Team USA Advances 3 to Youth World Championships Finals Source/PR Photo: Heaven Garcia August 28, 2018

(AUG 28) BUDAPEST, Hungary  - On the eighth day of competition at the 2018 Youth World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Team USA advanced three boxers to the championship bouts, while Isamary Aquino (Universal City, Texas) picked up her second Youth World Championships bronze medal.  Full Story

Many New Female Boxers Going Pro; and Making their Pro Debuts in August! by Sue TL Fox Photo credit: Facebook of Lara Ochmann August 28, 2018

(AUG 27) In August of 2018, we have had many female boxers who have turned Pro in many parts of the world. I was amazed at how many women boxers we saw turn pro in one month----some winning, some losing. WBAN decided to introduce these new "Female Boxers On the Scene"!  Full Story

Live on ESPN:  Mikaela Mayer Defeats Edina Kiss by RTD by Sue TL Fox August 26, 2018 Photo credit: Facebook

(AUGUST 26)  Last at the Gila River Arena, in Glendale, Arizona,  Junior lightweight Mikaela Mayer, 129¼, of Woodland Hills, California, won by a third round [2:00] RTD, over Edina Kiss, 128½, of Budapest, Hungary,  in a scheduled six round bout.  Mayer remains undefeated with a 7-0-0 (4KO), and Kiss is now 14-8-0 (8KO).  The bout was televised on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.  Full Story

Results Just in: Thorslund Wins by a Decision over Jessica Munoz August 25, 2018

(AUG 25) Tonight at the Struer Arena, in Struer, Denmark, Dina Thorslund, 121½, of Copenhagen, Denmark, won by a ten-round unanimous decision over Jessica "La Gacela" Munoz, 120½, of Sonora, Mexico.  The two were fighting for the vacant WBO Super Bantamweight Title.  Final judges scores were 90-100, 90-100, and 91-99.  The card was promoted by SPAG - Nisse Sauerland.

Argentina:  Bermudez Wins by a Decision over Natalia Alderete August 25, 2018

(AUG 25) Last night at the Club Huracán, Tres Arroyos, Buenos Aires, Argentina, super flyweight Evelyn Bermudez, 109.5, of Santa Fe, Argentina, won a six-round unanimous decision over Natalia Alderete, 112.5, of Tucuman, Argentina.  Bermudez has remained undefeated now with a 9-0-0 (2KO).  Alderete's record fell to 3-2-0 (1KO). 

Flash From the Past: In 1974 Women Boxers in the Olympics were merely a Topic of discussion by Sue TL Fox August 24, 2018

(AUG 24) In 2012, the dream for amateur female boxers finally came to actuality when 36 elite female amateur boxers were included in the Summer Olympics in London. WBAN celebrated this huge breakthrough for the sport and featured the daily events that took place as they happened.  Full Story

Results:  All-Women's Boxing Card in Japan! Photos and results by Samart August 23, 2018

(AUG 23)  On Monday night, August 20, 2018, at the Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan, there were seven female bouts on the All-Female boxing card.   The results were the following:  For the vacant OPBF Female Bantamweight title, Miyo Yoshida, 117.5,  won by a fifth round TD [1:39] in a  scheduled eight round bout, over Gretel de Paz, 116¼, of Tokyo, Japan.  Final judges scores were 49-46 48-47 49-46.  Full Story

Boxing Extravaganza in South Africa with Female Bout featured on card and More! Source:  Sun Arena Photo credit:  Ivana Habazin August 22, 2018

(AUG 22)  An International boxing extravaganza like South Africa has never experienced before, brought to you by 5th Element Promotions, in partnership with Sun International’s spectacular Time Square Sun Arena. This event promises to be a boxing tournament like South Africa has ever experienced, showcasing some of our finest title holders and athletes, bringing the noise on a world stage platform with 8 bouts that promise to be nothing less than exhilarating.  Full Story

London's Female Boxer Annie Newton -1893 to 1955: The Only Boxer to be banned by the Home Secretary by Sue TL Fox Photo credit: Unknown August 21, 2018

(AUG 21) London's female boxer Annie Newton, was born in 1893 in Highgate, North London, and passed away in 1955.  Annie began appearing in stage shows and fairground tents, at the young age of 10, and in that show she would spar with men, to raise money for various charities. She boxed for 14 years. Annie not being very healthy in her early life and she claimed that boxing training saved her from an early death.  Full Story

Official Draw reveals line-ups for the 359 boxers going for glory in Budapest for the 2018 Youth World Championships Source:  AIBA Photo:  Courtesy August 21, 2018

(AUG 21) The official draw took place in the Duna Arena yesterday and revealed the 359 boxers from 65 countries who will be competing for glory, hoping to follow their idols’ steps, as the tournament has always been a platform for future World and Olympic champions at the elite level.  Full Story

Clash between the "The Heavy Hitting Diva" vs. the "La Diva" Source:  Internet August 19, 2018

