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Two Women's Bouts in New Mexico
April 29, 2012 |
(APR 29) Last night at the Santa Ana Star Casino,
Albuquerque, NM, and promoted by Golden Girl Promotions/ and
Golden Boy, Brandi Montoya, 117, won a six-round una. dec. over
Natalie Roy, 117. In a second bout, Heather Clark, 124 won by a
four-round split decision over Chavira Jack, 125.
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Serrano Comes up Short in Sweden
April 28, 2012
Source/PR |
(APR 28) Last night in Sweden, Amanda Serrano (14-1-1, 9
KOs) lost a unanimous decision against Frida Wallberg (11-0, 2 KOs)
for the WBC Lightweight world title. Scorecards read 96-94, 97-93,
and 98-92. "I gave it my all," said Serrano. "I know I landed some
good shots in the fight and I'm not ashamed of my performance. Frida
Wallberg is a great fighter and I take nothing away from her
victory. I'm going to bounce back from this bump in the road and
work my way back to the top. I want to thank all my fans who've been
there for me and I promise I'll be back."..Full
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Anna Laura Esteche KO’s Garino, Set
to Challenge for WBO Strap
By Dave McKee
April 28, 2012 |
(APR 28) Last night at the
Ce.De.M. N° 2, Caseros, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Anna Laura
Esteche improved her record to (6-1, 2 KO) with a brutal once
punch knockout of Betina Gabriela Garino , (now 15-13-2, 2 KO).
Both women hail from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Esteche took immediate control of
the fight with a systematic jab. Garino’s first attempt to press
the action saw her eating a left hook. Less than a minute into
the first round Esteche retreated to a corner, allowing Garino
to again try an aggressive approach. Again Esteche answered,
this time with a right hook. Stunned, Garino hit the canvas. .
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Good-Bye Mr.
Martin...hope you have a very long visit in your new home
April 28, 2012
Photo: Mary Ann Owen |
(APR 28) WBAN was notified yesterday that Jim
Martin, the husband of Christy Martin has been found "guilty" of his
almost deadly attack on her...Hope he has a very long visit in his
new domain...Full
News Story
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Flash from the Past - Top "Hot" Female Boxers
in 2002!
April 27, 2012 |
(APR 27) It has now been 10 years, since WBAN ran
a special poll, that had the boxing community vote on their favorite
pick to vote on the TOP 20 female boxers in the sport at the time,
that were not only "hot" but could "Box!" Check out their top picks
from 10 years ago...some of these boxers are still active in the
sport after all of this time!
Check them out!
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Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano
arrives in Sweden!
April 25, 2012
Source/Press Release
Mario Serrano |
(APR 25) After making
the long trip from Brooklyn, N.Y., to Linkoping, Sweden, Amanda
"The Real Deal" Serrano (14-0-1, 9 KOs) has settled into her
living arrangements as she gets acclimated to the cold weather
before battling Frida Wallberg (10-0, 2 KOs) for her WBC
lightweight world title. The fight takes place this Friday,
April 27. ...Full
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The Lampkins: A Boxing Story
by Bernie McCoy
April 24, 2012
Photos: Sue TL Fox |
(APR 24) If sports
were months, boxing would be April, which T. S. Eliot labeled as the
"cruelest month." That's because even the rare "feel good" tales in the
sport have a hard edge to them. This one is about the Lampkins, father
and son, out of a once great fight town, Portland, OR. The son, at
18, commenced a four year amateur career that took him to national
prominence and, two weeks ago, at age 28, began a comeback with his
debut bout as a professional boxer. The back story is of the father,
one of the top ranked lightweight fighters of the 1970s, who stormed
out of the clean, clear air of the Northwest and fought his way to
the heat and humidity of Panama in a valiant attempt to unseat a
champion who may have been the best lightweight of all time. And, of
course...Full
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Quick Results from Germany,
Argentina, and Colombia
April 22, 2012 |
Last night at the Sport and Congress Center, Schwerin,
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, Ina Menzer, 126, of Germany, won an
eight-round non-title bout against Doris Koehler, 124½, Vienna,
Australia, with a unanimous decision. In a six-round bout, at the
Polideportivo del Barrio El Tesoro, in Malambo, Colombia, Calixta
Salgado, moved her boxing record to 3-0, (2KO), when she defeated
Yesica Perez (photo), now 1-6-1 (1KO), of Barranquilla, Colombia, by
a unanimous decision. On Friday night, Centro Cosmopolita
Unión y Progreso, Roldán, Santa Fe, Argentina, Victoria
Bustos, 137¾, now 4-0, and still undefeated, won a four round
unanimous decision over late replacement Roxana Betrix Laborde,
138¾, Both boxers are from Argentina.
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Prazak Wins by a decision over Zarika
April 21, 2012 |
(APR 21) Last night at the Grand Star Receptions,
Victoria, Australia, Diana Prazak successfully defended her WIBA
super featherweight belt against Fatuma Zarika, when she defeated
Zarika by a 10-round unanimous decision. In another bout, Sylvia
Schiavoni and Natasha Bremer fought to a four-round draw in the
super bantamweight division.
