Mathis Wins by TKO over Yankovich April 30, 2011

(APR 30) Last night In Pontauix, France, welterweight  Anne Sophie Mathis TKO'd Duda Yankovich in the third round. Mathis now has 20 Ko's in her 23 victories against only one loss. Yankovich's record falls to 11-3 with all of her loses (including being stopped by Holy Holm) in her last four matches.

Just In: Choi Stops Sandy Tsagouris! April 29, 2011 Source: Samart Photo: Durell Wambolt

On April 29, 2011, in Tokusan, South Korea, Hyun Mi Choi, now 5-0-1 (2KO) KO'ed Sandy Tsagouris 10-2-0 (4KO), at 1:39 in the third round.  Tsagouris was down twice in the third round. The two were fighting for the WBA featherweight title.   On the undercard,  Su-Hyun Hong 3-0-0 (1KO) won over Yuki Sakurada 5-8-1 by TKO in the third round at a catch weight of 51kg.

Hanagata won a majority decision over Ueda April 28, 2011

(APR 28) On April 26, 2011, at Korakuen hall, in Tokyo, Japan, in the co-main event,  Saemi Hanagata,101.5, 6-2-0, won a four-round majority decision Chiho Ueda, 100.5,  2-3-1. 

Three Women's Bouts on New Mexico Card April 28, 2011 Photo: Cindy Serrano Photo by: Durell Wambolt

APR 28) On June 10, 2011, at the Route 66 Casino, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there will three women's bouts on the card. In the main event, Holly Holm, 29-1-3 (9KO), will be fighting Cindy Serrano, 15-3-1 (7KO). A definite challenge for Serrano, who comes out of inactivity to take on Holm. Serrano said in a press release that she has to fight the best to be the best and what better way for a comeback then to fight the best. Serrano..Full Story

Chevelle Hallback: "Keep on Keepin' On by Bernie McCoy April 27, 2011

(APR 27) The names of the boxers recall a different, nascent sport: Mitzi Jeter, Britt Van Bruskirk, Doris Hackl, Bonnie Canino, Laura Serrano. Scroll further ahead and the names are more...Full Story

Results from Thailand April 26, 2011

(APR 26) Last night in Lom Sak, Petchaboon, Thailand, Teeraporn Pannimit won a six-round bout by points over Napaporn Sor Ploenjit. Also,  Sriphrae Nongkipahuyuth won by a TKO in the third round over Nongprem Monthonggym.

WBAN's Video Footage of Holly Holm's MMA Pro Debut! April 26, 2011

(APR 26) WBAN received permission from Fresquez Productions, Inc.,  to release our video footage of the Holly Holm MMA pro debut that took place in March 2011. 

Moreno Wins by a decision over Ramirez April 25, 2011

(APR 25) On Saturday night in Texcoco, Mexico, featuring Esmeralda Moreno won a 10-round unanimous decision over Maribel Ramirez in a 10-rounder. The two were fighting for a "Silver" WBC belt.

Boxing Action in Argentina April 25, 2011

(APR 25) On Saturday night at the Club Vecinal, Munro, Buenos Aires, Argentina,  super flyweight Roxana Virginia Baron won a six-round unanimous decision over Maria del Carmen Potenza. Also, junior welterweight Rosana Melgar, pro debut,  had a four-round majority draw with Nerina Elizabeth Salafia.

Amanda Serrano stops Ela Nunez -by Mark A. Jones April 23, 2011

(APR 23) Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano, 128.2, Brooklyn, elevates her status with an impressive fourth round stoppage of Ela “Bam Bam” Nunez, Johnstown at the Fairgrounds Event Center in Hamburg, NY. With the...Full Story

Women's Boxing Action in Japan Photos/Samart April 23, 2011

(APR 23) On April 21, 2011, at Korakuen hall, in Tokyo, Japan, there were three Women's bouts on the card. In one bout- Ayaka Miyao vs. Mami II: Ayaka Miyao, now 10-5-2 (1KO) TKO'ed Mami Ito 8-5-1 (4KO), at 1:15 in the sixth round. The two were scheduled to fight at 47kg catch weight in an six round bout. It was a close fight from the first to the fifth round. At the final round, Miyao landed several hard punches including a nice right straight, and the referee stopped the fight.

