AUGUST 2014

Results from Australia -Two Female Bouts August 30, 2014

(AUG 30) Last night at the WA Italian Club, Perth,Australia, in a six-rounder Lauryn Eagle, 128¼, of New South Wales, Australia, won a six-round decision over Pantiwa Kaewmahosod, 125. Thailand.   In a second bout, Louisa Hawton, 101, of Perth, won a four-round unanimous decision over Payayong Sueksasongkro, 99¾, of Thailand.

Press Release:  Mighty Melissa McMorrow Press Release/ Tony Collier MMM Promotions/ Tiger Promotions Photos: Pepe Rodriguez August 29, 2014

(AUG 29)  "Mighty" Melissa McMorrow has flown around the world to compete against the best fighters, often in their home country. Recently,  McMorrow again traveled to Ecatepec, Mexico to fight Mexico’s Jessica “Kika” Chavez on August 23, 2014.   Full Story

August 2014 WBAN World Rankings! August 29, 2014

(AUG 29) Dee Williams has just posted the WBAN computerized World ratings for August 2014. This system is based on Dee's computerized rankings, and they are independent ratings. You can see our top #1's in the sport---which is NO easy task with WBAN! Congrats to all our top ten in the sport.  To check out the latest rankings, Go Here!  

Latest News: Congrats to Ria Ramnarine who Graduates from the PTI Course August 26, 2014 Photo: Facebook

(AUG 26) Latest update on multi-world champion Ria Ramnarine, of Trinidad And Tobago, who has just graduated from the Physical Training Instructor (PTI).  An Exerpt of what Ria said about graduating from this recent accomplishment.....Full Story

Team USA’s Jajaira Gonzalez Wins Gold in Dominating Fashion at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games by Julie Goldsticker/USA Boxing August 26, 2014

(AUG 26)  (COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) –  Seventeen-year-old Jajaira Gonzalez (Glendora, Calif.) remembers her early days in the sport when she was the only girl in her southern California boxing gym. At only eight years old, her father was determined to get her involved in the sport despite her protests and wide array of attempts to get out of training. Fast-forward nearly a decade and that young girl has made history as the first U.S. boxer ever to win Youth Olympic Games gold, taking a unanimous decision...Full Story

Mathis’s manager inks a new boxer looking for fight! August 26, 2014

(AUG 26) Check out this new talent in the pro circuit who has signed with boxing manager and matchmaker Christel Aujoux, who not only manages multi-world champion Anne Sophie Mathis, but just added Maiva Hamadouche.  She is currently 4-0 (4KO) as a pro, and she comes from an extensive background with 54 amateur fights under...Full Story

Beautiful Brawlers IV - August 31 in Redwood City, California! Source/Press Release August 25, 2014

(AUG 25)  On Sunday, August 31, 2014, Babyface Boxing presents Beautiful Brawlers 4, an all-female championship amateur boxing card at SportsHouse 3151 Edison Way, Redwood City, CA 94063. Doors will be open to the public at 12 noon and bouts will start at..Full Story

Where are They Now: Retired World Champion Michele Aboro!  by Sue TL Fox August 25, 2014

(AUG 25) WBAN's next edition of "Where are they Now" features retired world champion Michele Aboro, who boxed from 1995 to 2001.  She retired from the sport with an undefeated record of 21-0-0 (12KO), winning the WIBF super bantamweight world title, successfully defending it three times. Earlier in her career she also won the WIBF European Super Bantamweight title.  ..Full Story

Sindy Amador Fights Anahi Torres to a Split Draw  August 23, 2014

(AUG 23) Last night at the Omega Products International, Corona, California, Light flyweight Sindy Amador and Anahi Torres fought to split draw last night in corona, California in a 8 round non title bout. Scores were 78-74,76-76,78-74. Card was promoted by Thompson boxing. Amador said on her Facebook, "I had a hard fight against a great ..Full Details

Nicola Adams Out of All Boxing for Six Months Due Shoulder Injury Requiring Surgery by Michael O'Neill August 22, 2014

(AUG 22) Shock news tonight from Olympic Gold Medallist, GB's Nicola Adams who confirmed to the BBC that she will miss the forthcoming World Championships in Jeju Island, Korea.  Full Story

Latest Update:  Making Your Reservations now to attend the Inaugural WBC Female Convention Press Release/WBC August 22, 2014

(AUG 22)  Please make your reservation now, to attend the inaugural WBC Female Convention.  We are poised to celebrate the first ever WBC Women's Boxing Summit in exquisite Playa del Carmen. A unique event that will chart a new direction for women's boxing. Stars, who've already confirmed attendance include: Laila Ali, Mia St. John, Ana Maria Torres, Mariana Juarez, Jackie Nava, Laura Serrano, Christy Martin, Jelena Mrdjenovich and many others....Full Story

