Latest Update on St. John March 23, 2005

(MAR 23) Be on the lookout for Mia "The Knockout" St. John when she is a guest commentator on the all women's fights in Laughlin, Nevada this Saturday, March 26th. Also, if you want to get updates on St. John, she keeps a blog on her website where she talks about what is going on. To check out the blog, just go to www.miastjohn.com.

Elena Reid, Lucia Rijker and more By David A. Avila March 22, 2005 ©photo courtesy of Elena Reid

(MAR 22) Life imitates art even in the world of female prizefighting.  With the recent announcement that Lucia Rijker will be fighting Christy Martin for a $1 million prize to the winner, it opens the door for female professional boxers such as Elena “Baby Doll” Reid (16-1-5, 5 KOs) who fights on an all-women fight card Saturday in Laughlin, Nevada.
Because of the phenomenal success of Academy Award winner Million Dollar Baby - a film that has grossed more than $75 million to date - boxer promoters are stepping up to take advantage of female boxers.  Full Story

Alicia Ashley In the Green Room By Amy Greene March 21, 2005 ©Provided by BoxingInLasvegas.com

 (MAR 21) Alicia “Slick” Ashley (10-5-1) travels to Laughlin, Nevada to face challenger Elena “Baby Doll” Reid, (16-1-5) in the second fight of the all women’s series “A Ring of Their Own.” Born in Jamaica, 37 year old Alicia grew up in Brooklyn and now resides in Westbury, Long Island New York. Her amateur ..Full Story

Serrano to fight Gaines! March 21, 2005

(MAR 21) On April 8, 2005, in Whippany, New Jersey, Sharon Gaines, of Kansas City, Missouri, will be fighting Cindy "Checkmate" Serrano, 7-0-0, of Queens, New York.  The two will be fighting a six rounder at 122 lbs.  WBAN will have more details soon. 

Update on the Boxers Websites segment! March 21, 2005

(MAR 21) WBAN has deleted non-functioning links to women's boxers websites that are no longer on the net.  Women Boxers who have websites need to contact WBAN if they want to be linked on the Boxers Websites segment.  Just send a request to WBAN. (Inset photo: Sharon Gaines)

Press Release: WBAN to be Featured on Chic Sports Radio March 20, 2005

(MAR 20) The Women's Boxing Archive Network (WBAN) will be featured as part of the launch of Chic Sports Radio which goes live with a weekly show about women's sports on April 8.
WBAN is part of a lengthy list of leagues and organizations which will provide reports and updates about their respective sports. Those also on board include: The LPGA, The WNBA, The Sony Ericsson Women's Tennis Tour, The National Women's Football Association, The National Pro Fast Pitch League, The Women's ....More

"The Best In Chicago Boxing" Heads Back  To the Aragon March 20, 2005 (Inset photo: Figueroa)

(MAR 20) On April 8, 2005, Dominic Pesoli's 8 Count Productions and Miller Lite are proud to announce their next installment of "The Best in Chicago Boxing" series as they return to the Aragon Ballroom on Friday, April 8th to present a terrific night of professional boxing.  Full Story

Asa Sandell Visits With Amy Green ©Photo by Mary Ann Owen of BILV March 19, 2005 ©Boxinginlasvegas.com

(MAR 19) Described as the “Swedish Sensation”, super middleweight Asa Sandell (2-0) returns to Nevada for the second fight in the all women’s boxing series “A Ring of Their Own”, March 26 at Harrah’s in Laughlin. After the debut fight of the “Ring of Their Own “ series, I described Asa as “ cool, calm, tough and ..Full Story

Two Women's Bouts on Hungary Card...By JollyDee March 19, 2005

(MAR 19) Tonight in the co-main event, on the "Champions Night" card, at the Hotel Pelion Banqueting Hall, in Tapolca, Hungary, the WIBF-GBU flyweight titleholder Viktoria Milo, 110 1/4 lbs., successfully defended her title against Italian Stefania Bianchini, 110 3/4.

