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At the Scales for Tomorrow Night's
Card: Official Weigh-in Results - Kali Reis vs. Patty
Ramirez
Source: Star Boxing
Photo Credits: Star Boxing
Date:
June 29, 2018 |
(JUNE 29) Tomorrow night "SLUGFEST at the SUN" is presented
by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing. The event takes place Saturday, June
30th at Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, CT. The main event features the
return of the "Common Man", light heavyweight sensation Joe Smith
Jr.., as he takes on tough Kentuckian, Melvin Russell. In the
co-feature bout, KALI REIS, returns home to Mohegan Sun after her
brilliant power punching performance on HBO against undefeated
champion, Cecilia Braekhus.
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Elena Savelyeva to fight Nina
Radovanovic on July 13th in Herceg Novi, Montenegro
Source: PR
Date:
June 29, 2018 |
(JUNE 29) Gold-star women’s bantamweight prospect Elena
Savelyeva (4-0, 3 KOs) of Russia will return to the ring on Friday,
July 13, in Herceg Novi, Montenegro, for an eight-round showdown
against current #10 IBF and #11 WBC contender Nina Radovanovic
(12-2, 3 KOs) of Serbia.
Formerly one of the most decorated female amateur boxers in the
world, Savelyeva is being fast-tracked by her co-promoters..Full
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Tyrieshia Douglas to
fight Helen
Joseph Tomorrow Night!
June 28, 2018 |
(JUNE 28) In a five-star matchup according to Boxrec, Tyrieshia
"Lady Tiga" Douglas, 13-1-0 (6 KO), of Baltimore, Maryland, will be
facing a tough opponent, when she fights Helen "Iron Lady" Joseph,
15-3-0 (10KO), of Nigeria. They will be fighting at the Maryland,
Woodlawn, Martin's West, Maryland. Photo Credit:
Facebook)
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Tomorrow night Three
Female Bouts on Card in Spain
June 28, 2018 |
(JUNE 28) Tomorrow night there will three female bouts
featured on card. In one bout it is Eva Narango vs. Davina
Perez, 10 rounds, for the WBC International Bantamweight title; In
second bout, Katharina Thanderz vs. Tamara Nunez, eight
rounds, super featherweight division; and in the third bout, Joanna
Ekedahl vs. Nana Chakhvashvili, six rounds, welterweight div.
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Kali Reis Quotes and Photos From
Media Workout Ahead of Co-Feature Bout on June 30th
Source/photos:
Star Boxing
June 27, 2018 |
(JUNE 27) PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (June 26, 2018) - In
advance of her fight this Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena,
three-time world champion Kali "KO Mequinonoag" Reis held an open
media workout today at Big Six Academy in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Press Conference: Mauricio
Sulaiman Announces WBC Women's Convention to take place Nov. 28-Dec.
2 in Culiacan, Mexico
Source: WBC Website
Date:
June 25, 2018 |
(JUNE 25) WBAN has received exciting news that the WBC will be
having their third WBC Women's Convention later this year with dates
announced for November 28th to December 2, 2018 to be held in
Culiacan, Mexico. There was a recent press conference
announcing this..
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Kali "KO Mequinonoag" Reis and
Anthony Laureano Look to Impress in Their Homecoming Bouts at the
Mohegan Sun on June 30th
Source: PR
June 25, 2018 |
(JUNE 25) With June 30th rapidly approaching, the hype for
STAR BOXING'S "SLUGFEST at the SUN" continues to build as two of the
premier fighters on the card will be making their New England
homecoming. In the co-feature bout, KALI "KO MEQUINONOAG" REIS
(13-7-1 4KO's) of Providence, Rhode Island will be making her third
appearance at Mohegan Sun against PATY "LA ELEGANTE" RAMIREZ (11-5
5KO's). Adding to the excitement, Connecticut's own "ACTION" ANTHONY
LAUREANO (7-0 3KO's) of East Hartford is set to make his return home
at Mohegan Sun in his bout against JUAN de la CRUZ RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1
6KO's).
