Salinas to fight Forget on Patriot Center Card June 29, 2010 Photo: Mary Ann Owen

(JUNE 29) On July 10th, at the Patriot Center, in a six-rounder featherweight “The Bolivian Queen” Jennifer Salinas (11-1, 4 KOs) of Manassas, VA will face Nathalie Forget (2-1) of Montreal, Canada. The two will be featured on the undercard.
In other boxing action, former world champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley of Washington, D.C. (36-13-1, 21 KOs) will fight Detroit southpaw ...Full Story

Today: Press Conference Open to the Public - Holm -Clampitt Main Event! June 29, 2010

(JUNE 29) WBAN has been notified via press release that Holly Holm will be fighting Jaime Clampitt on August 6, 2010 for the IBA junior welterweight World Title.   The press conference that is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bingo Showroom on TODAY, at 2:00 p.m.  [This casino was formerly called the Isleta)..Full Story

Female Boxing Results from Greece June 29, 2010

(JUNE 29)  Minoan Cup - Greece Results: Mary Spencer of Windsor Boxing Club won her division in a final against Germany 9-3 (Gold)  -Mandy Bujold of Waterloo Regional Boxing Club lost in her finals to Sweden (Silver).  All matches were in the Olympic categories. Both female boxers are very strong conteders to be one of the first Canadian women to qualify for the first ever Olympic female boxing matches at the 2012 Olympics. ...Full Story

Julaton to fight Villalobos June 28, 2010

(JUNE 28) This week on Wednesday, June 30th, at the Casino Rama, in Ontario, Canada, Ana Julaton will be fighting ten rounds against Maria Elena Villalobos for the vacant WBO super bantamweight title. Ticket info: 416-870-8000.

Outstanding Female Battle Added to Card Source: Les Bonano June 28, 2010

(JUNE 28) Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis, MS and Les Bonano of “BRAWLIN’ IN N’AWLINS announce that the weigh-in will take place in the Magnolia Room at 5 P.M. on Friday, July 9, 2010. Entrance is on the first floor of the Hotel on the Bay St. Louis Casino property. The six separate power-packed fights will be held at 8 P.M. on Saturday, July 10, 2010..Full Story

Atlanta Corporate Fight Night Try Outs June 28, 2010

(JUNE 28) TAKE THE Challenge! Be a star for one incredible night! Atlanta Corporate fight Night is seeking white collar boxing candidates to participate as boxers for Atlanta's first ever white-collar charity boxing show to be held October 21 at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center. Atlanta Corporate Fight Night is a glamorous event benefitting Decatur's Hirsch Academy, a highly specialized school for special needs students with developmental and emotional disabilities. Full Story

Chavez Wins by Majority Decision June 27, 2010

 (JUNE 27) Last night at the Estadio Centenario, in Sinaloa, Mexico, super flyweight Jessica Chavez, 101½, won an eight-round majority decision over Katia Gutierrez, 102¾.  Final judges scores were 77-77, 76-77, and 75-77.

Gladney To Fight in New York June 23, 2010

(JUNE 23) This Saturday at the Turning Stone Casino, in New York, she will be taking on Jackie Trivilino, a native New Yorker. Gladney be on the undercard an action packed card being co-promoted by Palmetto Boxing Promotions.  This should be a great matchup!

Video Footage of Two Female Bouts Footage: Pat Butaud June 21, 2010

(JUNE 21) Humble, Texas On June 17th, at Cameron Park, Rock Solid Promotions, put on an exciting card that featured two female bouts. (1)Johanna "Bam Bam" Mendez took on Christina Ruiz for six rounds (super bantamweight). Two judges scored the bout 59-55 for Mendez, while the third called it a draw. (2) Ashley Alvarado..Full Story

Chubirka back in Action! June 19, 2010

(JUNE 19) Tonight at the "Battle at the Beach" boxing card, that is going to take place at the Deauville Beach Resort, in Miami, Florida, and promoted by Jeff Gibson, Marianne Chubirka will make a return to boxing after a three-year..Full Story

Results from Texas June 19, 2010

(JUNE 19) On Thursday night in Humble, TX, super bantamweight Johanna Mendez won a six-round majority decision over Christina Ruiz. In another women's bout super flyweight Ashley Alvarado, pro debut won by TKO in second round over Maria Ruiz.

Oliveras Wins by Points JuneE 19, 2010

(JUNE 19) Last night at the Club Almirante Brown, in Tucuman, Argentina, Alejandra "Locomotora" Oliveras, 17-1-2 (6KO), won a six-round bout by points over over Maria Quiroga, 4-7-2. Both fighters are from Argentina.

Pro Boxing Returns to Remington Park on July 8th Source/press release JUNE 17, 2010

(JUNE 17) OKLAHOMA CITY – Remington Park and HD Boxing, bring the heat on a hot summer night as professional boxing returns on Thursday, July 8. Presented by HD Boxing, the July 8 card features many fan favorites including ‘The Comanche Boy’ George Tahdooahnippah, Stephanie ‘All Action’ Dobbs, Jonathan ‘The Choctaw Warrior’ Nelson..Full Story

Photos: Reid vs. Hokmi June 15, 2010

(JUNE 15)  WBAN has just published Photo Gallery #522 of the Nadia Hokmi vs. Elena "Baby Doll" Reid that took place in France on June 5th. Photographer Mary Ann Owen covered the fight ringside. To check out the latest photo gallery on our WBAN Records site, Login

WBAN Celebrates 12 Years on the Net by Sue TL Fox June 15, 2010

(JUNE 15) WBAN is happy to report that we have now been on the Internet for 12 Years! Little did I know in 1998, that what was going to be no more than a historical website about the past women boxers, would become a source of major coverage for the sport----and paying tribute to the past women boxers who played a significant part in the sport to pave the road for the current boxers....Full Story

