Special Final Tribute: Former Amateur Boxer and Pro boxer Grashino Yancy was shot and killed in New York by Sue TL Fox Source:  Internet July 29, 2020

(JULY 29) Former New York Golden Gloves amateur boxer, and pro boxer Grashino Yancy, 32 years old, was shot and killed on Sunday, July 26, 2020. At the time of the shooting, Yancy was attending a packed neighborhood barbecue on Park Hill Avenue, and according to police sources, he had gotten into a verbal argument with a man who had a gun, where the man fired three shots, hitting Yancy...Full Story

Adkins vs. Estrada: This was no Rocky Story with fight ending in seven seconds by Sue TL Fox July 26, 2020

(JULY 26) After the outrage that was felt from many areas of the sport, over the seven-second bout of Miranda Adkins  vs. Seniesa Estrada  where Estrada was defending her WBC Silver Light Flyweight belt----the fight was viewed as the fastest KO in women's boxing history. .Full Story

Kaori Nagai Wins by an six-round Majority Decision over Momoko Kanda by Samart July 26, 2020

 (JULY 26) Last night at the Kobe Central Gymnasium, in Hyogo, Japan, Kaori Nagai fought Momoko Kanda  in a six round bout in front of no audience. Kaori Nagai won by a majority decision with the final judges scores of 57-57, 58-56, and 58-56. Coming into the bout, Nagai was rated at at Atomweight, #1, and Kanda, Atomweight #5.  Fight video link:  Go here

What looks good on paper---- doesn’t always equate to a good match up in Boxing! by Sue TL Fox July 26, 2020

(JULY 26) On Friday night at the Fantasy Springs Casino, in Indio, California, there was a female bout featured on the card with 28-year old Seniesa Estrada, who came into the fight with a undefeated record of 18-0-0 (8KO), and prior winner of the WBC Silver Light fly belt. She has fought as a professional since 2011.   Full Story

Review:  ‘Let Battle Commence’ - Harrison Returns With a Style, Whilst the Young Guns Foran, Mulberry, Stewart and Allan Score Impressive Wins Review by Gianluca Di Caro July 25, 2020

(JULY 25) Last Saturday night boxing finally returned to Scotland, for the first time since the lockdown began in March, when six time, five division World Champion turned Promoter Lee Mcallister presented the first in a series of ten special events created for TV under the banner of ‘LET BATTLE COMMENCE’, in association with PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA and NEON ENERGY DRINK and Broadcast Live...Full Story

AIBA is ready to celebrate International Boxing Day on July 22nd Source:  AIBA July 22, 2020

(JULY 22) The International Boxing Day celebrated on today, on July 22nd, will take place online this year due to the pandemic situation. AIBA member countries will take part in the celebration. It has been originated in 2017 in Russia and recognized by the AIBA Executive Committee in 2019. The second edition will take place worldwide by awarding ceremony AIBA “Best in Boxing”. Each...Full Story

Braekhus and McCaskill will take the streets to fight for the WBA belt Source:  WBA July 21, 2020

(JULY 21) Cecilia Braekhus’ next defense against Jessica McCaskill will have a special stage, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The First Lady will defend her World Boxing Association (WBA) Welterweight belt in the middle of the street on August 15th, according to Matchroom Boxing. Full Story

Sarah Mahfoud has been elevated to IBF world featherweight champion Source:  IBF July 21, 2020

(JULY 21) Undefeated featherweight fighter Sarah Mahfoud is the first IBF world champion from Denmark.  Once boxing does resume in Denmark, Sarah Mahfoud is primed to become a major star within the fast growing firmament of female boxing.  Full Story

Nina Meinke Wins by Decision over Edina Kiss July 19, 2020

(JULY 19) Last night at the  Seebühne Elbauenpark, Magdeburg, Germany, Nina Meinke, 129, won an eight-round unanimous decision over Edina Kiss, 127¾. The fight was held outside. Meinke improved her record to 10-2-0 (3KO), and Kiss is now 15-13-0 (9KO). Photo Credit: Facebook - To check out the video go to WBAN's Fight Results for July 2020.

