Results: Women's Boxing
May 31, 2008 |
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(MAY 31) In the battle of four-round bouts on undercards, last
night in
Winnipeg, MB, Canada, Jr welterweight Ayana Pelletier
won a four-round unanimous decision over Monique Duval.
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Tonight: Barber vs. Delgado
May 31, 2008 |
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(MAY 31) Tonight at the Sky Ute Casino, in Ignacio, Colorado,
Jennifer "The Razor Barber, 6-0 (3KO), will be fighting Adriana
Delgado, 10-2-1 (4KO). Barber currently is ranked #6
with WBAN. Delgado is the former IFBA bantamweight..Full
Story
Tonight: Zurita to fight Ledezma
Photos by Esteban Erik Stipnieks
May 30, 2008 |
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(May 30) Tonight at the Municipal Auditorium, in San Antonio,
Texas, Maribel Zurita, 8-8-2 (0KO), will be fighting Bianca Ledezma.
Zurita weighed in at 113 lbs, and Bianca, 117 lbs. Esteban
Erik Stipnieks was on scene..More
"The Ghost" Guerrero is in "La Reina’s
Corner
May 28, 2008 |
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(MAY 28) IBF featherweight champion
Robert "The Ghost " Guerrero has witnessed Carina Moreno’s (17-1, 5
KO) skill in the gym and seen several of her fights. He has no doubt
she will emerge from her..Full
Story
Holm & Villasenor: fighters love story
May 27, 2008 |
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(MAY 27) Women’s professional boxing
champion Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm and her boyfriend, MMA
star Joey Villasenor, met in an Albuquerque gym, where today they
train and spar with...Full
Story
Delgado Ready to Return
By Ketal Patel
May 26, 2008 |
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(MAY 26) When Adriana Delgado returns to the ring this coming
Friday, against Jessica Barber in Ignacio, Colorado, she will try to
show the doubters that she is back and she has a lot left.
Delgado has already shown her trainers that there is no doubt she
means business--Danny Romero Sr., and his son former two-time world
champion Danny Romero Jr., who took Delgado into their Hideout
Boxing Club stable this past..Full
Story
Morelli on Universum Card
By Torben L.
of Denmark
May 26, 2008 |
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(MAY 26) Lucia Morelli (9-0-0) will get a rare opportunity to
show her craft at the Universum Card in Dusseldorf next Saturday.
Italian born Morelli fights out of Offenburg in south Germany, a
short distance from Karlsruhe, the home town of Germany's retired
female boxing icon Regina Halmich.
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The WBC Gets One Wrong
By Bernie McCoy
May 26, 2008
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(MAY 26) Justice Potter Stewart, commenting from the bench, on a
Supreme Court case (Jacobellis v Ohio), in 1964, concerning the
threshold of obscenity, noted that while pornography might be
difficult to define...Full
Story
Muñoz Wins by Decision in Rematch
May 25, 2008
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(MAY 25) Last night in Vilomaura, Portugal, Loly Muñoz,
of Spain, won a six-round unanimous decision over
Sandra Leite, of Portugal, at 61kg.
This will be a rematch for the two, with Muñoz winning the first
time around.
Tsagouris Vs Waguthi is on!
May 24, 2008
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(MAY 24) Plans are in the final stages
for Kenyan Featherweight prospect Judy Waguthii and Canadian
Sandy Tsagouris to slug it out on the 21st of June in a
non-title eight rounder. The well established Tsagouris [7-1] is
coming..Full Story
On the Horizon with the WIBA
May 23, 2008 |
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(MAY 23) On Sept. 7, 2008, in Punta Del Este,
Uruguay, Duda Yankovich, of Brazil will be fighting Melissa Del
Valle for the WIBA Light Welterweight World Title. Also, Simone Da
Silva Duarte vs Carolina Gutierrez, WIBA Bantamweight World Title.
What is YOUR Prediction? You be the
JUDGE!!
May 22, 2008 |
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(MAY 22) It is time for boxing folks to
give their VOTE on how they think the four women's boxing world
championships will go on June 13, 2008, on PPV. You have the
floor on this one!
To
VOTE go here!
Hollie Dunaway on ESPN 1100 AM Friday
Night!
May 21, 2008 |
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(MAY 21) Tune in to Hollie"Hot Stuff"
Dunaway live Friday night at 11 PM Pacific time on ESPN Radio 1100AM
as she visits with host Rick Rosen on "GoodSports", direct from the
Sports Book at Mandalay Bay..Full
Story
St. John to fight Yurtovac
May 21, 2008 |
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(MAY 21) On June 14, 2008, at the Palacio de los Deportes, in
Mexico City, Mexico, Mia St. John, 43-9-2 (18 KO), will be
fighting Amy Yuratovac, 6-1-0 (6KO), for a vacant WBC
welterweight International title.
