Clampitt, Gonzalez headline CES’ star-studded return to live action Source:  Press Release May 28, 2021

Providence, RI  – Fans will be in attendance for the time in more than a year as CES Boxing returns with a huge outdoor spectacular to kick off the summer season live on UFC FIGHT PASS®. On Saturday, June 19, CES brings live professional boxing to Rhode Island’s historic Cranston Stadium, the state’s most revered outdoor multi-sport complex, for a special matinee show beginning with preliminary bouts at noon followed by the live stream of the main card at 1 on FIGHT PASS.  Full Story

Cameron plans to shine in Vegas and punish trash-talking challenger Source:  PR May 27, 2021

(MAY 27)  Chantelle Cameron plans to shine in Las Vegas and punish trash-talking challenger Melissa Hernandez when she defends her WBC World Super-Lightweight title on Saturday May 29 at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay, live worldwide on DAZN.  Cameron (13-0 7 KOs) makes the first defense of the title that she won in October in a clash that was due to take place in March, but the Briton suffered whiplash from a car accident during training camp and the fight had to be pushed back.  Full Story

AIBA Settles Debts, Achieves Financial Stability, Plans Reforms May 26, 2021

(MAY 26) The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has paid in full its outstanding $10 million USD debt to Azerbaijani company Benkons LLC, which was the main loan for the organization and which had been at the heart of a period of financial instability. The loan had been part of an unsuccessful venture, the World Series of.. Full Story

Two-Time World Champion Terri Cruz Ties the Knot! Source:  Stephen Blea Photo credits:  Alan Velasquez May 23, 2021

(MAY 23) Two-time World Champion and International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame [IWBHF] 2019 Inductee Terri "Lil Loca" Scores Love TKO!  Stephen Blea, also a IWBHF 2019 Inductee said, "I am Honored to announce the wedding of Terri Cruz and Roger Lujan, now Mr. and Mrs. Roger Lujan!  Full Story

New Series: Claressa Shields, Premiering Exclusively on ESPN+ Source: ESPN+ May 21, 2021

(MAY 21) Claressa Shields, a new four-part, all-access series, premiering exclusively on ESPN+ in June, will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at Shields' quest to become the greatest two-sport athlete of all time, simultaneously maintaining her dominance in boxing while making her debut in mixed martial arts. Full Story

WBAN Celebrates 23 Years on The Internet May 18, 2021

(MAY 18)  Today, 23 years ago, Women Boxing Archive Network (WBAN) went live on the net.  Would I have thought at the time that it would explode into being the top coverage and source worldwide, absolutely not.  I barely knew how to put up a website at the time.
I was working as a full-time police detective, but being haunted that the history of women's boxing did not exist on the net, and what little existed was grossly inaccurate.  I made it my mission to "Set the Record Straight" historically-wise for the sport--not knowing for one second I would meet, cover, talk to, mentor, interview female boxers amateur, pros, world champions, and more. Full Story

Melody Popravak Makes Pro Debut at Underground Showdown June 19! by Amy Green May 18, 2021

(MAY 18) ATLANTA, GA- Saturday June 19, The Underground Showdown, presented by B.F.C. The Last Round and Real Azul Tequila returns to Buckhead Fight Club. A full evening of boxing action is scheduled, including the pro debut of Melody Popravak, at 165 pounds. She will be facing Nina Gallegos for four rounds, and is more than ready for fight night. “To say I'm ready is an understatement,” Melody said. “I was ready last year, and am thankful to be back doing what I love, and to show everyone what I've been working towards this past year!”  Full Story

Three Female Bouts on Card in Tennessee May 17, 2021

(MAY 17) On Friday night at the Embassy Suites Nashville SE, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, featured three female bouts on the card and one male boxing bout. In the mainliner, Heather Hardy, 135¾, of Brooklyn, New York, fighting Jessica Camara, 135½, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The bout was scheduled as a eight-rounder, in the Lightweight division.  Full Story

Former amateur star Sandy Ryan has signed promotional terms with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing Source:  Matchroom Boxing PR May 16, 2021

(MAY 16) Former amateur star Sandy Ryan has signed promotional terms with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing.  The 27-year-old Derby boxer, who claimed gold at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and silver at the 2014 World Championships, had been one of Team GB’s leading medal hopes for the rescheduled Tokyo Games before deciding to turn professional with STN Sports in March.   Full Story

Salita Promotions and Shamo Boxing will present “From Russia With Glove," another matinee of international professional boxing Source:  Salitas Promotions May 15, 2021

(MAY 15) Tonight beginning at 10 am ET and carrying on throughout the day, Salita Promotions and Shamo Boxing will present “FROM RUSSIA WITH GLOVE,” another matinee of international professional boxing, on the popular streaming platform FITE.TV for just USD $9.99 from the Soviet Wings Sport Palace in Moscow, Russia.  Full Story

Six Team USA Boxers Punch Ticket to Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Source:  PR/Bob Trieger May 13, 2021

(MAY 13) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The Boxing Task Force (BTF) announced today the 49 quota places, originally to be awarded at the Road to Tokyo Americas Qualifier, that were awarded to boxers to compete in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 this summer. The quota places included six Team USA boxers, which was based off the BTF Rankings.  Full Story

Kelsey Wickstrum to Make her Pro Debut by Blanca Gutierrez May 10, 2021

(MAY 10) Kelsey Wickstrum makes her pro debut on Dibella’s Broadway Boxing “Ladies Fight” all-female boxing card pm Friday, May 14th, 2021 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  Kelsey is coached by Cory Rhoades owner and founder of Cory’s Boxing Club, Redding, California.  Full Story

Elina Won the WBF Featherweight Title over Overline Odero Source:  WBF Press Release May 8, 2021

(MAY 8) Elina Tissen, “Elin The Machine”, won the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Womens World Featherweight title on Saturday, May 8yj, defeating Overline Odero from Kenya in her hometown of Warendorf, Germany.  Full Story

WBAN Adds Hollie Towl of Sheffield to our Boxer Profile Segment! May 4, 2021

 (MAY 4) lightweight Hollie Towl, 17 years old, who is an amateur five-time National  Champion, from Sheffield, which is based in a small mining town in Worksop. When in the amateurs, she was 34-6. Last year on September 4, 2020, Hollie had her pro debut on the "let Battle Commence Boxing Show" that was held in Aberdeen, and was shown on Fite.tv.  ...Full Story

WBAN Names Our May 2021 Fighter of the Month May 1, 2021

(MAY 1) Congratulations to Erika Cruz, WBAN's May 2021 Fighter of the Month! Erika Cruz, a fighter representing Mexico, and represented by RB Management, recently had a fantastic win against a great Canadian champion World Boxing Champion Jelena Mrdjenovich in a fight where she managed to win the WBA featherweight title. To read more on Cruz, go here for details...Full Story