Chris Namus to Fight Ema Kozin September 4th in Germany July 19, 2020

(JULY 19) This week WBAN received a press release on an upcoming bout that will feature former World Super Welterweight Champion Chris "El Bombon Asesino" Namus who face the WBF Middleweight champion Ema Kozin in a ten round bout, that will take place on September 5, 2020, in Donauworth, Germany....Full Story

Senegal and the IOC agree to postpone the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2022 to 2026 Source:  PR July 15, 2020

(JULY 15) Senegal and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have mutually agreed to postpone the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2022 to 2026.  President Macky Sall's proposal was welcomed by IOC President Thomas Bach, following in-depth discussions on the subject. This postponement... Full Story

Irish Boxing Medals Table In Olympic, World and European Competition Source:  IABA Press Release July 15, 2020

(JULY 15) (JULY 15) Ireland’s boxers have claimed hundreds of medals in all competitions from the Olympic Games to the European Schools Championships. Please scroll down for all-time medal haul.  OLYMPIC GAMES:  Helsinki 1952..Full Story

The Fight is on:  Terri Harper vs. Natasha Jonas Source:  PR/Matchroom July 15, 2020

(JULY 15)  The fight is finally on after being postponed from a April 24th date, when the COVID-19 Virus raised it's ugly head.  Terri Harper at that time in April was to make her first defence of her  WBC Super Featherweight World Title against Natasha Jonas.  Boxing fans should be happy that they are now scheduled to fight on August 7, 2020!  Full Story

Mikaela Mayer  Wins by a Unanimous Decision over   Helen Joseph July 15, 2020

(JULY 15) Last night in the main event (first ever) on ESPN,  Mikaela Mayer, now 13-0-0 (5KO), of Colorado Springs, Colorado, won a ten-round unanimous decision against Helen Joseph, 17-5-2 (10KO), of Hamden, Connecticut.  The two were fighting  a non-title ten round bout, at "The Bubble",  MGM Hotel, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  

The Importance of Warming up before Boxing Date: July 13, 2020

(JULY 13) Boxing has been a popular sport since the time immemorial. It has many health and cognitive benefits for you. Many people who are involved in other sports do boxing because it enhances their performance in their actual sport. However, boxing is an intense sport and you need to do some warm-up before practicing it. Your body needs to get ready for the actual boxing session otherwise..Full Story

Katie Taylor vs. Delfine Persoon:  The Rematch is on by Sue TL Fox July 10, 2020

(JULY 10)  The hottest news to hit the sport this week is that boxing fans will finally get to see a rematch between Katie Taylor of Ireland and Delfine Persoon, of Belgium, that will take place on August 22, 2020, at the Matchroom Fight Camp.  In this ten-round multi-world title bout, Taylor will be defending her WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO world titles. Full Story

The 99th Convention of the WBA had a touching closing day with a review of everything they have lived Source: WBA Press Release July 6, 2020

(JULY 6) The goal was met and the 99th Convention of the World Boxing Association had a great closing ceremony, the first virtual ceremony in the history of this organization, the pioneer in boxing. We had the honor of having great boxing figures such as Jessie Vargas, Oscar de La Hoya, Juan Martin Latigo Coggi and son, Yessica Tuti Bopp, Marcos Maidana and his team, Maribel Ramirez, as well as journalists...Full Story

Boxing TV’s Dan Hewitt Interviews Former Kickboxing World Champion Caitlin Foran Ahead of her Pro Boxing Debut on the 18th July Source:  Press Release July 6, 20202

(JULY 06) Boxing TV’s Dan Hewitt caught up with Kickboxing World champion Caitlin Foran, ahead of her Professional Boxing debut, against York’s Carly Mackenzie on the undercard of longtime World Boxing Organization (WBO) Featherweight King Scott Harrison versus Professional Boxing Council (PBC) International Champion Paul Peers that takes place ‘behind closed doors’ at the..Full Story

AIBA and WBA Presidents expressed wish to make organizations closer for athlete’s interests Source:  AIBA July 3, 2020

(JULY 3) International Boxing Association Interim President Dr. Mohamed Moustahsane and World Boxing Association President Gilberto Mendoza keen to build strong relationships between organizations for the betterment of boxers... Full Story