Josh Canty: Not looking to suffer
loss against Hallback
May 21, 2008
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(MAY 21) Josh Canty: "Jeannine Garside is NOT looking
to suffer her first loss against Chevelle Hallback". Josh Canty,
Jeannine Garside’s (7-0-1, 3 KO) trainer, is preparing the WIBA
featherweight champ for her June 13 IFBA title clash with Chevelle
Hallback, (26-5-2, 11 KO).
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Brakache Challenges Mooney to a Rematch
by
Carolyn
O'Brien
of Team Brakache
May 21, 2008 |
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(May 21) The New
York State 8 round title fight between world-ranked Mariem
“Punchnella” Brakache and local WBE Champion, Liz Mooney, at last
Friday night’s Armageddon at the Armory in Albany, NY ended with
mixed audience reaction to the judges’ “ draw” decision.
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Goodson Looking for a
fight!
Source: Stacey Goodson
May 21, 2008 |
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(MAY 21) Yesterday WBAN received a press release that was to all
"Women Boxing Promoters" that Sarah Goodson is looking for a fight.
Goodson said, "Sarah is training for her next fight. The only
problem is that she does not have one set ...More
Melinda Cooper Resurfaces!
May 20, 2008
Source: PR |
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(MAY 20) Returning to her roots, featherweight Melinda Cooper
(18-0) has realigned herself with the Underground Boxing Company and
their management- training team in preparation for her upcoming June
12th bout against Donna Biggers
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Nate Campbell on Chevelle Hallback |
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(MAY 19) WBO, WBA and IBA lightweight champ Nate Campbell spoke
out on the upcoming IFBA title fight between Chevelle Hallback
(26-5-2) and Jeannine Garside (7-0-1) on June 13, at the Isleta
Casino Resort in Albuquerque, NM on the Fresquez Promotions
"Finally" women’s championship PPV.
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Irizarry loses close
decision in Germany
May 19, 2008 |
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(MAY 19) Hartford junior welterweight Addy Irizarry (4-2, 2 KOs)
had her best performance as a pro prize fighter this past Saturday
in Germany, but it wasn't quite enough as she lost a close six-round
decision to unbeaten Columbian-native Ceciha "First Lady" Braekhus
(7-0, 2 KOs), fighting..Full
Story
Delgado featured on Undefeated
magazine
May 18, 2008 |
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(MAY 18) Crystal “Choo Choo” Delgado
(5-0, 1KO) will be the cover feature of the June issue of Undefeated
magazine, a Houston based newspaper covering ..Full
Story
Mooney - Brakache bout ends in Draw
by Michael Rivest
May 17, 2008 |
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(MAY 17) When a headliner drops out of a fight card, it usually
means a dull night that crescendos to nothing. But when heavyweight,
Shannon Miller, pulled out of last night’s Armageddon at the Armory
in Albany, NY because of a torn tricep muscle that required
immediate surgery (He was in the stands in cast and sling.),
promoter Rick Sweeney pressed on, knowing he had the goods.
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Batey Wins by Decision over Gaines
May 17, 2008 |
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(MAY 17) Adriana Herrera of Paysandú, who
survived a baptism of fire against the highly rated Yésica Bopp of
Argentina in her first professional outing, climbs into the ring
this evening in the
Palacio Peñarol for her second
with one idea in mind: revenge. "In my
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Story
Moreno to be Inducted into the
Watsonville High School Hall of Fame
May 16, 2008
by Mario Serrano |
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(MAY 16) WBC "Female Fighter of the Year" and current stawweight
champion, Carina "La Reina" Moreno (17-1, 5 KO's) will be the
youngest athlete to ever be inducted into the Watsonville High
School Hall of Fame. For most athletes, it takes decades to be
recognized in this realm. Moreno, a graduate of the class of 2000,
did it in 8 years. Full
Story
Can “The Razor” Stay Sharp
May 15, 2008 |
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(MAY 15) After having two dominating performances in front of her
southern California fight fans in her two previous fights, Jennifer
“The Razor” Barber takes her show on the road again when she takes
on Adriana Delgado of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The fight will take
place on Saturday May 31st at the Sky Ute Casino and Lodge in
Ignacio, Colorado.
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Brown vs. Raika on YouTube!