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Mathis vs. Holm II - Press Conference
April 20, 2012 |
(APR 20) Upcoming press conference, open to the
public, will be held on April 24th at the Route 66 Casino Hotel, in
Albuquerque, NM, 2:00 p.m. (Mountain time) for the Anne Sophie
Mathis vs. Holly Holm II (rematch). The two will be fighting on June
15th, at the casino for the IBA/WBAN welter title.more
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Just In! Cisneros to fight Irizzary
April 20, 2012 |
(APR 20) On May 5, 2012, at the Mohegan Sun
Casino, in Connecticut, Victoria Cisneros, of New Mexico, will be
fighting an eight-round bout against Addy Irizzary. The two will be
fighting at 145 lbs. The card is promoted by Star Boxing.
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New AIBA Women's World Ranking
revealed!
April 20, 2012 |
(APR 20)
The International Boxing
Association is very pleased to announce as of yesterday, April 19,
its brand new Women's World Ranking. The AIBA said the following:
"In a historic year for Women's boxing, with the discipline
New
Amateur Rankings
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At the Scales in Australia!
April 19, 2012 |
(APR 19) Today (Australia
time zone) the weigh-in took place, for tomorrow nights boxing
event, that will feature Diane Prazak, of Australia vs. Fatuma
Zarika. The two will be fighting 10 rounds, and Prazak will be
defending her WIBA Featherweight world championship and a local
Australian belt title. The event is set to take place at
the
Grand Star Receptions, in
Altona North, Victoria, Australia, and televised on Australia Fox.
The card is promoted by Fight Card Promotions.
Full
Details with photos
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Sports Foundation Olympic Gold Quest
signs Sarijubala Devi
April 19, 2012
Source/Press Release |
(APR 19) NEW DELHI: Sports
Foundation Olympic Gold Quest on Wednesday signed up teen woman
boxer Sarjubala Devi, a former youth world champion who struck
gold in her maiden Senior Nationals last year.
The light flyweight (48kg) boxer from Manipur is being touted
as the next MC Mary Kom of Indian women's boxing and OGQ will
support the 18-year-old's training besides providing her with a
monthly stipend...Full
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Aces Boxing Club Now Open In Boonton
April 18, 2012 |
(APR 18) Former Air Force veteran and boxing and
strength/conditioning coach Joseph Zabry recently relocated his
renowned Aces Boxing Club to a new facility on Main Street in
Boonton following a flood at his Fairfield location, and is excited
to bring boxing to the blue-collar town....Full
Story
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Julaton to fight May 4th in Mexico
Source/Press Release
April 17, 2012 |
(APR 17) On May 4, 2012, in
Kanasin, Yucatan, Mexico, Ana "Hurricane" Julaton will be
fighting a non-title 10-rounder against Yolanda "la Negra"
Segura.
In a press release that WBAN received yesterday, they wrote, "Julaton
brings not only local support in the Yucatan but literally
millions of followers back in the Philippines where she
continues to deliver exceptionally impressive TV numbers every
time out. In the middle of a multi fight deal with the GMA
network in the Philippines Julaton looks to deliver in that
category again."
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West Wins in Mexico and Retains WBO
Title
April 17, 2012
Press Release |
(APR 16) (APR 17) MEXICO - WBO Bantamweight Champion, Kaliesha “Wild Wild”
West, of Moreno Valley, California,15-1-3 (4KO), defeated Claudia
Andrea “La Chica 10” Lopez, of Trelew, Chubut, Argentina, 18-6-0,
(4KO), via a 10-round majority decision at the Ernesto Ruffo Appel
Municipal Gymnasium, located in Rosarito, Mexico. Judges at
ringside scored the bout 98-92, 98-92 and 95-95 in favor of
West. By defeating Lopez on Saturday night, West, 24, made her
third successful WBO title defense...Full
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Germany: Raoui Wins by Decision over Olszewski
April 15, 2012 |
(APR 15)
On Friday night at the Lanxess-Arena, Cologne, Germany, Nadia
Raoui, of Germany, won a 10-round unanimous decision over
Eileen Olszewski. Raoui was defending her WIBA flyweight title.
This was a rematch for the two, when in their first fight they
fought to a draw.
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Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano
Awarded in New York
by Sue TL Fox
April 14, 2012 |
(APR 14) Yesterday at the
17th Annual Women's Luncheon, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, in
New York, Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano was honored when she
was awarded the 2012 El Diario Latina Outstanding Woman in Sport
Award. Serrano told WBAN was she was very honored to be
picked, and she said that she felt that the win was a "great gift"
as to what she has been awarded for in the sport as of late.