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Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer
Win by Decisions
Source/PR/Internet
Photo Credits:
Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME
June 23, 2018 |
(JUNE 23) DETROIT – Claressa Shields became a two-division
world champion, and Christina Hammer retained her two world title
belts as both scored unanimous decision victories on Friday night on
SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION from the Masonic Temple in Detroit,
Mich. And now they have their sights set on one another.
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Raquel Miller Remains Undefeated
after Winning by Decision over Szilvia Szabados
Source: PR
June 22, 2018 |
(JUNE 22) New York, NY - Raquel Miller still remains
undefeated after winning last night with a six-round unanimous
decision over Szilvia Szabados in a middleweight bout at the Melrose
Ballroom in Queens, New York. Miller stunned and hurt Szabados
throughout the six rounds of boxing. Miller, who was making her New
York City debut showed her versatility by featuring a diverse
arsenal of punches with both hands.
Miller handled the former world-title challenger with ease as she
won by shutout scores of 60-54 on all cards.
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Official mascot unveiled and opening
of media accreditation to mark just 60 days to go until the Youth
Women’s & Men’s World Championships
Source: AIBA
Date:
June 22, 2018 |
(JUNE 22) The world’s top men’s and women’s boxing prospects
will come to the Hungarian city of Budapest in less than 60 days’
time for the start of the 2018 AIBA Youth Men’s & Women’s World
Championships. Running from 20-31 August, the competition will
feature the best youth boxers, reflecting the growth of the sport
and level of talent coming from each continent.
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USA Boxing Announces Four Boxers to
Compete at Summer Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018
by Bob Trieger/PR
Photo: Heaven Garcia
June 21, 2018 |
(JUNE 21) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.- USA Boxing announced
today the four boxers who were nominated to represent the United
States at the Summer Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018, pending
approval by the United States Olympic Committee. The Youth Olympic
Games will be held Oct. 6-8, with the boxing competition to take
place Oct. 14-18 in Argentina.
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Tonight: Boxing Action with
Raquel "The Pretty Beast" Miller vs. Szilvia Szabados in New York!
Source/PR
June 21, 2018 |
(JUNE 21) New York, NY --- Tonight at the Melrose Ballroom,
in Queens, New York, undefeated middleweight Raquel "The Pretty
Beast" Miller will be back in action when she takes on Szilvia
Szabados. At the scales, Miller (5-0, 3 KO's) of San
Francisco, weighed in at a 159.8 lbs while Szabados tipped the
scales at 154.8 lbs. Miller is managed by Split-T Management.
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Mixed Doubles anyone? AIBA plans to
'capture' new boxing audience in 2019
by Michael O'Neill
June 21, 2018 |
(JUNE 21) Mixed doubles has long been one of my favourite
events in the World of Sport. Some classic encounters at Wimbledon
and Flushing Meadows and in the Australian Open too but how I
wondered would that transfer to boxing? No, this article
REALLY IS about boxing, not Lawn Tennis so news tonight that the
International Boxing Association (AIBA) is seeking the views of its
National Confederations and hopefully National ones, boxers and
coaches too, as they are actively considering introducing ‘Mixed
Doubles’ in Boxing.
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Big Weekend for Women's Boxing that
Includes huge Fight televised on Showtime between Shields-Gabriels!
by Sue TL Fox
June 20, 2018 |
(JUNE 20) On Friday night, June 22nd, women's boxing will have a
big weekend that includes a huge fight that will be the main event televised live on SHOWTIME BOXING:
SPECIAL EDITION (10 p.m. ET/PT) and will also feature highlights
of Unified Women’s Middleweight Champion Christina Hammer as she
defends her WBC & WBO Titles in her U.S. debut against former
world champion Tori Nelson...Full
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Meleisea vs Long II postponed
by Benjamin Watt
June 20, 2018 |
(JUNE 20) The second heavyweight bout between
Alrie Meleisea vs Sarah Long for the New Zealand title has been
postponed. Alrie Meleisea was set to defend her NZPBA
heavyweight title in a rematch against Sarah Long for this
Saturdays event in Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand. However due
to the death of her mother, Alrie Meleisea pulled out of the
event. Terry Tuteru who was the promoter and the trainer/manager
of Sarah Long tried to find a replacement fighter for Sarah for
the interim NZPBA title, however due to late notice he was
unable to find anyone.