Eight U.S. Boxers to Vie for a Pan American Games by Julie Goldsticker

(APR 23) (COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – A squad of eight U.S. boxers will compete for a berth in the 2011 Pan American Games at the second Pan American Games qualifying tournament, May 1-6, in Quito, Ecuador. The team of five male and three female athletes will face off with nations from north, central and south America at the international tournament in Ecuador. ...Full Story

Casal & Serrano making Boxing 360 debuts Friday night April 20, 2011 Source/PR

((APR 20) – Light welterweight Nick “Hands of Gold” Casal and unbeaten lightweight Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano make their Boxing 360 debuts Friday night in Hamburg, New York.
“We’re looking forward to watching them in action under the Boxing 360 banner,” Boxing 360 CEO...Full Story

Tsagouris to fight Choi? April 19, 2011 Source/Samart

(APR 19) According to the Korea Boxing Commission web page,Hyun Mi Choi will face Sandy Tsagouris, of Canada, in a 10-round world title bout, on April 29, 2011, in Tokusan, South Korea. Apparently Wannisa Somwung pulled out of the bout.  Hyun Mi Choi will defend her WBA featherweight title.

The United States Pulls Out Two Close Victories in the USA vs. Mexico Dual by Julie Goldsticker April 19, 2011

(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Team USA returned to international action on Friday with a two dual showdown with neighboring Mexico, April 13 and 15 in Harvey, Ill. The United States won close victories in both contests, pulling out one-bout victories over their neighbors to the south in...Full Story

Peru: Malpartida Wins WBA Title over Luna April 18, 2011

 (APR 18) On Saturday night, in a  rematch, super featherweight Kina Malpartida,129,  of Peru,  won a 10-round una. decision over Rhonda Luna,130, of the United States.  The two were fighting for the WBA super featherweight title.  Looks like a Trilogy bout is in order...

Hallback to fight Braekhus in Denmark for Three Titles April 17, 2011 Source: Press Release

(APR 17)  On May 7, 2011, in Copenhagen, Denmark,  Chevelle “Fists of Steel” Hallback, (28-6, 11 KO),  of Tampa, Florida,  will face undefeated multi-world champion Cecilia “First Lady” Braekhus (17-0, 4 KO), in a 10-round world title bout where Braekhus will defend her WBC, WBA, and WBO welterweight titles.  Their fight will be the featured co-main on the mainliner of Evander Holyfield vs. Brian Nielsen. ..Full Story

Five Women's Bouts on Card in Japan Source/Samart April 15, 2011

(APR 15) On May 8, 2011, at the Korakuen Hall, in Tokyo, Japan, there will be four female title bouts, and one female undercard bout on the card. The card was originally supposed to take place on March 12th, but the boxing event was postponed after the disaster of the earthquake that hit Japan and the Korakuen Hall sustained structural damage....Full Story

School of hard knocks by Shawn West/ESPN April 15, 2011

(APR 15) Sonya Lamonakis, [pictured] is a 36-year-old elementary school teacher in Harlem who moonlights as a professional boxer. Despite her humble attitude and constant referral to her sport as a "hobby," Lamonakis is a..Full Story on ESPN

"The Sweetest Thing" by Mischa Merz: A Review by Bernie McCoy April 14, 2011

(APR 14) In the preface to "The Sweetest Thing," her second book on the sport of Women's boxing, Mischa Merz leaves no doubt about her choice of subject: "My relationship with boxing has been like one you would have with another human being. I have loathed it and adored it. It has both invaded my dreams and turned my stomach. I have resolved to reduce it's significance in my life only to see...Full Story

Team USA to Face off with Mexico in Dual Action by Julie Goldsticker April 14, 2011

(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The United States and Mexico will face off in international dual action, April 15 and 17 at the Restorations Ministries’ Harvey Boxing Club and Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Ill., with the two squads competing in all 13 Olympic weight divisions ..Full Story

History First: West Point includes Women's Boxing Copyrighted Photo: Facebook April 13, 2011

(APR 13, 2011) WBAN has learned this week that on March 7, 2011, the West Point Women's Boxing Team made their debut at the Maryland Boxing Invitational. WBAN has linked a video of these women who are in the boxing program.

