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Natasha Jonas Continues to Make Her Mark in the Sport! by Sue TL Fox Sources/media/Wiki April 30, 2018

(APR 30) This month, in what was a tough test with one of her most challenging opponent, on April 21,  Liverpool's 2012 Olympian Natasha Jonas, 129½, now 6-0-0 (5KO), won by a seventh round TKO [1:44], in her first scheduled ten round bout over Taoussy L'Hadji, 128¼, now 5-7-1 (0KO), of Oise, France. The closely fought battle between these two were very close on the scorecards, until Jonas stopped her after she threw a barrage of combinations, which ultimately led to the referee stopping the fight. Jonas collected her first title when she won the vacant WBA International Super Featherweight title.  Full Story

Mexico:  Mariana "Barbie" Juarez Wins by Decision and Successfully Defends her WBC World title Belt! by Sue TL Fox April 30, 2018

(APR 30)   On Saturday night at Miguel Hidalgo Gymnasium in Puebla, Mexico, bantamweight Mariana Juarez, 117¾, of Mexico City, Mexico, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Carolina Arias, 118, from Escazu, Costa Rica.  The two were fighting for the WBC Bantamweight title. Juarez retained her WBC world title belt for the fourth time defending her title.  The boxing event was promoted by Promociones del Pueblo with the support of Cavall Sport and Playboy México, televised on Televisa Deportes.  Full Story

Jelena Mrdjenovich Celebrates 50th Professional Bout by winning by Decision in Canada and retaining her WBC Featherweight Title! by Sue TL Fox Source/Internet/ Edmonton Journal April 29, 2018

(APR 29) Last night at the Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Canada, in front of a sold-out crowd, Jelena Mrdjenovich, 126, had her 50th professional bout, winning by a unanimous decision against Stephanie Ducastel, 125.5, of France. Mrdjenovich retained her WBC featherweight world title.  This was a rematch for the two, when they first time fought on July 1, 2017, the two fought to a draw.  Full Story

First Ever women's HBO Bout to be Televised:  Kali Reis-Behind the Fighter! Source/Star Boxing April 29, 2018

(APR 29) NEW YORK, NEW YORK---To understand a fighter like Kali Reis, you must first understand the person, Kali Reis. Born on Aug 24, 1986 in Providence, Rhode Island, Kali's roots stem well into American history with her Native American heritage. The name "Mequinonoag", which she carries into the ring with her for every fight, was bestowed on her as..Full Story

Argentina:   Two Female Bouts on the card April 29, 2018

 (APR 29) Last night at the Club Deportivo, Cultural y Social San Martín, Cipolletti, Rio Negro, Argentina, Super flyweight Maria Rivera, 114¾, won a ten-round majority decision over Vanesa Taborda, 115. The two were fighting for the vacant Argentina Super Flyweight title.In a second female bout, super welterweight Abril Vidal, 152¾, pro debut, won a four-round unanimous decision over Alejandra Jaurez, 150.   More Fight Results

Alycia Baumgardner Wins by a Close Split Decision over Kirstie Simmons April 28, 2018

(APR 28) Last night at the KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky, super featherweight Alycia Baumgardner, 131.5, of Fremont, Ohio, won a six-round split decision over Kirstie Simmons, of Aurora, Colorado. Final judges scores of 59-55, 56-58, and 58-56.  Baumgardner remains undefeated to 6-0-0 (4KO), and Simmons is 8-4-0 (2KO).

Tomorrow night:  Maryan Salazar to fight Joselyn Casilla for WBC Fecombox Title by Mario Serrano April 27, 2018

(APR 27) Tomorrow night on the "FERIA de CAMPEONES" boxing event, that will take place Aguascalientes, Mexico, promoted by Sugar Promotions there is a female bout featured on the card that will have Maryan Salazar, 108 vs. Joselyn Casilla, 106. The two will be fighting an eight-round light flyweight bout, for the WBC FECOMBOX Light Flyweight title. This will be Live Stream  Full Story

Natasha Spence and Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes to Rematch:  Reunited with ex-coach, Spence predicts victory May 11th Source/PR/CES Boxing April 27, 2018

(APR 27)  PROVIDENCE, R.I.  -- Unsatisfied with her performance following a majority draw against Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes in December, Natasha Spence reached the kind of "go big, or go home" moment that usually occurs when a fighter hits a crossroad in his or her career.  Full Story

