Jessica McCaskill to fight against Cecilia Braekhus in a multi-world title bout February 29, 2020

 (FEB 29)  On Friday, April 17, 2020, at the MGM National Harbor, Maryland, Jessica McCaskill, a Super-Lightweight world title holder will be fighting Cecilia Braekhus, where she will be defending her five World Welterweight titles.  McCasKill will be moving up to welterweight to fight in this weight class.  Braekhus' last weight was 146.5, and McCaskill's highest weight in fighting pro is 138.5.

GA Tech Boxing Hosts USIBA Nationals February 26, 2020

(FEB 26)  Atlanta, GA- Georgia Tech Boxing Club and Buckhead Fight Club are hosting the 2020 USIBA National Championship Tournament, March 19- 21. Every year, student boxers from dozens of colleges and universities compete at the USIBA tournament, and this is the first year it will be held in Atlanta, Ga. USIBA participants include Texas A&M, West Point, Cornell and University of Colorado. The Georgia Tech Boxing Club was established in 2018 and their official training facility is Buckhead Fight Club, which is headed by retired female world champion and IWBHF inductee Terri Moss.  Full Story

The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Celebrates Seventh Year Anniversary Source:  PR February 22, 2020

(FEB 22)  This year marks our seventh anniversary since our inaugural International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) Induction Ceremony on July 10, 2014, held in Ft. Lauderdale,  Florida.  On January 10, 2014, we first announced the inception of the IWBHF and it has continued to grow each year. Each year that we have hosted an IWBHF Induction Ceremony event, our events have been well-received by the boxing community and others outside the sport.  Full Story

Olivia Gerula Ready for Action in the Ring in 2020! by Sue TL Fox February 22, 2020

(FEB 22)   Olivia "The Predator" Gerula, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada,  one of the fearless female boxers in the sport that has fought since 1997---and has fought anywhere and anyone, taking on any "comers" that dared to step in the ring with her--is ready to step back into the ring after a "glitch" kept her from the ring since her last fight in March of 2018.  Full Story

Carolyn Redmond to fight in her fourth pro bout on May 2nd at the Hamilton Convention Centre Source:  PR Photo Credit: Facebook February 21, 2020

(FEB 21) On Saturday, May 2, Three Lions Promotions (TLP) presents the triumphant return of hometown hero Jessie "Roc" Wilcox (15-0-2, 9KOs) at the Hamilton Convention Centre against an opponent TBA. Wilcox was recently the co-main event for Rozicki-Reznicek in Sydney, Nova Scotia, boxing his way to an eight round unanimous decision over Luis Montelongo (12-8-0, 3KOs) of Mexico. Full Story

Marisa Belenchia is set to have her second pro bout on February 28th in Massachusetts February 21, 2020

(FEB 21) WORCESTER, MA ) - Making her Worcester debut, flyweight Marisa "Spider Monkey" Belenchia (1-0) of New Haven, CT, battles Buffalo, NY native Shawna Ormsby (0-0), who makes her professional boxing debut following a highly-successful Muay Thai career, in a four-round special attraction.   Full Story

WBC:  Update on Alejandra Jimendez Source:  PR February 21, 2020

(FEB 21) An "A" Sample the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (“VADA”) collected from Ms. Alejandra Jimenez on January 10, 2020, the day before her bout against Franchon Crews Dezurn for the World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Word Female Super Middleweight Championship, yielded an adverse analytical finding. The WBC honored Ms. Jimenez request to witness the opening of the “B” Sample container, which took place on February 19, 2020. Full Story

Avril Mathie Featured in Upcoming Live Boxing Event on March 20th Source:  PR/Bad Promotions Photo credits: Facebook February 21, 2020

(FEB 21) Hallandale Beach, FL - BAD Promotions in association with ChampionsHeart returns to The Sport of Kings Theatre at Gulfstream Park & Racing in Hallandale Beach on Friday, March 20, 2020, with "Only The Strong Survive 2" for another sensational night of High-Class Professional Boxing & Entertainment!  Full Story

Zulina "La Loba" Muñoz:  Has Her Sights Set on Becoming a Two-Divisional World Champion by Felipe leon / Joe Serrat February 19, 2020

Many say you should never stop dreaming. That is definitely the case for 32-year-old former WBC super flyweight champion Zulina “La Loba” Muñoz (51-3-2, 29KO). Hailing from Mexico City, the mother of two has her sights set on becoming a two-divisional world champion this year looking for an opportunity for a bantamweight world title. The first step towards that goal is getting past Valeria “La Pequeña” Perez (12-7, 2KO) for the WBC International 118-pound title on March 8th.  From there Muñoz would like an opportunity for a world title. Full Story

Susie Q Ramadan Wins WIBA Super Flyweight Title over Gretel de Paz Photo Credit: Facebook February 16, 2020

(FEB 16) Last night at the Grand Star Reception and Convention Centre, Altona North, Victoria, Australia, super flyweight Susie Q Ramadan, won an eight round bout over Gretel de Paz. The two were fighting for the WIBA Super flyweight title. Susie said, "I am World Champion AGAIN aka five-time world champion in three weight divisions and i am stoked". (source/Facebook)