May 15, 2008
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(MAY 15) WBAN had posted a story earlier this week about the
All-Women's Boxing Card that
took place in Tokyo, Japan, and was looking for more
coverage on the event. Natalie Brown of Canada who fought
Emiko Raika of Japan in a six round bout on that card said to WBAN,
"I'm glad to see that someone DID in fact record the fight that
night !(I saw it on You-Tube) The fight was to be televised the
following day but, all ..Full
Story
Tracey Byrd and brother at Planet
Hollywood
©Photos
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by Mary Ann Owen
May 14, 2008
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(MAY 14) Today in Las Vegas, Nevada, photographer Mary Ann Owen
ran into light-heavyweight Chris Byrd, who will be fighting Shaun
George at the Cox Pavillion, in Las Vegas, on an ESPN2 card this
Friday. Owen also met up with his sister, former women’s world
champion Tracey Byrd ..Full
Story
Balmer Seeks New Opponent - Madgziak
Withdraws
May 14, 2008
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(MAY 14) Philadelphia light welterweight, Faatimah (Tamika)
Balmer, had her professional debut dreams shattered last night, when
her fellow debutant Alexandra Madgziak withdrew from this weekend's
Peter Manfredo Snr. in association with Let’s Get It On Promotions
‘Diamonds In The Rough’ event..Full
Story
Kentikian TKO'd Ortega in First Round!
By Torben L.
May 12, 2008 |
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(MAY 12) On Saturday at Brandberge Arena,
Halle an der Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, Susi Kentikian (21-0-0)
caused a major upset by defeating Mary Elizabeth Ortega (29-5-2) by
TKO in the first round of the WBA / WIBF world title fight in
Flyweight. Kentikian caught Ortega with a left right combination,
that sent Ortega to the floor..Full
Story
Faatimah Balmer Makes Pro
Debut
May 12, 2008
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(MAY 12) Philadelphia’s very own first lady of amateur boxing
Faatimah (Tamika) Balmer makes her professional debut against,
former New England Golden Gloves Champion, Alexandra Madgziak at the
Peter Manfredo Snr. in association with Let’s Get It On Promotions
‘Diamonds In The Rough’ event in Dorchester MA on the 17th May 2008.
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Stacey Reile: "Stay-Lo" Steps Up..
By
Bernie McCoy
May 12, 2008 |
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(MAY 12) The line originated in the
Bible, Ecclesiastics 9:11, but by the time I heard it, the quote had
been Brooklynized: :"The race is not always to the swift, nor the
battle to the strong, but that's the way to bet." That's the version
many..Full Story
Juarez to fight Dierdorff
May 11, 2008
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(MAY 11) On June 13, 2008, at the downtown Sundance Square, in Fort
Worth, Texas, on a Golden Boy Promotions card, Vanessa Juarez,
of Texas will be fighting Brooke Dierdorff. The card will be
held outside. Photo by J & P Photography
All Women's Card in Japan
Makes History First
May 10, 2008 |
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(MAY 10) Last night in front of a sold out crowd at the at the
Korakuen
Hall, in Tokyo, Japan, in what has been considered the first
time the Japan Boxing Commission recognized women’s boxing this
year, there was 10 women's bouts..Full
Story
Win a Pair of Ringside
Tickets!
May 10, 2008 |
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(MAY 10) Fresquez
Promotions, Inc. has announced that they are having a contest, to
give away a pair of Ringside Tickets (Valued at $200 each), with a
free T-Shirt for each person, for the “FINALLY” PPV event that..More
Info
Terri Moss: Retirement
Letter
May 10, 2008 |
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(MAY 10) WBAN has received a retirement letter from Terri Moss.
The sport will miss Terri in the ring, and she has brought much
entertainment with many of the fights she has on many boxing events.
Terri will remain very busy in boxing though outside the ring!
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Photo Gallery:
Noriko Kariya vs. Jessica Mohs
May 9, 2008 |
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(MAY 9) WBAN just posted a huge
photo gallery #478,
of the Noriko Kariya vs. Jessica Mohs fight that took place recently
in Canada. Photographer Mike Blair covered the bout ringside.
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Villalpando Added To WBAN!
May 9, 2008 |
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(MAY 9) WBAN has just added amateur boxer Sylvia Villalpando,
of Houston, Texas, to the Boxers
Profiles Segment. To read about her background as an
amateur boxer, and how she got into the sport,
go here!
Emery wants no part of Mooney
By Rick Sweeney
May 8, 2008 |
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(MAY 8) I'm a promoter in New York. I see that Jill Emery is
fighting Cristy Nickel at 147 lbs.
Emery’s manager just stated
that they are looking to fight for titles in the 140-147 lb.
weight class. I offered Emery the chance to fight Liz Mooney
for the New York State Welterweight title. She turned it...Full
Story
Comments To Mary McGee
By Mia St. John
May 8, 2008 |
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(MAY 8) I'm surprised by
Mary's comments for several reasons, the first being that
everyone knows Rita and I have been trying to make this fight for
some time now so to suggest it's imaginary is ridiculous. what is is
even more surprising is that she thinks Rita is ducking her...Full
Story
Figueroa's Last Response to McGee
May 8,
2008 |
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(MAY 8) McGee doesn't
have to sit around and wait for me - there are plenty of people
that have offered to fight her. If you really want the
rematch- follow the terms of the original contract and come to
Chicago. The Indiana fans can come to Chicago just as my fans had to
come out there.
