Televisa: "Presentación de Fábrica de Campeones" Photos by Pepe Rodriguez February 28, 2013

(FEB 28) On Tuesday, at the Foro Polanco in Mexico city,  there was a special program on Televisa, called "Fábrica de Campeones" that featured men and women boxers who were chosen to be included in this platform of top boxers.  The boxers were being honored for their hard work and dedication to the sport, and the impact they will make in the history of the sport.  More details/Flash Photo Slideshow

Kimika Miyoshi Wins by a Split Decision Photos and results by Samart of Japan February 28, 2013

(FEB 28) Last night at the Kawasaki Todoroki Arena, in Kanagawa, Japan, Kimika Miyoshi won over OPBF bantamweight champion Riyo Togo by a eight-round split decision. Final judges scores were 77-75, 77-76, and 75-77.  Photos of fight by Samart

So...One May Ask...What DOES it take to have a Ref Deduct Points for Low Blows and More? by Sue TL Fox February 27, 2013

(FEB 27) On February 23, 2013, at the Club Olimpo, Bahia Blanca, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Alejandra "Locomotora" Oliveras, of Santa Fe, Argentina,  fought Dayana "Tigresa" Cordero, of Barranquilla, Colombia.  The two fought 10 rounds, for the WBO and WBA title. The fight ended in a unanimous decision, in favor of Oliveras...Full Story with video of low blows

Boxing Action in Japan:  Miyao Wins by Decision for WBA Belt Results and photos by Samart of Japan February 26, 2013

(FEB 26) WBAN just received some early results from Tokyo, Japan.  Tonight (Timeline in Japan), at Korakuen Hall, in Tokyo, Japan, WBA Light minimumweight champion Ayaka Miyao won a 10-round unanimous decision over Masae Akitaya. The final judges scores were 96-93, 98-93, and 98-91.   Photos

Fight Club at the Creek Photos and Story by Sue TL Fox February 25, 2013

(FEB 25) On Saturday night, in front of a packed house, a Roy Englebrecht Promotions "Fight Club" boxing event took place at the Little Creek Casino Resort, in Shelton, Washington. There were five men's bouts, and one female bout on the card.   The event was entertaining, fast-paced, no delays that we..Full Fight report with photos on HotBoxingNews.com

Five American Boxers Punch Their Tickets For Championship Night at the Independence Cup by Julie Goldsticker February 22, 2013

(FEB 22) Seventeen-year-old Erickson Lubin (Kissimmee, Fla.) officially introduced himself to the international boxing scene on Thursday night as the Florida teenager upset 2012 Olympic bronze medalist Yasniel Toledo Lopez of Cuba. Lubin headlined an outstanding day for the United States men as all five of them advanced to the finals of the 2013 Independence Cup with semifinal victories in Santiago, Dominican Republic.  Full Story

Paloma Campos: Meet New Boxer on the Scene Story and photos by Erik Esteban Stipnieks February 22, 2013

(FEB 22) Paloma Campos has gone through the San Antonio college law enforcement program and is an active intern with San Antonio Police Department. She also is an amateur boxer novice experience level.  Boxing for her has been development of both persistence and judgment. She did not do Golden Gloves this year because the only bout offered was against a season open division boxer who has her own story....recovering from back injury and has recently obtained an MBA...Karla Rend on who before her own back...  Full Story with Photos

Team USA Goes 4-0 on Day Two of Action at the 2013 Independence Cup By Julie Goldsticker/USA Boxing February 20, 2013

 The United States enjoyed an impressive showing on the second day of tournament action at the 2013 Independence Cup in Santiago, Dominican Republic on Tuesday. Light welterweight Erickson Lubin (Kissimmee, Fla.) and lightweight Queen Underwood (Seattle, Wash.) each claimed victories in the afternoon session with lightweight Kenneth Sims, Jr. (Chicago, Ill.) and middleweight Raquel Miller (San Francisco, Calif.) earned wins in evening action.....Full Story

