Rodriguez Headlines a Ring of their Own's Return to Harrah's August 30, 2005

(AUG 30) "A Ring of their Own," the all women’s boxing series promoted by Rock & Sock Productions returns to Harrah’s in Laughlin, Nevada on October 8. This is AROTO’S second visit to Harrah’s, following a very successful show in March of this year....Full Story 

McGee Beats Byrd in Entertaining bout!  story by Jesus Sanchez

 (AUG 28) On Friday, August 26th, at the Radisson Hotel, in Sacramento, California, Valanna McGee, 134,  won a unanimous six round decision over Tracy Byrd, 132,  in an entertaining bout at the Radisson Hotel in Sacramento, CA. Tracy went at Valanna the entire fight and established the pace but Valanna landed the more meaningful punches. There were no knockdowns. The judges scored the fight 60-54, 59-55 and 59-55. McGee improves her record to 11-2-1 while Byrd drops to 13-9-1. World champion Jessica Rakoczy was on hand to support Tracy Byrd.

Reis Wins by Majority Decision Source: Bonnie Canino August 27, 2005

(AUG 27) Last night in Tampa, Florida, Yvonne Reis, 150, of Tampa, won a six-round majority decision over Cim Harris, 154. The contracted weight was 154 lbs.  Judges Scores cards. 57-57, 58-54, and 58-54. Reis controlled the fight and outlanded Harris demonstrating better skills.  Yvonne records improves 6-7-1.

A Boxing Mosaic By Bernie McCoy August 27, 2005

(AUG 27) The Friday night fight card at the Westchester County Center in White Plains N. Y. provided a time honored mosaic of boxers, a traditional presentation of fighters that probably dates back to the first boxing promotion. There was the "name" fighter, the "hometown favorite", the "future star" and the "opponent". The difference, as is becoming increasingly frequent in the sport, is that all four fighters were female. Additionally, the female fighters, who were part of a seven bout program put together by Sycuan Ringside Promotions, were competing in a venue that dates back to the days of "Sugar Ray", the "Sugar Ray."

Rakoczy-Olson bout on Lemoore Card Source: Press Release August 27, 2005

(AUG 27) The Palace Indian Gaming Center in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions delivers another exciting night of live professional boxing on Friday, September 16^th with nine bouts scheduled. The event titled “All In” features reigning NABF featherweight Champion, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero from nearby Gilroy, CA in a ten round title defense in the Main Event. Guerrero, who’s last fight was April 1^st also at The Palace and featured in the SHOWTIME televised main event is considered one of the best...Full Story

Wright and Lyell Fight at the Queen August 26, 2005

(AUG 26) Tacoma, Washington - On September 17th, Seattle’s light middleweight prospect Walter Wright (8-1, 4 KO’s) will face the tenacious Billy Lyell (7-2, 2 KO’s) from Warren, Ohio Saturday night in Tacoma’s Emerald Queen Casino, I-5 showroom. “This fight will be sure to have you sitting on the edge of your seat.” said promoter, Brian Halquist...Full Story

Figuroa on "Viva Mexico" Chicago Show August 26, 2005

(AUG 26) Dominic Pesoli's 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING, and Bob Arum's Top Rank Incorporated in association with Miller Lite and TCF Bank are proud to announce further details of VIVA MEXICO, a Chicagoland celebration ..Full Story

Garside to fight Rita Serrano August 25, 2005

(AUG 25) WBAN has been notified that Jeannine Garside, 1-0-0 (0KO), of Windsor, Canada,  will be fighting Rita Serrano, 3-1-0 (1 KO) in Forth Worth, Texas.  Either Serrano has dropped some weight, or Garside has moved up in a weight-class.  Garside is managed/trained by Josh Canty and retired world champion Margaret Sidoroff.

Dobbs to fight Caples in exhibition bout August 25, 2005

 (AUG 25) on Friday, August 26, at the Thunderbird Wild West Casino, in Norman, Oklahoma, on an ESPN2 undercard feature, Stephanie Dobbs will be fighting Yvonne Caples  in an exhibition bout on the card.  Dobbs is getting ready for upcoming title bout against Kristina Belinzsky.