(AUG 19)  On September 13, 2018, there is some exciting news on the horizon when featured along with the mainliner of Pablo Cesar Cano vs. Ruslan Madiev, there will be a female bout with Franchon "The Heavy Hitting Diva" Crews-Dezurn, 3-1-0 (1KO), vs. Maricela "La Diva" Cornejo, 12-2-0 (5KO).  The two will be vying  for the Interim WBC Super Middleweight Championship.  The two will be fighting in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it may be on ESPN, we will confirm that information when it is available.  Full Story

Mexico: Anabel Ortiz Successfully Defends Title August 19, 2018

(AUG 19) Last night at the  Club Britania, in Chihuahua, Mexico,  in one bout in a ten-rounder Anabel Ortiz, 105, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Yenifer Leon, 104. Ortiz successfully defended her WBA Strawweight title. Final judges scores were 91-99, 92-98, and 93-99. There was a second female bout scheduled on the card but results are still not in at this time.  Photo credit:  Facebook/Anabel Ortiz

Boxing photographer Emily Harney Enters ring to KO Cancer Source:  Press Release Photo Credit: Katie Nugent August 16, 2018

(AUG 16) SALEM, Mass.- Award-winning boxing photographer Emily Harney will swap her Nikon camera for a pair of Society Nine boxing gloves for one night -- Wednesday, October 10 -- when she fights in a charity event to KO cancer, the sixth annual Hayemakers for Hope: Belle of the Ball, at House..Full Story

AIBA launches its 1st Gender Equality Forum in Sofia Source: AIBA Press Release August 16, 2018

(AUG 16) The International Boxing Association (AIBA) will hold its first ever Gender Equality Forum in Sofia, Bulgaria, on September 17th-18th, 2018, in line with the idea to scale up efforts in achieving gender equality in its organization.  As part of several reform programs being embraced by AIBA, gender equality is one of top priorities and the Gender Equality Forum...Full Story

Selina Barrios' Opponent Announced and will Face  Patricia Juarez on September 22nd in Corpus Christi by Mario Serrano/Publicist of Team Barrios August 16, 2018

(AUG 16) SAN ANTONIO, TX - Undefeated NABF Lightweight champion, Selina "Aztec Queen" Barrios (4-0, 2 KOs), has an opponent for her Corpus Christi Showdown on September 22, 2018. Barrios will face Patricia Juarez (4-0), sister of WBC Bantamweight champion, Mariana "Barbie" Juarez (50-9-4, 13 KOs).   Full Story

AIBA 2018 World Youth Championships commence next week 21 August by Michael O'Neill Source:  AIBA August 16, 2018

(AUG 16) The 2018 AIBA Women’s & Men’s World Youth Championships begin next week in Budapest, Hungary and as promised we will bring you updates on the final days of the tournament. Here at WBAN we will concentrate on the leading young potential champions of the future perhaps at this year’s Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires or in the Olympics of Tokyo 2020 and/or Paris 2024.  Full Story

Mia "The Knockout" St. John comes clean about doping when she was Boxing by Sue TL Fox Source:  Articles/Social Media August 14, 2018

AUG 14) Yesterday as I was enjoying a little time off from updating WBAN and spending time with family, I received a link to an article with the headliner:   "Former world champion boxer St. John admits to doping during career" written by Insidethegame.com.  I have to admit that it took me completely off guard, and at first thought this has to be "fake news" as we hear our US President state so often......but no folks it is neither fake, and comes from the mouth of babes---Mia St. John.  Full Story

Two Female Bouts in Japan August 14, 2018 Source - Samart

(AUG 14) There were two female bouts featured on the card. In a mainliner, there was a 6-round 47.5kg catch weight fight between Masae Akitaya (current OPBF Female Atomweight Champion) and Floryvic Montero from Philippines. Akitaya won by a close majority decision. 58-58 58-57 58-57 for Akitaya; and In a 4-round fight, Flyweight Yume Hirayama won by a split decision over Yui Akai. Final judges scores were 39-38 38-39 39-38 for Hirayama. Source:  Samart

Susie "Q" Ramadan Aiming to Join Jeff Fenech as Three-Time World Champion Source:  Press Release Photo credit: Facebook August 14, 2018

(AUG 14) MELBOURNE – Former IBF and WBC bantamweight champion Susie “Q” Ramadan 27-2 (12) has a word of warning for the current world titleholders: take me on at your peril.  The veteran IBF #1, WBA #3 and WBC #5 super flyweight contender is gunning for another world title shot in the 115-pound weight class. Victory will make Ramadan the first Australian three-time world champion since International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Fenech.  Full Story

Ndongeni, Nonina Retains WBF World Titles, Mcotheli Wins Intercontinental Source:  Press Release August 13, 2018

(AUG 13) TLB Promotions, headed by South African boxing icons Dingaan Thobela, Lehlo Ledwaba and Jan Bergman, presented another massive evening of professional boxing on Saturday night, August 11, at the Soweto Docc/YMCA in Johannesburg.  Full Story