Kuehne Is Back, Defends WBF World Title Source/Press Release February 20, 2013

(FEB 20) After almost fourteen months out of the ring due to injury, World Boxing Federation Women’s World Super Featherweight Champion Ramona Kuehne is back! On March 2 at the MBS Arena in Potsdam, Germany she will defend her title against Halana Dos Santos from Brazil. This will be the fourth defense for Kuehne, 19-1 (6), who won the WBF crown in 2010. Last time out, in January 2012, she stopped Hungarian Renata Domsodi in eight rounds, but has since been on the sidelines due to knee injuries which.....Full Story

La "Loba" Muñoz to defend WBC title Story / Photos by Pepe Rodriguez/WBC February 20, 2013

(FEB 20) The beautiful female Mexican fighter, Zulina "La Loba" Muñoz, announced that on March 2 in Rio Grande, Tamaulipas, Mexico, will make the first defense of the WBC super flyweight world crown against Tenkai Tsunami from Japan in a spectacular boxing card led by Canelo Promotions...Full Story

Gaines gives WBAN a Bird's Eye View of the frustration of negotiating fights by Sue TL Fox February 20, 2013

(FEB 20) Just recently,  I met up with female boxing veteran Sharon Gaines, who fights out of Las Vegas, Nevada. She is just one of many boxers in this sport that "just" wants to fight---and with that said, to also be treated fairly in the sport.
Gaines is one of many female boxers who experience the frustration of getting fights, negotiating fights, and seeing fights fall through. She is among many others female boxers who experience even greater frustration when a fight has actually been negotiated, agreed upon, waiting for the contract---just to see the contract never arrive.  Full Story

Stolen Championship Women’s Boxing Belts Found At Home Of Convicted Burglar About To Be Deported February 19, 2013

 (FEB 19) Jenifer "The Razor" Barber was in the news after two of her championship title belts were recovered from a crook's home.  Link to story on losangeles.cbslocal.com

Northern Quest Resort & Casino to Host the 2013-2016 USA Boxing National Championships by Julie Goldsticker February 19, 2013

(FEB 19) Northern Quest Resort & Casino has signed a four-year deal to host the USA Boxing National Championships, the premier Olympic-style boxing event in the United States. The 2013 edition will take place March 30-April 6 with preliminary action at the Hub Sports Center, supported by the Spokane Sports Commission, and the semifinal and final round bouts taking place at Northern Quest. The first-class facility hosted the historic U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Women’s Boxing in February of 2012. ... Full Story

Liz Drew:  Latest Update on this fighter! February 19, 2013

(FEB 19) WBAN just recently spoke with Liz Drew, a female boxer who has been in the sport since 2002.   Liz caught us up to date what she has been doing outside the ring!  After four years out of the ring during which time Drew focused on building her horse training business, she became restless and decided to get back in shape... Full Story

Video: Highlights of Mia St. John February 18, 2013

(FEB 18) WBAN has just posted a video (via YouTube), of highlights of Mia St. John's televised shows that she has been featured on, that includes, Jay Leno, TMZ, ET Entertainment, news clips, short interviews on shows, some footage of her fights, and more.  To view video!

Japan will have IBF and WBO Title fights as of April 1 February 18, 2013

(FEB 18) Announcement from the JBC in Tokyo, Japan.  As of April 1, the IBF and the WBO will also be able to have their title belts on fights in Japan.  This has been in the making for three years, and it is now going to happen. This opens up a broader opportunity for boxers in the sport.

Crystal Morales Spars with St. John in anticipation of upcoming fight! By Sue TL Fox Photos: Jason Simmons February 18, 2013

(FEB 18) Yesterday in a Oxnard, California, Crystal Morales prepares for her upcoming fight with none other than world champion Mia "The Knockout" St. John.  Morales will be traveling up into WBAN's territory, when she fights at the Little Creek Casino Resort, in Shelton, Washington, next Saturday, February 23rd, when she faces Tammie "The Tasmanian Devil" Johnson.  The two will be fighting six rounds in the lightweight division.   WBAN will be ringside to cover this event next week....Full Story with photos

Ashley to fight Martinez on April 20th in Panama! February 17, 2013

(FEB 17) On April 20, 2013, at the Arena Roberto Duran, in Panama City, Panama, Alicia "Slick" Ashley, 18-9-1 (1KO), of Westbury, New York, will be facing Chanttall, Martinez, 18-5-0 (7KO), of David, Panama,  in a 10-rounder. At this time we do not know if this is a title bout.

