We have come a Long Way Baby! Biggest fight taking place at Madison Square Garden! by Sue TL Fox April 30, 2022

(APR 30) It has been a long haul for women’s boxing. For countless years, females being told that women’s boxing was not wanted or accepted. Through 24 years of covering the sport on WBAN for amateurs and professionals and witnessing the terrible lulls and the hopeful highs of the sport----it is wonderful to see tonight's card that will take place at the Madison Square Garden, in New York.  Full Story

Lani Daniels back on top of the world by Benjamin Watt April 30, 2022

(APR 30) After two and a half years of being away from the boxing ring, Lani Daniels made her in-ring return against professional rugby player turned professional boxer, Sequita Hemingway. Lani Daniels despite being inactive, is still ranked 9th in the WBA took on Sequita Hemingway who is well known for her win over WBC and WBA ranked boxer Alrie Melesiea. Even though she has not fought in a long time, she made it look like she was only in the ring yesterday with the performance she gave.  Full Story

Maureen Shea Set to fight on May 7th at the St. John's Carnesecca Arena in Queens Source:  Star Boxing/ Press Release April 29, 2022

(APR 29) On Saturday, May 7th at St John’s Carnesecca Arena in Queens, New York, Maureen Shea, a familiar Bronx-born face will make her ring walk in New York City for the first time in over a decade. Shea (29-2-1, 13KOs) returns to the ring against Calista Silgado (19-13-3, 14 KOs). Maureen was born in the Bronx in 1981 and raised by her Irish father, who was an NYPD Detective, and her Mexican mother, who was in the airline industry...Full Story

IBA To Celebrate Women’s Boxing 20 Years After the First World Boxing Championships Source:  IBA press Release Courtesy photo/with PR April 29, 2022

(APRIL 29) With just ten days to go before the IBA Women’s World Championships begin in Istanbul, President Umar Kremlev led an IBA delegation on a site visit and promotional activities. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships.   The story of women’s boxing in IBA is relatively young but full of promise. With a record 93 countries coming to Istanbul, we can clearly see that women’s boxing has become a global phenomenon,” said IBA President Umar....Full Story

Three Women fights to headline New Zealand show by Benjamin Watt April 29, 2022

(APR 29) The man who promoted two female world title fights in New Zealand, Bruce Glozier of Glozier boxing, is back with a six pro fight card, half of it being women's professional boxing. The headline of the event will be Mea Motu attempting to capture her fourth New Zealand title against former WBC ranked boxer Baby Nansen.  Full Story

Marlene Esparza is the Special VIP Guest at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on May 12th Source:  Press Release/ Golden Boy Promotions April 29, 2022

(APRIL 29)  Newly unified WBC, WBA, and Ring Magazine Flyweight World Champion, Marlen Esparza is set as the VIP guest at Fantasy Spring Resort Casino on Thursday, May 12. The Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN fight card is headlined by former world champion, Angel ‘Tito’ Acosta (22-3-1, 21 KOs) of San Juan, Puerto Rico, facing fellow countryman, Janiel Rivera (18-8-3, 11 KOs) in a 10-round super flyweight fight.  Full Story

WBAN's Upcoming Celebrating of 24 Years on the Net Could Not come at a Better Time! by Sue TL Fox April 28, 2022

(APRIL 28) As women’s boxing approaches one of the biggest fights in the history of women’s boxing with this Saturday’s huge fight between multi-world champions Katie Taylor of Ireland vs. multi-world champion and WBAN’s two-time world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano – it could not be a better celebration for the sport of women’s boxing!  Full Story

Final Countdown!!  Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano - April 30th - Madison Square Garden - Main Event/History First!  by Sue TL Fox Photo Credit:  Poster/Event Matchroom Boxing April 27, 2022 Updated story

(APRIL 27) On January 1, 2022, WBAN put out a list of fights that boxing fans and WBAN would like to see happen!  Then on January 27, it was announced by DAZN, that one of the biggest fights on the horizon would take place on April 30, 2022, at the Madison Square Garden, in New York in the mainliner for the first time in History, between Katie Taylor of Ireland vs. Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano in a ten round bout where the two will be fighting for the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO Lightweight world titles. Full Story

Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame Celebrates Inductees for 2022 in Charlotte! Story and photo credits by Sue TL Fox April 26, 2022

(APR 26) This last weekend, I had the opportunity to fly out to Charlotte, North Carolina to cover the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame.  I had a great time, and put together a report with photos of my time at the event.  The venue was at the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel.  The event was a sold-out affair and it was wonderful covering these elite inductees.
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IBA announces candidates for Board of Directors April 25, 2022

(APR 25) Following comprehensive eligibility checks and skills assessment, the International Boxing Association (IBA) has published the list of candidates for the upcoming election to positions on the IBA Board of Directors, including that of President. The elections will take place at an Extraordinary... Full Story on WBAN's Historical Database website

New Zealand National amateur championships conclude as they prepare for the commonwealth games. by Benjamin Watt Photo Credits: Facebook April 25, 2022

(APRIL 25) After being postponed twice, the New Zealand national boxing championships have finally come, with Auckland Boxing Association (ABA) taking home the most medals and golds.  This is the second year in a row that the National Championships were postponed to the following year due to Covid; however, it was essential for these Championships to go on as athletes needed to be selected for the commonwealth games. The New Zealand team's nominations for the commonwealth games have an 11th of May deadline.  Full Story

Cherneka Johnson becomes the second Maori to win a World boxing title by Benjamin Watt April 21, 2022

