Fikus to fight on May 8th in Berlin April 30, 2009

(APR 30) On May 8, 2009, in Berlin, Germany, Julia Fikus will be facing  Russian boxer Aljona Belevic.  The 24 year-old will be fighting at the royal event centre Berlin her second professional fight. Belevic, also 24 years old, will be coming into the fight with a...Full Story

Australian Mischa Mertz Looking to return to the ring April 30, 2009

(APR 30) 'Australian author and amateur boxer Mischa Merz is poised to make her return to the ring after seven years but needs a female masters opponent in the 138lb division. There is no masters division in Australia and like so many women Mischa was a late starter and is keen to take...Full Story

Latest Update on Carlette Ewell April 30, 2009

(APR 30) Newly crowned Light Heavyweight World Champion Carlette "The Truth" Ewell is continuing to train in anticipation for future title defenses and upcoming vacant titles. Carlette currently holds two championships in two different weight divisions and is...Full Story

Salinas to fight May 2 at Patriot Center Photo: Mary Ann Owen April 29, 2009

(APR 29)  On May 2nd, at the Patriot Center, Bolivian-American Jennifer Salinas (9-1, 3 KOs), a proud mother from Manassas, VA,  will fight for the first time at this venue against Philadelphia brawler Christina Leadbeater (2-2). Salinas returns from a two-year hiatus after welcoming her second child. The fight marks only the second ever female bout at the. Full Story

Amateur Boxing Action in Wuppertal Photos/Story by Torben L. of Denmark April 28, 2009

(APR 28) BSU (Boxing Sport Union) in Wuppertal held it's 4th International Women's Boxing Tournament on April 25th and 26th. Approximately 85 boxers took part in the tournament, which is considered the biggest Women's Boxing Event in Germany, only matched with the German Championships as far as number of competitors is concerned.  Full Story

This was a World Title Fight? by Sue TL Fox April 27, 2009

(APR 27) On Sunday night Esther Phiri, from Zambia, won a fourth round TKO against an "unknown" boxer Ratree Kreakae, (not listed on Boxrec or WBAN), in a supposed "title" bout, no less. The fight took place at the Hood Restaurant in Nairobi, Kenya.  Full Story

Fonseca to fight on May 9th Card! April 23, 2009

(APR 23) Philadelphia’s very own Brian ‘Bionic Bull’ Cohen (9-2) heads up an awesome 10 fight card when he faces Lafayette, Indiana’s Robbie ‘Taz Mexican Devil’ Tovar (15-4-1) for the WBC Americas Light Heavyweight title at the Donna Cohen promoted ‘Brawl On Broad Street’ event at South Philadelphia High School, Broad & Snyder, Philadelphia on the 9th May.  Full Story

Schwachhofer Wins by Decision April 23, 2009

(APR 23) On April 18, 2009, in Bernissart, Hainaut, Belgium, Diane Schwachhofer, 138¼, of Belgium won a six-round unanimous decision over Verena Herrman, 141. Final Scores were 59-55, 59-56, and 59-54.

Figueroa Tells of her OWN experience from Germany Fight Offer! By Rita Figueroa April 23, 2009

(APR 23) In reading Nicole Woods experiences with Mario [Guedes] from Germany - thought you might be interested to know that Mario [Guedes] also contacted me. His first email came April 11th (Easter weekend) just asking if I would be interested in fighting Jessica [Balogun] May..Full Story

Melissa Hernandez Speaks Out By Melissa Hernandez April 23, 2009

(APR 23) It looks like Nicole Woods is not alone on this issue that happened to her when trying to negotiate a fight in Germany.  WBAN has received this response from Melissa "Huracan" Hernandez, and we just got ANOTHER response from another boxer (we will not identify at this time) who also was contacted by Mario Guedes of Germany.  Full Story

What a Deal---fight offer in Germany: Thanks but, NO Thanks! by Sue TL Fox April 22, 2009

(APR 22) This week WBAN was contacted by Nicole Woods, of Georgia, USA, in regards to a fight offer she received in Germany for May 30, 2009. Woods shared some "Behind the Scenes" to negotiating a potential fight out of the United States. According to Woods, she was first contacted by email from Mario Guedes (trainer/manager of Jessica Balogun). Woods told WBAN that she received that first contact from Guedes..Full Story

Pucek-Nunez to fight at the Emerald Queen April 22, 2009

(APR 22) On June 20, 2009, at the Emerald Queen Casino, in Tacoma, Washington, there will be a women's bout on the card. Sarah Pucek will be fighting Merced Nunez. Both Pucek and Nunez are coming off tough fights with both declared draws. Nunez fought back-to-back draws with Elizabeth Moreno with the last fight January 17 at the Silver Reef Casino.  Full Story

Taylor Wins Gold - Ahmet Comert Cup by Bernard O'Neill April 20, 2009

(APR 20)  Katie Taylor and Carl Frampton both claimed gold medals at the men's and women's Ahmet Comert Cup in Istanbul, Turkey yesterday.  But Ireland's Olympic hero Paddy Barnes was withdrawn from his 48Kg final after picking up a viral infection.  Taylor also picked up the best female boxer of the tournament award and the best overall male and female boxer of the tournament award.  Full Story

2009 Ringside Augusta Summer Boxing Classic! April 20, 2009

(APR 19) On June 25-27th the 2009 Ringside Augusta Summer Boxing Classic will take place in Augusta, Georgia.  Tom Moraetes said, "This is our seventh year and we are looking forward to another outstanding tournament. It is our plan to provide you with a great opportunity for competition."  Full Story

