Natasha Jonas is open to a rematch with Mikaela Mayer January 29, 2024 Photo credits: vcfox

(JAN 29) On Saturday, January 22nd, in Liverpool, England, Natasha Jonas maintained the welterweight strap by defeating Mikaela Mayer via split decision; but the former super-featherweight champ Mayer believes her performance warrants a rematch...Full Story

Gabriela Fundora Wins by TKO over Christina Cruz

(JAN 28) Last night at the Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona, Gabriela "Sweet Poison" Fundora, 111½, of Coachella, California, successfully defended her IBF Flyweight world title when she  won by a tenth round TKO over Christina Cruz, 111¼, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Fundora won the IBF Flyweight world title over Arely Mucino last year on October 21, 2023, when she defeated..Full Fight Results

The Promise of Women's Boxing-A Momentous New Era for the Sweet Science by Malissa Smith Foreword by Claressa Shields January 28, 2024

(JAN 28, 2024) A timely exploration of modern women’s boxing, from its first inclusion in the 2012 Olympics to today, featuring such trailblazers as Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, Claressa Shields, and more.  On April 30th, 2022, the first boxing super-fight of the era, headlined by two women and fought at Madison Square Garden, lived up to its hype and then some. The two contestants fought the battle of their lives in front of a sold-out crowd...Full Story

Peach Boxing Lethal Ladies return to the ring in February by Benjamin Watt January 28, 2024

(JAN 28, 2024) Isaac and Alina Peach boxers, Commonwealth games representative Erin Walsh and stablemate Emma Nesbitt will be making their professional boxing return on February 23rd at ABA Stadium.   Peach Boxing has now been acknowledged as the best boxing gym in New Zealand today, with Isaac and Alina Peach training world-class athletes, including IBO World super bantamweight champion Mea Motu...Full Story

Mary Spencer in Action Tonight in Montreal-- streamed live on ESPN+ at 7 PM ET Source:  PR photo: vcfox January 25, 2024

(JAN 25, 2024) NEW YORK - Tune in tonight:   Spencer Takes on Sonya Dreiling at Montreal Casino and Live on ESPN+!  Nplit-T Management former world title challenger Mary Spencer will be back in action when she takes on Sonya Dreiling in an eight-round junior middleweight bout at Montreal Casino in Montreal, Canada.Spencer, who is managed by Brian Cohen of Split-T Management has a record 7-2 with five knockouts.  Full Story

An Amazing Journey to Visit Female Trailblazer Margaret McGregor and Boxing Writer Oliver Fennell from Wales! by Sue TL Fox January 24, 2024

(JAN 24, 2024) I took an amazing journey to Bremerton, Washington yesterday and met up with Oliver Fennell, a writer/editor from Wales, and spending time with Oliver and Trailblazer Pioneer female boxer Margaret McGregor, who fought in 1999, in Seattle, Washington where she fought a male boxer on a huge card, that drew International Media from all over the world.  Full Story

Split-T Management signs Undefeated Bantamweight Contender Joanna Wonyou Source:  Press Release Photo credit:  vcfox January 23, 2024

(JAN 23, 2024) Split-T Management is pleased to announce the signing of undefeated bantamweight contender Johanna "Wonder" Wonyou.  Wonyou will be co-managed by boxing's premier manager for female fighters Brian Cohen and Block One Sports.  "Johanna is a terrific young fighter who has a ton of talent and is a major player in the bantamweight division. In her last bout she dominated an undefeated fighter in her opponent's hometown. She has been the most avoided fighter in the division...Full Story

The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Announces the Date, Venue, and Details of the upcoming 2025 Two-Day Event!