Martin to fight Rijker! Source: Insider/and Boxinginlasvegas.com March 18, 2005

(MAR 18) WBAN learned earlier today that Christy "The Coal Miner's Daughter" Martin will be fighting Lucia Rijker "Striker" in July of this year in Los Angeles, California. Bob Arum of Top Rank will be promoting this fight, and according to these sources the contracts have been signed.  The purses are very lucrative and it should be an excellent opportunity for both of these veterans, that have had a....Full Story

(MAR 18) On Saturday, April 30, 2005, at the Isle of Capri Casino, in Lula, Mississippi, in the main event, Midsouth Lt. Middleweight Champion Cristy Nickel, 7-1 (4 KO's), will be fighting Cassandra Lindsay, 1-2-0, a six-rounder that will be a rematch. This is the only female bout on the card. Prize Fight Promotions is hosting the event. Nickel fought and beat Cassandra on October 23, 2004. Nickel told WBAN, “She asked for a re-match. She is tough but my experience and speed will earn me the win.”

Bianchini to fight Milo! March 18, 2005

(MAR 18)  On Saturday, March 19, at the City Sport Hall, in Tapolca, Hungary, in one of the main events, and promoted by Felix Promotions, Viktoria Milo, (12-4-0; 3KOs) of Hungary,  will be fighting Italy's Stefania Bianchini, (13-1-0; 2KO's)Milo  will be defending her GBU flyweight (50,802kg /112 Lbs).

Results: Sanders Wins by Six-round decision March 17, 2005  Story: Sanders (14-0) is dominant

(MAR 17) Last night at the Andiamo Italian, in Warren, Michigan, Mary Jo "KO" Sanders, now 14-0-0 (4KO), of Auburn Hills, Michigan,  won a six-round unanimous decision over  Melissa "Honey Girl" Del Valle, now 29-5-1 (10KO), in an six round non-title bout.  Story: Sanders (14-0) is dominant

Interview with Jelena Mrdjenovich By Rick McLean March 16, 2005

(MAR 16) Tonight Bowmont Boxing will present a professional boxing card at Ranchman’s Bar in Calgary Alberta, Canada. On that night, Jelena Mrdjenovich (Canada) 9-1 (5 KO’s) will face Tracy Carlton (U.S.A.) 0-7-1 (0 KO’s) in a six Round Lightweight match. This will be the second time these women have met. Mrdjenovich won their first contest with a 6 round unanimous decision.  Full Story

Big Name Trainers Invade “A Ring Of Their Own” Source: Press Release March 15, 2005 ©Photo by Mary Ann Owen

(MAR 15) What do Hector Roca, Floyd Mayweather Sr., Cornelius Boza-Edwards, Lennox Blackmore, Michael Bennett and Glen Johnson have in common? They will all be working the corners of women boxers on March 26 in Laughlin, Nevada. It will be the second show in the “A Ring Of Their Own” series, and judging from the talent in the corners, the much sought after acceptance by women pugilists has arrived. Roca has received acclaim recently from the oddest of places, Hollywood. He trained Hillary Swank for her Oscar winning role in “Million Dollar Baby,” and of..Full Story

Update: Latest Galleries March 15, 2005

(MAR 15) WBAN has just added MPEGS/Photo Gallery #246 - Wendy Rodriguez vs. Anissa Zamarron;  Photo Gallery #245 - Kara Ro vs. Tracy Byrd; MPEGS/Photo Gallery #244-Sandy Tsagouris - Austria Urbaez  Member's Area

Del Valle to fight Sanders! March 15, 2005

(MAR 15) On March 16, 2005, at the Andiamo Italian, in Warren, Michigan, Melissa "Honey Girl" Del Valle, 29-4-1 (10KO), will be fighting Mary Jo "KO" Sanders, 13-0-0 (4KO), in an six round non-title bout.  Weigh-ins to be held today at 7PM - at the Days Inn Hotel.

Mariana Juarez and Kristi Follmar Battle in Charity Event.. By David A. Avila March 13, 2005

(MAR 13) TUSTIN, CALIF.-A last-minute cancellation forced a promoter to pull an ace out of his sleeve for featherweight title-holder Kristi Follmar, and though it was an exhibition it proved to be an eyeful.  When the scheduled fighter Lisa Lewis was .. Full Story

(MAR 13) Tonight at the Roppongi Velfarre, in Tokyo, Japan, Chevelle "Fists of Steel" Hallback, 129 3/4, of Tampa, Florida, U.S.A., won a 10-round unanimous decision over Japan's Emiko Raika, 128 1/2,  to win the WIBA Super Featherweight title. For all results of other women's bouts on this card, go here!

