Last Night Yamileth Mercado Successfully defended her WBC title over Ramla Ali by Sue TL Fox

(JUNE 30) Last night at the Footprint Center, in Phoenix, Arizona, Yamileth Mercado, of Mexico, 121 lbs.,  won a ten-round unanimous decision over Ramla Ali, 122 lbs., of Greenwich, London, UK.  The two were fighting for the WBC World Super Bantamweight title....Full Story

Update: The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Names our "Women Cops Who Box" Recipients who will be honored at our Pre-Celebration!  June 28, 2024

Nisa Rodriguez,  New York City police officer and celebrated amateur boxer, Nisa Rodriguez has been added to our “Women Cops Who Box” at our Pre-celebration on April 4, 2025! The following night at the “Night of the Stars 2”, at the finale, we will then be inducting our 2025 International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees on April 5, 2025. We now have ten Women Cops Who Box who are our Special Award Recipients. The event takes place at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  More to follow soon. ....Full Story

Analysis of the “Heavyweight division” for Women’s Boxing By Sue TL Fox June 27, 2024

Periodically, I examine ratings and the group of female boxers in various weight classes. Recently, I became curious about the state of the heavyweight division in 2024. In past articles, I discussed female boxers in the heavyweight division who were ranked in the top ten with having few fights to be ranked.  So let’s take a look at the heavyweight division in women’s boxing.  Full Story

Ring in a diamond “Punch-Out at Polar Park II” August 9th outdoor pro boxing show in Worcester, MA Source:  PR/Bob Trieger June 27, 2024

(JUNE 27) WORCESTER, Mass.–“Punch-Out at Polar Park II”, presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) in conjunction with Kendrick Ball’s Camp Get Right Boxing, will feature many of the most promising and popular professional boxers in the Bay State at the second boxing event ever held at beautiful Polar Park in Worcester, Massachusetts.  Full Story

Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Honors Stacy Prestage at Induction Weekend by Ron Scarfone June 26, 2024

(JUNE 26) The Florida Boxing Hall of Fame (FBHOF) had their Induction Weekend from June 21-23 at the Hilton Hotel in St. Petersburg, Florida in Carillon Park. The FBHOF is one of the most prestigious Halls of Fame for boxing in the United States. Stacy Prestage was the only female boxer on the list of inductees. Prestage is shown on the cover of the FBHOF program magazine for this year. Arcadio Castro Jr. has painted the program cover since the beginning of the FBHOF. Castro Jr. ...Full Story

Alastair Segerdal:  A Piece of History Missing in the Sport-by Sue TL Fox Photo credits/Alastair Segerdal *photos donated to WBAN in 2001 June 25, 2024

 (JUNE 25) There is a little bit of history that has not been discussed much that occurred in the 1970's to early 1980's, and it is not about a female boxer or boxers----it is about a past photographer that captured women's boxing in the 1970s-1980s when few cared about covering the sport.  His name is Alastair Segerdal (he passed away in the early 2000's) . Full Story

Ana Reyes Wins by TKO; Camila Vidal by decision June 24, 2024

(JUNE 24) Last night at the Club de Boxeo Atila, Florida, Ana Reyes, 140 1/2, 22 years old,  from Colombia, won by a [1:42] third round TKO over Angeli Fuentes, 142 3/4, from Venezuela, 20 years old in a scheduled six-round bout. In a second female bout, Camila Vidal, making her pro debut, 128 lb., won by a four-round unanimous.For full fight results

Emma Dolan Wins by a Split Decision over Shannon Ryan  June 23, 2024

(JUNE 23)  Last night at the  Resorts World Arena, in Birmingham, United Kingdom, Emma Dolan, 114 1/2, of Newark Nottinghamshire, won a ten-round split decision over Shannon Ryan, 113 1/2, of Watford, Hertfordshire, UK.  The two were fighting for the BBBofC British Super Flyweight belt, and the Commonwealth Boxing Council..For full fight results

Geovana Peres makes history in second New Zealand National Muay Thai title win by Benjamin Watt June 22, 2024

(JUNE 22) Geovana Peres made history in Tauranga on Saturday night, winning her second Muay Thai professional title against Hometown favourite Faith Mcmah and becoming the first-ever WBC Muay Thai Heavyweight female champion. The two had fought before back in November 2022, where Peres won the fight by split decision, winning the WMC New Zealand national Heavyweight title. McMah's camp called the controversy over the result and wanted to see the fight happen again.  Full Story

Tonight in Italy:  Veronica Tori vs.  Natalia Francesca June 21, 2024

(JUNE 21)  Tonight at the PalaElachem, Vigevano, in Italy, Veronica Tori, of Vigevano, with a 6-2-0 (3KO) record,  will be fighting Natalia Francesca, 6-3-0, of Cataluña, Spain will be fighting a ten-round bout, for the vacant, EBU European Bantamweight title. Tosi's last fight took place in December of 2023, winning by decision and Francesca in March of 2024, winning an eight-round decision.

