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Press Conference Notes: Super Bad Estrada Primed to Defend World Titles in Las Vegas Source: Press Release July 27, 2023

(JULY 27) LAS VEGAS-- — Pound-for-pound dynamo Seniesa "Super Bad” Estrada (24-0, 9 KOs) will defend her unified WBC/WBA minimumweight world titles against Argentina's former world champion Leonela Yudica (19-1-3, 1 KO) this Friday at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Full Story

Tonight:  Carissa "TAZ" Brown to fight Kiria Tapia  July 26, 2023

(JULY 26) Tonight at the Kissimmee Civic Center, in Kissimmee, Florida, Carissa "TAZ" Brown, 131, of Lakeland, Florida is set to fight tonight against Kiria Tapia, 131.2, of San Juan, Puerto Rico.  The two will be fighting in a non-title six round bout.  Coming into the fight Tapia is 1-0-0 (0KO), and Brown is 9-5-0 (6KO). 

Worldwide weekend results in Women's Boxing  July 24, 2023

(JULY 24) At Saturday night, at the Kent North Imperial Centre, Richibucto, Jessica Camara, 131, won a six-round unanimous decision over Joana Chavarria Lopez, 134¾. Fina judges scores were 60-54, 58-56, and 59-55. Other action at the Wests City Club, Newcastle, Australia, Pam McClelland, of Buff Point, New South Wales, Australia won....Full Fight Results this weekend.

Jaime Clampitt to be featured on August 12th Boxing Card Source:  Press Release July 22, 2023

(JULY 22) UNCASVILLE, CT – CES Boxing returns to the Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 12th for a memorable night of boxing. The stacked card will include a newly crowned champion, several prospects, and a hall-of-famer in action. In a title fight, Stamford, CT’s Chordale “The Gift” Booker (19-1, 8 KOs) returns to the Mohegan Sun Arena for the third consecutive time following his spectacular knockout of Daniel Aduku in April to win the vacant WBC Silver junior middleweight title.  Full Story

Police Officer Ann Marie Carrizales added to "Women Cops Who Box": She has an amazing survivor story when on duty and being shot in the face & Chest, and yet continued to pursue the suspects! July 21, 2023

(JULY 21) We have just added Ann Marie Carrizales to our segment, "Women Cops Who Box."  She has an amazing survivor story as a police officer, and we have the Dash Cam Footage video link attached to her biography regarding the night she was shot in the face and chest, and continued to pursue the suspects.  Not only has she continues to be outstanding law enforcement officer throughout the years, but WBAN covered her when she was an outstanding amateur female boxer through her earlier years.  You can read all that she has done in law enforcement, her boxing experiences and what she is doing now---let's just put it this way...She is truly amazing!  Full Story

WBAN Adds Female Boxer / Police Officer to our Boxers Profile Segment and Women Cops Who Box Segment! July 20, 2023

Melanie Costa, better known as “The Pit Bull” to her fighting peers. She is a 30-year old, and resident of Norton, Massachusetts, USA.  In the ring, Costa is a determined fighter and strong competitor.  In her personal life, she is known to be friendly, well-liked by peers, by friends and family, yet known for discipline. Costa takes pride in applying both her strong work ethic and a positive attitude to all aspects of my life.  Full Story

Empowered and Unstoppable: The Inspiring Stories of Asian Women Boxers July 17, 2023

(JULY 17) Boxing has long been dominated by men. However, the game has been changing in recent years, as more females continue to participate in the sport. It has become more accessible to women in recent years, as they are now able to go into gyms and classes and learn the art of the sport.  Full Story

Alycia Baumgardner Wins by Decision and Takes revenge on last fight with Christina Linardatou July 17, 2023

(JULY 17) On Saturday night, Alycia Baumgardner won a unanimous decision over Christina Linardatou and retained her status as the undisputed junior lightweight champion of the world.  The only loss Baumgardner had on her record was when she fought Linardatou in 2018.  A huge congratulations to Alycia on her Win!

The WBAN P4P World Title Independent Belt...No Sanctioning Fees, and more! July 15, 2023

 (JULY 15) So what is the Catch you may ask?  Well right now right out of the shoot the female boxer needs to be at the top of her game, fighting an opponent that is at the top of her game. Secondly, we only put the WBAN Belt up with a Federation Belt so there is never a conflict.  We only have the best fighting the best  Read more on this Belt

Christina Linardatou Looks to make it Two-for-Two as she Challenges Alycia Baumgardner in Detroit Source:  Press Release July 15, 2023

(JULY 15) NEW YORK (July 15, 2023) - TONIGHT at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Christina Linardatou will attempt to become undisputed junior lightweight champion when she tries to defeat reigning champion Alycia Baumgardner for a second time.  Full Story

Live Boxing at the Mayhem in Myrtle 7, on a Christy Martin Promotions Card on July 29th! by Sue TL Fox July 15, 2023

