxing Council (WBC). In this capacity, she works on a systemic level
to support and uplift the next generation of female boxers and guide the
direction of the sport.
IIn recognition of her extraordinary career and contributions, Raja Amasheh was
named among the inductees for the 2026 International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame
class.
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October 10, 2026 - Saturday
Orleans Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
VIP TABLES GENERAL
TICKETS
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The International Women's
Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) Induction Ceremony/Dinner will be
held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the ORLEANS HOTEL &
CASINO, IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA in the Mardi-Gra Ballroom, where we
will honor our new inductees and present special awards to
deserving recipients, and More!
You can book your room
On Line or call into:
Phone: 800-675-3267 Group Code: BFHK26C
Cut-Off: September 7, 2026
Link to book hotel room, the
cost of room and Resort fee is included:
Go Here
For more information contact the IWBHF:
Email: wban100@aol.com
Email: iwbhf@aol.com
Website: https://iwbhf.com
