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Lani Daniels forced to vacate one of her world titles by Benjamin Watt December 29, 2023

(DEC 29) Two-division world champion Lani Daniels has been forced to vacate one of her world titles.  New Zealand Maori Lani Daniels has had a very successful 2023, winning the IBF World Heavyweight and IBF World Light Heavyweight titles. After Daniels won the title, his management was made aware by IBF that Daniels could ...Full Story

Three of the biggest women’s boxing stars of this generation December 27, 2023

Although it is not often spoken about very much, women’s boxing is just as big as the male counterpart sport. Starting in 1876, with the first female boxing match being held in the US, boxing has moved in leaps and bounds from what it once was. Though the prize for that first-ever match was a “silver butter dish,” today’s winnings are more in line with what the male boxers are awarded (which is a relief, because how inappropriate would a kitchen-related prize be for women now? We’re betting that one was organized by men, that’s for sure!).   Full Story

The "Best" , The "Coolest"   in the sport in 2023! Go Here!

Another year has gone by and it is time to have the "Hot" Picks for 2023! 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!    Jake Paul and USA Boxing Partner to Bring Boxing to the Forefront on the 2024 Paris Olympics Source:  Press Release/ Bob Trieger Photo:  vc-fox December 19, 2023 (DEC 19) In a first-of-its-kind partnership, USA Boxing and Paul will give the country a behind the scenes look at the team’s Olympic journey to Paris, while Paul will mentor athletes on being a brand inside and outside the ring. Paul will also join Team USA boxing talent at Olympic Training facility in Colorado Springs and in Paris for 2024 Olympic Games.  Full Story

Results in Italy:  Two Female bouts December 19, 2023

(DEC 19)  On Saturday night at the Palaboxe Aurelio Santoro, Roma, Italy, Veronica Tosi, 116.5, of Vigevano, Lombardia, Italy, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Anna Lisa Brozzi, 117 3/4, of Lazio, Italy. The two were fighting for the vacant Federazione Pugilistica Italiana Bantamweight title. Final judges scores were 94-96, 93-97, and 91-99.  Full Fight Results Photo credit: Facebook

Germany:  Jessica Nery Plata Won a Split Decision over Sarah Bormann December 18, 2023

(DEC 18) On Friday night (December 16th)  at the in Karlsruhe, Germany, Jessica Nery Plata won by a ten-round split decision over Sarah "Babyface" Borman, of Hessen, Germany, for the WBC and WBA Light-flyweight world titles. Final judges scores were 95-94, 93-96, and 92-97.  Photos-Weigh-in

Rare Footage in April of 1987-Actual FOOTAGE of the Hunger Strike in Las Vegas, Nevada! by Sue TL Fox December 18, 2023

(DEC 18) In the last part of April of 1987, former World Women's Lightweight Marian "Lady Tyger" Trimiar staged a well-publicized month long hunger strike, losing nearly 30 lbs., for the rights of women's boxing and to advocate better money and conditions for professional female boxers---even though she was protesting for others and not herself.  Full Story

Tonight in Germany:  Sarah Borman to face Jessica Nery Plata for WBC/WBA titles Photo credits:  Layla McCarter/Luis Tapia December 16, 2023

(DEC 16) Tonight at the Weihnachtscirkus, in Karlsruhe, Germany, Sarah "Babyface" Borman, 17-1-0 (7KO) of Hessen, Germany, will be facing Jessica Nery Plata for the WBC and WBA Light-flyweight Championship. Photo gallery credits:  Layla McCarter/eight-time world champion & Luis Tapia. Full story

Franchon Crews-Dezurn Wins by a Unanimous decision over Shadasia Green December 15, 2023 Photo Credit:  v-owen

(DEC 16) Last night at the Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, Franchon Crews-Dezurn, 167¼, of Baltimore, Maryland, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Shadasia Green, 167½, of Paterson, New Jersey. The two were fighting for the interim WBA World Super Middleweight..Full Fight Results

Sheffield, England to host new international World Boxing Cup event in January 2024 December 15, 2023

 ((DEC 15) A new international boxing competition hosted by England Boxing and World Boxing in association with GB Boxing, will take place from January 17-20, 2024, at the English Institute of Sport Sheffield, England. The event. Full Story

Thanchanok Phanan to fight Urvashi Singh to fight for International WBC Title in Australia  December 15, 2023 Photo credit: Facebook

(DEC 15) Tonight at the Town Hall, in Melbourn, Australia and promoted by DJMC Promotions, Thanchanok Phanan, 16-8-0 (9KO), of Roi-Et, Thailand and Urvashi Singh, 10-3-0 (6KO), of Delhi, India, will be facing each other for the WBC International Super Bantamweight title in a ten-round bout.