Kali Reis to Face Cecilia Braekhus in the History-First  women’s bout to be televised live on HBO Source/PR April 27, 2018

(APR 27) On May 5, 2018, at the StubHub Center, in Carson, California, a high-profile women’s unified world title bout that will makes it’s debut in the first-ever history-making televised female bout live on HBO. The ten-round bout will feature undefeated multi-world champion Cecilia “First Lady” Braekhus, who will be ..Full Story

Christina Hammer to fight Tori Nelson on Shields /Gabriels Card  Source/PR April 27, 2018

On June 22, 2018, at the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, Michigan, in addition to the Claressa Shields vs. Hanna Gabriels headliner on Showtime boxing, Special Addition, they will also  feature extensive highlights of unified women’s middleweight champion Christina Hammer (22-0, 10 KOs) as she defends her WBC..Full Story

Big Fight on the Horizon: Claressa Shields vs. Hanna Gabriels - Live on Showtime - June 22nd! Source/PR April 26, 2018

(APR 26)  NEW YORK – Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and unified women’s super middleweight Champion Claressa Shields will attempt to become a two-division world champion on Friday, June 22 live on SHOWTIME when she faces unified women’s 154-pound champion Hanna Gabriels for the vacant IBF and WBA Middleweight World Championships at Masonic Temple in Detroit, Mich.

Heather "The Heat" Hardy Wins by Decision over Paola "La Fiera" Torres by Sue TL Fox Sources/PR/Media/YouTube April 24, 2018

(APR 24) On Saturday night at the Barclays Center, in Brooklyn, New York, Heather "The Heat" Hardy, 126.2, now 21-0 (4KO), of Brooklyn, fought and won an eight-round unanimous decision over Paola "La Fiera" Torres, 126.8, 12-3-1 (5KO), of Monterrey, Mexico. The female bout was untelevised.  Full Story

AIBA:  The President's Corner- Open Letter Source/AIBA Photo Credit: AIBA April 24, 2018

 (APR 24) WBAN has published the latest news from the AIBA.   President Rahimov Gafur sent out this letter via the AIBA monthly newsletter.  He talks about his optimism about the future of boxing, and wanted to give an update to all.  His Letter:  Dear boxers and friends,  It is with great pride and privilege that I address you as the President of AIBA.  While these....Full Story

Results from Poland:  Ewa Brodnicka Wins by Decision over Sarah Pucek April 24, 2018

(APR 24) Last Saturday night at the Hala Sportowa, ul. Zuzlowa 4, Czestochowa, Poland, Ewa Brodnicka, 129¾, of Warsaw, Poland, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Sarah Pucek, 128¾, of Fort Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Scores: 90-100, 91-99, and 93-97. The two were fighting for the vacant NABF Super Featherweight title. For all the Latest Fight Results Go here!

Argentina: Two female bouts featured on Card April 24, 2018

(APR 24) On Saturday night in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Karen Elizabeth Carabajal, 134.5, won a six-round unanimous decision over Maria Capriolo, 135.  Final judges scores were 58-55, 59-55½, and 59-55½.  In a second female bout, super bantamweight Maria Berrios won a four-round unanimous decision over Elizabeth Britos.  Final judges scores were 40-35, 40-35½, and 40-35½. For all the Latest Fight Results Go here!

Big Fight on The Horizon:  Cecilia Braekhus to fight Kali Reis in Carson, California! April 23, 2018

(APR 23)  On May 5, 2018, at the StubHub Center, in Carson, California, USA, undefeated Cecilia "First lady" Braekhus, 32-0-0 (9KO), of Bergen, Norway, will be defending her IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC, and WBO Welterweight World titles against Kali "KO  Mequinonoag" Reis, 13-6-1 (4KO), of Providence, Rhode Island.  The two will be fighting a ten-round bout.

