Tomorrow Night:  Brenda Flores to fight Mayerli Altamar February 28, 2019

(FEB 28) Tomorrow night at the Auditorio Municipal Fausto Gutiérrez Moreno, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Brenda Flores, 15-4-1 (3KO), of of Tijuana, will be fighting Mayerli Altamar, 13-2-2 (7KO), of Barranquilla, Colombia.  The two will be fighting 10 rounds in the Mainliner. According to Boxrec, this will be First defense of Interim atomweight title by Flores.

Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer- New York Press Conference Quotes/Photos Source:  Press Release Photo credits:  Marilyn Paulino /Salita Promotions February 26, 2019

(FEB 26) NEW YORK  - Two undefeated middleweight champions went face-to-face Tuesday as Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer met in New York at a press conference ahead of their battle for the undisputed women's middleweight championship Saturday, April 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.  Full Story

Latest Update on Kali "KO" Reis! Source: Press Release/ Make a Champ February 25, 2019

WBAN received the latest update on boxing champion Kali "KO" Reis.  She said the following:  Its been a while and I have been extremely busy. I am so excited to announce that Native Hope and I have recently partnered up and I am officially one of their HEROS! (*insert obnoxious scream and ear to ear smiles here*) Native Hope believes in the power of story telling. Story telling is tradition in so many cultures. It's how we pass downs stories of our ancestors who they were and how we came to be who we are today.  Full Story

Schmelle Baldwin to fight Monika Harrison on March 30th! Source:  Press Release Photo credit: courtesy February 23, 2019

(FEB 23) NEW CASTLE, DE – Dee Lee Promotions, LLC. along with Nick Tiberi, Matchmaker presents “A Night of Live Boxing.. The Series” at the Hockessin PAL Center, 7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, D.E., Saturday, March 30th, 2019. In a female bout scheduled on the card, Newark, Delaware's Schmelle “The Real Deal” Baldwin (3-0-0 (2KO) who had one cameo appearance in “Creed 2”, is set to face off with a tough fighter from Waycross, GA, Monika Harrison (2-0-1 (1KO). Baldwin usually rocks the house with her quick finishes but she better be at the top of her game because Harrison definitely comes to fight.  Full Story

Tonight: The Met Philadelphia Features Female Bout February 23, 2019

(FEB 23) Tonight at the Met Philadelphia, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, super featherweight Tamar Israeli, 2-0-0 (2KO), of Tel Aviv, Israel, is set to fight Karen Dulin, 3-16-0 (1KO), of North Kingstown, RI. The two will be fighting a four-rounder on the undercard. In other boxing action, there are ten male bouts. The card is promoted by Hard Hitting Promotions.

Ireland's Top Boxers Face Off at the Liffey Crane IABA National Elite Championships 2019 by Michael O'Neill Photos: iaba.ie February 20, 2019

(FEB 20)  Kellie Harrington, Michaela Walsh, Dean Gardiner, Grainne Walsh, Christina Desmond and Kieran Molloy are amongst Ireland’s top boxers to feature at this weekend’s Liffey Crane IABA National Elite Championships being held at the National Boxing Stadium. TG4 will broadcast the Liffey Crane IABA Finals live on TG4 and on the earlier bouts on ‘You Tube’.  Full Story

Nicola Adams fight is off with Arely Mucino due to injury February 19, 2019

(FEB 19) It has been reported via media that Nicola Adams sustained an injury and will not be fighting Arely Mucino and the bout will be postponed at a later day.  Adams was suppose to meet up in the ring on March 8th against Mucino.  The two were going to fight for the WBO Flyweight title.  The promoter said, "The world title bout will now be rescheduled to take place later in the year.

One on One Interview with Melissa St. Vil by Sue TL Fox Photo credits: Courtesy/ Facebook/St. Vil February 16, 2019

(FEB 16) This week WBAN got an opportunity to talk with Melissa St. Vil about her upcoming fight with Delfine Persoon, that will be taking place March 9th, in West-Vlaanderen, Kortrijk, Belgium, where they will be fighting for the WBC Lightweight world title, that is currently held by Persoon.  Full Story

Karaxha Still WBF Champion, Phillips Crowned Source:  WBF Press Release Photo credit: Facebook February 15, 2019

(FEB 15) On Friday night, February 15, at the Galveston in Gent, Belgium, Elite Promotions presented “Elite Boxing Superstar 2”, headlined by two World Boxing Federation (WBF) championship fights.In a clash between two foreign-born but Belgium-based boxers, reigning WBF International Welterweight Champion Meriton Karaxha, originally from Albania, successfully defended his title by unanimous decision over Rwandan Jean Pierre Habimana.  Full Story

