Golden Boy Promotions'
2011 Year Review
December 30, 2011 |
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(DEC 30) WBAN received a 2011 year end review from
Golden Boy Promotions. It was an extensive review of what they
have done this year, a nice read by this popular promoter in the
sport.
Full Story with Photos by Golden Boy Promotions
Anne-Sophie Mathis named WBAN's January 2012
Fighter of the Month!
December 29, 2011
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(DEC 29)
WBAN would like to congratulate Anne-Sophie Mathis of France
for being our TOP pick for our first 2012 Fighter of the
Month!WBAN will have our YEARLY awards posted soon!
Sue TL Fox
New Updated Bio: Keisher "Fire"
McLeod-Wells!
December 29, 2011 |
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(DEC 29) A major
change and update has been updated on New York's female
boxer Keisher "Fire" McLeod-Wells. To check out the
latest biography on this young talented boxer,
Go Here!
More Biography Updates!
December 28, 2011 |
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(DEC 28) Dee Williams, who not only produces the Independent
Computerized WBAN World Ratings, has been busy creating new
extensive biographies, and updating bios on the Biography
Segment. Latest addition, is female boxer Melissa
McMorrow!
to Read more on her
Boxing Action in Italy
December 27, 2011 |
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(DEC 27) In an area that we do not see or hear a
lot about women's boxing, last night at the Reggio Emilia, Emilia
Romagna, Italy, Bantamweight Milena Tronto, of Rimini,
Italy, 34 years old, now 6-1-1 (1KO), won a six rounder by points
over Fleis Djenji, of Kanjiza, Serbia, 30 years old.
Photo: Djenji Sue TL Fox
Top Ten Picks for the most
"Outrageous ..and Tragic" in 2011
by Sue TL Fox
December 26, 2011 |
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(DEC 26) WBAN has rounded up the most outrageous / tragic events
that have taken place in the sport in 2011. It would be impossible
to list them all, but here are ten of our top picks---In no particular order:
Full
Story
Boxing Action in Japan
December 25, 2011
By Samart |
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(DEC 25) Today (Dec. 25th) in the time zone of
Japan, at the Kyuden gymnasium, in Fukuoka, Japan, in a female title
bout, Yuko Kuroki, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Thailand's
Amara Kokietgym. The two were fighting an "eliminator" for the
WBC Atomweight title.
 Video:
Quick Clip of KO
December 25, 2011
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(DEC 25) We have just posted a quick video
clip of the Jelena Mrdjenovich championship bout that took place in
Edmonton, Canada, where Mrdjenovich KO'd Olivia Gerula.
To check out the
quick clip, go here!
Diane Prazak Added to WBAN!
December 24, 2011 |
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(DEC 24) We have just added another top boxer,
Diane"Dirty Di" Prazak of Australia in the biography segment
of WBAN. Prazak fights as a junior lightweight, and is our #1
rated boxer in the world in that division. To read about
Prazak,
Go Here!
Video:
Graf Wins by TKO
December 24, 2011 |
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(DEC 24) WBAN just posted the video of
Alesia-Tamara Graf, 119¾, vs. Naruemol Ubuabon,116, who fought on
December 21, 2011, at the Fairy Meadow, NSW, Australia. The two were
fighting for the WBF / WBU junior featherweight title. Ubuabon
was stopped by TKO in the fifth.
Video of bout
Denver Police and WBC Cares Give to
Local Children for Christmas
by Coach Stephen Blea
December 23, 2011 |
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(DEC 23) Denver Police Officer Nicholas Grove, on behalf of the
Police Christmas Crusade, and Police District 4, and retired
Police Officer C.C. Edwards,..Full
Story
Quick Results from Japan
December 22, 2011 |
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(DEC 22) Last night at Korakuen
Hall, in Tokyo, Japan, Naoko Yamaguchi won over
Rochnarongnoi Sithsaithong from Thai by TKO in the first
round of OPBF(Oriental & Pacific Boxing Federation) super
Flyweight Title. Rochnarongnoi was knocked down twice.
Photo/results from Samart.
ABC Commission Addresses "Open
Scoring"
December 20, 2011 |
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(DEC 20) WBAN has received a
letter from Tim Lueckenhoff of the ABC Commission, in regards to
"open scoring". The letter is dated December 20, 2011.
..Open
Scoring
Action in Japan: Iwakawa KO'd
Hayashida
Photos/Results
by Samart of Japan
December 19, 2011 |
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(DEC 19) Tonight (Japan time
zone) at Korakuen Hall, in Tokyo, Japan, Mika Iwakawa won over
Shoko Hayashida by KO in the third round of a scheduled four
round flyweight bout. Hayashida down twice in the third
round. Background of boxers: Mika Iwakawa : Japan Women's
Amateur Boxing Championships 2010 gold medalist, and
Shoko Hayashida : aka "H" Showko : ex muay thai world title top
contender...Results
with photos
Tonight: Serrano vs.