The City of Raton honored two-time Women’s World Boxing Champion Terri “Lil Loca” Cruz June 19, 2024

(JUNE 19) On Tuesday, June 4th, the City of Raton honored two-time Women’s World Boxing Champion Terri “Lil Loca” Cruz. Citizens, family, and friends from Cruz’s hometown attended the event. Cruz retired in 2011 with a professional boxing record of 17-7-2. With 26 fights and 130 rounds to her resume, Cruz’s fought in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, South Dakota, Nevada, Arizona, South Korea (on two occasions), Australia, and Germany. Full Story

Honor the Legends: Don’t Miss the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame 12th Annual Induction Gala Weekend! Source:  PR June 18, 2024

(JUNE 18) It's time to roll out the red carpet!  This year, we're not just celebrating history; we're making it.  The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame cordially invites you to join us for our 12th Annual Induction Gala Weekend at The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV — a place deeply etched in the history of boxing. Here, the echoes of gloves against canvas, the roars of triumphant victories, and the silent nods of respect among warriors permeate every corner, reminding us of the sport's rich legacy within these walls. Full Story

Melanie Costa added to the "Women Cops Who Box" Pre-celebration Day at the IWBHF Event! by Sue TL Fox June 16, 2044

(JUNE 16) We are proud to announce that we have added female police officer/boxer, Melanie Costa, to be honored and celebrated as one of our special award recipients in the "Women Cops who Box" segment of our pre-celebration that takes place on April 4-5, 2025, the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame will be hosting our next "Night of the Stars 2" two-day Hall of Fame event at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.  With our event now a two-day affair for the second year----we have a pre-celebration day on the first day of our event.  Full Story

Tonight's Results in England:  Watson Wins by Points over Radomska June 14, 2024 Photo credit: Facebook /poster

(JUNE 14) Tonight at the Bolton Whites Hotel (De Vere Whites), Bolton, Flyweights Chloe Watson of Birkenhead United Kingdom, won a six-round bout by points over Kate Radomska from Waterford, Ireland. Watson continues to be undefeated with a 8-0-0 record, and Radomska drops to 4-4-0.   More on Fight Results

The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Names our "Women Cops Who Box" Recipients who will be honored at our Pre-Celebration!  Source:  IWBHF Press Release June 13, 2024

(JUNE 13) On April 4-5, 2025, the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame will be hosting our next "Night of the Stars 2" two-day Hall of Fame event at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.  With our event now a two-day affair for the second year----we have a pre-celebration day on the first day of our event. So without further ado, we will give the details of our first day of the event where we will be honoring our "Women Cops Who Box" which will include the following... Full Story

The huge women's boxing title fights that await in the second half of 2024 June 11, 2024

Women's boxing has seen several title fights play out in the opening half of the year but the biggest and most exciting bouts have been saved for the latter stages of the year. Natasha Jones beat Mikaela Mayor in the opening title fight of the year to retain her IBF belt and there was a similar theme in the WBO welterweight title fight in March as Sandy Ryan maintained her world champion status against Terri Harper.  Full Story

Female boxing match that makes little sense June 10, 2024

 (JUNE 10) This last weekend on June 8th, at the Complexe Sportif Alain Mallon, in Neuilly en Thelle, Fanny Galle, 146 1/2,  1-0-0 was matched up with Ksenija Medic,148 1/4,  3-31-2 record.   Galle won the bout by a four-round unanimous decision, 36-40 on all cards. This matchup makes little sense....For all fight results, go here

Jaime Clampitt:  “The Hurricane” Hits Mohegan Sun Arena on June 15th Source:  Press Release June 6, 2024

(JUNE 6) WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND – Jaime "The Hurricane" Clampitt (25-6-2, 7 KOs) returns to Mohegan Sun Arena for one last fight on June 15th, when she battles Canada’s Kandi Wyatt (12-6, 3 KOs) in an 8-round lightweight contest on CES Boxing's 'Championship Jackpot 2024'. The fight caps off an incredible hall-of-fame career for Clampitt that saw her win four (4) world titles in two weight classes, defeating the likes of Jane Couch, Mia St. John, and many others along the way.  Full Story

Latest Update on Female Amateur Boxer Alyssa Mendoza Qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympic Games Source: PR/Bob Trieger Excerpt of release/Video June 5, 2024

(JUNE 5) BANGKOK, Thailand ---- On June 3, 2024, WBAN received a press release with the latest news about the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. According to the release by Bob Trieger, Team USA earned two spots for Paris on June 2, 2025, at the Second 2024 Olympic Games World Qualifying Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. WBAN would like to congratulate Alyssa Mendoza for her ongoing achievements in the Amateur. Here's a video that provides more information about Mendoza.  Full Story

Kyana Williams:  WBAN Adds Kyana to our Boxers Profiles Segment and "Women Cops Who Box!" by Sue TL Fox June 3, 2024

My name is Kyana Williams, but everyone calls me “Special Kay”.  I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but describe myself as a product of Providence.  I moved to Rhode Island,  at the age of two with my parents and brother, and  have been a product of my environment ever since.  People always ask,  “why Special Kay”? And I always reply because I’m “special”.  To be a fighter you have to have a certain level of mental resilience, confidence and self discipline. Full Story

Nisa Rodriguez to be showcased on Puerto Rican Day at Madison Square Garden in New York Source:  PR/Bob Trieger

(JUNE 3) NEW YORK CITY – New York City police officer and celebrated amateur boxer, Nisa Rodriguez (1-0, 0 KOs), is excited to be boxing on National Puerto Rican Day this Saturday at home in Madison Square Garden Theater.  Rodriguez, 33, faces Jordanne Garcia (4-3, 3 KOs), of Albuquerque (NM), in a four-round bout on a Top Rank card, headlined by Xander Zayas vs. Patrick Teixera, and Nisa’s fight will be streamed live on ESPN2.  Full Story

Denmark's Dina Thorslund Named WBAN's June 2024 Fighter of the Month June 2, 2024

 (JUNE 2) WBAN would like to congratulate Denmark's Dina Thorslund as WBAN's June 2024 Fighter of the month.  She just had a world title fight, defending her WBC and WBO World title belts.  She won easily in her fight with Seren Cetin.  This is the second time she has been our Fighter of the month, first time in April of 2018.