(APRIL 21) Tauranga born Ngāti Ranginui boxer Cherneka Johnson has become the second Maori and third New Zealand citizen woman to win a world boxing title after her split decision win over Mexican boxer Melissa Esquivel for the IBF World Super Bantamweight title.  Full Story

New Zealander returns after winning the Australian title by Benjamin Watt April 18, 2022

(APR 18) New Zealand born boxer Nicila Costello is scheduled to return to the boxing ring on May 7th against Muay Thai fighter Hannah Morgan at Royal International Convention Centre in Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia. Full Story

Alycia Baumgardner WIns by a Shutout Decision over Edith Soledad Matthysse April 17, 2022

(APR 17) Last night at the Manchester Arena, in Manchester, Alycia Baumgardner, now 12-1-0 (7KO), of Bingham Farm, Michigan won a ten-round unanimous decision over Edith Soledad Matthysse, 17-12-1 (1KO), of Argentina.  The two were fighting for the WBC and IBO Super Featherweight titles.  Scores were 100-90 on all cards.

Rainbow Boxing Closes after a year. by Benjamin Watt April 16, 2022

(APR 16) President of the Rainbow Boxing New Zealand non-profit organization Benjamin Thomas Watt has confirmed that the organization's board has voted unanimously to close Rainbow Boxing NZ.  In October 2019, it was announced that the inaugural World Gay Boxing Championships would happen in Sydney in 2023. Benjamin Watt, a gay boxing judge, set out to create his own tournament to prepare New Zealand LGBTIQ+ boxers to take on the world at the tournament. “I set out to create Rainbow Gloves so that we would prepare LGBT boxers to have their first fight and help qualify boxers for the tournament itself.”  Full Story

Eddie Hearn is in no rush to see Mikaela Mayer face the winner of Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano Source: DAZN PR Copyrighted photo: Mary Ann Owen April 14, 2022

(APR 14) Taylor fights Serrano on April 30 in a fight shown live on DAZN and whomever wins will be the undisputed champion at 135 lbs.  Mayer currently fights five pounds lighter and last weekend defeated Jennifer Han in an impressive performance in California.
Currently Hyun Mi Choi is the WBA champion and Alycia Baumgardner holds the WBC strap.  Full Story

Legendary boxer Estelle Mossely becomes Ambassador for IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships Source:  IBA Press Release April 13, 2022

(APR 13)  The International Boxing Association (IBA) is proud to announce that AIBA Women’s World Boxing Champion 2016 Estelle Mossely will be an Ambassador for the upcoming IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2022 in Istanbul, Turkey. The French boxer will be present at the opening ceremony of the event.  Full Story

Federal Lawsuit Filed this week on BoxRec, the ABC Commission, and more... April 12, 2022

(APR 12) For the past year, WBAN has been reporting to the boxing community the questionable things going on with the “Official Boxing Records site” Boxrec.com, and the ABC Commission, in their practices of not reporting professional bouts for men and women. Even when they were provided videos, photos, proper documentation, and more.  We published several stories about these issues in the last six months or so.  We will list the stories links at the end of this story.  Full Story

Mikaela Mayer Wins by Decision; Virginia Fuchs makes pro debut with winning by KO Source: Press Release April 11, 2022

(APR 11) COSTA MESA, CA — Mikaela Mayer grew up in Southern California and then left to pursue a boxing career. After an Olympic berth, nearly five years as an unbeaten pro and a pair of world titles, Mayer finally authored her triumphant championship homecoming.  Mayer bested former world champion Jennifer Han..Full Story

Alycia Baumgardner to fight Edith Soledad Matthysse on June 16 in Manchester April 11, 2022 Photo Credit: Matchroom Boxing

(APR 11)  This coming Saturday, on April 16, 2022, at the Manchester Arena, Manchester, England, Alycia Baumgardner, 11-1-0 (7KO), of Bingham Farms, Michigan is set to fight Edith Soledad Matthysse, 17-11-1 (1KO), of Trelew, Argentina, in defending her WBC Super Featherweight title, and fighting for the IBO Super Featherweight title.

Marlen Esparza  Wins by a Unanimous decision over Naoko Fujioka April 10, 2022 Photo Credit: vc-fox

(APR 10) Last night at the Alamodome, in San Antonio, Texas, Marlen Esparza, 111 1/4, of Houston, Texas, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Naoko Fujioka, 111 1/2, of Tokyo, Texas.  The two were fighting for the WBO and WBA Flyweight title.  Final judges scores were 90-100, 93-97, 90-100.  Full Details

World and European championship fights in Copenhagen: Mahfoud vs. Meinke headlining April 21 event Source:  PR April 7, 2022

(APRIL 7) On Thursday, April 21, 2022,  in Frederiksberg Hallerne in Copenhagen, Denmark will be a night full of exciting boxing as popular Danish fighters make their grand return to the ring in thrilling title bouts with both world and European championship titles on the line.  Full Story

Sue TL Fox to Meet Up in Person with Pioneer Darlene Buckskin in June! April 5, 2022

(APR 5) Very excited to announce that I will be meeting up with a great pioneer female boxer, middleweight Darlene Buckskin (Dar Buckskin). Dar was ranked #2 in the world in the late 1970's, up to 1980. I will be seeing Buckskin in the first part of June to spend the day with her and videoing where she trained in Crescent City, California, and more!  Full Story

Worldwide Female Boxing Action this Past Weekend April 4,  2022

(APR 4) WBAN has just published the weekend results for women's boxing worldwide.  There was quite a bit of action over the weekend, from Argentina to the United States.  IN one card there was three female bouts on the card, that featured Savannah Marshall who demolished her opponent in the ring and more. To check out the all results