McGee To Figueroa: Excuses,
Excuses...
Source: News Brief
May 7, 2008 |
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(MAY 7) WBAN has received a News Brief from Team Mary McGee in
response to Rita Figueroa.
McGee stated the following: "First off, I will sit patiently
waiting for her IMAGINARY fight with Mia St. John in Mexico or
Hawaii to happen in June. As far as coming to Chicago?
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Ringside Report:
Graf and Sahin Win Their bouts
By Ewe Betker
Photos: Lena Freihalter
and Claudius Schell
May 6, 2008 |
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(MAY 6) Two remarkable women's boxing fights took place last
Saturday in Stuttgart, Germany. Alesia Graf (20-1-0, KOs 8) defended
her WIBF and GBU world championship title in junior bantamweight
against the Brazilian fighter Rosilette Dos Santos (10-2-0, KOs 7).
Graf was the technically better boxer and dominated the hard fought
bout.
Full Story
with Photos
Figueroa Responds to McGee's "Welcome
Announcement"!
May 6, 2008 |
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(MAY 6) WBAN posted a "Welcome, Rita Figueroa" announcement that
was given from Gary, Indiana's Mary "Merciless" McGee. McGee
said, "Now that Rita is back in the gym training its time to
see whose record will stay perfect." There first fight ended
in a no contest.
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McGee Welcomes Figueroa
For Unfinished Business
Source: Press Release
May 5, 2008 |
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(MAY 5) Merrillville, IN - Today Gary, Indiana's own NABC Light
Welterweight Champion "Merciless" Mary McGee (14-0, 8 KO's) Welcomed
back cross-town rival Rita "La Guera" Figueroa (10-0, 3 KO's) of
Chicago who returned to training last week. McGee and Figueroa both
undefeated have but one blemish on their records, which is a no
contest due to a serious ..Full
Story
6th Annual Ringside -
Comcast National Jr. Boxing Championships
Source: Press Release
May 5, 2008 |
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(MAY 5) The Augusta Recreation and Parks Department would like to
announce that Augusta has been awarded the 6th annual
Ringside/Comcast National Jr. Boxing Championships (boys and girls)
at the May Park Community Center, 622 4th Street, Augusta, Georgia.
June 26,27,28, 2008.
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Promoter and Melissa
Hernandez Reconcile
Source: Press Release
May 5, 2008 |
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(MAY 5) Promoter, Adrian L. Patrick of Gladiator X Promotions,
LLC. and boxer, Melissa "Hurricane" Hernandez have reconciled and
are ready to move forward and take over women's boxing. We are
looking for fights anytime anywhere.
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Graf Wins by TKO; Sahin by Decision
May 4, 2008 |
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(MAY 4) Last night at the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle in
Stuttgart, Germany, Alesia Graf, 116, of Stuttgart, won
by TKO in the fifth round [1:32 seconds] over Rosilette..Full
Story
Tonight: Two Women's Bouts on Stuttgart card
May 3, 2008 |
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(MAY 3) Tonight at the
Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, in
Stuttgart, Germany, Alesia Graf will face Rosilette Santos
in a GBU - WIBF world title bout. Also, Asiye Ozlem Sahin
will fight Nataliya Bermas.
Nakamura to fight in Brooklyn
May 3, 2008 |
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(MAY 3) On May 17th, at the Aviators Sports
Complete, in Brooklyn, New York, lightweight Chika Nakamura, 6-0-0
(2KO), of New York, NY, will be fighting on the card.
No word on who she is fighting..
Kariya Wins over Mohs
in B.C.
photo/Story
by Mike Blair
May 1, 2008 |
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(MAY 1) The Theatre at the River Rock Resort and Casino in
Richmond BC played host to the folks from ESPN2 for Wednesday Night
Fights to close out the month of April. The capacity crowd cheered
through the last fight of the night, the women’s junior
featherweight bout featuring local favorite Noriko Kariya as she
faced Jessica Mohs.
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Kariya Wins over Mohs
May 1, 2008
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(MAY 1) Last night at the River Rock Casino, in
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, Featherweight Noriko Kariya,
121, from Toronto, Canada, won a five-round unanimous decision over
Jessica Mohs, 123, of Chandler, Arizona.
Reile to fight for world titles
against Ina Menzer!
May 1, 2008 |
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(MAY 1) On May 31, 2008, at the Arena Oberhausen, in Oberhausen,
Germany, Stacey “Stay Lo” Reile, 8-0-0 (3KO), of Miami Beach,
Florida, USA, will put her undefeated boxing record to the test when
she takes on a ..Full
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