Interview with Olivia Goodwin - The UK’s Newest And Youngest Boxing Promoter By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro April 13, 2011

(APR 13) Boxing is predominately a male domain, especially in the UK, but over the past few years the fairer sex have slowly but surely been making their presence known.  Following a highly publicised court action in 1998, against the British Boxing Board of Control, by Jane Couch Female boxers were finally able to complete in the paid ranks. Ms. Couch then went on to win numerous titles and is now a .....Full Story

Ring Magazine Steps Up April 11, 2011

(APR 11) The Ring magazine is including the first ever women's boxing column written by Chris Richards, check out the May issue. This will be a regular feature.  Pictured is the women's pound for pound champion and eight-time world champion in three weight classes, Holly Holm. Reported by/Mary Ann Owen - BILV

Amateur Event in New England: Striking Beauties April 9, 2011

(APR 9) On Saturday April 2, 2011, Striking Beauties, The boxing gym for women, held the first all female fight event in New England. The USA Boxing sanctioned event featured 8 bouts between women from all over New England, and as far as Pennsylvania. A Night of Knockouts included several Olympic hopefuls for 2012 and 2016! All fighters put forth a tremendous effort, and the night was a success.r..Full Story

First Night of Fisticuffs at the Garden by David Pambianchi April 8, 2011

(APR 8) Once again, New Yorkers got treated to an evening of heart, dreams and "hard knocks" as combatants gave their best in night #1 of the 84th Annual Daily News Golden Gloves Finals. Madison Square Garden teemed with boxing fans eager to see a friend or relative capture one of 14 coveted Championship bouts. With women’s boxing making its 2012 Olympics debut in London, some of tonight’s competitors may become Olympic hopefuls.  Full Story with photos

84th Annual Daily News Golden Gloves Championship Results Day 1 by Mark A. Jones April 8, 2011

(APR 8)  Day 1 of the 84th Daily News Golden Gloves finals was held before a near capacity crowd at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Two bouts, the 176-pound Women’s Final and the 176+ Pound Women’s Final, were held on March 25th. Both winning boxers were ceremoniously issued their golden glove necklace before the night’s festivities were initiated. ..Full Story

Tonight: Anderson to fight Medel in Las Vegas April 8, 2011 Photos: Mary Ann Owen

(APR 8) Tonight at the Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, in Primm, Nevada, TaTina "Lil Tyson' Anderson, 3-1-0 (3KO), of Las Vegas, Nevada, will be fighting LIssette Medel, 2-1-0 (0KO), of Maywood, California. At yesterday's weigh-in Anderson weighed 139, and Medel, 138. Full Details and Photos by Mary Ann Owen

"Behind the Scenes" The night of the Shooting of Rola! By Sue TL Fox April 8, 2011

(APR 8) On April 1, 2011, in Berlin, Germany, Photojournalist Uwe Betker covered the boxing event that had the tragic shooting of female boxer World Champion Rola El Halabi.  She was just about set to go into the ring to fight for a IBF championship bout, when her stepfather shot her in the dressing room.  I conducted a One on One interview with Uwe Betker, to get a "Behind the Scenes" look at what occurred..Full Story

Germany: Kuehne vs. Bonassoli Photos: Eroll Popova April 5, 2011

(APR 5) Today in Magdeburg, Germany, a public workout was held, for the upcoming boxing card that will take place on Saturday, April 9th, at the Bordelandhalle, in Magdeburg, Germany, promoted by SES Promotions. In the women's bout set for this date, Ramona Kuehne, 17-1-0 (5KO), will take on Michelle Larissa Bonassoli, 11-5-0. The two will be fighting for the WBO super featherweight title.   Full Story with Photos

