HISTORY OF
WOMEN'S BOXING

Milo's opponent is named By JollyDee of Hungary March 31, 2004

(MAR 31) The Felix-Promotion has reported that the WIBF-GBU Flyweight World Champion Viktoria Milo, 8-3-0 (2KO), of Nyiregyhaza, Hungary, will be fighting and defending her title again Bulgarian Svetla Taskova (3-7-1; 1KO).  The two will fight on April 17, 2004 on the Main Event on TV-2.

Tonight: St. John to be guest on Wayne Brady Show! March 31, 2004

(MAR 31) Tonight, on the Wayne Brady Show,  Mia "The Knockout" St. John will be making an appearance.  Be sure to check your local listings because it airs differently in each state. St. John will be talking about upcoming fights, and her new workout DVD "Workout with the Knockout" which hits the market this summer.

Results for Guyana!  March 31, 2004

(MAR 31) This last Saturday on March 27, at the  Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Georgetown Guyana, Alicia "Slick" Ashley, 121, won an eight-round unanimous decision over Shondell Alfred, 111. Also in a huge-weight difference matchup, Lisma De Silva, 228, won a four-round unanimous decision over Sharon Ward, 170, who was making her pro debut.

(MAR 30) On May 30, 2004, at the DC Tunnel, in Washington, DC, Carlette "The Truth" Ewell,5-2-0 (4KO), North Carolina,  will be fighting on the undercard in a non-title bout against Angela 'Awesome' Simpson, 2-0-0 (1KO), Detroit, Michigan, in a six-rounder 175-lb (not to exceed 177).

Walberg to fight Gaines this Saturday! March 29, 2004

(MAR 29) WBAN has been notified that Frida Walberg (2-0-0) will fight Sharon Gaines (2-0-0) on the undercard  this coming Saturday, April 3rd in Denmark.  The card is being promoted by Bettina Palle, and will be televised on DK4, and it will be a night of men's and women's boxing.

(MAR 28) Last night at the Northern Lights Casino, in Anacortes, Washington, Lisa Holewyne, of Texas, won a six-round unanimous decision over Brenda Bell-Drexel, also from Texas,  with judges scoring of  58-56, 59-55, and 60-54. There was a significant weight difference between Holewyne and Bell-Drexel, whereas Holewyne initially weighed in at 148 lbs, and Bell-Drexel came in at 165! In the State of Washington, they have an 11-pound weight difference, so apparently Holewyne readily drank lots of water, wore all of her clothes, and then weighed in at 154 lbs. In the fight, Bell-Drexel tried to utilize her weight to her advantage, leaning and pushing, and in the early part of the fight Holewyne had some trouble, but once Holewyne got into her rhythm, she picked Bell-Drexel apart, most often with her right, either in close with an uppercut or simply an overhand.

Torres named WBAN's April 2004 Fighter of the Month! March 28, 2004

(MAR 28) WBAN would like to congratulate Ana Marie Torres, a former Mexican Bantamweight Champion, with a 10-1-1 (7KO) record, who was named WBAN's April 2004 Fighter of the month.  Torres just had an impressive win over Lakeysha Williams, who she stopped in the fourth round!

(MAR 26) Word surfaced this week that amateur star Molly McConnell –-the 2002 National Golden Gloves and 2004 National PAL Champ at 145 lbs—-has signed to turn pro with famed manager Jackie Kallen. The recently released film "On The Ropes" is based on Kallen’s experience as..Full Story 

Halmich to fight Lang for Junior Bantamweight title! translated German news by Torben L. March 25, 2004

(MAR 25)  On May 29, 2004, in Kieler Ostseehalle, there will be an ALL-WOMEN'S event! The main event will be Regina Halmich on 29th May, and is scheduled to be an all women's event. The main event between Regina Halmich and Daisy Lang will fight for the WIBF Junior Bantamweight title, and that will end the series of fights that started last year to find the best female boxer in Germany. The other two contenders were Silke Weickenmeier and Nadia Loritz.

(MAR 25) Mia St. John fighting tomorrow night in Phoenix, Arizona is up in the air, after her opponent, Imelda Arias came in too heavy one day before the weigh-in and was not approved by the commission. It is unknown if promoters can scramble to find another opponent for St. John. There is a slight chance that the two will have an exhibition bout.

(MAR 24) On a Telefutura card, and promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, Mariana Juarez, 11-3-3 (6KO), 116, of Mexico will be fighting on April 30, 2004, at the Dodge Arena, in Hidalgo, Texas. *Update: Juarez will be fighting Yvonne Chavez in rematch.

(MAR 22) Tonya “America’s Bad Girl” Harding reported an alleged death threat to the Oakland Police Department, according to news sources.  Harding and her boxing trainer Paul Brown reported that at the Hilton Hotel in Oakland, that while Harding was at the weigh-in, to fight her second opponent offered up, Tracy Carlton, that Carlton and some people who were with her began “trying to intimidate” her.  Brown reported that a few hours later, he received a threatening call on his cell phone, with a man’s voice saying that if Tonya didn’t fight, that he would be killed. .