Saccurato and Shea on New York Card August 24, 2005

(AUG 24) On Friday August 26th at the Westchester County Center, Ann Marie Saccurato of White Plains, NY, is scheduled to fight a six round bout against Belinda Laracuente. The local and popular Saccurato has been featured on all three bouts North East Promotions has staged at the County Center.  Full Story

A New Team in Ali's Corner Source: Press Release August 23, 2005

(AUG 23) LOS ANGELES, CA- World recognized female boxing champion, author, motivational speaker, and Adidas spokesmodel star Laila Ali announced yesterday that she has hired Harlan J. Werner and Damon Bingham of the sports marketing and entertainment company of the boxing ring as well as her boxing career.  Full Story

Csabi's opponent named! By JollyDee of Hungary  August 24, 2005

 (AUG 23) On September 10, 2005, Dr. Bettina Csabi of Hungary, is going to defending her WIBF-GBU bantamweight world title in which is scheduled as the co-main event promoted by Felix-Promotion, in Fönix Sport Center, Debrecen, Hungary.  Dr. Bettina Csabi, 24-0-0 (10KO), will be facing...Full Story

Christy Martin Shows the Way.... Again By Bernie McCoy August 21, 2005

(AUG 21) Trace the present day history of the sport of Women's boxing to its beginning and Christy Martin is the prominent name in the conversation. It was Martin who provided the nascent sport with it's first national recognition, culminating on the front cover of Sports Illustrated. It is not an overstatement that every fighter currently participating in the sport watched and learned from Christy Martin. Let's hope they still do.   Full Story

St. John and Brakache Win IBA Titles in Beijing, China August 21, 2005

(AUG 21) Last night at the Beijing Capital Gym, Beijing, The People's Republic of China, Mia “The Knockout” St. John, 133, of Los Angeles, California, now 42-5-2 (17KO),  won a 10-round unanimous decision over South Carolina’s Donna Biggers, 133, now 14-2-1 (13KO),  in a 10-round bout for the IBA continental lightweight title.

Zurita Wins by Decision over Princess of Pain' Shibata! August 20, 2005

(AUG 20) Last night at the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas, Maribel Zurita won a 10-round unanimous decision over Sachiyo Shibata of Japan,  and became the new WIBA Junior Flyweight World Champion.  Final judges scores were 99-91,  98-92, and  98-92. (Inset: Shibata)

Open Workouts Highlight Beginning Of Rumble On The River Pre-Fight Festivities August 19, 2005

Evansville, IN (August 19, 2005) – Childers Promotions LLC is teaming up with former boxing champion Danny Thomas’ at Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Boxing and Kickboxing to present open sparring and workouts showcasing fighters appearing on Evansville’s first premier boxing event Saturday, September 10th at Casino Aztar. The fight card will feature six bouts including featherweight champ, Daniel Maldonado of Henderson, KY (18-1-0, 11 KO’s), lightweight women’s boxing champ Kristy Follmar (15-1-0, 9 KO’s) of Indianapolis.

“Knockouts at Coushatta IX” Boxing Card - Sept. 17 August 18, 2005

(AUG 18) Kinder, LA—Three-time WBA Middleweight champion William Joppy (35-4-1) takes on Will “Kid Fire” McIntyre (36-4-1) in a 10-round non-title main event at “Knockouts at Coushatta IX,” Coushatta’s latest professional boxing showdown. Special guest appearances at the press conference and weigh-in ..Full Story

Theobald to fight on Chicago card August 18, 2005

(AUG 18) On August 27, “The Stone Park Showdown!” card, at the Casa Italia, in Stone Park, Chicago, Illinois, Lois Theobald will be fighting in a four-rounder on the card.  First fight starts at 6:00 p.m.  All tickets 630-787-6600. The main event will be Rudy Cisneros vs. Ed Gutierrez in an eight round bout.  Card promoted by Hitz Boxing.

