Big undercard for Tania Reid vs Karen Te Ruki Pasene by Benjamin Watt January 31, 2020

(JAN 31) Bruce Glozier is starting his boxing 2020 with a big hotel boxing event with a great female main event. Today he has announced a massive undercard supporting Tania Reid vs Karen Te Ruki Pasene.  New Zealand amateur national 2018 champion Holly McMath will be making her professional debut on the undercard. Holly has had a good career as an amateur boxer with big wins over people like Commonwealth games medalist Tasman Benny and 2017 New Zealand amateur national champion Katie Thompson.  Full Story

Rebecca "Seek & Destroy" Cruz to fight Elizabeth Tuani on February 8th on Christy Martin's Fight Night! by Sue TL Fox January 30, 2020

(JAN 30) On Saturday, February 8, 2020, undefeated 18-year old super bantamweight (122 lbs.) Rebecca "Seek & Destroy" Cruz, 2-0-0 (2KO), of Bonita Springs, will be fighting Elizabeth Tuani, 0-1-0 (0KO), of Seatac, Washington on the Christy Martin's Fight Night-Battle at the Beach II, in Daytona Beach, Florida, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST. Full Story

Tonight:  Amanda Serrano vs. Simone Aparecida Da Silva Featured on Florida Card! Photo Credits:  Damon Gonzalez /Latinbox Sports January 30, 2020

(JAN 30) Tonight, Thursday, January 30, 2020, "Miami Fight Night" at the Meridian at Island Gardens, Miami, Florida----Female bout featuring Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano, 131.5 lbs.,, of Brooklyn, NY, vs. Simone Aparecida Da Silva, 131.5 lbs., Sao Paulo, Brazil , - eight rounds - plus plenty of men's boxing action!..Photos

USA Boxing Announces 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Qualification Team Source:  PR/Bob Trieger January 30, 2020

(JAN 30) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- USA Boxing announced today the 13 boxers who will represent Team USA at the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo 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..Full Story

Two Female Bouts featured at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan Photos and Results by Samart January 29, 2020

On Monday night, January 27th, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, there were two female bouts on the card, in addition six male bouts.
In the first bout, minimum-weight Kaoru Iga, 98¼ lbs., of  Kobe, Hyogo, Japan, won a four-round unanimous decision over  Atsuko Ishiguro, 98¾, from Tokyo.  The final score was 40-36 on all judges cards.  Iga improved her record to 2-1-1 (0KO).   Full Story

Brenda Carabajal-Sarah Mahfoud clash Saturday night in Copenhagen for the IBF featherweight title Source:   PR January 28, 2020

It’s fight week in Copenhagen, Denmark. This Saturday IBF featherweight champion Brenda Carabajal (16-4-1, 9 KO) takes on IBF’s mandatory challenger Sarah Mahfoud for the IBF featherweight world championship in Frederiksberg Hallerne.  Full Story

Italy to host AIBA European Forum on February 29 Source:  AIBA January 27, 2020

(JAN 27)  AIBA European Continental Boxing Forum takes place in the city of Assisi, Italy on February 29. National Federations are sending confirmations to participate to this important meeting.  First AIBA Continental Forum was held on January 18, in the Panama City, Panama. In total, 38 federations attended the event leaded by AIBA Interim President Dr Mohamed Moustahsane and AIBA Marketing Commission chair, EC member from Russia Mr Umar Kremlev. Dozens of important issues were announced and put into the agenda of AIBA leadership.  Full Story

IABA Amateur Results:  Kellie Harrington Edged Out in Strandja Final Source:  Press Release/IABA Photo Credit: IABA January 25, 2020

(JAN 25) Kellie Harrington had to settle for silver at the Strandja multi-nations in Sofia, Bulgaria after losing on a split decision to Mira Potkonen this afternoon.  The aggressive Finn won the lightweight final 3-2 to take the gold medal after three tight rounds at the Sofia Hall.  Harrington’s combinations, particularly in the second round and at the start of the third, impressed.   Potkonen probably won the first frame and Harrington the second. The third was even but the European champion got the nod over the 2018 World titlist.  Full Story

Clean Boxing Program:  Results from "A" Sample of Alejandra Jimenez Source: VADA/WBC January 25, 2020