Open Letter to Bob Arum: Garden Variety by Bernie McCoy April 20, 2009

(APR 20)  Mr. Arum:  Congratulations on your upcoming promotion of the Miguel Cotto/Joshua Clottey WBO welterweight title bout in Madison Square Garden on June 13. It's a great followup event to your February 21 card, also in the Garden and also headlined by Miguel Cotto. One of the under-card highlights of the February program was Kina Malpartida's tenth round TKO of Maureen Shea to win the WBA super featherweight female crown.   Full Story

82nd Annual Daily News Golden Gloves: Slug Fest in the Garden By David Pambianchi April 18, 2009

(APR 18) On April 17, 2009, a packed WaMu theatre at Madison Square Garden witnessed a night of intense boxing finals. The oldest and largest amateur boxing tournament in the world gave the crowd 16 bouts to cheer away their voices. Full Story

Ireland News: Ahmet Comert Cup by Bernard O'Neill April 18, 2009

(APR 18)  Katie Taylor, Paddy Barnes and Eric Donovan joined Carl Frampton in the semi finals of the Ahmet Comert Cup and guaranteed Ireland at least four bronze medals following quarter finals in Istanbul, Turkey tonight. Full Story

Ontario Women Boxers in Turkey April 17, 2009

(APR 17) 4 out of 7 of Ontario Elite Women amateur boxers have made it into the medal rounds at the Ahmet Comert Cup in Istanbul, Turkey. Today Mary Spencer of Windsor defeated Irina Sinetskaya of Russia...Full Story

Open Workout for Media and Public April 17, 2009

(APR 17) (Merrillville, In) - On Saturday, April 18th, Octavius James' One In A Million, Inc. will be hosting an open workout that is open to the public for the sensational upcoming "Date With Destiny" card; including the NABC Lightweight champion of the world "Merciless" Mary McGee..Full Story

New Kid on the Block: 10-year old Holdsworth! Source: Vaia Zaganas April 16, 2009

(APR 16) 10-year old Shalynn Holdsworth has already taken a liking to amateur boxing, and she is on the lookout for some competition. Her father, Keith Holdworth has been training Shalynn at the Blue Corner Boxing Club in Abbotsford BC, Canada.  Full Story

McMorrow to fight at the HP Pavillion April 15, 2009

(APR 15) On May 7, 2009, on the fight card "Fight Night at the Tank 2", at the HP Pavillion, in San Jose, California, Melissa McMorrow, 2-0-0, of San Carlos, CA,  will be fighting on the undercard. More info will be available soon...

Latest Update: Marianne "Golden Girl" Marston April 14, 2009

(APR 14) Philadelphia trained, British Super Bantamweight Marianne ‘Golden Girl’ Marston may still be reeling from the American authorities decision to refuse her a visa, so she can compete..Full Story

Ireland: Preliminary Results By Bernard O'Neill April 13, 2009

(APR 13) The 2009 National Boy & Girl 1, 2 and 3 Championships got underway at the National Stadium this afternoon with 21 preliminary round bouts decided at the home of Irish boxing. Over 300 young boxers have entered this years tournament.  The Championships run from Monday April 13th to Saturday April 18th inclusive. Boxing will resume tomorrow morning at 10am.  Full Story

Britain’s ‘Golden Girl’ Knocked Out...By The American Embassy In London April 10, 2009

(APR 10) English Super Bantamweight boxer, Marianne ‘Golden Girl’ Marston, who is due to be on the under card of Brian Cohen’s WBC Americas Title Fight in South Philadelphia on 9th May, suffered a further setback in her professional boxing career when the American Embassy in London refused her visa application. Full Story

Women’s 2009 National Golden Gloves Championship Tournament April 8, 2009

(APR 8) On July 8 through July 11, 2009, the Women’s 2009 National Golden Gloves Championship Tournament will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This Tournament is open to all USA Boxing Members, and has a 3- day elimination process. This is USA Boxing Ranking point tournament..Full Story

Pucek to fight Johnson at the Emerald Queen April 7, 2009

(APR 7) On April 11 at the Emerald Queen Sarah Pucek and Merced Nunez were to fight in a six round fight to see who is the best Featherweight in the Pacific North West. Nunez had to pull out due to an injury and a tentative bout was made with Stephanie Eggink however Eggink pulled. The Pucek camp wanted to fight and agreed to move up two weight divisions and challenge Tammie Johnson.  Full story

Ninety Minutes in Gleasons Gym by Bernie McCoy April 6, 2009

(APR 6) The location was a natural and one of the women I had come to talk with was busy "working the room" in Gleasons Gym, last week, when I walked up the stone steps from Front Street in Brooklyn. Melissa Hernandez was adorned in a T-shirt that proclaimed "I am womyns boxing" and...Full Story

One on One Interview with Karen Dulin by Rick McLean April 4, 2009

(APR 4) Recently I was able to interview Featherweight contender Karen Dulin of Rhode Island, who is a rising prospect in women’s boxing. Here is a candid one on one interview about her life and career thus far in boxing.   Full Story

Malpartida to defend her title April 2, 2009

(APR 2) In the Elcomercio.com website, they reported that Kina Malpartida will have a title defense on June 20th, at 10:00 pm. The fight will take place in the coliseo Eduardo Dibós in the San Borja district of the city of Lima, Peru.  The Dibós has capacity for 6,000 spectators, 500 of them on ringside seats. Because the demand for people wanting to see the...Full Story

Press Conference: "Date With Destiny" Card April 1, 2009

(APR 1) Merrillville, In - Destiny has brought these two world champions together for their April 25th "Date With Destiny" at the Hammond Civic Center, but on April 4th the NABC Lightweight World Champion "Merciless" Mary McGee and WBF Light Welterweight Champion Kristy "Rose" Follmar ..Full Story