Results in Canada: Two Female Bouts December 12, 2023

(DEC 12) On Saturday night at the Rebel Entertainment Complex, in Toronto, Canada,  Amanda Galle, 121 1/2, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Niorkis Carreno, 123 3/4. The two were fighting for the IBO World Bantamweight title. Final Judges scores were 96-94, 97-93, and 98-92. In a second female bout, Jessica Camara, 136 3/4, won by a fourth round TKO over Estefania Orozco Oliva, 136 1/2.

Miyo Yoshida won by a decision over Ebanie Bridges for IBF Title December 10, 2023

(DEC 10) Last Night at the Chase Center, San Francisco, California,  Miyo Yoshida, 117¾, of New York, New York, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Ebanie Bridges, 117½, of New South Wales, Australia. The two were fighting for the vacant IBF Bantamweight World Title. Final judges scores were 91-99, 93-97, and 91-99.

Tonight:   Ebanie Bridges to Face Miyo Yoshida For the IBF Bantamweight title December 9, 2023

(DEC 9) Tonight at the Chase Center, in San Francisco, California, Australian female boxer Ebanie Bridges, 9-1-0 (4KO), will be fighting Miyo Yoshida, 16-4-0 (0KO), who fights out of New York, but from Japan in a ten-round world title bout for the vacant Bantamweight IBF World title.

Natasha Jonas: More Rounds, More Minutes, Show me the MONEY! by Sue TL Fox December 8, 2023

(DEC 8)  On January 20, 2024, on a BOXXER promoted live boxing card, that will take place in Liverpool, will featured Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer and presently is set to face each other for the IBF World Welterweight title over ten rounds, two minute per rounds.  Mayer would like it to be over 12 rounds, at three minutes per round. Full Story

Split-T Management's Tiger Johnson, Shamara Woods and Jessica Camara In Action This Weekend Source:  Press Release December 8, 2023

(DEC 8) NEW YORK---Split-T Management fighters will be on display on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Friday night in Bethlehem, PA, undefeated junior welterweight Shamara Woods will make her Split-T debut when she takes on Michaele Nogue at The Wind Creek Event Center.   Woods, who is 2-0 is 27 years-old of Allentown, PA, and began boxing at the age of 14.  Full Story

The WBC issues statement in response to Amanda Serrano relinquishing their world title: The WBC believes in CHOICE Source:   WBC December 7, 2023

(DEC 7)  World Boxing Council respond to Serrano's statement
Puerto Rican star Amanda Serrano was particularly damning towards the governing body after she vacated her WBC World featherweight title after a disagreement over equal rights in the sport.
The seven-weight world champion released a statement earlier this week showing her displeasure at the WBC for refusing to sanction 12 three-minute rounds championship fights for females.  Full Story

Final Day of U.S. Olympic Trials Live on Peacock This Saturday, December 9 at 1 p.m. EST Source:  Press Release/ Bob Trieger December 4, 2023

(DEC 4) STAMFORD, CONN -  Peacock will stream live coverage of the final day of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing this Saturday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. ET from the Cajundome in Lafayette, La. The 13 boxers who win their weight class this weekend will advance to the High Performance Selection Camp in January, where they will be among the few selected to compete for spots on the U.S. Olympic team competing in Paris next summer.  Full Story

Amateur Female Boxer Asia Smith died in a Tragic Vehicle Accident   December 3, 2023

(DEC 3) CLEVELAND, OHIO - Sad News today for Women's Boxing - 32-year-old Asia Smith, a very successful amateur boxer and a coach died one day before Thanksgiving in a tragic vehicle accident. She had just gotten married and was expecting a baby, being eight weeks pregnant. Rest in peace Asia, WBAN gives our condolences to Asia's family and Friends....

Katie Taylor Named WBAN's December 2023 Fighter of the Month! December 1, 2023 Photo Credit:  vc/fox

(DEC 1) WBAN would like to congratulate Katie Taylor who has been named our WBAN's December 2023 Fighter of the Month.  She recently had a fantastic fight in a rematch with Chantelle Cameron where she avenged her loss in their first fight where Taylor experienced her first loss as a professional boxer.