(JAN 25) WBAN was notified via Internet articles on the net that in the fight that took place between Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs. Alejandra Jimenez had an issue of Jimenez having an "adverse finding for a banned substance" in a sample "A" collection.  WBAN contacted the WBC to get the status of this issue and we were able to get the copy..Full Story

Tomorrow Night:  Amy Lemenager to fight Leslie Pope Source:  Press Release January 24, 2020

(JAN 24) Minneapolis – FIGHT NIGHT 2020 features a full slate headlined by former World Champion Caleb Truax tomorrow night on January 25th at the Minneapolis Convention Center.  This stacked undercard features several top talents from Minnesota such as Celso Ramirez, Danny Huffma, Ve Shawn Owens, Charles Meier, Jesse Walters, Terrence Walker (Pro Debut), Nick Compton  and Andrew Case Allen (Pro Debut).  Full Story

Leatitia "Baby Girl" Robinson Returns to the Ring by Sue TL Fox January 24, 2020

(JAN 24)  There is exciting news that came out in a press release this week that Leatitia "Baby Girl" Robinson is returning to the ring after having her last pro bout on April 4, 2009, when she fought Ijeoma Egbunine.  She left the sport with an impressive record and winning world titles when she was active.  Robinson is set to fight on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the Hammond Civic Center in Hammond, Indiana, and will be fighting  2019 WBO Light Heavyweight Challenger “Classy” Claire Hafner (4-2) of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Full Story

Day Two:  71st Strandja Multi-Nations 2020 in Sofia, Bulgaria by Michael O'Neill January 21, 2020

(JAN 21) Tuesday saw the second day of the 71st Strandja tournament in Bulgaria and an impressive entry it is too with boxers coming from many countries to gain experience prior to their own Confederation Olympic qualifying tournaments in the coming months.  So how many boxers have entered and from which countries. The EUBC tells us that:
"The following 34 nations are taking part in the event: Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria...Full Story

Jaime Clampitt-Hayes Inducted into IWBHF 2020 Class Press Release/Bernie McCoy January 21, 2020

(JAN 21) LAS VEGAS, NV (January 21, 2020) Jaime Clampitt-Hayes will be among seven modern era boxers who will be honored at the seventh annual induction ceremony of the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) on August 29th at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Others include Kelsey Jeffries, Melinda Cooper, Mary Ortega, Sharon Anyos...Full Story

71st Strandja multi-nations in Sofia, Bulgaria by Michael O'Neill Photo Credit: IABA Facebook (Amy Broadhurst & Aoife O'Rourke) January 21, 2020

(JAN 21) The 2020 Olympic qualifiers in each continent are now but weeks away so essential that all the world's top boxers get 'last minute practice' so they are well prepared for the daunting tasks ahead. which for an Elite few will eventually lead to Gold, Silver or Bronze in Tokyo this Summer.  The 71st Strandja tournament is thus for boxers of all nationalities and not just from Europe an important first step to hopefully fulfilling that dream. Indeed much to the...Full Story

Baby Nansen gets WBF World title opportunity by Benjamin Watt January 20, 2020

(JAN 20) New Zealand boxer Baby Nansen gets big WBF World title opportunity against Bianca Elmir on March 27th at Club Punchbowl, Punchbowl, NSW, Australia. Just freshly announced today, Baby Nansen (8-4-1) gets a big opportunity for a World title shot against Bianca Elmir (5-1-0). Baby Nansen has had an impressive career with many major opportunities. First big fight opportunity was in New Zealand in 2016 where she fought highly ranked boxer Melissa St Vil (12- 4-0) for the WBC Silver title. In 2018 she fought Mikaela Mayer...Full Story

Kenia Enriquez Wins by a Unanimous Decision over Chaoz Minowa January 20, 2020

 (JAN 20)  On Saturday night at the Centro de Convenciones, Tamazula, Jalisco, Mexico,  Light flyweight Kenia Enriquez, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Chaoz Minowa. The two were fighting for the interim WBC light flyweight title. The complete bout can be views on youtube, at this link  The bout was rated four stars on Boxrec.

Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz:  A Definite "Be On The Lookout" boxer in the Amateurs! by Sue TL Fox Photos:  Courtesy January 18, 2020

(JAN 18) When amateur boxer Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz, first found her passion for boxing was when her stepfather began teaching her how to defend herself.  Jos was only four years old when she first started school in fear of much bigger kids picking on her.  He decided at that time to show Joscelyn how to throw straight punches, and a few other different punch combinations.  Full Story

Laila Ali - Claressa Shields Buzz....IS a Buzzin! by Sue TL Fox January 18, 2020

(JAN 18)  Just shortly after Claressa "T-Rex" Shields' latest fight, where she won belts in three weight divisions the Internet began a Buzzin' with an interview as of late with Laila "She Bee Stingin" Ali, who talked about what it would take to get her to re-enter the ring at the age of 42. In the Interview Ali said that she was a business woman  and that it would take at least five million - ten million to..Full Story

IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Mary McGee Leads Female Boxing Championship Homecoming Show to NW Indiana on February 8 Source:  Press Release January 17, 2020

(JAN 17) HAMMOND, INDIANA  – Gary, Indiana’s “Merciless” Mary McGee returns to Northwest Indiana on Saturday, February 8th after capturing the IBF Junior Welterweight World Championship in her first title defense.  McGee has brought promise and pure happiness to Gary, IN with her December triumph and has always wanted to bring a world championship to her people, her city!  Full Story

11 Years Ago... A Talented Multi-World Champion Who's Life was Cut Short in January of 2009:  Remembering Giselle Salandy by Sue TL Fox January 16, 2020

(JAN 16) January 2020 marks 11 years since Giselle Salandy at just the age of 21 years old died in a vehicular accident on the morning of January 4, 2009, when she crashed into a concrete pillar while driving west into Port of Spain on the Beetham Highway.  Full Story

Alejandra Jimenez - The WBC Super Middleweight Champion and a Champion of Human Equality Source:  PR/WBC January 15, 2020

(JAN 15) It is shameful to be reading the irresponsible comments on social media, those writing them and those publishing them have zero moral integrity. It is our duty to set the record straight and stop this horrible inhuman attack on a person who is an example and motivation to the world.  Full Story

Claressa Shields Promises big fight with Geovana Peres by Benjamin Watt January 15, 2020

(JAN 15) Over the last couple of weeks, we have been watching a possible future fight to happen between WBO Light Heavyweight Champion Geovana Peres and the three-division world champion Claressa Shields.  On the third of January this year Geovana Peres made it clear that her new year’s resolution is to take on what’s arguably one of the best on women’s boxing... Full Story

Heather Hardy And Sonya Lamonakis Team Up With “Corporate Fighter” January 15, 2020

(JAN 2020) Heather Hardy and Sonya Lamonakis are going to lend their professional expertise to “Corporate Fighter,” a ten week boxing program that provides money to charity. “Run in accordance with USA Boxing rules,” the program states, “Corporate Fighter is the ultimate opportunity to experience the thrill, excitement and adrenaline of boxing in a safe and professional environment. Full Story

Results from Germany: Eda Essaoudi Wins by Points over Nana Dokadze January 14, 2020

(JAN 14) Today (Time zone of Germany) in Weihnachtscircus, Dorsten, Eda Essaoudi,123¾, of Dorsten, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, won a four-round bout by points over Nan Dokadze, 118, of Gori, Georgia. Essaoudi remains undefeated with a 4-0-0 (1KO), and Dokadze fell down to 1-4-0 (0KO).

Alejandra "La Tigre" Jimenez Wins by a Split Decision winning the WBC and WBO Super Middleweight Titles by Sue TL Fox January 12, 2020

(JAN 12)  Last night at the Alamodome, in San Antonio, Texas, in a co-main event there was an action-packed bout featuring a female bout with Alejandra "La Tigre" Jimenez vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn in a ten-round world title bout with Crews-Dezurn defending her WBC and WBO Super Middleweight titles.  At the scales Jimenez who has dropped down to fighting as a super middleweight came in at 164.6, and Crews-Dezurn, 168.  Full Story

Quick Results: Shields Wins by Decision; Cederroos Wins by Decision January 11, 2020

(JAN 11) Last night at the Ocean Resort Casino, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the mainliner Claressa "T-Rex" Shields won easily over Ivana Habazin in a ten-rounder for the Vacant Super Welterweight WBC/WBO belt.  In a second female bout, Elin Cederroos won a ten round decision over Alicia Napoleon Espinosa for the WBA and IBF Super Middleweight titles.  Full Story on MaxBoxing.com