Panama:  Two Female Bouts Featured on Boxing Card April 20, 2018

(APR 20)  Last night at the Fantastic Casino de Albrook Mall, Panama City, Panama, Karla Mendoza, 124.5, had a four-rounder draw by points with Teresa Almengor, both making their pro debuts. In a second female bout, Laura Ledezma, 123¼, won by a second round TKO [0:34] over Glenis Cardona, 122.5. The bout was schedule for eight rounds.  More Results

Results from Tokyo, Japan: Three Female Bouts on Card! Photo Credits/source: Samart April 19, 2018

(APR 19) On April 17, 2018, at the Korakuen Hall, in Tokyo, Japan, promoted by Reason Promotions, there were three female bouts on the card.   There were also four men's bouts on the card.  In an eight round bout [47kg] former WBC Minimumweight Champion Yuko Kuroki, 103¼,  of Fukuoka, Japan, won an eight round bout by a unanimous decision, now 18-5-1 (8KO),  over former OPBF Atomweight...Full Story

AIBA's 'New Foundation Plan' - New Hope for the future running of the organisation? by Michael O'Neill April 17, 2018

(APR 17)  The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has announced a comprehensive consultation with its major stakeholders.  As part of its ‘New Foundation Plan’; whose main objective is to build a solid base for the future development of the organisation, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) has invited its main stakeholders to voice their opinion on the future development of the organisation and the sport of Olympic Boxing.  Full Story

Brave Lauren Kelly Captains Irish Female Team in Europeans by Michael O'Neill April 16, 2018

(APR 16)  The 2018 European Youth Male and Female Championships – and Youth Olympic qualifiers - will be held from 17 until 26 April in Roseto degli Abruzzi (Italy).  EUBC President Franco Falcinelli said ‘These Championships are valid for qualification to the World Championships and later the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires 2018. It will be another very important sporting showcase for young boxers...Full Story

Commonwealth Games Boxing final report from GC2018 by Michael O'Neill April 15, 2018

(APR 15)  New Zealand's David Nyika made it consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medals, while India's MC Mery Kom captured her first Games gold on Saturday, finals day of the 2018 Commonwealth Games Boxing tournament in the Gold Coast, Australia.  Nyika, a Glasgow 2014 gold medallist in 81kg, stepped up in weight for GC2018 and defeated Australia’s Jason Whateley 5-0, taking gold with a superb display in a bruising 91kg final.  Full Story

Bermudez Wins a Decision over Marcela Acuna April 14, 2018

(APR 14)  Last night at the Microestadio Municipal, Hurlingham, Buenos Aires, Argentina, super bantamweight Daniela Bermudez, 119.5, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Marcela Acuna, 120 3/4. The two were fighting for the IBF Super Bantamweight title; and the vacant WBO Super Bantamweight title. . In a second female bout Brenda Carabajal, 128, won a six round split decision over Gloria Yancaqueo, 126.5.

Lefebvre Defends WBF World Title Against Bouvier April 28 source/PR/WBF April 12, 2018

(APR 12) World Boxing Federation (WBF) Womens World Super Bantamweight Champion Segolene Lefebvre, 9-0 (1), will make her second title-defense on Saturday April 28 as part of a major show at the Gayant Expo-Concert in Douai, France.  Full Story

Boxing Commission Launches Boxer Health & Safety Advisory Website Source/PR April 11, 2018

(APR 11)  The British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA) today announced the launch of the BIBA Health & Safety Executive website - boxbiba.co.uk - that not only covers Health & Safety advice, resources and information for boxers, but also features Mental Health awareness information and resources.  Full Story

Unbeaten Flyweight Casey Morton Signs with Prince Ranch Boxing Source/PR Mario Serrano April 9, 2018

(APR 9) SAN FRANCISCO, CA (April 9, 2018) - Prince Ranch Boxing (PRB) is happy to announce the signing of undefeated flyweight contender, Casey "The Lady Hawaiian Punch" Morton (7-0-3, 1 KO). Morton joins a stellar group of fighters under the (PRB) management team, which include Damien "Sugar" Vazquez (13-0, 7 KOs), Blair "The Flair" Cobbs (8-0-1, 6 KOs) and Issac "Canelito" Avlar (14-0, 9 KOs) to name a few.  Full Story

Yesica Bopp Won by a TKO over Soledad del Valle Frias! April 8, 2018

(APR 8) On Friday night at the Estadio José María Gatica, Villa Dominico, Buenos Aires, Argentina,Yesica Bopp, 107¼, won by a six-round TKO over Soledad del Valle Frias, 107¾. The two were fighting for the WBA Light Flyweight where Bopp was defending her title. According to Boxrec, the referee stopped the bout after considering lack of response by Frías.