(MAR 16) Today's German newspapers brings a story about Regina Halmich's participation on a CD with a "Gothic Rock Band" called "Umbra et Imago". The reason for the controversy, is that the track she is singing along on, is rated as sado-masochistic.  Furthermore the leader of the band claims in the article published in the BILD Zeitung, that Regina Halmich is a "regular" at his SM Club parties "Painball", and it was here the idea of doing a duet with Regina was  born.  

(MAR 16) Latonya King of Detroit, Michigan, will be on the talk show "Tavis Smily" tomorrow night, March 17th.  Smily's show is on PBS Television and boxing fans can check their local listings for times that it will air.  Also, King will be featured about her life as an amateur in the June/July 2004 issue of Teen People magazine!

(MAR 16) On April 3, 2004, in Denmark (TBD Venue), there will be a night of Men's and  Women's Boxing. The card is being promoted by Bettina Palle, and will be televised on DK4.  So far, the new up and coming boxer Frida Walberg will be fighting on the undercard in a four-rounder.

(MAR 15) With revenge on her mind Stephanie Dobbs pounded out a six-round majority decision over Nina Ahlin in a strawweight battle at the Pechanga Resort and Casino on Sunday.  Dobbs (10-13-2) avenged a loss to Ahlin with a nonstop assault of the Atlanta-based boxer who was fighting for the first time in 11 months. Their last confrontation occurred in 2002 with Ahlin winning a four-round decision 57-57, 58-56, 59-55. 

(MAR 13) Tonight in Copenhagen, Denmark, Alexandra Matheus stopped her Hungarian opponent Krisztina Poropzski  towards the end of the third round. She caught Poropzski with a left hook to the body, which sent her to to canvas. She repeated this a few moments later, and this time the Hungarian failed to beat the count. In the second women's bout, Frida Wallberg had the upper hand in all four rounds of her bout with Viktoria Oleynik of Ukraine, but had to settle for a convincing points decision. All three judges scored the bout 40-36.

(MAR 13) Last night in front of over 7,700 hockey fans in Indianapolis, Indiana, Tonya Harding and her trainer put on an exhibition bout at a “Fight Night” promotion held by the Indianapolis Ice of the Central Hockey League. Local news sources reported, “Harding traded punches with her manager and trainer, Paul Brown, who wore huge gloves, which he used to absorb punches.” It was reported that many spectators booed Harding, when she was introduced as "America's Bad Girl." Harding’s comeback, "They boo me, but they're all paying my salary, I say 'Thank you' to them." Source:

(MAR 13) Tomorrow, on March 14, Mia St. John will be an MC along with former Laker John Sally at the 2nd annual Frankie Muniz HOOPLA, an all-star celebrity basketball event, at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Tip off is at 1:00PM followed by a VIP after party for VIP ticket holders.  Pokemon-e Trading Card Game presents this event. Guests scheduled to appear include: Frankie Muniz, Nick Carter, Anthony Anderson, Drew Lachey, Steve Howey, Neal McDonough, Geoff Stults, Roger Lodge, Jonathan Lipnicki, Wesley Jonathan, Jason Gedrick, Arlen Escarpeta, Khleo Thomas, Boris Kodjoe, David Krumholtz, Brian Cranston, Donald Faison, Zachary Levi and many more....

(MAR 13) Last night at the HP Pavilion, in San Jose, California, on the "Miller Lite Fight Night at the Tank" and promoted by Sugar Ray Leonard Promotions,
Kelsey Jeffries won by a six round unanimous decision over Linda Tenberg. WBAN's Jesus Sanchez and Brian Low covered the fight at ringside. Other results: Flyweights – Francisco Arce won by unanimous decision over Jose Rico in six rounds; Super Middleweights – William Harmon won by knockout over Oliver Foye in the first round;  Featherweights – Ben Dunne won by unanimous decision over Evanglino Perez in six rounds;  Super Featherweights – Daniel Seda won by unanimous decision over Anthony Martinez in ten rounds.

(MAR 10) Super Middleweight World Champion Ann Wolfe and Heavyweight World Champion Vonda Ward, along with Mia St. John will be attending a press conference to promote the In Demand Pay-Per-View event set for May 8th. The press conference will be held at the Biloxi Grand Casino Theatre.

(MAR 8) On April 5, 2004, the Italian National Amateur Team will fight in Poland,  against the Polish National Team during a very important tournament. This men's tournament is for the qualifications to the Olympic Games. Due to success of last years, the Polish Federation decided to also include a females dual match during semifinals and finals. Both events should be cover by local TV.  At the end of April In Sweden,  it should be a very important tournament for our ladies ... insider said that the organization should be at world championship level ... Italy has been invited. More news coming soon!

(MAR 8) On March 6, in Colombia, Ana Pascal, TKO1 over Rosa Maria Solano.This fight was a scheduled 10-rounder, which is bewildering when you look at Solano's reported record going into the fight that was 0-0-1. The night before in Denver, CO, Angie Poe, 144, TKO1 pro debuter Megan Roberts, 150, in a scheduled four-rounder.