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New England's Top and Most Promising
Boxers on "Slugfest at the Sun" Card
Source: PR
Date:
June 19, 2018 |
(JUNE 19) UNCASVILLE, CONN. - Many of New England's best
and most promising boxers will be in action JUNE 30 on the
"SLUGFEST AT THE SUN" card, presented by JOE DEGUARDIA'S STAR
BOXING, at Mohegan Sun Area in Uncasville, Connecticut.
The "Common Man," Long Island light heavyweight JOE SMITH, JR.
(23-2, 19 KOs), returns to the ring after being inactive the
past 11 months recovering from a broken jaw. The popular
Irish-American will face MELVIN "THE ROMANTIC REDNECK" RUSSELL
(11-4-2, 7 KOs) in the 10-round main event.
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Two Female Bouts on UK Card; Marshall
and Basheel Win by TKOs'
Date:
June 17, 2018 |
(June 17) On Friday night, on June 15, 2018, at the London,
Bethnal Green, York Hall, United Kingdom, Savannah "'Silent
Assassin" Marshall, 165, of Hartlepool, County Durham, UK, Marshall
TKO'd [1:58] Alejandra Ayala, 164, 29 years old, of Mexico City,
Mexico, in the second round of a scheduled six round bout. Marshall
is now 3-0-0 (2KO), and Ayala is now 8-3-0 (5KO).
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Germany: Layla McCarter to Defend Titles
Against Eva Bajic
June 15, 2018 |
(JUNE 15) On Saturday night at the Baden-Württemberg, Karlsruhe,
Wildparkstadion, Germany, Layla "Amazing" McCarter, 41-13-5 (11KO),
of Las Vegas, Nevada, United States will be defending her GBU and
WIBF Welterweight world titles against Eva Bajic, 14-12-0 (9KO) of
Senta, Serbia. The two will be fighting ten rounds. McCarter
won the GBU/WIBF Welterweight titles in March of 2018.
Photo: Facebook
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Argentina: Jennifer Rasjido to Fight
Marta Soledad Juncos
June 15, 2018 |
(JUNE 15) Tonight at the Catamarca, Club Deportivo y Cultural
Juventud Unida, Argentina, Jennifer Rasjido, 7-0-1 (3KO), of
Catamarca, is set to fight Marta Soledad Juncos, 5-28-4
(0KO), of Cordoba, Argentina. The two will be fighting six
rounds in the super bantamt division. Rasjido is coming off a recent
win by TKO over Vanesa Calderon. Photo: Facebook
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Adelaida Ruiz to fight Karla Valenzuela in Six-Rounder
June 15, 2018 |
(JUNE 15) Tonight
June 15, 2018, at the California, City of Industry, Pacific Palms
Resort, United States, Adelaida "la Cobra" Ruiz, 5-0-0 (2KO),Los
Angeles, California, looks to stay undefeated when she steps into
the ring for her sixth pro bout against Karla "La Princesa"
Valenzuela, 3-19-3 (1KO), of Durango, Mexico.
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Katie Taylor to fight Kimberly Connor
June 14, 2018 |
(JUNE 14) On July 28,
2018, at the London, Greenwich, O2 Arena, in the United Kingdom,
Katie Taylor, 9-0-0 (4KO), will be fighting a ten-round bout against
United States Kimberly Connor, 13-3-2 (5KO). Katie will be
defending her IBF and WBA Lightweight world titles. Katie just came
off a win against Victoria Bustos. Connor is coming off a win
in her last fight against Jasmine Clarkson in July of 2017.