(JAN 19, 2024) LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -- This week the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame [IWBHF] "Night of the Stars II" is announcing our date, venue, and summary details of our next event!  Mark your calendars for our two-day event! Our next IWBHF Induction Ceremony event is a Two-Day event that will take place on  Friday, April 4th and Saturday, April  5th, 2025 that will take place in our homebase at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Full Story

Press Conference Notes: Natasha Jonas and Mikaela Mayer Ready for World Title Showdown Source: ESPN+press release January 19, 2024

(JAN 19, 2024) LIVERPOOL, England (Jan. 18, 2024) — Two-division world champion Natasha Jonas (14-2-1, 9 KOs) will defend her IBF welterweight world title against former unified junior lightweight world champion Mikaela Mayer (19-1, 5 KOs) this Saturday, Jan. 20 at M&S Bank Arena in...Full Story

Two Female bouts on card in Copenhagen, Denmark on Saturday Night January 15, 2024

(JAN 15) On Saturday night at the Royal Arena, in  Copenhagen, Denmark,  Snezana Siljkovic, 112¼, of Belgrade, Serbia, won a four-round split decision over Emma Kirstein Jensen, 110¾, of Copenhagen. In a second female bout, Elizabeth Oshoba, 125¼, of Nigeria...Full Fight Results

A Tadbit of History of the Amateur Female Boxers in the 1970's ( January 12, 2024 Copyrighted photo:

Boxing in Spokane has a long history in Women’s Boxing and More! By Chauncy Welliver January 11, 2024

(JAN 11, 2024) Boxing in Spokane has a long history that many people don't know about. Women's boxing in Spokane has an even bigger history. Women's boxing in general wasn't a huge sport until Christy Martin stole the show from Mike Tyson on his title..Full Story.

Latest Update on Shelly (Shelito) Vincent on the Boxer's Profile Segment! Photo Credit: Courtesy January 10, 2024

(JAN 10, 2024)  This week WBAN caught up with Shelito Vincent, and updated her already fantastic background in the sport of women's boxing. She was inducted into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, She owns and operates Shelito’s Way Boxing out of Providence, Rhode Island; In 2023, she hosted...and more!  Full Story

Chevelle “Fist of Steel” Hallback Returns March 2nd to fight for NBA World Title Belt Photo Credit: Damon Gonzalez/NBA President January 7, 2024

(JAN 7, 2024) WBAN is excited to announce that former world champion Chevelle "Fist of Steel" Hallback, 33-9-2 (13KO), returns to the ring on Saturday, March 2nd to fight for the NBA World Welterweight Title belt. The fight is scheduled to take place at the Downtown Hilton Hotel in Tampa, Florida, and will be presented by the Legendary Alessi Promotions and sanctioned by the Florida Athletic Commission.   Her opponent is TBD and will be announced soon.  Full Story

Stacy Prestage Named an Inductee for Florida Boxing Hall of Fame by Ron Scarfone Photo Credits: Nate Wren January 7, 2024

(JAN 7, 2024) Stacy Prestage was named an inductee into the Class of 2024 for the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame (FBHOF). All the inductees for the Class of 2024 were announced at the SJC Boxing Gym in Fort Myers, Florida. FBHOF President Steven J. Canton is the owner of the SJC Gym which also has the FBHOF Museum. Canton was inducted into the inaugural class of the FBHOF in 2009 as a trainer and manager. Full Story

Jennifer Miranda to Fight Iara Altamirano in  Madrid, Spain January 5, 2024

(JAN 5, 2024) On Saturday night, January 7th, Jennifer Miranda, of Madrid, Spain, will be facing Lara Altamirano in a ten round bout for WBA Interim World Featherweight title.  Miranda, is undefeated with a 9-0-0 (1KO) record.  Altamirano is also undefeated with a 9-0-1 (0KO) boxing record, from Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

New Zealand Boxing Awards 2023 by Benjamin Watt January 4, 2024

(JAN 4, 2024) Since the tradition began in 2019, Benjamin Thomas Watt created his own recognition awards for the boxing community. This year, Benji returned the voting portion of the awards as it became too difficult to choose boxer of the year as we can have a four-way tie between Joseph Parker, Jerome Pampellone, Mea Motu and Lani Daniels.  Full Story

Day 8 of the 2023 Olympic Trials that took place in Louisiana by Blanca Gutierrez January 1, 2024 Photo: Generic

(JAN 1, 2024) On December 2nd through 9th, 2023 the 2023 Olympic Trials took place at the Cajun Dome & Convention Center, Lafayette, Louisiana.  On December 8th, 2023 of Ring 2 was flawed. There was a timing error which would cause the RE-DO of four the contested bouts. In Ring 2 the timer was set at 2-minute rounds instead of 3-minute rounds which is standard bout time for Youth and Elite boxers.  Full Story