Some of you may not know this but Serrano...Full Story with
photos
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Shibata Wins by Decision over Cho-Rong
Son
April 13, 2012
Photos/Results
by Samart of Japan |
(APR 13) On April 10, 2012,
at Korakuen Hall, in Tokyo, Japan,
Naoko Shibata won an eight-round unanimous (79-73, 79-73, 78-74)
decision over Cho-Rong Son of South Korea. There were no
knockdowns but Shibata completely dominated the bout and
successfully defended her OPBF title. The OPBF had decided
reduction of the number of rounds for Female title fights (10 to
8 rounds) in last December. From 2012, all OPBF female
title fights schedule 2 minutes x 8 rounds.
Photos of fight
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Off the Mark on this One....
by Sue TL Fox
April 13, 2012 |
(APR 13) Earlier today WBAN
received a press release on an upcoming title fight that will
feature Peru's boxing star Kina Malpartida in a WBA Super
Featherweight World title bout on May 19th. The bout will
take place in conjunction with the WBA KO Drugs campaign, at the
Miguel Grau Coliseum in the El Callao region of Peru.
Instead of telling who Kina IS fighting on that date, I will
list for you who she is NOT fighting. There are FORTY-TWO
female boxers ranked HIGHER than Kina's opponent.
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Women's Bout on Upcoming
"Irish Invasion" card
Source/PR
April 12, 2012 |
(APR 12) POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK - On May 12, 2012, at the Mid
Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, there will be a
female bout on the card. Featured female boxers will be Canadian
junior welterweight Natasha Spence (3-0-1, 2 KOs) vs. Racquel Bailey
(1-1-1) in a six-round bout. Also on the card will be Frankie
Archuleta of New Mexico, who will take on undefeated Irish super
featherweight prospect Patrick "The Punisher" Hyland..Full
Story
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WBC Announces New Program: World
Champions Against Bullying
April 11, 2012 |
(APR 11) WBAN received a press
release from the WBC announcing that the Sulaiman Family, and
WBC Word Boxing Cares are announcing a new program, World
Champions Against Bullying. WBC President Jose Sulaiman, newly
appointed Ambassador to the Non Violence Foundation, called for
immediate action and support. ...Full
Story
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Australia's Amateur Female
Boxers Picks for 2012 Olympics
April 11, 2012 |
(APR 11)
There are several reports online that has named the Australian
amateur boxers who will be their top picks to be in the 2012
Olympics. The following are named at this time: Naomi
Rasmussen-Fischer, Blair Elmir and Jessica Retallack. They will need
to compete in China to finalize their spots.
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The United States Wins Six Gold
Medals at the 2012 Women’s Continental Championships
by Julie Goldsticker
Photo Credit: Sue TL Fox
April 9, 2012 |
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO) – The United States national anthem was a
familiar melody on Saturday night at the NAV Centre in Cornwall,
Ontario, Canada following Team USA’s six gold medal performances at
the 2012 Women’s Continental Championships. The United States squad
won six of their seven championship bouts and 17-year-old
middleweight Claressa Shields (Flint, Mich.) announced herself to
the world with a convincing win over Canada’s own golden girl.
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Marlen Esparza, Tiara Brown and
Claressa Shields Win Semifinal Bouts at the 2012 Women’s Continental
Championships
by Julie Goldsticker
Photo Credit: Sue TL Fox
April 7, 2012 |
(APR 7) (COLORADO SPRINGS,
COLO) – A trio of U.S. women moved on to the finals of the 2012
Women’s Continentals Championships with semifinal wins on Friday
at the NAV Centre in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. Flyweight Marlen
Esparza (Houston, Texas), featherweight Tiara Brown (Lehigh
Acres, Fla.) and middleweight Claressa Shields (Flint, Mich.)
each enjoyed wins on Friday while bantamweight Christina Cruz
(New York, N.Y.) lost her semifinal bout.
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Behind the Scenes at the "Battle at
the Boat"
by Sue TL Fox
April 7, 2012
Photos: Richard Baker |
(APR 7) Last Saturday night on the "Battle at the Boat" card,
Promoted by Halquist Productions, took place at the Emerald Queen Casino, in Tacoma, Washington. I decided at the last moment to
cover this event when I found out that there would be a female
bout on the card, featuring Sarah Pucek and
Lisette Medal on the undercard. I was also pleasantly
surprised to find out that Ray Lampkin Jr., son of Ray
"Lightening" Lampkin who was a top-noted boxer in the
past, and who had fought the likes of Roberto Duran. To throw
a little icing on the cake at ..Full
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Gallery and Flash photo Slideshow
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Hammer Successfully Defends Title
April 7, 2012
Source/WBF |
(APR 7) Despite a game effort from South African
challenger Julie Tshabalala, World Boxing Federation Women’s World
Middleweight Champion Christina Hammer impressively dominated the
proceedings to retain her title with a unanimous decision on
Thursday night, April 5, at the Vodova Arena in Brno, Czech
Republic.
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Kaliesha "Wild Wild" West to defend
her World Title!
April 6, 2012
Source/Press Release |