USA Boxing’s Independence Cup Squad Wraps Training Camp at the Olympic Training Center by Julie Goldsticker  /USA Boxing February 16, 2013 Photo credit: Facebook

(FEB 16) Team USA will complete training camp today for the 2013 Independence Cup in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The eight-athlete squad arrived in Colorado Springs on January 28 and spent the two and half week camp honing their skills with USA Boxing International Teaching Coach Pedro Roque and the Olympic Training center staff.  While 2012 U.S. Olympian Queen Underwood (Seattle, Wash.), Olympic training partner Shawn Simpson (Chicago, Ill.) and 2012 Women’s World Championships silver medalist Raquel Miller (San Francisco, Calif.) are all returned to familiar...Full Story

WBAN adds New Boxer Avery Ann Vilche! February 14, 2013

(FEB 14) WBAN has just added new boxer on the scene Avery Ann Vilche, of Red Bluff, California.  She had her first pro fight in September of 2012.  She won that fight against Guadalupe Gutierrez with a four-round majority decision. Now Vilche is new on the scene for fighting as a pro in boxing---but she is far from being new as a fighter!To read about Vilche, go here!

Noemi Bosques to Fight Vanessa Greco March 15th! Source/PR February 13, 2013

(FEB 13) On March 15, 2013, at the Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, on the undercard, Noemi "La Rebelde" Bosques, 1-0-0, a St. Petersburg, Florida native, who now trains in Providence, will face Queens native Vanessa Greco, 1-2-1, in a four-round bantamweight bout.  Full Story

Week Six: WBAN Weekly Review by Sue TL Fox February 12, 2013 ©Copyrighted/All Rights Reserved

(FEB 12) In week six, we published the latest updates on Ria Ramnarine, Sunshine Fettkether; a story on Mariana Juarez, where she talks about what she would like to do outside the ring; an interview conducted by Bernie McCoy with Heather Hardy of New York;  coverage of an amateur championship event covered by Ria Ramnarine; In another report, we talked by where women's boxing is being televised, and posted many of those full fight videos on that report; and lastly WBAN received a special award "Spirit of Giving" from Bad Girls Boxing! More

Amanda Serrano: Off to the Dominican Republic! February 12, 2013

(FEB 12)  Early this morning, New York's Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano left for the Dominican Republic, in anticipation of fighting on Saturday (Feb 16) at the Gran Arena del Cibao, in the Dominican Republic. Amanda will be fighting for the WIBA and UBF featherweight titles against Wanda Pena Ozuna in a 10 rounder.

Latest Update on Ria Ramnarine!  February 12, 2013

(FEB 12) Trinidad And Tobago's (T&T) first female world boxing champion, Ria Ramnarine has been quite busy lately, albeit out of the ring. Having recently attended the WBC Convention in Mexico on her own steam, Ria said she was inspired by the boxing greats she met, including the legend..Full Story

Boxing Action "Worldwide" this Weekend! by Sue TL Fox February 12, 2013 Photo: Monica Galeano

(FEB 12) WBAN would like to give a rundown as to what fights are scheduled to take place "worldwide".  If the boxing community has more to add or changes to this listing of upcoming fights on February 15th, 16th, and 17th...Full Details of weekend fights

Female Boxing that IS Televised on Cards by Sue TL Fox February 11, 2013

(FEB 11) WBAN at times is disappointed how the female boxers are treated differently, depending on the area in which they fight, in where they are not provided opportunities to be televised when they are on boxing cards. The sport is and continues to suffer from support of some of the sports networks, who will have a female bout on the card---but it will not be televised.   So WBAN  went on a cursory hunt today,  and dug up some (not all) of televised fights that are featuring females, to  demonstrate that women's boxing indeed is treated equally in certain parts of the world---not in the USA unfortunately. ..Full story with many Full-Fight Videos