(MAR 6) On March 12, 2004, at the HP Pavilion, in 
San Jose, California, and Promoted by Sugar Ray Leonard, Linda "The Terminator" Tenberg of Austin Texas, will be fighting featherweight World Champion Kelsey Jeffries.  WBAN's Jesus Sanchez will be ringside to cover this event! Main event will feature Daniel Seda vs. Anthony Martinez.

(MAR 6) On March 12, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Canada's (Kronk Boxing Team) Kara Ro, 6-0-0 (4KO) will be fighting Blanca Luna, who fights out of Vegas. WBAN’s Insider reports that this fight will be televised This should be a very good matchup!

(MAR 6) Today the weigh-in at the City Garden in Dar Es Salaam, in anticipation of tomorrow night’s boxing event, that will be held at the Msasani Resort Hotel in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.  The fights are scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.  This card is promoted by Mr. Shomari Kimbau of Dynamite Promotins Inc. The main event that will feature women boxers weighed the following: Catherine Komba, 66 kgs, Bahati Kidila, 65 kgs. These two will be fighting six rounds. There will also be male boxing. 2 KGS).

(MAR 5) Melinda Cooper, Born on March 6, 1985, with an impressive record of 10-0-0 (6KO) as of 2004, is a 5'2½" stick of Dy-NO-Mite in the ring.  Fighting at 118 lbs., she is a fighter to be reckoned with in the ring!  WBAN has several huge photo galleries of Cooper and just added Gallery #152! To read more on Cooper go here

(MAR 4) Susan "The Hurricane" Nance has signed a contract to fight Terri "Little Loca" Cruz on March 15, 2004, at the Grizzly Rose in Colorado, in an eight-rounder (122 lbs.) that will be featured as the main event!  According to WBAN's insider, Nance says that she wants to knock the "Little Loca" out of the ratings and move on in..

(MAR 3) Last night at the Pepsi Coliseum, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Kristy Follmar won a six-round majority decision over Talia Smith @ 130 lbs. WBAN will get more details soon. Follmar's next fight will be on March 19, when she defends her NABC title in Gary, Indiana.

(MAR 2) Tonight in Hamburg, Germany, Former World Boxing Champion Daisy Lang won an eight-round unanimous decision over Mariann Pampuk, who is now at 19 losses, no wins.  The local news reported that Lang had the upper hand in the full distance, but she couldn't find the form of  her former glory.

(MAR 2) On March 14, 2004, at the Pechanga Resort, in Temecula, California, Stephanie "All Action" Dobbs will face Nina "Da Bomb" Ahlin in a rematch. The two fought October 13, 2002, with Nina winning a four round decision. With 20 pro fights under Dobb's belt since that meeting she is very confident that she can turn the tables on Ahlin in this rematch.

(MAR 2) The fight is on! Jessica Rakoczy will be fighting Mia St. John on April 15, 2004 on the "Tax Day Rumble" Boxing Event at the Palace, in Lemoore, California.  On the undercard, Tania Gomez will be fighting in a four-rounder.  WBAN will be having a free-giveaway Contest for a set of VIP Tickets (first five rows) courtesy of "The Palace".  TICKETS ON SALE NOW!  They range from $10-$350 To purchase tickets: Get the in the Palace Gift Shop, or charge by phone at 1-866-4-PALACE.

(MAR 2)  Maria Moroni, 7-1-1, of Italy, and former EBU European Champion in cat. - 57 kg has decided to retire from boxing. Moroni was the first woman in Italy to get a professional license and the first to fight in Italy. She was also the first one to come to USA, she fought and won on points Connie Bechtel. Moroni defended twice her title before she lost it against Galina Ivanova.

(MAR 2) Tonight in Germany, former world champion Daisy Lang will be fighting Mariann Pampuk of Hungary.  Lang donning a 17-2-1 record, will be fighting a winless boxer of 18 losses, no wins, with one draw.  In local news (www.frauenboxen.net) they have expressed great disappointment in this lop-sided matchup. There also will be two female boxers, Alesia Graf vs. Stella Evropidieva of Bulgaria, will be making their pro debuts.

(MAR 1) HUNTINGTON, W. Wa. -- At this rate, there isn’t going to be much hardware left in the middleweight division. Chicago’s Leatitia Robinson outworked and outskilled hometowner Nikki Eplion to score an easy unanimous decision...Full Story with Photos

(MAR 1) WBAN has just received word that Vaia "Vicious" Zaganas has pulled out of fighting Stephanie "All Action" Dobbs due to being ill, for tomorrow nights fight in Woodlawn, Maryland.  Dobbs, and her team are currently in Baltimore, with the weigh-in being held today. Team Dobbs told WBAN, "So we are here for nothing."

(MAR 1) A Congratulations is in order to Trish "TNT" Hill who was named WBAN's March 2004 Fighter of the month! Hill had an impressive stoppage of  Silke Weickenmeier,  of Germany, and became the new WIBF Featherweight World Champion! 

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