Tempers heat up between Chavez and McMorrow Report and photos by Pepe Rodriguez/WBC August 21,  2014

(AUG 21) The rivalry that in recent days has been created between  Yessica "Kika" Chavez from México and Melissa Mcmorrow, of the United States, has been raised to the boiling point, such that both fighters were close to further their fight...Full Story

United States’ Boxers Undergo Final Preparations for Youth Olympic Games Competition in China by Julie Goldsticker August 20, 2014

(AUG 20) (COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Team USA’s four Youth Olympic boxers are soaking up every ounce of the once in a lifetime experience as they prepare for boxing competition to begin this weekend in Nanjing, China. Male flyweight Shakur Stevenson (Newark, N.J.), female lightweight Jajaira Gonzalez (Glendora, Calif.), female middleweight Martha Fabela (Oakland, Calif.) and male..Full Story

USA Boxing’s Elite Women to Face Northern Neighbors in the Battle of the Frontiers on August 21 by Julie Goldsticker /USA Boxing August 19, 2014

(AUG 19) (COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Team USA’s elite female athletes have traveled north of the border to take on their Canadian counterparts on Thursday in the Battle of the Frontiers in Montreal, Canada. The international duel will be the second match-up of 2014 between the top women from the United States and Canada following an initial meeting in March at the U.S. Olympic...Full Story

Lourdes Juarez closed her training camp Report and photos by Pepe Rodriguez/WBC August 19, 2014

(AUG 18) Yesterday afternoon,  in Mexico City, Lourdes Juarez closed her training camp towards her Saturday night fight against Ibeth Muñoz in Coacalco State of Mexico. ..Full Story

Finland:  Wahlstrom Wins by a Decision for the EBU title August 17, 2014

(AUG 17) Last night at the Operastage, Olavinlinna, Savonlinna, Finland, Eva Wahlstrom, 129¾, successfully defended her EBU super featherweight title when she won a 10-round unanimous decision over Djemilla Gontaruk. All Scores 90--100.

Just In:  Eileen Olszewski to fight Christina Fuentes August 17, 2014

(AUG 17) On September 5, 2014 in Brooklyn, New York. Christina Fuentes, a tough lil' warrior in the sport will face Eileen Olszewski in an eight round bout at 114 lbs.  In her last fight in NYC she fought to a controversial split with undefeated Heather Hardy--so the fight should be a non-stop action bout.  For tickets-646-831-9233 

Fight results of the All Female Boxing Card in Canada by Sue TL Fox August 16, 2014

(AUG 16) Last night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, the results are the following:  In the main event, featherweight Olivia Gerula won an eight-round unanimous decision over Kaliesha West.  Final judges scores were 78-73, 78-74, and 76-75.  Jennifer Santiago, won a six-round unanimous decision over Sherine Thomas. Final judges scores were 59-54, 57-56, and 57-56...Full Story

Full Fight Video: Amanda Serrano  Wins by a Sixth Round KO over Maderna!  August 16, 2014

 (AUG 16) Last night at the Estadio F.A.B., Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Amanda Serrano, 134¼, now  21-1-1 (16KO), of Brooklyn, New York, won by a sixth round KO over local boxer Maria Maderna, 13-9-3 (2KO), of Buenos Aires.  Serrano won the WBO Lightweight title.

Cecilia Braekhus to fight Ivana Habazin for Four Major World Titles Source/PR August 13, 2014

(AUG 13) Pound-for-pound queen Cecilia Brækhus (25-0, 7 KOs) will attempt to make history on September 13 by becoming the first female boxer in any weight category to unify a division by holding all four major titles. The WBC, WBA & WBO Female World Welterweight Champion will take on IBF Champion Ivana Habazin (13-1, 5 KOs) at TAP1 in Copenhagen, Denmark. .Full Story

Kaliesha West vs. Olivia Gerula Headline in 8-round Main Event Source/PR August 13, 2014

(AUG 13)  Former three time WBO Bantamweight World Champion and one time IFBA Super Bantamweight World Champion Kaliesha "Wild Wild" West (16,1- 3-KO 4) of Moreno Valley, California takes on a tough challenge when she faces former WBC Super Featherweight World Champion Olivia "The Predator" Gerula (14,14, 2-KO 3) of Winnipeg, Canada. West vs ..Full Story

Two Female Bouts in Mexico August 13, 2014

(AUG 13) On Saturday night, August 16, in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Mexico, there are two female bouts on the card. In one bout, in a  ten round WBC light welter title bout with Alejandra Marina Oliveras 31(16)-2-2 vs TBA; and a ten round WBC interim bantantam weight title bout with Jessica Gonzales 5-1 vs TBA.  No other info on the opponents at this time.