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Italy: Sara Corazza Won her Pro Debut against Ksenija
Medic
June 12, 2018 |
(JUNE 12) On Saturday night (June 10), at the
Palaboxe Aurelio Santoro, Roma, Lazio, Italy, super lightweight Sara
Corazza, pro debut, now 1-0-0 (0KO), Ferrara, Emilia Romagna, Italy,
won by points in a six-rounder over Ksenija Medic, 0-9-1 (0KO).
Medic of Novi Sad, Serbia, has been boxing professionally since
April 2016, without a win thus far, and having one draw against Ana
Nikolic. Photo: Facebook
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Dicaire Wins by
Decision over Yamila Abellaneda
June 10, 2018
Photo credit: Facebook
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(JUNE 10) Last night at the Quebec, Montreal, Montreal Casino,
and part of the finale of the :Grand Prix" of the Yvon Michel Group, NABF Super Middleweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire, 150¼, won
by ten-round unanimous decision over Argentina's Yamila Belen
Abellaneda, 144¼. Final judges scores were 100-90,
99-91, and 98-92.
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Delfine Persoon Defends her WBC World Title
Successfully
Photo credit: Facebook
June 10, 2018 |
(JUNE 10) Last night the Eernegem, West-Vlaanderen,
Belgium, Delfine Persoon, 41-1-0 (16KO), of Belgium,
successfully defended her WBC Lightweight world title
against Natalia Vanesa del Valle Aguirre,
8-11-3, of Cordoba, Argentina, when she won by a
ten-round unanimous decision. Final judges scores were 100-89,
100-88, and 99-90.
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Laura Griffa Wins by
Decision over Castillo
Photo: Facebook
June 10, 2018 |
(JUNE 10) Last night at the Villa Carlos Paz, Monaco Hotel &
Resort, in Cordoba, Argentina, Laura Griffa, 120¼, now 16-1-0
(1KO), of Buenos Aires, won a ten-round unanimous decision over
Cintia Castillo, 121¼, 8-4-0 (1KO), of Cordoba. Griffa
was defending her Argentina (FAB) Super
Bantamweight title. Final judges were 98-94½, 97-93, and
97-93.
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Marie-Eve Dicaire to fight
Yamila Abellaneda in Canada
June 8, 2018
Photo credit: Mary Ann Owen |
(JUNE 8) The NABF Super Middleweight Champion (154 lb.) Marie-Eve
Dicaire, 150¼, will be fighting at the finale of the "Grand
Prix" of the Yvon Michel Group (GYM), tomorrow night at the Casino
Cabaret in Montreal, Canada, where she will face Argentina's Yamila
Belen Abellaneda, 144¼ in a ten-round bout. Photo credit: Mary Ann
Owen -[photo/Dicaire]
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Tomorrow Night:
Delfine Persoon to Defend her WBC World Title
June 8, 2018 |
(JUNE 8) Tomorrow
night at the Eernegem, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Delfine Persoon,
40-1-0 (16KO), of Belgium, will be defending her WBC Lightweight
world title against Natalia Vanesa del Valle Aguirre,
8-10-3, of Cordoba, Argentina. The two will be fighting
ten rounds on the card. Photo credit: Facebook/Persoon.
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Rematch: Alrie Meleisea to
Fight Sarah Long June 23rd in Auckland, New Zealand
by Benjamin Watts
June 7, 2018 |
(JUNE 7) The rematch between Alrie Meleisea and Sarah Long
is set and ready to happen on June 23rd at Onehunga, Auckland, New
Zealand. Alrie Meleisea will be defending her NZPBA Heavyweight
title against Sarah Long for the second time but this time the event
will be held in South Auckland and promoted by Terry Tuteru.