Nunez
December 16, 2011 |
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(DEC 16) Tonight at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, in Las
Vegas, Nevada, there will be one female bout on the card, featuring
Laura Serrano vs. Ela Nunez. Yesterday at the weigh-in,
Serrano weighed in at 122.5, and Nunez was 126. There are also
several men's bouts on the card.
Park Wins by Decision over Esquibel
December 15, 2011 |
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(DEC 15) On Saturday night at the City Gymnasium,
in Geoje, South Korea, Ji-Hyun Park, of Incheon, South Korea,
now 15-2-0 (5KO), won a 10-rounder unanimous decision over Jodi
Esquibel, for the IFBA minimumweight title. Park was defending her
title.
Hernandez Arrived in Argentina for fight
against Farias
December 15, 2011 |
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(DEC 15) WBAN was
notified that Melissa Hernandez arrived in Argentina in
anticipation for her fight on Friday Maipu, Argentina, against Erica
Anabella Farias. The two are fighting for the WBC
lightweight title.
Results From Germany
December 14, 2011 |
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(DEC 14) On Friday night in
Hannover, Germany, Adriana Tertlite, 129½, TKO'd Tuga Yuecel,
127¼, in the second round; Ranan Durdu, 122½, TKO'd Sarah
Huebner, 129¾, in the third round; and Michele Thon,132½,
won a four-rounder by points over Lara Schulz, 134½.
Nelson to face Vashon Living for WIBA
Title
December 13, 2011 |
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(DEC 13) A
pair of popular Northern Virginia boxers, middleweight Tori
Nelson, of Ashburn, and junior welterweight Todd Wilson, of
Fairfax, will put their undefeated records on the line as
opponents have been announced for their bouts.....Full
Story
Gutierrez Defends IBF title and
Defeats Abaniel
Source/photos/edited by WBAN
/HG Boxing
December 12, 2011 |
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(DEC 12) Last
night at the Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, Sinaloa,
Mexico, Katy Guiterrez stopped her opponent by KO in the
fourth round of a 10-round bout. The two were fighting for
the IBF..Full
Results with photos
Juarez Wins WBC Flyweight Title over
Gonzalez
December 12, 2011 |
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(DEC 12) On Saturday night at the Parque Xcaret, Cancun, in Quintana Roo, Mexico, there was
tw female bouts on the card featuring Mariana "Barbie" Juarez,
112,
now 32-5-3 (15KO), vs. Diana "La Torbellino" Gonzalez..Full
Results with photos
WBAN to Develop New Independent "Boxing Judge"
Segment
by Sue TL Fox
December 9, 2011 |
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(DEC 9) On WBAN we
currently have an Independent board that are responsible for
voting and helping with making rules for the WBAN World
Independent belts. The board members on that committee are
Bernie McCoy, Brian Ackley, and Rick McLean.
I also currently have in place an independent source who is in
charge of the computerized WBAN World Ratings, which is
Dee Williams....Full
Story
Barbie-Garcia Final Presser
Report and photos by Pepe Rodriguez/WBC
December 9, 2011 |
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(DEC 9) In front of a
spectacular view of the Caribbean sea in Xcaret Quintana Roo,
Mexico, the WBC flyweight World Champion, Mariana la "Barbie"
Juarez, face again Diana la "Torbellino" Gonzalez in the
official announcement of the great boxing card "Duelo de Diosas
Mayas en Xcaret", that will be held this Saturday December 10th
at the Tlaxco Arena of this beautiful town....Full
Story
Kerri Hill Defeats Breitenstein...and
more
December 8, 2011 |
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(DEC 8) On Friday night, in Atlanta, Georgia, Kerri "The Rage"
Hill, defeated Jackie Breitenstein with a four-round majority
decision. The final judges scores were 40-36, 40-36, and 38-38.
Hill has remained very active this year, fighting on six cards.
No one can accuse Hill of taking on easy opponents. She has
fought some of the more difficult opposition that includes, Jennifer
Han, Kimberly Connor, Mary Ortega...Full
Story
Laura Serrano Returns to the ring!
Photo/Story by
Sue TL Fox
December 8, 2011 |
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(DEC
8) WBAN has received a press release from the WBC, that long
time veteran, Laura Serrano will return to the ring on December 16,
2011, at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Serrano's ..Full
Story
(DEC 8) On Friday, December 2,
2011, "World Dominance", promoted by Fresquez Productions, took
place at the Route 66 Casino Hotel, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The boxing card featured Holly Holm vs. Anne Sophie Mathis in
the10-round mainliner. Holm-Mathis were fighting for the
WBAN and IBA welterweight world titles. ...Full
Story
Boxing Card in Trinidad to honor
deceased boxer Jizelle Salandy
December 7, 2011 |
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(DEC 7) On December 26, 2011,
there has been a proposed boxing card to take place at the Jean
Pierre Complex in Port of Spain. The tentative card is looking
to feature six female bouts on the card, in additions to Kirt
Sinnette, who will be defending his belt against Kwesi Jones.