Two Women's bouts on China Card August 20, 2005 Want a large emailed Poster of this event? August 18, 2005

(AUG 18) On Saturday, August 20, 2005, at the Beijing Capital Gym, Beijing, The People's Republic of China, there will be a boxing event, that will feature men’s and women’s boxing on the card. IN AN UPDATE, The two women's bouts, that include Cristy "Code Red" Nickel vs.Mariem Brakache, and  Mia St. John vs. Donna Biggers will be... Full Story

Rakoczy Trains for upcoming bout against Olson August 17, 2005

(AUG 17) Today, Mary Ann Owen of BILV paid a visit to Don House's Gym, in Las Vegas, to do some coverage on a male boxer, and she spotted IBA World Champion Jessica Rakoczy, training in the gym.  Owen took some great photos of her training. Rakoczy will be fighting Eliza Olson, another dynamite boxer, on Sept. 18, in Lemoore, California. 

Ewell and Egbunine win by TKO by Sue TL Fox August 14, 2005

(AUG 14) Last night at the LJVM Annex in Winston Salem, North Carolina, WBE Light Heavyweight world champion Carlette “The Truth” Ewell,  now 10-3-0 (7KO),  fought newcomer Tristen Jones, who sported a 0-1-0 record going into the fight. Jones was stopped in the first round. Chalk up another “world champion” fighting a boxer they have no business fighting. Carlette needs to face “The Truth” that this was nothing more than a mismatch. Shame on whoever made this match.  Full Story

Final Tribute to Rod MaHaffey August 13, 2005

(AUG 13) WBAN would like to make a final tribute to Rod MaHaffey, who passed away after a long-term illness,  in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Rod Mahaffey, was born October 30, 1933 in Milton, Pennsylvania.  He moved to Penns Grove, New Jersey and graduated in 1951 from Penns Grove High School. More

Mann Announces her retirement from Boxing! August 13, 2005

(AUG 13) WBAN received a retirement letter yesterday from Bonnie Mann, and she states the following -  To Sue Fox and WBAN: Tomorrow night at the LJVM Coliseum in Winston Salem, North Carolina, I will be announcing my retirement from boxing as well as awarding the belt to the new WBE Middleweight Champion. I get emotional just thinking about it and don’t know how I will get through addressing...More

Belinszky "Baby" Krisztina training hard! Story and photos by JollyDee of Hungary August 13, 2005

(AUG 13) After Krisztina Belinszky returned from her Tunisian vacation,  she is now at her training-camp and training hard.
Krisztina is training and sparring in Budapest, with her former opponent Gabriella Insperger, for her upcoming fight and defense of her WIBF-GBU Minimumweight Title. Full Story

Oh, No, the Sky is falling again! By Sue TL Fox

(AUG 13) Oh, no folks…the sky must be falling…..again. A four-round bout, that failed to take place, with a female boxer, who would have fought the same opponent for the fifth time---and an open letter is made public to address that particular female boxer because she did not show up to that event…ah…according to their side of the story. Yes, Mia “The Knockout” St. John, was supposed to fight Janae Romero-Archuleta for the fifth time, in a four-round bout, on an ESPN2 “Tuesday Night Fights” card at Camp Pendleton, in Pendleton, California.  Full Story  

Lady Tyson on the dance floor August 11, 2005

(AUG 11) Second edition of "Dancing with the Stars" kicks of in September. This time, among celebrities invited by TVN television, you will see Agnieszka Rylik, boxing world champion. Famous "Lady Tyson" has already started preparations with her dancing partner. Her fans will soon have a chance to admire her skills in...Full Story!

Bianchini Wins in Rematch over Brown August 8, 2005

(AUG 8) Last night at the Pala Flaminio, in Rimini, Italy, and promoted by Boxe Loreni, in a rematch,  Stefania Bianchini, 110 ¼, won the vacant WBC Flyweight title over Britain’s Cathy Brown, 110 ¼,  in a 10 round bout.   Final judges scores were 94-96, 95-96, and 94-96.