Team Ireland names 13 strong squad for London Olympic Boxing Qualifier by Michael O'Neill Photo Credit: IABA Facebook February 13, 2020

(FEB 13) Ireland has named a 13 strong squad for the first of the 2020 Olympic boxing qualifiers set for the Copper Box Arena in London March 13/25th but few surprises in that talented squad.  Dublin’s former (2018) World Elite lightweight champion Kellie Harrington is included as indeed is Roscommon's current European Elite middleweight champion Aoife O’Rourke.  Full Story

Ring Masters Championships: Road to the Garden” Tournament Opens at Amazura Night Club and USA Boxing Metro Wins Again! Source:  PR February 13, 2020

(FEB 13) NEW YORK, NY – USA Boxing, Metro (“Metro”) opened the 2020 Ring Masters Championships: Road to the Garden at Amazura Night Club in Jamaica, Queens. Boxing fans experienced some of the best amateur boxing in the world, they also had the opportunity to mix and mingle with boxing stars and boxing world notables who came out to support the event. Proceeds will help send Elite Division champions to the National Golden Gloves in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in May.  Full Story

Toronto’s First All-Female Professional Boxing Series Launches April 23 Source:  PR February 13, 2020

(FEB 13) On Thursday, April 23, Fight Social Club presents a historic, all-female night of professional boxing at the Design Exchange, featuring the return of former WBF super lightweight champion of the world Natasha "The Nightmare" Spence (8-3-2, 6KOs) of Kitchener in an eight round welterweight clash with undefeated Toronto prospect Tanja Ovsenik (3-0-0, 1KOs).  Full Story

Split-T Management Fighters Go 7 for 7 on Saturday Night in Hammond, Indiana Source:  PR February 13, 2020

(FEB 13) - NEW YORK --Split T Management fighters were very successful on Saturday night at the Civic Center in Hammond, Indiana.  The premier boxing management company had all seven of its members come out victorious on the massive card that saw the return of 2016 United States Olympian Charles Conwell, who is the USBA Super Welterweight champio... Full Story

Kim Clavel vs. Esmeralda Moreno on March 21st Boxing Card Source:  PR/Bob Trieger February 12, 2020

(FEB 12) MONTREAL (February 12, 2020) - Dooly's Boxing Series, presented by Mise-O-Jeu, in association with Videotron, is back at the Cabaret du Casino de Montréal in 2020 with five entertaining events on March 21, May 2, June 6, October 24 and December 12.  Full Story

Laura Ramsey takes on Gwendolyn O'Neil in a rematch to Highlight "All or Nothing 2" Card Source/PR February 12, 2020

(FEB 12) Saint Petersburg, Florida) - A special night of boxing is in store on Saturday night,, February 29th Heavyweight's Laura Ramsey and Gwendolyn O'Neil battle in a rematch almost 10 years in the making that will take place at the Saint Petersburg Marriott Clearwater.  The 13 bout card is promoted by T&K Boxing Promotions.  The six-round main event will feature Ramsey (10-7-1, 5 KOs) looking to extract revenge on O'Neil, who won an eight-round unanimous decision on September 11, 2010 to capture the WIBA World Heavyweight title.  Full Story

USA Boxing Announces Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 Qualification Team by Brian Taylor/USA Boxing Source:  Press Release February 12, 2020

(FEB 12) USA Boxing announced today the 13 boxers who will represent Team USA at the upcoming Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Boxing Qualification Events, as well as the 13 alternates. A full list can be seen below.  The team was announced following the two-stage qualification process that began in December at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing in Lake Charles and concluded at the recent 2020 Strandja Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria. The full athlete selection procedure can be seen here. Full Story

USA Boxing featherweight Andrea Medina closing in on 2020 Olympic spot in Tokyo Source:  Press Release/ Bob Trieger February 10, 2020

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 10, 2020) - Coming off consecutive runner-up finishes in major tournaments, USA Boxing featherweight Andrea Medina is within one tournament of representing her country in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.  Full Story

Official Weights from Triple Crown International Showdown in Hammond, Indiana Source:  Press Release February 8, 2020

(FEB 8) Tonight at the Civic Center, in Hammond, Indiana there will be plenty of live boxing action with women's boxing and men's boxing.  At the scales yesterday, here the the official weights...Full Details

Today:  Triple Crown International Showdown Official Weigh-Ins - Open to the Public Source:  Press Release February 7, 2020

(FEB 7)  Today, at the Genesis Convention Center (Upstairs Conference Room) - 1 Genesis Center Plz, Gary, Indiana 46402.  The media arrival is at 11:30 am Central Time, and the weigh-ins begin at 12:00 pm Central Time.  Get pictures and autographs with the athletes!  Media will have all access to the participants to discuss their matchups, career, story, etc.  Full Story

The Calm Before the Storm, Mary McGee: “I am feeling victory! Everything that I see in my future is me holding onto this title” Source:  Press Release February 6, 2020