President Gafur Rahimov reflects on the future of AIBA following the recent Executive Committee meeting Source:  PR/AIBA February 15, 2019

(FEB 15) Following a full two-day programme at AIBA’s recent Executive Committee meeting held in Istanbul, Turkey, AIBA President Gafur Rahimov reflects on the future of AIBA, the sport of boxing and the current situation with the International Olympic Committee. “After two days of very productive and fruitful meetings in Istanbul with the AIBA Executive Committee, I am pleased to share my own insights and reflections with the Boxing family. Full Story

Boxing: Irish Elite Championships Semi-Finals Friday 22nd at historic National Stadium by Michael O'Neill Photo credit: iaba.ie / Aamy Broadhurst February 14, 2019

(FEB 14) Friday is Semi-finals night at the 2019 IABA Elite championships at the National Stadium in Dublin, sponsored by Liffey Crane Hire.  Here we concentrate on the women’s championships though sadly no one else has entered the 60kg Elite event thus AIBA World Champion Kellie Harrington will get a walk over on Finals night, February 22nd.  Full Story

Mikaela Mayer to fight Yareli Larios for NABF Title February 14, 2019

(FEB 14)  Tomorrow night at the  Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, in a women's bout Mikaela Mayer, 9-0-0 (4KO), of Colorado Springs, Colorado, she will face Yereli Larios, 13-1-1(3KO), in a eight-round bout for the NABF Super Featherweight title.  Both Mayer and Larios are coming off wins from there last bouts, that took place in 2018. 

AIBA Executive Committee meeting highlights unity & progress in Istanbul Source:  PR/AIBA February 10, 2019

(FEB 10) The AIBA Executive Committee convened for a two-days meeting to discuss the current state of affairs and the continued progress towards its new reforms in the Turkish city of Istanbul on February 8 and 9. Among the various topics discussed were the relations with the IOC, appointments of commission chairs, the review and approval of Technical and Competition rule amendments and new business opportunities.  Full Story

Tomorrow Night:  Ava Knight to fight Luna Del Mar Torroba Source/PR Photo Credit: Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions February 8, 2019

(FEB 8) Tomorrow night on a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader From Dignity Health Sports Park In Carson, Calif., Presented By Premier Boxing Champions card, there is one female bout.   Ava Knight is scheduled to fight Luna Del Mar Torroba in an eight round, non-title bout.  We do not know if this will be televised or is not televised.  We received a press release, with no info other than photos of the female bout.  [Below photos is the press release about the three main male bouts on the card.]  Full Story

Melissa St. Vil:  WBAN has just added St. Vil to our Boxer Profiles! February 8, 2019 Photo credits: Courtesy/ Facebook

(FEB 8) Melissa "Little Miss Tyson" St.Vil, was born in Long Island, New York, has been boxing professionally since March of 2007.  St. Vil talked about her background when she was younger and how she ultimately got into boxing.  St. Vil said, "I have three sisters and one brother. I attended school at Reed Junior High School in Central Islip, New York, spent some of my early teenage years in Haiti to read full bio, go here!

4th Annual Jose Sulaiman A Huge Success! by Stephen Blea February 6, 2019

(FEB 6) WBAN received a write up by  Raylene and Stephen Blea, the WBC & NABF Cares Ambassadors who covered the 4th Annual Jose Sulaiman Amateur Boxing Show.  Blea gave an overview of this fantastic event that took place recently.  He wrote the following to WBC President Mauricio, NABF President Craig & WBC Board, Jill Diamond and the Reyes Family---and it gives the boxing community a summary of what happened at the 4th Annual Jose Sulaiman Amateur Boxing Show.  Full Story

Nien-Chin Chen is 'THE' GOLDEN GIRL' in Borås Sweden as St Brigid's Edenderry set dates for their International Sparring Camp by Michael O'Neill February 5, 2018

(FEB 5) The 2019 GOLDEN GIRL championships in Boråshallen • Borås, Sweden reached its conclusion on Sunday night (03 Feb) when the tournament’s top award went to THE GOLDEN GIRL: Nien-Chin Chen, Taipei....Motivation: “It was...Full Story

First World Title Fight in Greece’s history Source:  Press Release February 2, 2018

(FEB 2) On March 24, 2019, in Athens, Greece the first World title fight in the countries history will take place between power punching Christina Linardatou and number 1 Canadian ranked Kandi Wyatt. They will be fighting for the vacant WBO 140 pound title. Manny Lavdakis Perseas promotions CEO said, "We are very excited to bring this event To the city of Athens. On March 24th,  history will be made.   It's amazing that a form of boxing took place...Full Story

Katie Taylor to fight Rose Volante for WBA, IBF, and WBO Lightweight Titles on March 15th February 2, 2018