All Female Boxing Card in Canada August 13, 2014

 (AUG 13) This Friday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, in an All female card: Lineup:  Kaliesha West vs. Olivia Gerula, eight rounds; Brenda Gonzales vs. Lucie Osegueda; Sherie Thomas vs. Vanessa Bradford; Alexis Asher vs. Kaiyana Rain; Monique Duval vs. Alicia Napoleon; Ashley Nichols vs. Amanda Lovato; Lita Burton vs. Maureen Riordon;; Eloise Picard vs. Judy Pereira, four rounds.

Chile: Video of Bout  Carolina Rodriguez Retains her IBF Title August 10, 2014

(AUG 10) Last night at the Polideportivo Estadio Nacional, Santiago de Chile Dayana Cordero, of Barranquilla,  IBF Bantamweight champion, Carolina Rodriguez, now 13-0-0 (1KO), of Chile,  successfully defended her title against Dayana Cordero, by winning a 10-round split decision.

Opps...Who Made this Matchup? August 9, 2014

 (AUG 9) On August 15, in Victoria, Australia, according to Boxrec, Susie Ramadan will be fighting Muaylek Sithsaithong, eight rounds, non-title. Can't imagine this being much of a matchup.  Ramadan is 23-1-0 (8KO), vs. Thailand's Sithsaithong, 3-0 (1KO), against two pro debuters, and one 0-1-0 boxer.  She has fought only 13 rounds with all of her three winless opponents in her pro career.

Mexico: Victoria Argueta Defends her IBF TItle Source/PR August 8, 2014

(AUG 8)  Unbeaten in 30 professional fights, super bantamweight standout Andres "Jaguar" Gutierrez will look to keep his "0" intact on Saturday, August 9, when he defends his WBC Silver Championship at home against Mexico City's Mario "Huracan" Macias at the Auditorio Jose Maria Arteaga in Queretaro, Mexico.  Full Story

Exclusive One on One Interview with Melissa "Mighty" McMorrow by Sue TL Fox August 7, 2014

(AUG 7)  WBAN had an opportunity to talk with multi-world champion Melissa "Mighty" McMorrow about her upcoming fight in Mexico and about the sport...Full Story

Update on the Hammer vs. Mathis Bout August 6, 2014

(AUG 6) WBAN was notified that the WBO has gone with the ruling of the Germany Boxing Commission and they are now saying the fight on July 26th is a NO CONTEST--- but with that said, Hammer will continue to be their WBO Middleweight champion (she apparently already had that tite) at 160 lbs, and for that reason are unable to order a rematch.

Japan Results: Second Female Bout on Card August 2, 2014

(AUG 2)  In the second bout along with the Shibata vs Arrazola bout, Momo Koseki, 19-2-1 (6KO), of Tokyo, successfully defended her Atomweight WBC belt against Denise Castle, 2-1-0 (2KO) by an eighth round TKO in a 10 round bout.  As WBAN.. Full Details on Fight Results Segment

Results Just in: Japan: Naoko Shibata Defends her IBF title August 2, 2014

 (AUG 2) Today (Japan's Time Zone) at the Adachi Ward Sogo Sports Center, Tokyo, Japan, Light flyweight Naoko Shibata, 13-3-0 (4KO), of Tokyo, won by a ninth round TKO over Ana “La Bronca” Arrazola, 20-10-2 (13KO), of Tlalnepantla, México.  Shibata was defending her IBF Light flyweight world title bout in a 10 rounder. Full Details on Fight Results Segment

Carla Torres Defends WIBA Title against Jennifer Santiago Source/PR August 1, 2014

(AUG 1)  In what is being dubbed "An evening of World Championship Boxing and live entertainment" in a press release, in the mainliner, the card will feature Cleveland's own WIBA World Featherweight Champion Carla Torres defending her title against Brooklyn, New York's Jennifer Santiago. . ..Full Story

Today: Raging Babe Launches Online Store - Proceeds go to Heart of Faith - Kennedy Cunningham Heart Raiser Source/PR August 1, 2014

(AUG 1) Michelle Rosado, Raging Babe founder launches her much anticipated Raging Babe web store (www.ragingbabe.com) this Friday. The online store will offer boxing themed clothing for both women and men, as well as novelty items at affordable prices. ..Full Story