Raika Stops Mizutani in Fourth Round! Photos: Samart April 4, 2011

(APR 4) Tonight (Time zone in Japan) at the Korakuen hall, in Tokyo, Japan, Fujin Raika, now  22-6-1 (9KO) knocked out Chika Mizutani, 9-3-0 (3KO), with a right straight at 1:54 in the fourth round. The two were scheduled to fight at  61.5kg catch weight in an eight round non title bout.  Both boxers are champions: Fujin Raika...Full Story

LaPoint and Agredano fight to a Majority Draw! by Sue TL Fox April 4, 2011 Photo: Mary Ann Owen

(APR 4)  On Friday night at the Rio, in Las Vegas, Nevada, promoted by Frank Luca, of Crown Boxing, and in front of a great attendance and exciting card---there were four action-packed bouts on the card.  n the co-main, featuring female boxers Mandy LaPoint, 123, vs. Annette Agredano, 123. The two fought to a four-round majority draw with judges scores of 38-38, 38-38, and 40-36. LaPoint is...Full Story

A shooting and two female boxing fights Photos and Story by Uwe Betker April 3, 2011

(APR 3) A shooting, which was the sad culmination of a family drama, overshadowed the boxing event which took place in Berlin on April 1st and was organized by Arena Sports-Promotion and Prime Time Events & Entertainment. The target and one of the victims of the bloodshed was the female boxer Rola El Halabi (11 fights, 11 wins, 6 by KO), who that night was going to go for the IBF world championship.  Full Story

Alcivar dominates Hill in Florida April 3, 2011 Source/Press Release

(APR 3) Patricia "Boom Boom" Alcivar 5-0 (3KO's)continued to impress with another gem of a performance over in Florida at Roger Dean Stadium at the Boxing Event for the Pink for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Cure. Alcivar won a decisive unanimous decision victory over an extremely tough and game Savanna Hill 7-9 (4kO's).Full Story

Braekhus Retains World Titles with Unanimous Decision over Emery April 3, 2011 Photos: Mary Ann Owen

(APR 3) Last night at the Herning Kongrescenter, in Herning, Denmark, Cecilia Braekhus, 147, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Jill Emery, 145. Braekhus was defending her WBA, WBO, and WBC titles. More to follow soon.. Final judges scores were 98-92, 98-92, and 99-91.    Report/photos by Mary Ann Owen

Argentina:  Results of two female bouts April 3, 2011

(APR 3) Last night at the Estadio Socios Fundadores, in Chubut, Argentina, flyweight Yesica Bopp, 109½, won by TKO in the eighth round against Romina Alcantara, 106½, in a scheduled eight round bout.  In another women's bout,  pro debuter Alejandra Soledad Zamora, 122¾, won a four-round majority decision over Yessika Flavia Munoz, 121¼.

Rola El-Halabi: Another Female Boxer Shot---shortly before her fight! April 2, 2011

(APR 2) Early today WBAN learned from news sources across the net that Rola El-Halabi was shot just prior to her entering the ring to fight last night in Germany at about 11:00 p.m. Apparently from these reliable Internet sources, the alleged attacker was none other than her step father, Roy El-Halabi who was her former manager as of January. WBAN does not know the condition of Rola at this time. ....Full Story

At the Scales in Denmark! Photos: Mary Ann Owen April 1, 2011

(APR 1) Today the weigh-in was held for the upcoming multi-world title fight that will take place tomorrow night at the Herning Kongrescenter, in Herning, Denmark.  Jill Emery weighed in at 145 lb., and Cecilia Braekhus came in at 147 lbs.  The weigh-ins were held at the at Murphys Pub in Herning, Denmark.   Evander Holyfield and Brian Nielsen were in attendance. ..Photos by Mary Ann Owen

Jill Emery trains in  Herning, Denmark Photos: Mary Ann Owen April 1, 2011

(APR 1) Yesterday in Herning, Denmark, Jill Emery, of the United States, prepares for her upcoming battle on Saturday, April 2nd, against Cecilia Braekhus, who will be defending her WBO, WBA, and WBC world title belts.. Full Story