AIBA Guarantees Boxers A Fair Fight and Reforms Source:  Bob Trieger/PR June 28, 2021

(JUNE 28) LAUSANNE, Switzerland  -- The International Boxing Association (AIBA) today revealed major developments in its drive to reform boxing with the appointment of independent governance expert Professor Dr. Ulrich Haas and confirmation that a major independent financial audit will be....Full Story

Accolades Roll In For World Champion Kali Reis starring role in 'Catch the Fair One" Film Source:  Dibella/PR June 26, 2021

(JUNE 26) New York, NY -- WBA super lightweight world champion Kali Reis is receiving a wealth of accolades from the international entertainment media for her starring role in the movie, ‘Catch the Fair One’, which is a scintillating thriller set in the sex trafficking world of indigenous women. Full Story

Tonight: Yamileth Mercado Defends her WBC Title against Angelica Rascon June 26, 2021

(JUNE 26) Tonight at the Gimnasio Rodrigo M. Quevedo, Chihuahua, Mexico, Yamileth Mercado, 17-2-0 (5KO), of Chihuahua, is set to defend her WBC against Angelica Rascon, 10-0-0 (2KO),of El Paso, Texas, in a ten-round scheduled bout.

What’s Next for Boxer Claressa Shields? June 23, 2021

Claressa Shields has established herself as one of the best female fighters on the planet. Her prowess in the boxing world is undeniable. She currently holds two gold medals in the Olympics, as well as simultaneous world titles in WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO, the only boxer in history to do so. Shields is certainly one of the best female boxers in history and now at just 26 years old, she is looking to test her skills further. Full Story

The Top Female Boxers To Watch Out For In 2021 June 22, 2021

Women’s boxing is at its very best at the moment, despite the challenges faced in just about every aspect of life amid the toughest crisis the world has ever known. The sport has produced some incredible performers over the years, with the likes of Laila Ali, Lucia Rijker and Anne Wolf helping make women’s boxing a popular watch. However, the era we are in now is even better, with a number of fighters making...Full Story

Exciting Night for Women's Boxing:  Mikaela Mayer Wins by Decision in First Defense of WBO Belt! Source:  PR/Top Rank Photo credits:  Mikey Williams/Top Rank June 20, 2021

(JUNE 20) Last night at the Virgin Hotels, in Las Vegas, Nevada,   Mikaela Mayer took on a tough fight with Erica Farias, and winning by a 10-round unanimous decision. The two were fighting for the WBO Junior Lightweight World title.  It was reported that Mayer adjusted, turned up the heat and defeated Erica Farias.  This was a first successful defense of her belt.  Full Story

Big win for Marlen Esparza! Esparza Won by a Decision winning the WBC Flyweight World title June 19, 2021

(JUNE 19)  Today Marlen defeated a very tough opponent Ibeth Zamora Silva in a 10 round title bout fighting for the WBC Flyweight World title. The two fought at the Don Haskins Center inEl Paso, Texas. Final Judges scores were:  96-92, 95-94, 96-94.  Esparza is now 10-1-0 (1KO). Silva fell to 32-7-0 (12 KO).

WBSS Launches Historic Women’s Pro Boxing Tournament Source:  Press Release June 16, 2021

(JUNE 16) Women’s Super-Featherweights will quest for the Muhammad Ali Trophy, The Greatest Prize in Boxing, in Season III of the World Boxing Super Series.  After the high demand from broadcasters, fans, and sponsors WBSS AG is delighted to announce Season III of the World Boxing Super Series; one tournament, one weight class, and one winner to be the first woman to raise the Muhammad Ali Trophy.  Full Story

Female Bout on undercard: Karen Rubio to Face Estefany Alegria Source:  PR Photo credits:  Facebook June 16, 2021

(JUNE 16) Las Vegas, NV – The undercard for Tribute to the Kings – Anderson Silva vs. Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. is coming to beIN SPORTS Saturday, June 19. The network announces it will broadcast the entire undercard live from Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico Saturday, June 19 starting at 7:00 p.m. EST. Full Story

Boxing Action in Florida when Melissa Parker fights Calista Silgado for a World title belt  June 15, 2021

(JUNE 15) On Saturday, June 19th, at the Doubletree Miamimart Hotel, Miami, Florida, Melissa Oddessa Parker, 4-0-0, is set to fight Calista Silgado, 19-12-3, for the vacant IBO Bantamweight world title. The two will fight a ten-round bout for the belt.

Tomorrow night in Argentina:  Victoria Bustos vs. Maria Soledad Capriolo June 11, 2021

(JUNE 12)  Tomorrow night at the Complejo Multifuncion, Perez, Argentina, Victoria Bustos,20-6-0 (0KO), of Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, will take on Maria Soledad Capriolo, 7-12-4 (0KO), of Cordoba, Argentina. The two will be fighting six rounds in the lightweight division. .

Eva Guzman Wins by a Decision over Isabel Millan June 7, 2021

(JUNE 7)  On Friday night in Culiacan, Mexico, flyweight Eva "La Ley" Guzman, of Maracay, Venezuela won a ten-round unanimous decision over Isabel Millan, of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. The two were fighting for the Interim WBA Flyweight title. This was Guzman's first fight in 2021, and her record improved to 18-1-1 (10KO), and Millan is now 29-7-1 (9KO).

Amateur Boxing Standout Naomi Graham added to the WBAN's Boxers' Profiles Segment! June 5, 2021

(JUNE 5) Middleweight Naomi Graham is one of the top female boxing amateurs in the sport today.  She grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina but presently lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Naomi grew up in Fayetteville, which was a home to an Army base, and many boxing gyms.  Her older sister, Rachel Clark fought as a pros..Full Story

Tonight:  Haydee Zapa to fight Pro Debuter Stefanie Cohen June 4, 2021

(JUNE 4)  Tonight at the Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo Haydee Zapa will be returning to the ring after not fighting since October of 2019.  She will be fighting Stefanie Cohen, who will be making her professional debut in a four-round bout in the strawweight division.   Cohen is from Miami, Florida, and Zapa from Colombia.  Photo credit: Facebook / Haydee Zapa

The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Event - Saturday, August 14th, at the Orleans Hotel and Casino! Source: IWBHF Press Release [IWBHF Tickets] June 3, 2021

(JUNE 3) The coronavirus pandemic, as it did with all sports, had a debilitating effect on the sport of Women’s boxing. However, this particular sport and the athletes who have chosen to compete inside the ropes are no strangers to surmounting obstacles in their path to a boxing ring. It is, therefore, not surprising that the sport has successfully endured the turbulence of the past year and did so while maintaining what is considered, by many...Full Story