Eva Wahlström Wins By a Majority Decision over Melissa St. Vil April 7, 2018

(APR 7) Last night at the Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Finland, Eva Wahlstrom,  128¾, won a ten-round majority decision over Melissa St. Vil,  129½.  Wahlstrom was defending her WBC Super Featherweight World title for the fourth time.  Final judges scores were 95-95, 97-93, and 96-94....For our pre-fight coverage, go here:  Full Story

Marlen Esparza Wins by TKO over Laetizia in Main Event Source/Press Release April 7, 2018

(APR 7)  LOS ANGELES----Marlen Esparza (5-0, 1 KO), the 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist of Houston, Texas, scored an exciting third-round TKO victory against Laetizia Campana (2-5) of Philadelphia, Pa. in the exciting main event of the April 6th edition of LA FIGHT CLUB at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, Calif. and televised nationally on EstrellaTV's Boxeo Estelar.   Full Story

Cool Story of the Week:  Madonna's Twin Daughters Training in Boxing Source/Media April 7, 2018

(APR 7)  Earlier yesterday we read a cool story on PopSugar.com about Madonna's twins Estere and Stelle training in boxing.  Madonna posted the boxing action originally on Instagram, and then we found a video of it on youtube.com.  Full Story

Eva Wahlström to Face melissa St. Vil for the WBC Source/PR/Team F4L April 6, 2018

(APR 6) Tonight for the "No Excuses Fight Night" that is being held in  Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki will feature in the main event WBC female super featherweight champion Eva Wahlström and her #1 challenger Melissa St. Vil.  The two both comfortably made weight in yesterday's weigh-in.  Wahlström weighed in at 58,4 kgs (128 3/4 lbs.) while St. Vil weighed 58.7 kgs (129½ lbs).  Full Story

Where Are They Now:  WBAN talks With Bridgett "Baby Doll" Riley!  by Sue TL Fox Photo credits: Facebook April 6, 2018

(APR 6)  Just recently WBAN caught up with Bridgett "Baby Doll" Riley, a former top world female boxer who fought from 1994-2003.  She has moved on from fighting professionally in boxing, and continuing to have a very busy and exciting life outside the ring! Full Story

Latest News:  USA Boxing announces Virginia Fuchs and Duke Ragan---2017 Under Armour Elite Boxers of the Year Photo credit: courtesy Source/PR/Bob Trieger April 5, 2018

(APR 5)  COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, USA -- USA Boxing has announced that Duke Ragan (Cincinnati, OH) and Virginia Fuchs (Kemah, TX) have been named 2017 Under Armour Elite Boxers of the Year. They are leading contenders to represent Team USA at the 2020 Olympics in Japan.  Last year, the 20-year-old Ragan used his stiff jab and ring intelligence to make a major statement in the ring for the first time in International competition. The slick bantamweight (123 lbs.) captured gold at his initial International tournament, the Chemistry...Full Story

Press Release:  Geovana Peres now ranked in major sanctioning body Source/PR/Benjamin Watt April 4, 2018

 Just announced yesterday, Multiple New Zealand Champion Geovana Peres is now ranked 5th in the World Boxing Association (WBA). 
After her split decision win over Lani Daniels last month, WBA has put her 5th in their top 10 rankings. The other New Zealander in the rankings is Alrie Melesiea, who was 5th place but now dropped to 9th due to inactivity.  Full Story

Ava Knight Returns to the Ring April 7th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas! by Blanca Gutierrez April 3, 2018

(APRIL 3) On April 7, 2018, at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ava "Lady of Boxing" Knight, 14-2-4 (5KO), of Chico, California,  returns to the ring who will be facing Mayela Perez, 19-21-4 (10KO), of  Saltillo, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico.  Full Story

Denmark's Dina Thorslund WBAN's Top Pick for April 2018 Fighter of the Month! April 1, 2018

(APR 1)   WBAN would like to congrats to Dina Thorslund, of Copenhagen, Denmark, who is our top pick for April 2018 Fighter of the Month. She had a recent win against Alicia "Slick" Ashley on March 10th, where she won by a 10-round unanimous decision over Ashley. She is still undefeated at 11-0-0 (6KO). Courtesy photo: Thorslund