HAMMOND, INDIANA (February 6, 2020) – Wednesday's Press Conference for Saturday's Triple Crown International Showdown was Iconic, yet courteous! It was the calm before the storm! Ten of the Twelve female participants were in attendance at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary, Indiana with some choice words for the media. Full Story

Split-T Management signs Female Sensation Ebanie Bridges Source:  PR February 5, 2020

NEW YORK (February 5, 2020) - Split-T Management has signed undefeated bantamweight Ebanie Bridges to a managerial contract.
Bridges of New South Wales Australia has a record of 3-0 with two knockouts.  Bridges will be in action this Saturday night when she takes on Crystal Hoy in a six-round bout at the Civic Center in Hammond, Indiana.  Full Story

Boxing Ontario to Announce 2020 Championship Tournament Series Source:  Press Release February 5, 2020

(FEB 5)  Toronto, Ontario – Following the overwhelming success of the record-breaking Brampton Cup 2020 held this past weekend, President of Boxing Ontario, Jennifer Huggins, helps to sum up the experience:
“Brampton Cup 2020 encompassed 540 boxers, over 300 bouts, thousands of spectators, 7 provinces, 5 countries, 3 days, 3 rings, and one incredible tournament thanks to the Bramalea Boxing Club. Full Story

Alrie Meleisea takes on two time Commonwealth Games competitor by Benjamin Watt February 5, 2020

(FEB 5) Announced today, Isaac Peach will return his Pro-Ama event to ABA Stadium on April 4th.  The first fight that has been announced is the World Ranked boxer Alrie Meleisea (5 - 0 - 1) will take on two-time commonwealth games competitor Magan Maka. This fight has set the boxing scene talking as this could be the toughest opponent in Alrie Meleisea career.  Full Story

Female Boxing Champions Ready For Main Spotlight on February 8; IBF Champion Mary McGee: “This belt is staying at home” Source:  Press Release February 5, 2020

HAMMOND, INDIANA  – In a sport that has been so male gender focused, the women are starting to take over.  HBO closed it’s boxing series featuring Women’s Championship Boxing. Showtime has been featuring it’s own Special Edition of Women’s Championships. DAZN has it’s own stable of female Champions. ESPN’s primary promoters continued the trend.  Full Story

Jeri Sitzes to fight Jennifer Han On February 15th in El Paso, Texas Source:  PR February 4, 2020

(FEB 4) Golden Eagle Promotions named Jeri "Fists of Furry" Sitzes, 15-10-1 (6KO) of Springfield, Missouri as the opponent for IBF Featherweight World Champion Jennifer Han’s return to professional boxing at the Historic El Paso County Coliseum, in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, February 15th, 2020. This boxing card “Fighting for Legacy” will mark the return of El Paso’s own IBF World Featherweight Champion Jennifer Han 17-3-1 back into the Ring, in a non-title fight at 135 Lbs.  Full Story

Kim Clavel Joins the Ranks of Gym Undefeated NABF Light Flyweight Champion to Headline March 21st! Source:  Bob Trieger January 4, 2020

(JAN 4) MONTREAL  -- Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) confirmed yesterday the signing of North American Boxing Federation (NABF) light flyweight, Montreal's own Kim Clavel, (11-0, 2 KOs), to an exclusive, long-term promotional contract, allowing her to soon be positioned as a world title challenge.  After completing an outstanding amateur career highlighted by seven Canadian championships and a gold medal in the Continental Championship, the Canadian National Team member made her pro debut in 2017. In her last fight,   Full Story

Isra Girgrah Wynn Inducted into IWBHF by Bernie McCoy Source:  Press Release February 3, 2020 Photo Credits: Courtesy IWBHF 2020 Tickets

LAS VEGAS, NV ---(February 3, 2020) Isra Girgrah Wynn is among seven modern era boxers voted into the 2020 class of the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame. Also included in that group are Sharon Anyos, Melinda Cooper, Jaime Clampitt-Hayes, Kelsey Jeffries, Valerie Mahfood and Mary Ortega. The 2020 class also includes pioneer boxer Graciela Casillas along with acclaimed boxing photographer, Mary Ann Owen and, Shelley Williams. All will be honored at the seventh annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony, long considered, each year, the signal event in the sport of Women’s boxing, to be held August 29th,  at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.   Full Story

“Tigre” determined there will be no spot on her name Source:  WBC/PR February 3, 2020

(FEB 3) WBC Female super middleweight champion Alejandra “Tigre” Jimenez is waiting to be cleared by VADA, vowing that she and her team are clean. Alejandra says her first test was negative, then a positive and then a negative. So she awaits the result of the B test, saying it’s very important to clear her name. She stressed sheer hard and honest work has brought her success, that she respects the WBC and would never do anything silly.  Full Story

Two Female Bouts on card in Japan Photo credit and results: Samart February 1, 2020

On January 28, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, there were two female bouts on the card.  In one bout, Kanako Taniyama faced Tomoko Okuda, and the two were fighting for the vacant OPBF (Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation) and Japan Female Bantamweight Title. The bout was a scheduled eight round bout, with Tomoko Okuda winning  by a TD after accidental headbutt (7th round). Final judges scores were 67-66 67-66 68-65 for Okuda.  Full Story