(DEC 30) . It was a tough pick this month with so many great fights that took place recently between women's boxing.... Bridges stood out for her tenacity in her fight on December 10th against O'Connell in a non-stop action packed bout between these two. 2022 was a great year for the sport--let's hope we see it continue!

2022 Professional Women's Boxing Recap by Girls Just Wanna Box Helene Jafine December 30, 2022

(DEC 30) From a sold out Madison Square Garden with a female headliner title fight, to an all-female professional card in the UK, to the first women's professional boxing match in Saudi Arabia - women's boxing finally received the recognition it has been begging for for YEARS!  We hope you enjoy this monthly recap of the women's professional bouts in 2022 that finally got the recognition they deserve! Full Story

World Boxing Council (WBC) Plans to create Transgender Boxing division by Benjamin Watt December 30, 2022

(DEC 30) One of the four major world boxing bodies has announced that they plan to create a transgender division for male-to-female (MTF) and female-to-Male (FTM) professional boxers.  WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman stated they plan to introduce the new division in 2023 and call interested athletes to come forward. "We are going to put out a global call for those..Full Story

Jasmine Artiga is set to fight on January 20, 2023  December 29, 2023

(DEC 29) On January 20, 2023, at the Kissimmee Civic Center, in Kissimmee, Florida, Jasmine "Animal" Artiga, of Tampa, Florida, 9-0-1, is set to fight on that card with, other female boxers listed to be on the card. We will update the info when it becomes available.  In the meantime, WBAN has updated this up and coming boxer on our Boxer's Profile Segment, and have been also updating other boxer's profiles this month. 

Worldwide Results for Women's Boxing updated for December! December 27, 2023

 (DEC 27) WBAN has just updated boxing results worldwide with many of the female boxers fighting in December...One of most noted wins was with Debora Anahi Dionicius, 120¾, winning by a ten-round unanimous decision over Marcela Acuna...Check out all the latest boxing results!...December Results

Honouring the current undisputed women’s boxing champions December 23, 2023 Photo Credit: Sue TL Fox

2022 has been another exceptional year in women’s boxing, and 2023 promises to see continued growth in the popularity of our sport, as female fighters continue to gain the recognition they so richly deserve. Just like any professional sport and with participants of any gender, competitors dedicate their lives to perfecting skills and abilities, training hard every day with ambitions to....Full Story

(DEC 23, 2022) WBAN would like to give the latest update of the tragedy that occurred in 2020 when female boxer and rising star in the sport was arrested for the allegations of murdering her much older husband.  This week it has been reported that she has been given a sentence of 16 years in prison....I had written on December 6, 2020, when first reporting the following: Full Story

WBAN Historical Database:  History-First for female boxers in Cuba! December 23, 2022

 (DEC 23) On Saturday, December 17, 2023, history again was made for female boxers when for the first time in Cuba they held their first women’s boxing tournament. On this date, Cuba made history when the officially sanctioned females to participate in the Full Story on our Historical Database!  

Marlen Esparza Honored at the  WBA Convention in Orlando, Florida Source:  Press Release December 21, 2022

(DEC 21) ORLANDO, FL --Several of Golden Boy’s heavy hitters were honored at the WBA’s Centennial Convention on December 12 in Orlando, Florida. The recipients were presented their special awards by WBA President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza. Full Story

Top 10 New Zealand women's boxing moments of 2022 Photo and Story by Benjamin Watt December 20, 2022

(DEC 20) New Zealand made a statement in New Zealand boxing in 2022 with five women in the top 10 sanctioning bodies. With so much happening and with great moments nationally and internationally. We have compiled the top ten best moments of women boxing in 2022.  Full Story

Three New Zealand women ready for a world title shot by Benjamin Watt December 19, 2022

(DEC 19) Three New Zealand women are ranked in the top two in the world who are in the position for a world title fight. Who are they? What title will they fight for? And who could they fight?  Full Story

Opening up Golden Boy Fight Night: Cecilia  Braekhus Wins by Decision over Marisa Portillo December 19, 2022

(DEC 19) LOS ANGELES, CA--Golden Boy Fight Night: LA Edition closed the year with an action-packed night at The Commerce Casino and Hotel with a statement-making second-round knockout victory by NABF Welterweight titleholder Raul “Cugar” Curiel (12-0, 10 KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico. Curiel successfully defended his title against Douglasville, Georgia’s Brad Solomon (29-6, 9 KOs). Scheduled for 10-rounds, Solomon only lasted 44-seconds into the second-round. The explosive fights were broadcast worldwide live on DAZN.   Full Story

WBA KO Drugs fight night at Caribe Royale a huge success Source:  PR December 18, 2022

(DEC 18) ORLANDO, FL – On Sunday December 11, Boxlab Promotions hosted the first ever WBA KO Drugs fight card in the United States at the Caribe Royale in Orlando.  The card opened the WBA’s 100th convention and featured eight title fights. This special event took place in front of a packed crowd featuring many current and former boxing greats. Full Story

Congratulations to all the top and noted female boxers in the sport in 2022!