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Sacred Downing Wins by Decision in
Pro Debut; and Alejandro Jimenez Remains undefeated
Source: PR
Date:
June 7, 2018 |
(JUNE 7) Atlantic City, New--Two members of the Mis
Downing Promotions banner registered victories on Saturday night at
Boardwalk Hall. 11-time National Amateur champion Sacred Downing
made a successful pro debut by winning a 4-round unanimous decision
over Britain Hart in a super bantamweight bout.
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Irish Times: Katie Taylor issues
statement on shooting at Bray Boxing Club
Source:
www.irishtimes.com
June 7, 2018 |
(JUNE 7) Katie Taylor issues statement on shooting at Bray
boxing club that was published today on the Irish Times Media
Website. Taylor wanted to ensure the clarity and in future stories
of her thoughts on the tragic incident where one man Bobby Messett
was tragically killed and two others Ian Britton and her father Pete
Taylor were seriously injured. Katie said: ‘For my
Dad, I’m very thankful he made it through this horrific attack and
is recovering well’...Full
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Lani Daniels vs Nailini Helu to Main
Event South Auckland
by Benjamin Watt
June 6, 2018 |
(JUNE 6) Lani Daniels will be defending her NZPBA Light
Heavyweight title against Nailini Helu on July 14 2018, at Auckland
Netball Centre in St John Auckland New Zealand, Mal and Raylyne
Siaosi will be promoting another show under their Multi trade boxing
brand. This will be the first time they will be a women's
professional boxing bout on their card and also first time they
making a women's boxing ...Full
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First Women's
Boxing tournament in New Zealand
by Benjamin Watt
June 6, 2018 |
(JUNE 6) Craig Thomson of CTP Boxing has just announced
that he will be promoting the first 8 women heavyweight tournament
in New Zealand Boxing history. After a very successful 8 man
middleweight tournament in April, he has decided to do another “Dare
to be Great” Tournament on October 6th in Auckland New Zealand, but
this time with Heavyweight Women.
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Selina Barrios vs. Aida Satybaldinova
July 7 in Corpus Christi
Source/PR
June 6, 2018 |
(JUNE 6) CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (June 6, 2018) - Two of boxing's
most exciting female fighters will meet in a battle of unbeaten
lightweights on Saturday July 7, 2018, when Selina "Aztec Queen"
Barrios (3-0, 1 KO) and Aida "Lady Sparta" Satybaldinova (3-0-1)
square off at the American Bank Center Water Garden Room, in Corpus
Christi, TX. The 8-round main event bout will take place on the
"Battle By The Bay 3" card, promoted by Reyna Promotions.
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Seniesa Estrada to fight on July 6th
at the La Fight Club
Source/Press Release
Photo Credits:
Hogan's Photography
June 3, 2018 |
(JUNE 3) LOS ANGELES - On July 6th Edition of the "La Fight
Club" at the Belasco Theater, in Downtown Los Angeles, California,
there will be a female bout on the card, that will feature Seniesa
"Super Bad" Estrada (13-0, 3 KOs) in an eight-round light flyweight
bout. This will be Estrada's second fight at the La Fight Club,
after she had headlined the event in April. Estrada is coming off a
technical knockout victory Amarilis Adorno and plans to fight for a
world title in the near future.
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Natalie Brown Wins by KO over Jessica Camara
Date:
June 3, 2018 |
(JUNE 3) Last night at the Scotiabank Convention Centre,
in Niagara Falls, Canada, in a female bout on the card,
Natalie Brown, 138.2, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, won by a second
round KO over Jessica Camara, 137.2, of Ontario, Canada. The
bouts were live exclusively on BoxCaster Boxing. Also, Samuel Vargas
takes on Mauro Godoy, and more.
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Sacred Downing Wins by a Unanimous
decision
June 3, 2018 |
(JUNE 3) Last night at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City,
Sacred Downing, 123.6, won a four-round unanimous decision over
Britain Hart, 121 lbs., Downing was making her pro debut.