There will also be some amateur bouts on the card. ..Full
Story
Will the WBC Step Up?
By Bernie McCoy
December 6, 2011 |
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(DEC 6) In early August, the president of the World Boxing
Council, Jose Sulaiman announced, at a press conference, that he
would propose to his governing board that female boxers, defending
WBC titles, be paid thirty-thousand dollars, while the challenger
would be guaranteed eight-thousand dollars. He would seek the
approval of the WBC board at the organization's annual convention in
Las Vegas, which will convene in the middle of this month. Sulaiman
noted, at the press conference, that he "didn't expect to make many
friends" with his proposal, but he emphasized that female boxers are
"all underpaid (and) I don't think it's fair." The news was received
in the Women's boxing community with a somewhat...Full
Story
Video:
Ava Knight and Ben Bautista at SF Winter Boxing
Championships - Video Interview
conducted
by Jerry Hoffman
December 5, 2011 |
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(DEC 5) She's the new IBF Flyweight World
Champion. He's an up and coming trainer who work with Karim
Mayfield and others..Video
Who Said Engineers are Boring?
by Anca Neagu (Engineer)
December 5, 2011 |
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(DEC 5) I started training in 1999 (two years after
obtaining my Master’s in Civil Engineering from the University of
Texas at Austin) and competed in boxing between 2000 and 2005.
During this time, I won the San Antonio golden gloves three times,
won 2 silver medals (one at USA Nationals, one at Pal Nationals),
and 2 bronze medals (USA Nationals). I competed on the US National
Team in 2000 in a dual meet with Russia..Full
Story
Fredee Gonzalez: Four Strikes, You're
Out
by Sue TL Fox
December 5, 2011 |
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(DEC 5) On Saturday night, at the
Deportivo Morelos Pavon, in Mexico City, Distrito Federal,
Mexico, Fredee Gonzalez, now 6-8-1, has fought Zulina Munoz FOUR
TIMES----losing four out of four fights against Munoz.
Munoz was defending her WBC "Silver" Bantamweight title, when
she defeated Gonzalez for the fourth time, by a 10-round
unanimous decision.
Full
Story with pre-fight video
Boxing Seminar in North Carolina
By Amy Green
December 5, 2011 |
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(DEC 5) On Saturday, December 10th, retired WIBA/WIBF
boxing champion Terri “The Boss” Moss returns to Dick Harrell
Martial Arts in Charlotte, NC for a boxing seminar from 1 to 5 PM.
The seminar will offer offers basic boxing fundamentals, defense
techniques, full contact and boxing fitness. “I'm looking forward to
going back to work with Dick's fighters and fitness clients. If
you're an up and coming fighter or a newcomer, or just working on
getting in shape, we're gonna work hard!” Terri said. Dick Harrell
Martial Arts is located at 627 H. Minuet Ln., Charlotte, NC. Class
size is limited and the cost is $50. For more information, call
704-619-2024.
Video:
Braekhus vs. Kupihea
December 5, 2011 |
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(DEC 5) On
Saturday at the Hartwall Arena, in Helsinki,
Finland, Cecilia Brækhus, of Norway, stopped Kuulei
Kupihea, 7-2-0 (2KO), of Hawaii, in the 10th rounds.
Braekhus was defending her WBC, WBA, and WBO welterweight
titles.
Video of fight
Japan: Results of Six Female Bouts
Photos and story
by Samart
December 2, 2011 |
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(DEC 2) On November 30, 2011, at Korakuen Hall, in Tokyo, Japan, there were six women bouts on
the card.Momo Koseki defended her WBC 102-pound title....Full
Story
Munoz defends her WBC Title with
yet Another Questionable Opponent
by Sue TL Fox
December 2, 2011 |
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(DEC 2) Honestly-----I say this
with the utmost sincerity that I can possibly muster up that
"this story" about another questionable title fight is not
bias. I would like to make this disclaimer that WBAN does
not get pleasure in writing about the many nonsensical title
fights that we are continuing to see in the sport---and that
we would also like to say that some of these same federations do
get it right at....Full
Story
WBAN's December 2011 Rankings!
December 2, 2011 |
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(DEC 2) Dee Williams has posted the latest
WBAN December 2011 rankings. This system is based on Dee's
computerized rankings, and they are independent ratings. To check
out the latest rankings,
Go Here!
Today: Weigh-In in New Mexico
Story and Photos
by Sue TL Fox
December 1, 2011 |
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(DEC 1) Today the weigh-in
took place for the upcoming "World Dominance" Boxing Card,
that will take place tomorrow night at the Route 66
Casino/Hotel, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The mainliner
will feature Holly Holm vs. Anne Sophie Mathis for the IBA
and WBAN World welterweight title....Full
Story