Mcleod-Wells steps back into the ring on July 28th June 15, 2010 Source/PR

(JUNE 15) Female boxing star Keisher “Fire” Mcleod-Wells steps back into the ring on July 28th at New York’s BB Kings Blues Club & Grill in Times Square. Mcleod-Wells returns to the location of her last bout where she dominated the undefeated Mexican fighter Laura Gomez on the 31st....Full Story

Melissa Hernandez: Four Years Later by Bernie McCoy June 14, 2010

(JUNE 14)  It was almost four years to the day, the setting was exactly the same and the roles were identical. Late last week I was sitting in Gleasons Gym, the hectic business of boxing swirling around, as it always does in that Brooklyn landmark and I was talking with Melissa Hernandez about her sport. Certainly, there were differences: In 2006, Melissa Hernandez, with three professional bouts on her record, was....Full Story

Ewell to fight in North Carolina June 12, 2010

(JUNE 12)  On June 18, 2010, at the MC Benton Convention Center, in Winston Salem, North Carolina, beginning at 8:00 p.m, Carlette Ewell will be fighting Tiffany Woodard for the vacant UNBC heavyweight title.  The promoter is the Ring of Dreams.   Full Story

Two female Bouts on Card June 11, 2010

(JUNE 11) On June 17, 2010, at the Humble Civic Center, in Humble, Texas, there will be two women's bouts on the card. Ashley Alvarado and Johanna Mendez will be featured on the card. Their opponents have not been named.

Book signing with Myriam Lamare June 10 Marseille, France June 9, 2010

(JUNE 9) Tomorrow, June 10th,  WBF/WBAN Junior Welterweight World  Champion Myriam Lamare will be at book signing for "Extraordinary Women Of The Ring" with author/ photographer Mary Ann Lurie Owen in Marseille, France. The book signing will be at the New Starbucks in Marseille.    Full Story

Alfred and O'Neil Win WIBA Titles June 7, 2010

(JUNE 7) Another bout that took place on Saturday, at the Princess Hotel, in Georgetown, Guyana,  Shondell Alfred stopped Corinne Van Ryck DeGroot by TKO in the fourth round of a 10 round bout. The two were fighting for the WIBA...Full Details on Fight Results Segment

Garbatt Wins by Majority Decision June 7, 2010

(JUNE 7) On Saturday night at the National Guard Armory, in Evansville, Indiana, Lindsay "Lethal" Garbatt, 131, of Ontario, Canada, won an eight-round majority decision over Melissa "Huracan" Hernandez, 131. Both fighters were from neutral ground---final judges scores were 76-76, 78-74, and 78-74.

Sahin Wins in Turkey by Uwe Betker June 7, 2010

(JUNE 7) On Saturday night in Turkey, Ozlem “Sugar” Sahin, won a six round unanimous decision against Oksana Romanova from the Ukraine. Sahin fought on the undercard of the WBC Silver welter title match between Selcuk Aydin and Ionut Dan Ion.  Flash Photo Slideshow

Hokmi Wins By Decision June 6, 2010

(JUNE 6) Last night in Barr, France, Nadia Hokmi, 115, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Elena Reid, 114.2.  The two were fighting for a  WBF world title belt. WBAN was told that Hokmi boxed beautifully and won by 100-90, 99-91, and 99-91. Photo by Mary Ann Owen

What is the Point of Keeping a Fight a Title Fight? By Sue TL Fox June 5, 2010

(JUNE 5) Why do we continue to see a title bout on a card for women that has a last minute opponent change--and the fight continues to be for a world title(s) competition?  Full Story

ABAE National Female Championships 2010 by Mike O’Neill June 5, 2010

(JUNE 5) Sunday 6th June sees the Finals day in the ABAE National Female Championships 2010 and if last Saturday’s Semi Finals were anything to go by, all who make the journey to the South Coast..Full Story

Latest News: Sanchez and Barraza June 3, 2010

(JUNE 3) Region 9’s Jr. Olympic Female Champions Angelic Sanchez at 106 lbs. of New Mexico and Kyla Barraza at 110 lbs.,  of Colorado will represent Region 9 team at the National Jr. Olympics’ to be held at Camp Jejune, North Carolina, beginning June 14th.

Women's Boxing: "No Country for Old Boys" by Bernie McCoy June 2, 2010 Photo: Generic

(JUNE 2)  I was press-side, at a Bronx boxing show recently as the female bout came on. It was the fifth fight on a six fight card and featured a well publicized Bronx fighter making her return to the ring after an eight month hiatus. The bout had been selected as the "swing" bout on the national Spanish TV network, televising the card "live" and the Bronx fighter...Full Story

Regina Halmich back in the headlines June 2, 2010

(JUNE 2) A documentary called "Königin im Ring" (Queen of the Ring) about the life and boxing career of Regina Halmich is scheduled to be released to German cinemas on June 3rd.  This news is according to the film company progess-film.de-----BUT Regina Halmich is trying to stop the documentary being shown at cinemas through the court of law. ..Full Story

WBAN's June 2010 Rankings! June 2, 2010

(JUNE 2)  Dee Williams has posted the latest WBAN June 2010 rankings.  This system is based on Dee's computerized rankings, and they are independent ratings. To check out the latest rankings, Go Here!

Hernandez and Jeffrey on Indiana Card by Amy Greene June 1, 2010

(JUNE 1) On Saturday,  June 5, 2010, at the National Guard Armory, in Evansville, Indiana, there will be two women's bouts on the card.  Full Story