Hanna "La Amazona Black" Gabriels Signs with Dibella Entertainment Source/Press Release Dibella Entertainment January 31, 2019

(JAN 31)  NEW YORK, NY-- DiBella Entertainment has signed women’s WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Hanna “La Amazona Black” Gabriels (19-2-1, 11 KOs), of Alajuela, Costa Rica, to an exclusive promotional contract.  Gabriels successfully defended her WBA world title for the third time this past Saturday, January 26, with a dominant 10-round unanimous decision versus Sarah Dwyer in Managua, Nicaragua.   Full Story

Maricela Cornejo Wins by a unanimous decision over Erin Toughill by Sue TL Fox Source: January 28, 2019

(JAN 28) Last night at the Avalon, in Hollywood, California, Maricela Cornejo, 158, won an eight-round unanimous decision over Erin Toughill, 158¾ (according to the three judges scoring the bout 79-73, 79-73, and 78-74.) But were those scores nearly correct?  Full Story

2019 International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) Inductees Announced Source/IWBHF Press Release /Bernie McCoy January 27, 2019

PORTLAND, OR - (January 27, 2019)  WBAN is proud to announce the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF), Class of 2019. 
This sixth annual induction represents a record breaking number of honorees in the history of this signal institution which has recognized and honored those individuals who have, over the history of the sport of Women’s Boxing, contributed to, advocated for and brought esteem and distinction to the sport in and out of the ring.  Included in this year’s class are seven former boxers...Full Story

Geovana Peres vs. Lani Daniels Venue announcement Source:  Press Release/ Benjamin Watt January 27, 2018

(JAN 27) On March 30, 2019, New Zealand will host their fourth major world title fight in Auckland, New Zealand. Geovana Peres will be taking on Lani Daniels for the vacant World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Women’s World Light Heavyweight title. This is the second time the two have met, with Geovana Peres taking home the win with a successful PBCNZ title defence.  Full Story

Tonight:  Hanna Gabriel to Defend her WBA Title against Sarah Dwyer Photo credit:  Facebook January 26, 2019

(JAN 26) Tonight at the Baco Discoteca, in Managua, Nicaragua, Hanna "La Amazona Black" Gabriel, 18-2-1 (11KO), of Alajuela, Costa Rico, will be defending her WBA Super Welterweight title against Sarah Dwyer, 3-4-2 (1KO), of Perth, Australia.  Tonight at the Baco Discoteca, in Managua, Nicaragua, Hanna "La Amazona Black" Gabriel, 18-2-1 (11KO), of Alajuela, Costa Rico, will be defending..Full Story

Golden Girl Box Cup February 1-3, Boras Sweden by Michael O'Neill January 23, 2019

(JAN 23) One of Europe’s (indeed the World’s) leading ‘all female’ Box Cups take place yet again this year in Boras, Sweden when around 300 boxers from many different countries are expected to take part.  There will be a strong Irish representation as always though many of the top names will be missing as the IABA National Elite Championships will be taking place days later at the National Stadium in Dublin. Full Story

Two Female Bouts Featured on Denmark Card January 20, 2019

 (JAN 20) Last night at the Struer Arena, in Struer, Denmark, super bantamweight Dina Thorslund, 121.5, fighting in her hometown of Struer, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Alesia Graf, 122, of Stuttgart, Germany. The two were fighting for the WBO Super Bantamweight title.  In a second female bout, flyweight Alicia Holzken, 112.5, won a four-round una. decision over Ivanka Ivanova,  112¼.

WBAN Goes One on One with Logan Holler! by Sue TL Fox January 20, 2019

(JAN 20)  This week WBAN had an opportunity to catch up with Logan Holler, of Columbia, South Carolina, and spoke with her about her upcoming fight that will take place on February 23rd, on a Christy Martin Promotions card.  Logan, before you decided to box-----what other sports were you involved in?  Logan:  I grew up playing soccer, volleyball, and equestrian. Equestrian was my main sport and I earned a Division 1 scholarship to the University of South Carolina’s Equestrian team where we won the SEC Championship my senior year. Full Story

Female World title contenders start their training camps Source/courtesy photos: Press Release/Benjamin Watt January 19, 2018

(JAN 19) Geovana Peres and Lani Daniels have started their respected training camps ahead of their World Title fight against each other on March 30th, in Auckland New Zealand.  With 10 weeks to go till the event, all hands are on deck getting the logistics of the event done. Bruce Glozier of Glozier Boxing is expected to make an announcement any week now about Ticketing details, venue, TV and undercard. While Glozier is keeping busy event managing, Geovana Peres and Lani Daniels are deep into their training camps. Full Story

Final Tribute to Police Officer Natalie Corona; and former amateur boxer January 18, 2019

(JAN 18)  Today the Memorial Service was held in Davis, California, for slain rookie officer Natalie Corona, just 22 years old when she was killed on duty.  According to news sources Officer Corona was ambushed Thursday night while responding to a three-vehicle crash, Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel said.  Full Story

Big Fight on the Horizon for Nicola Adams vs. Arely Mucino Source: Press Release January 16, 2018

(JAN 16) Rising heavyweight star Daniel Dubois will have his tenth professional fight and double Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams will challenge for a first world title on Friday March 8 when Frank Warren proudly returns boxing to the historic surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall. BT Sport will televise live. Full Story

Two Female Bouts Featured on Zanfer Promotions Card in Mexico! by Sue TL Fox Photo credit: Zanfer Promotions/Facebook January 15, 2018