Trinidad & Tobago Amateur Boxing Association recently Hosts National Championships by Ria Ramnarine February 10, 2013

(FEB 10) The Trinidad & Tobago Amateur Boxing Association (TTABA) recently hosted their National Championships from January 30 to February 3^rd. There were only three women’s bout but in an effort to give the local girls more experience, the TTABA invited neighboring islands to compete on the last day of the championships as an added attraction on the card.  Full Story

Heather Hardy: "New York Fighter" by Bernie McCoy February 9, 2013 Photos/Facebook

(FEB 9) In a Supreme Court ruling on obscenity (Jacobellis v Ohio 1964) Justice Potter Stewart famously wrote, "it (obscene material) is often difficult to define, but I know it when I see it." I thought of those words, this week, sitting in Gleasons Gym, talking with Heather Hardy, the newest incarnation of a proud and select assemblage, generally defined throughout the sport of boxing as "New York" fighters.   Full Story

Argentina Boxing Action:  Bermudez Wins by a decision over Alcantra February 9, 2013

(FEB 9) Last night at the  Club El Ciclon, in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, Daniela  "La Bonita" Bermudez, 113, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Romina Alcantra.  The two were fighting for the interim WBA super flyweight title.  Final judges scores were 99-89, 100-88, and 99-89.

Video Interview: Mia St. John Talks about Upcoming Fight with Braekhus February 8, 2013

(FEB 8) WBAN has just posted an interview video of Mia "The Knockout" St. John, where she talks about her opportunity to fight Cecilia Braekhus, (our WBAN 2012 Top European Boxer of the year).  She also talks about the Haters and the critics!  Interview

Mariana "Barbie" Juarez:  Outside the Ring! Story and photos by Pepe Rodriguez February 6, 2013

(FEB 6) On Saturday, female boxing star of Mexico, Mariana "Barbie" Juarez worked "outside" the ring in Queretaro, Mexico, as a narrator [commentator] ringside. As the below photos show...she is at the ringside commentating for the female bout featuring Yazmin Rivas vs. Maria Elena Villalobos.  Full Story with huge Flash Photo Slideshow of Rivas vs. Villalobos

February 2013 WBAN World Rankings! February 5, 2013

(JAN 5) Dee Williams has just posted our first world ratings for 2013! Check out the "just listed"  WBAN February 2013 world independent and computerized rankings.  This system is based on Dee's computerized rankings, and they are independent ratings. To check out the latest rankings, Go Here!

Week Five: WBAN Weekly Review by Sue TL Fox February 5, 2013 ©Copyrighted/All Rights Reserved

(FEB 5) We had several updates this week, featuring Isra Girgrah, Amanda Serrano, Sandy Tsagouris, gold medal Olympics boxing champion Claressa Shields, naming our WBAN February 2013 Fighter of the month Jessica Rakoczy, upcoming amateur boxing action reports and news; received the latest WBC world ratings for our Archives on ratings; and adding Shelito Vincent to our Boxer profiles segment, and much more!  Full Story

WBAN just added Shelito Vincent! February 4, 2013

(FEB 4) WBAN has just added Shelito Vincent, to our Boxers Profile Segment.  33-year old Vincent, 7-0-0, fights out of Providence, Rhode Island---and she just might be the "Best-Kept Secret" in women's boxing.  Check out Shelito's background in the sport, and the videos we have featured in her bio...Keep an eye out on this boxer! Biography

Latest boxing news on Amanda Serrano!  February 3, 2013

(FEB 3) WBAN received a quick update on world champion Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano who caught WBAN up to speed on what she is up to!  Serrano told WBAN, "I'm on my way home from the Dominican Republic,  where I was promoting my next fight against Wanda Peña Ozuna that will take place on February 16th.  I have a new promoter,  Michael Duzant, who is awesome by the way. He will be handling mine and my sister's [Cindy Serrano] boxing career.  We are scheduled to fight six fights this year between me and Cindy. Also we just picked up a few good sponsors,..Full Story