(MAR 13) On March 10, 2005, Stele Promotions held an event entitled “Broken Hearts and Broken Noses” at the Mississauga Grand in Mississauga Ontario, Canada. There were five bouts on the card however only two of them were competitive and one had an interesting ring entrance.  Full Story Mpegs/Photo Gallery #244

Results: Rodriguez Retains Title March 13, 2005 ©Photo by J & P Photography

(MAR 13) Last night at the Paragon Casino Resort, in Marksville, Louisiana, Wendy Rodriguez, 104, now 14-2-3 (1KO), of Los Angeles, California, retained her  Junior Flyweight title, NABAW World title when she defeated Anissa Zamarron of Austin, Texas, with a unanimous decision.

(MAR 12) On March 16, 2005, at the Andiamo Italian, in Warren, Michigan, Melissa "Honey Girl" Del Valle, 29-4-1 (10KO), of Miami, Florida,  will be fighting Mary Jo "KO" Sanders, 13-0-0 (4KO), of Auburn, Michigan in an eight round non-title bout. 

New Gallery! Ro vs. Byrd March 11, 2005

(MAR 11) WBAN has just posted a huge photo gallery of the Kara Ro vs. Tracy Byrd fight!  Check out photo gallery #245! Ro and Byrd fought on February 18, 2005 for an WIBA Intercontinental belt. To check out the latest additions to the WBAN Records site, go here. ©Photo by Wyoman Mitchell 

(MAR 11) Rumors are flying that Lucia Rijker has signed a contract with a promoter to fight Laila Ali.  Problem is that Team Ali won’t bite.  “That’s insulting,” said Johnny McClain, Ali’s husband and promoter. “I haven’t even received a phone call.”  Full Story

(MAR 10) Kristy “Rose” Follmar meets Lisa “Lil Warrior” Lewis in an eight-round junior lightweight match in Tustin on Saturday. Follmar and Lewis headline the 7th annual charity fight card sponsored by Marconi Foundation for Kids at the famous Marconi Auto Museum home to dozens of the most exotic cars in the world. The first fight card Full Story

(MAR 10) On March 13, 2005, in Tokyo, Japan, Chevelle Hallback, 23-4-1 (11 KO),  of the United States will be fighting Emiko Raika, of Japan, for the WIBA Super Featherweight title.  Hallback is currently ranked #1 as a (Jr. Lightweight/Super Featherweight) with WBAN. Raika is ranked #3 as a featherweight with WBAN.

(MAR 8) The Border City Boxing Club will be hosting Border City Club Show II on March 26, 2005.  Doors open at 6pm and show begins at 7pm.  Get you tickets early as our last show was a sellout.  Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the gym 1072 Drouillard Rd. (Retired World champion Margaret Sidoroff is involved in this event) Press Release

(MAR 7) “A Ring of Their Own” returns on March 26 at Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada. Produced and promoted by Rock and Sock Productions, this is the second in an ongoing series of all-women’s boxing events. The main event features Elena “Baby Doll” Reid.. More

Wolfe goes from talking about fighting a man---to fighting Buckhalter! March 7, 2005

(MAR 7) On Saturday night, March 5, at the Isle of Capri, in Biloxi, Mississippi, multi-world champion Ann Wolfe, 168,  fought and "stopped" Genevia Buckhalter, 183, who had already previously been stopped by Wolfe in 2002. In this fight, Buckhalter did not make it out of the first round and it ended in a TKO. Full Story

Mahfood to fight Ragosina! March 6, 2005

(MAR 6) On April 2, in Berlin, Germany,  Valerie Mahfood, 18-8-1 (9KO),  Beaumont, Texas, will be fighting Natasha Ragosina, 5-0-0 (4KO), who is from Russia, but fights out of Magdeburg, Germany.  The two will be fighting a 10-round bout for the WIBF Intercontinental Super-Middleweight title.