Amanda Serrano returns to boxing and seeks title in sixth division Source:  Press Release August 11, 2018

(AUGUST 11) NEW YORK – Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano will fight for a world title in a sixth weight division on Saturday, September 8th at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York.  Brooklyn’s Serrano will face Yamila Esther Reynoso for the vacant WBO Junior Welterweight World Championship. If successful, Serrano will set a women’s boxing record as a six-division world champion, joining Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya as the only boxers, male or female....Full Story

Results from Argentina:  Marcela Acuna to face Laura Soledad Griffa Photo credits: Facebook August 11, 2018

(AUG 11) Last night Marcela "Tigresa" Acuna, now 47-7-1 (19KO), of Buenos Aires, Argentina, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Laura Soledad Griffa, 16-2-0 (1KO) of Buenos Aires. The two fought for the vacant IBF Super Bantamweight World Title. This bout has been rated as a five-star matchup on Boxrec.

Beautiful Brawlers VIII Change of Venue Source: Press Release August 9, 2018

(AUGUST 9) Beautiful Brawlers VIII all-female championship boxing will now take place at Fire in the Ring Boxing Gym on September 1st. 
The change is to meet the needs of capacity of the anticipated crowd. The bout card will feature 34 Championship bouts with some of the best boxers in the nation competing.  Full Story

Katie Taylor to Defend her World Title Belts Against Cindy Serrano---October 20th in Boston! by Sue TL Fox August 8, 2018

(AUG 8)  On October 20, 2018, at the TD Garden, in Boston, Massachusetts, the live boxing event will feature undefeated boxer Katie Taylor, 10-0-0 (5KO),of Bray, Ireland, who in this short time as a pro has earned the WBA and IBF Lightweight world titles.  Full Story

Shayna Foppiano to Face Sara Click on the Twin River Casino card Source:  Press Release Photo Credit: Facebook/Click August 8, 2018

(AUG 8) PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Junior welterweight bragging rights are on the line Friday, Sept. 14th, 2018 at Twin River Casino as CES Boxing and Murphys Boxing team up to bring New England fight fans one of this year's most highly-anticipated main-event showdowns.  On the undercard, there is a female bout featured on the card with fighting at Twin River for the first time since joining the CES Boxing roster in the spring, Everett, Mass., lightweight Shayna Foppiano (1-0, 1 KO) battles Sarah Click (0-1) of Buzzards Bay in a four-round bout.  Full Story

2018 AIBA Youth Women's and Men's World championships set for Budapest August 20 - 31 by Michael O'Neill August 8, 2018

(AUG 8) The 2018 AIBA Youth Women’s & Men’s World Boxing Championships take place between August 20 – 31 in Budapest, Hungary, with the tournament ready to shine a light on the next generation of talented young female and male boxers from around  Full Story

Selina Barrios Returns to the Ring September 22nd in Corpus Christi Press Release/Mario Serrano Publicist - Team Barrios August 7, 2018

SAN ANTONIO, TX (June 7, 2018) - Undefeated NABF Lightweight champion, Selina "Aztec Queen" Barrios (4-0, 2 KOs), returns to the ring on September 22, 2018, against an opponent TBA. The 10-round bout will take place at Whataburger Field, home to the Corpus Christi Hooks, the double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros.  Full Story

Claressa Shields Named in the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Class of 2018 Source:  Press Release August 6, 2018

(AUG 6)COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The USA Boxing Alumni Association has announced its second class to be inducted into its Hall of Fame, December 7, at the Radisson Hotel (215 S. Temple St.) in Salk Lake City, Utah. The reception is being held in conjunction with the 2018 USA Boxing Elite ...Full Story

Alicia Napoleon Won by Decision over Rankin and successfully defended her  WBA Title

(AUG 5) Last night at the Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, middleweight Alicia Napoleon, 156½, won a ten-round unanimous decision Hannah Rankin, 158¼. Napoleon successfully defended her WBA Super Middleweight title. Full Details on the latest fight results

Maria Roman Wins by a Split Decision over Carolina Duer

(AUG 5)  Last night at the  Estadio Aldo Cantoni, San Juan, Argentina, Maria Roman, 117¾, won a ten round split decision over Carolina Duer, 117½. Final judges scores were 97-93, 94-96, and 97-93. The two were fighting for the IBF Bantamweight Title. In a second female bout, flyweight Leonela.....Full Details on the latest fight results

Viviane Obenauf Pulls Upset over Natasha Jonas with Fourth round Stoppage Source:  Skysports.com August 4, 2018

(AUGUST 4)  Tonight at the Ice Arena Wales, in Cardiff, Wales, in a scheduled ten round bout, vying for the WBA Super Featherweight International title, Brazilian Viviane Obenauf, 130,  won by a fourth round TKO over previously undefeated Great Britain's Natasha Jonas, 130.  Jonas was knocked down three times before the fight was stopped.  Full Story