(JAN 15) On Saturday, January 12, 2019, at the Deportivo Trabajadores del Metro, Iztacalco, Distrito Federal, Mexico City, Mexico, and promoted by Zanfer Promotions, televised on Box Azteca 7, featured two female bouts on the card.  In a scheduled 10-round bout, Zulina "La Loba" Munoz, 115, now 49-2-2 (29KO), of Mexico City, won by a fifth round RTD over Arely "La Gemela Diestra"  Valente, 113, of Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.  Full Story

One on One Interview with Savannah Marshall by Blanca Gutierrez January 14, 2019

(JAN 14) I enjoy following your career and would love to give you more visibility here in USA. We are hoping to see you fight again in the USA and keep the momentum going here in the Super Middleweight Division. There is much respect for the amateurs with many fights coming into the professional ranks because they are willing to fight the top boxers.  Full Story

Salita Congratulates Russia’s Elena Gradinar for Winning ‘Prospect of the Year’ for 2018 by PR/Salitas Promotions January 14, 2019

(JANUARY 14) Promoter Dmitriy Salita congratulates undefeated Russian featherweight Elena Gradinar for being named “Prospect of the Year” for 2018 by respected women’s boxing body womenofboxing.com.
Gradinar (9-0, 2 KOs) is the number one IBF contender and mandatory challenger to world champion Jennifer Han. She started the year with a unanimous decision over Karina Kopinska and then moved into the mandatory spot and picked up the IBF..Full Story

Two Female Bouts Featured on Mexico Card January 12, 2019

 (JAN 12) Tonight at the Deportivo Trabajadores del Metro, Iztacalco, Distrito Federal, Mexico, super flyweights Zulina Munoz will face Arely Valente in a ten round bout; and in a second female bout, light flyweight Silvia Torres will fight Norleidys Graterol in another ten-round bout.   According to Boxrec there are two male bouts on the card, Mauricio Lara vs. Jose Calyecac; and Oscar Plata vs. Omar Periban.

Argentina:  Micaela Lujan to fight Virginia Carcamo January 12, 2019

 (JAN 12) Tonight at the Estadio Municipal, Perez, in Santa Fe, Argentina, Micaela Lujan is set to fight Virginia Carcamo in a six-round bout in the bantamweight division.  This will be a return to the ring for Lujan, after she last fought in November of 2017, when she lost by a split decision with Iris Miramontes.  Carcamo last fought in August of 2018, where she lost to Anahi Lopez in a eight rounder.

Mayweather Promotions: Layla McCarter to fight Yamila Reynoso in Las Vegas, Nevada Source:  PR/media January 10, 2019

(JAN 10) On Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the MGM Hotel, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Layla "Amazing" McCarter, (42-13-5, 11 KOs), of Las Vegas, is scheduled to be a co-feature on a Mayweather Promotions card,   when she faces Yamila "La Maquinita"    Reynoso, 11-5-3 (8KO), of Buenos Aires, Argentina.  The two will be fighting ten rounds.  Full Story

Erin Toughill Returns to the Ring to fight Maricela Cornejo by Sue TL Fox January 6, 2019

(JAN 6)  This week I had an opportunity to speak with Erin Toughill, who boxed professionally from 2000 to 2006.   She is set to come back into the ring when she fights on January 27, 2019, at the Avalon, in Hollywood, California.  She is set to fight Maricela Cornejo, in a scheduled eight round bout in the super middleweight division.   Full Story

Rosalinda Rodriguez vs. iliana Martinez for the UBA World Bantamweight title on January 26th Source:  PR January 4, 2019

(JAN 4, 2019) READING, PA - On Saturday night, January 26th, championship boxing returns to the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania as Phoenix Promotions stages a big Pro-AM card.  In the main event, it will be a 10-round battle for the UBA Bantamweight title as Rosalinda Rodriguez takes on Liliana Martinez.  Rodriguez of Miami has a record of 8-0 with two knockouts.  The 32 year-old Rodriguez is a four-year professional who has wins over two undefeated fighters in Frederica Blanco and Samantha Salazar.  Full Story

Slovakia:  Five Female Bouts on Card! January 3, 2019

On Saturday night at the  Sport Hall, Muzla, Slovakia
Super lightweight Kamilla Boka, 139, TKO'd Nikolett Szabo in the [1:10] of the third round, of a scheduled six round bout; in the flyweight division Claudia Ferenczi, 112¼, won by a first round TKO over Erika Stojkova, 112, in this crazy matchup with Ferenczi coming into the fight with a 18-67-8 record..Full Details on this card

World Champion Contenders want Claressa Shields Next by Benjamin Watt January 1, 2019

(JAN 1, 2019) Brazilian born New Zealander Geovana Peres will be taking on New Zealand boxer Lani Daniels, for the vacant WBO World Women's Light Heavyweight title in Auckland, NZ on March 30th. However both boxers have a bigger target in the future.  Full Story

Katie Taylor named WBAN's January 2019 Fighter of the Month January 1, 2019

(JAN 1, 2019) Katie Taylor has been named our WBAN's January 2019 Fighter of the month. We would like to congratulate Taylor with this honor.  Katie Taylor had a fantastic fight recently against Ewa Wahlstrom, winning the bout with a shutout unanimous decision. Taylor was defending her IBF and WBA Lightweight world titles for the third time, winning all rounds with a 100-90 on all judges cards.