(JULY 15)  In a night of Pro-Am boxing, Saturday, July 29th, 2023, in the "Mayhem in Myrtle 7, at the John T. Rhodes Sports Center, 2117 Sports Center Way, Myrtle, Beach, South Carolina 29577, with Christy Martin Promotions in association with Ocean Annie's Resort, it will be a night of boxing action. Christy Martin Promotions brings another action-packed fight card to Myrtle Beach. Amateur bouts open the show, pro bouts to follow!.  Full Story

USA Boxing Women’s Championships in Ohio to be delivered in association with World Boxing Source:  Press Release/ Bob Tieger July 15, 2023

(JULY 15) The inaugural USA Boxing Women’s Championships in Toledo, Ohio, July 22-29, 2023, will be delivered in association with World Boxing.  The eight-day invitational event is open to novice (beginner) and open (experienced) boxers of all ages from pee wee (aged 8-10) to masters (35 and over) and aims to create opportunities for women of all ages and ...Full Story

Pioneer Female Boxers Struggles:  Right To Fight Documentary by Sky Sports July 13, 2023

(JULY 13) It has been a long process to see this amazing documentary made on the pioneers in the sport of women's boxing. I am proud to have been some part of providing history in this documentary that has been produced by a great staff of people from Raw Productions. Sky Sports writes: "Against this backdrop, women from all walks of life decide to forge a path into the most macho of sports: boxing. They are mocked and patronized, told that women are too delicate to fight, and their attempts to secure boxing licenses are rejected. But time and time again, they pick themselves up from the canvas and continue the fight, taking the New York State Athletic Commission to court and igniting a movement across the country that will change the face of boxing forever.  Full Story with the Trailer of the documentary

Alycia Baumgardner to Avenge her only loss Against  Christina Linardatou in a Rematch July 13, 2023

JULY 13) On Saturday, July 15th, at the Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, Alycia Baumgardner is set to avenge her only loss against Christina Linardatou and have her first defense of her  IBO, WBC, WBO, IBF, and WBA Super featherweight world titles. This will more than likely be a war in the ring with these two top female boxers.

Which Moments Put Women’s Boxing on the Map? July 11, 2023

(JULY 11) Women’s boxing has made great strides in the last decade—and, in particular, in the last five years. As any fan of women’s boxing knows, it’s been a long and incredibly difficult journey to put the sport on the map. Despite the fact that women have been involved in boxing for centuries, social constructs slowed its evolution......Full Story

Marlen Esparza Wins by Majority Decision for a Unification World Championship bout Source: Golden Boy Promotions PR July 9, 2023

(JULY 9) Last night at the AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas,  in a unification world championship fight,  multi-world champion Marlen Esparza, 14-1-0 (1KO), of Houston, Texas added the WBO Flyweight World Title to her collection that includes the WBA, WBC and Ring...Full Story

Press Conference for upcoming Golden Boy Promotions Card Source:  Press Release July 7, 2023 Photo credits: vcfox

(JULY 7) SAN ANTONIO, TX ---Yesterday Golden Boy Promotions hosted a press conference at the Tobin Center and announced the new main event for Saturday, July 8 featuring Golden Boy’s hot prospect Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield (14-0, 11 KOs) who will headline in his home state of Texas. Presented in association with Davies Entertainment, Schofield will face Haskell “Hackman” Rhodes (28-4-1, 13 KOs) of Las Vegas, Nevada..Full Story

Two Female Bouts Featured on Upcoming September 7th Boxing Card July 6, 2023

(JULY 6) MONTRÉAL –In his Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) contract debut, former world kickboxing champion, Jonathan Giovanni Dibella (2-0, 1 KOs) will face veteran Mexican bantamweight Lamberto Macias (16-8-1, 12KOs) in the eight-round main event on Thursday, September 7, at Montreal Casino.  Full Story

Seniesa Estrada to Defend Minimumweight World Titles against Leonela Yudica at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas Source:  Press Release July 5, 2023

(JULY 5) LAS VEGAS  — Pound-for-pound dynamo Seniesa "Super Bad” Estrada will defend her WBC and WBA minimumweight world titles against Argentina’s former world champion Leonela Yudica on Friday, July 28 at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Full Story

Biggest Fight on the Horizon in the Super Middleweight division:  Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall by Sue TL Fox July 3, 2023

(JULY 3) After this recent fight between Savannah Marshall vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn, that took place on July 1, 2023, at the Manchester’s AO Arena, in Manchester, England---where Marshall defeated Crews-Dezurn, and winning all of her world titles belts by a ten-round majority decision---one of the biggest fights on the horizon would be: Claressa Shields vs. Marshall in a rematch. Full Story

Beatriz Ferreira Wins by an eight-rounder by points over Karla Ramos Zamora July 3, 2023

(JULY 3)  On Saturday night, at the Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, Beatriz Ferreira, 130½, of Sao Paulo, Brazil, won an eight-rounder over Karla Ramos Zamora, 132, by points. Ferreira is now 3-0-0 (1KO), and Zamora is 10-10-1 (3 KO).