The "Best", The "Coolest" WBAN Yearly Awards in the sport in 2022! December 15, 2022

(DEC 15) Another year has gone by and it is time to have the "Hot" Picks for 2022! WBAN has elected to list more than one boxer in certain categories to give our due respect for those fighters who have worked hard throughout the year to qualify for that top pick! ..  Check out our top pick for 2022 WBAN Fighter of the year! She  continues to be a major force in the sport from amateurs to fighting as a pro.  She has continued to be undefeated, fighting in three different weight classes... Full Story

Kim Clavel Fully Recovered, Her bout Set for January 13, 2023 by PR/Bob Trieger December 14, 2022

(DEC 14) MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada  The “IRRESISTIBLEII” event featuring the World light flyweight unification championship between WBC champion Kim Clavel (16-0, 3 KOs) and WBA champion Yesica Nery Plata (28-2 , 3 KOs), is confirmed and will take place on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Place Bell in Laval. Full Story

Ring 8 paid tribute to “women of boxing”, at the 35th Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony Copyrighted Photo Credits: Peter Frutkoff Special Recognition: V.B.A. Ring 8 / Bob Duffy December 13, 2022

(DEC 13) On December 11, 2022, Ring 8 paid tribute to “women of boxing”, at the 35th Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony, highlighted by celebrated honorees Christy Martin and Katie Taylor, at the Russ’s On The Bay in Howard, Beach New York. A huge thank you for Peter Frutkoff, photographer of all the photos on this article, and V.B.A. Ring 8 and Bob Duffy!  Full Story

Update:  Cris Cyborg Wins Her Pro debut over Gabrielle Holloway by Decision December 12, 2022 Photo Credit: Mary Ann Owen

(DEC 12) On Saturday night, at the CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska, Cris Cyborg, 154.5, making her pro debut, of Las Vegas, Nevada, won her bout by a four-round unanimous decision over Gabrielle Holloway, 154, of Rhoadesville, Virginia. Cyborg, is now 1-0-0 (0KO) and Holloway,0-3-0. Final judges scores were 40-35, 40-34, and 39-36.

The inaugural IBA Champions’ Night featured top performances and emotions Source:  IBA December 12, 2022

(DEC 12) The crème de la crème of boxers, referees and judges, officials and esteemed guests from all over the world came together to make the first-ever IBA Champions’ Night happen. With a total prize fund of $400,000 USD at stake, 8 breathtaking fights took place at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers.  Full Story

2022 New Zealand Boxing Awards by Benjamin Watt December 11, 2022

(DEC 11) We are in the fourth year of the New Zealand boxing awards this year and for the third time, we have a female boxer for Boxer of the year. This year has been a fantastic year for Boxing after the Covid Pandemic.  Most entertaining boxer of the year
Mea Motu - For three years in a row, the award would go to her stablemate Andrei Mikhailovich. However this year Mea Motu takes the award for multiple reasons including...Full Story

(DEC 10) Today at the First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK, Ebanie Bridges, 117 ¼,retained her IBF Bantamweight World title when she stopped Shannon O’Connell, 117 ¾ in the eighth round of a ten-round bout.  O’Connell was down in the third round, and in the eighth round Bridges through a barrage of combinations where the ref stopped the fight 1:45 minutes in that round.   For all results on the other two female bouts on this card, go here.

Alrie Meleisea wins Second New Zealand title, World title looming by Benjamin Watt December 9, 2022

(DEC 9) Alrie Meleisea is back with a massive win over Sequita Hemingway for the New Zealand National (Pro Box NZ) Heavyweight title with a possible world title next.  New Zealand-born Samoan descendant Alrie Meleisea, won her first New Zealand title against Tongan Nailini Helu in 2017. Five years later she now has her third professional boxing title to her name, Pro Box NZ version of the New Zealand Heavyweight title. Full Story

Laura Serrano, Alicia Ashley and JoAnn Hagen Set to be inducted into the IBHOF Source:  PR December 7, 2023

(DEC 7) The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum announced today the members of the Class of 2023. Living inductees include champions Timothy Bradley Jr. (USA), Carl Froch (UK) and Rafael Marquez (Mexico) in the men’s ...  More

Cris Cyborg to make a Pro debut against Gabrielle Holloway Source:  Press Release Photo Credit: Mary Ann Owen/WBAN December 5, 2022

(DEC 5) LOS ANGELES, CA  – Brazilian MMA superstar, Cris Cyborg, is all set to make her U.S. boxing debut on BLK Prime PPV, when she squares off against Gabrielle Holloway, on the Terence “Bud” Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) vs. David Avanesyan (29-3-1, 17 KOs) card, live from the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Neb. on December 10.  Full Story

Meet Destiny Day-Owens:  WBAN adds Destiny to our Boxer's Profile Segment! December 2, 2022 Photo Credit:  Mary Ann Owen

(DEC 2) 5'6" Destiny "Lady Tyson" Day-Owens, 27 years old, is a professional female boxer out of Baltimore, Maryland. Destiny first competed as an amateur before turning pro in 2019. Destiny told WBAN how she got the ring name of "Lady Tyson."  She said that she has that ring name because she...Full Story

Nicila Costello fails to make weight in World title fight by Benjamin Watt December 2, 2022

(DEC 2) Nicila Costello failed to make weight ahead of her WIBA World Flyweight title opportunity ahead of her fight against Jasmine Parr. The fight will still happen. Unfortunately, the title will only be up for grabs for Jasmine Parr.  The fight between Costello and Parr is a rematch between the two is the co-Main Event for tomorrow night's fight night in the gold coast. This fight is almost exactly one year since...Full Story

Female Bout featured on the Boxlab Promotions event that host the WBA KO Drugs Card Source:  PR December 1, 2022

(DEC 1) ORLANDO, FL - Boxlab Promotions is hosting the World Boxing Association (WBA) KO Drugs fight night Sunday, December 11 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL. The card will be televised live on CBS Sports Network at 7 p.m. ET.  This special evening of boxing opens the annual WBA Convention, which takes place December 11-14 at the Caribe Royale.  Full Story