Nelson vs. Perozzi Ends in a Second Draw! February 3, 2013

(FEB 3) Last night at the Cedarbridge Academy Gymnasium, in Pembroke, Bermuda, in a rematch for the two,  Teresa Perozzi, 158.5,  and Tori Nelson, 158.5 had yet "split" draw after fighting 10-rounds of action in front of over 2,000 boxing fans.  The two were again fighting for the WBC World Middleweight Title---the belt remains vacant. The Judges' Scores: Jack Woodburn (Canada) 97-44 Nelson; William Boodhoo (Canada) 96-95 Perozzi; and Julie Lederman (USA) 95-95 Draw.  In the first two rounds, the fight was uneventful, but the fight exploded in Round three when Nelson floored Perozzi with a vicious right to the chin.  Perozzi beat the count and immediately....Full Story

Isra Girgrah Wynn: Success in the Ring---and now Outside the Ring! by Sue TL Fox February 2, 2013

(FEB 2) Women's boxing is a sport that a female's desire to be in it is more for the "love" of it---than trying to make a living at it. There are female boxers in the sport who have made substantial income, but they are few and far between.
Meet Isra "Raging Beauty" Girgrah:  For those of you who are newer to the sport and did not follow it when Isra was boxing.  She goes by Isra Wynn as of this date, but WBAN and boxing fans knew her under the name of "Isra Girgrah."
 Full Story with photos and video

Boxing gold medalist Claressa Shields to Fight on February 16th in Lansing! February 2, 2013

(FEB 2) On February 16, 2013, at the Ramada Hotel, in Lansing, Michigan, 17-year-old Claressa Shields, USA's female boxer who won Gold at the 2012 Olympics in London will be fighting on this card!  Those "Flint" folks close to this event will get a great opportunity to see this talented boxer in action! 

At the Scales in Bermuda February 1, 2013

(FEB 1) Both Teresa Perozzi and Tori Nelson weighed-in at 158 1/2 lbs this morning for their WBC World Middleweight Title re-match at the Cedarbridge Academy Gymnasium, Pembroke, Bermuda, tomorrow evening. Supervisors conducting the weigh-in were Bismarck Morales of the WBC and Victor Richmond of the Bermuda Boxing Commission.

Susan Reno wins her Pro Debut in New York! February 1, 2013

(FEB 1) Last night at the Staten Island Hilton, in Staten Island, New York, Susan Reno, 112, of New York, successfully won her pro debut against Vanessa Greco, 114.  The two fought in a four-rounder on the undercard. Reno won by a four-round split decision with the judges scoring at: 37-39, 39-37, and 40-36.

Amateurs: Latest Update on Canada's Elite Women's National Team February 1, 2013

(FEB 1) The Canada Elite Women's National Team is headed to Toulouse, France for a training Camp and Dual Match. This is the team's first international competition in 2013. The training camp will happen from Feb. 1-7.  Dual Match vs. France: Feb. 8.9. Team and others:  48kg - Katie Saull (MB); 51kg - Mandy Bujold (ON); 54kg - Vicky Pelletier (QC); 57kg - Sabrina Aubin (QC); 57kg - Caroline Veyre (QC); 60kg - Stephanie Walker (NS); 60kg - TBA; 64kg - Sara Kali (QC); 69kg - Myriam Da Silva (QC); and 75kg – Mary Spencer (ON). Coaching Staff: Danielle Bouchard and Kevin Howard R/J: Nathalie Lacombe - Photograph:  Mary Spencer/on team

Tonight:  Amanda Crespin to fight Brenda Gonzales in New Mexico February 1, 2013

(FEB 1) Tonight at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and promoted by Teresa Tapia (Johnny Tapia promotions) there will be a female bout on the card, featuring Amanda Rae Crespin vs.Brenda Gonzales. The two will be fighting four rounds on the undercard.  Photograph: Facebook.