Data Analytics helping Kellie Harrington on Road to Tokyo 2020 by Michael O'Neill / SportsNewIreland Photo Credit: Facebook January 10, 2020

(JAN 10) This being an Olympic year,all of Ireland’s top boxers will be looking forward to – and hoping to be selected for the March Olympic qualifiers at the Copper Box Arena in London, none more so than former Lightweight World Champion, Kellie Harrington who has suffered various injuries in the past 12 months but now happily ...Full Story

Women’s boxing to headline hotel boxing by Benjamin Watt January 7, 2020

(JAN 7) Bruce Glozier will be hosting his next boxing show dubbed “The Fight to Glory” at The Coris Hotel (Formerly known as the Langham). Glozier will be continuing promoting Women’s boxing, making his main event between Tania Reid vs Karen Te Ruki-Pasene. Right before Christmas, Tania Reid announced on her facebook that she is signing the contract to an upcoming fight. Today we find out that the...Full Story

2020 "Wish List" Matchups... or "Wishful" Thinking of Matchups for Female boxing? January 6, 2020

(JAN 4) Throughout many years on WBAN, we have periodically put out "Wish Lists" for the coming year on matches we would like to see take place.  Unfortunately if you review the past "Wish Lists" from WBAN, many of the top picks for the year did not take place.  So for 2020---- we decided to put our top "Wish List" for matches we would like to see take place----and only hope that in 2020, they are not any more than "Wishful" Thinking!  Here is our top list for the new year! Full Story

Maureen Shea Battles Martina Horgasz in Main Event Source:  PR Photo Credits: Facebook January 4, 2020

(JAN 4) HALLANDALE BEACH, FL--Former two-time world champion, Maureen Shea will take on Martina Horgasz in the main event on Friday, January 17th at Gulfstream Park and Casino in Hallandale, Florida.  The show is promoted by BAD Promotions and ChampionsHeart Promotions.  Full Story

Clarissa Shields responds to Geovana Peres Call out by Benjamin Watt January 3, 2020

(JAN 3)  As reported yesterday, the WBO World light heavyweight champion Geovana Peres took to Facebook to call out Claressa Shields. Claressa has indeed responded.  [Link to yesterday's article - link  On Facebook, Geovava Peres said,  "Please Share! Let's get this happening... Claressa Shields had responded before the Lani vs. Geovana WBO World title fight put on by (Rival Sports Promotions) that she would fight either of the winners. Well time is now, team Pere's want the fight. Its 2020 let's make it happen.........”  Full Story

Successful start for the New Zealand Boxing Gladrap Awards by Benjamin Watt January 3, 2020

(JAN 3, 2020) Right before Christmas, New Zealand had their very first Boxing Awards ceremony which was created and organised by the New Zealand popular boxing youtube channel “Gladrapchannel”.  The ceremony called the “Gladrap Awards” was a peoples choice awards for active boxers and inducting legendary boxers into their version of the Boxing Hall of fame. One of the producers of the show said “The Gladrap awards is the first boxing awards for New Zealand. Most countries like Australia, USA,   Full Story

Geovana Peres Calls out Claressa Shields by  Benjamin Watt January 2, 2020

(JAN 2)  WBO World Light Heavyweight Champion Geovana Peres has called out the Undisputed Unified World Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields on social media.  Geovana Peres has achieved her career goals in 2019 by becoming a World Champion and successfully defending that title. Now she has a new goal in mind and that is to take on Claressa Shields in a Super fight. It has always...Full Story

Closing 2019 Out with Two Female Bouts in Japan! Source/photos credits: Samart January 1, 2020

(JAN 1, 2020) Last night on New Year's Eve, there was a live boxing card that took place at the Ota-City General Gymnasium, in Tokyo, Japan, there were two female bouts featured on this card.  In one bout, super flyweight Miyo Yoshida, 114¾, of Tokyo, Japan, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Li Ping Shi, 112¼, with Miyo winning  a ten-round unanimous decision. Shi was defending her WBO Super Flyweight title. Final judges scores were 99-90, 97-92, and 98-91.  Full Story