(MAR 6) On March 12, 2005, Kristy Rose Follmar, of Indiana,  will be fighting Lisa Lewis, of Fresno, California at the Marconi Automobile Museum in Tustin, CA. This event will raise a substantial amount of money for children's charities.  Follmar just fought on March 1, where she defeated Kim Colbert with a majority decision in a four-round bout.

(MAR 5) On February 17-20, 2005, the Canada's amateur Junior Nationals took place in Brantford, Canada, and was hosted by the Brantford Youth Boxing Club. The event was first rate, and Jason Robinson and Boxing Ontario did a fantastic job!  While covering this event, I got the opportunity to interview four of the amateur female boxers, Katie Dunn, Leah Evans, Jill Perry, and Linda Ludwig, out of the Province of Ontario. Full Story

(MAR 4)  On April 16, 2005, in Boerdelandhalle
Magdeburg, Germany, Regina Halmich,  46-1-1 (15KO), of Karlsruhe, Germany, will be fighting United States boxer Hollie "Hot Stuff" Dunaway, 13-3-0 (8KO).  Insider told WBAN that  rematch the next fight for Halmich will be  Elena Reid.

(MAR 4) WBAN has received this week the latest update on Gina Nicholas, 11-5-2 (8KO), of Texas, who has been one of the top-ranked women boxers in the world and has fought Ann "Brown Sugar" Wolfe among other top women boxers. Nicholas, has not been ..Full Story

(MAR 4) On March 13,  in Hungary, in the co-main, Hungarian GBU strawweight champion Krisztina Belinszky (12-4-2; 8KOs) will fighting on this card for the vacant WIBU light flyweight title.  WBAN has inside info that she is fighting Lucie Hornakova, but the WIBU told WBAN that it is another opponent..Stay tune-MORE on this soon!

(MAR 4) What did "Million Dollar Baby" do for the sport of Women's boxing? It set the stage for what could be the biggest and most lucrative fight in the sport. The movie, first and foremost, established Lucia Rijker as the new "face" of Women's boxing. Before the movie "hit big" Rijker was primarily known in the boxing community as the kick boxer who made the most successful transition to the sport of boxing. Beginning in December...Full Story

How Much Longer Will Women Have to Combat Outdated and False Stereotypes?  1837 - Donald Walker's book, Exercise for Ladies, warns women against horseback riding, because it deforms the lower part of the body.  Full Story

(MAR 3) On March 5, 2005 in Rio Negro, Argentina,  Patricia Alejandra Quirico, 7-3-0,  will fight yet another pro debuter, Carina De Sousa. Quirico JUST fought "another" pro debuter on December 11, 2004, four months after fighting for a WIBA world title against Yolis Marrugo Franco, who ultimately beat Quirico for....Full Story

(MAR 3) For matchmakers and promoters, a rising star in the world of pro women's boxing, Jeannine Garside, 1-0-0,  of Windsor, Canada, IS looking for fights.  Garside has an extensive amateur boxing record/background and will be an asset on ANY promoter's card. If interested,  contact WBAN and we will put you in contact with Team Garside!

(MAR 2) Angie Woolum, 5'4 1/2, of Nitro, West Virgina, is looking to get back in the ring.  She is 3-1-0 (1KO) and would like to fight anywhere from 123-130.  Angie's last fight was March 8, 2000, when she defeated Linda Tenberg.  If interested in featuring Woolum on your card, contact WBAN and we will put you in contact with Team Woolum!

(MAR 2) Boxing Fans can watch Mia "The Knockout" St. John, on Thursday, March 3, on  "The Screen Savers," on the G4 network .  It will air live from 4-5 p.m., and will also repeat at 9 p.m. (PST) that day, as well as 9 a.m. (PST) the following morning. Mia will talk about her upcoming fights, her new DVD, and she will be sparring one of the host!

(MAR 1) On March 19, in Tapolca, Hungary, on the third main event, promoted by Felix Promotion, Hungarian Viktoria Milo (12-4-0; 3KOs) will face and defend her GBU flyweight (50,802kg /112 Lbs) title against Stefania Bianchini (13-1-0; 2KO's) from Italy in a ten rounder match.

(MAR 1) WBAN has just posted the latest Dee Williams's computerized rankings.  To check out the latest rankings, Go Here! To learn more about Dee's Rankings,  Go Here.  WBAN considers these ratings the most accurate in the sport today.