Kyana Williams Wins a bronze medal at prestigious National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions Source:  PR/Bob Trieger May 30, 2024

(MAY 30) Today WBAN has added Kyana "Special Kay"  Williams, a Providence police officer Kyana by day and female boxer while not on duty to our Boxer's Profile segment.  On May 28th, we received an update of Kyana that she is now a 2024 New England Golden Gloves Champion, captured a bronze medal in the welterweight (146-pound) division at the recent National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions hosted by the City of Detroit.  Full Story

Day 2:  Results in Amateur Boxing in Bangkok, Thailand Source:  PR/Bob Trieger Date: May 27, 2024

(MAY 27) BANGKOK, Thailand -- Jamar Talley (Camden, N.J.) mades a statement win in his Second Olympic World Qualification Tournament debut. Talley went head-to-head with Ali Faithigovashini out of Iran. Talley, however, made this a quick fight and ended it in the first round due to a referee stoppage.  Full Story

Dina Thorslund Successfully Defends her WBC/WBO World Titles against Seren Cetin by Sue TL Fox May 27, 2024

(MAY 27) On Saturday night at the Royal Arena, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Dina Thorslund, 117 1/4,  of Denmark defeated Seren Cetin, 117 1/4, of Instanbul, Turkey in a ten-round unous decision. Thorslund successfully defended her WBC and WBO Bananimtamweight world titles. The final judges' scores were 100-90, 100-90 and 99-91. Full Story

Joseph Parker convinces Lt. Dan Hennessey to continue announcing career by Benjamin Watt May 26, 2024

(MAY 26) Lt. Dan Hennessey has taken to social media once more, announcing that he will continue his 18-year career combat sports MC career after being convinced by Joseph Parker and Sam Rapira to continue. [WBAN's comments: We are very happy to find out he is not retiring].  It has been two weeks since Dan Hennessey went viral when he botched the announcement of the winner...Full Story

Alyssa Mendoza gets Team USA’s first win In Bangkok at final Olympic Boxing Qualifier Source:  PR/Bob Trieger May 25, 2024

(MAY 25) BANGKOK, Thailand – Alyssa Mendoza (Caldwell, Idaho) picked up Team USA first win with a unanimous decision victory over Bolortuul Tumurkhuyag out of Mongolia in day one of boxing in Bangkok, Thailand.  Mendoza, who won three medals in 2023, is looking for a similar result in Bangkok. In her first round she took the judges’ scorecards 3-2 but Tumurkhuyag grabbed the second round, and the scores were all tied up going...Full Story

WBAN Celebrates 26 Years on the Internet by Sue TL Fox May 24, 2024

(MAY 24) This month Women Boxing Archive Network (WBAN) celebrates its 26 years on the Internet. WBAN went live on the net on February 18, 1998. It has been quite a journey and continues to be a journey in progress.  I want to thank all of you who have: Contributed photos, stories, videos, press releases; Shared tips on boxing and educated me about the sport; helped me stay updated on news, fight results, and controversial issues in the sport.  Full Story

Two Female Bouts on Card in Argentina May 23, 2024

 (MAY 23)  This last week on May 18, 2024, at the Asociacion Civil, Cultural, Social y Deportiva Macabi Noar, Cordoba, Argentina, Dayana Estefania Diaz, 115, won a four-round unanimous decision over Daiana Belen Bondaruk, 116 1/2. Final judges scores is 40-36, 39-37, and 40-36. In a second female bout, Juliana Vanesa Basualdo, 120, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Eliana..Full Fight Results for May 

Trailblazers in the Ring: Profiles of Pioneering Female Boxers in Canadian History May 21, 2024

(MAY 21) Canadian boxing has seen numerous women who have excelled in the ring and paved the way for future generations of female boxers. From Olympic medalists to world champions, these athletes have significantly contributed to the sport, showcasing strength, resilience, and sheer determination. Here are profiles of some of these trailblazing Canadian female boxers. Full Story

Two Female Bouts on Argentina Card May 20, 2024

(MAY 20)  Last night in Cordoba, Argentina,  Dayana Estefania Diaz, 115,  won a four-round unanimous decision over  Daiana Belen Bondaruk, 116 1/2.  In a second female bout, Juliana Vanesa Basualdo, 120, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Eliana Vanesa Orecchia, 122.  Final judges scores were 100-88, on all cards.
Full details on Latest Results for May.

Tonight: Female Bout on card at the Palaboxe Aurelio Santoro, in Roma, Italy May 17, 2024

 (MAY 17) Tonight (Friday, May 17)  at the Palaboxe Aurelio Santoro, in Roma, Italy,  Silvia "Cash Bomber"  Bignami, 29-years old, of Roma, and undefeated at 4-0-0, will be fighting Giorgia Scolastri, 4-2-0, also from Roma.  The two are fighting for the EBU European Light Flyweight title, in a ten-round bout.  

One of a kind WBC Belt Donated to WBAN to Auction off for funds to support Women's Boxing and Keep the Process going!  by Sue TL Fox Source:  Stephen Blea /WBC Cares May 14, 2024

(MAY 14) Yesterday morning WBAN received a letter from multi-hall of famer Stephen Blea in regards to a authentic one-of-a-kind WBC belt to put up for auction to support women's boxing and to keep the process going with the sport.  Stephen Blea wrote the following:
After a discussion with my Partner Raul Utajara, Raylene and these Female Boxers, we decide to give the WBAN this Belt, to auction off for funds in Support of Women's Boxing, and keep the beautiful process going! Full Story

Lt. Dan Hennessey calls it quits after controversy by Benjamin Watt May 14, 2024

(MAY 14) The voice behind New Zealand and Australia combat sports, MC Lt Dan Hennessey, has called it quits on his 18-year international MC career after announcing the wrong name on the World title fight.  Lt Dan Hennessey has announced on social media that he will be retiring from his MC role after the controversy of announcing the wrong winner of a World title fight on 12th of May in Perth Australia. He states that his last fight night will happen in New Plymouth on a Sam Rapira boxing show.  Full Story

Tinta Smith Finally wins and is fully recognised as the first New Zealand women's Cruiserweight champion by Benjamin Watt Photo Credit: Courtesy sent in by Watt May 13, 2024

(MAY 13) Hamilton Maori boxer Tinta Smith has finally won the historical belt, becoming the first-ever women's New Zealand Cruiserweight champion.  On March 16, Tinta Smith fought Trish Vaka for the first-ever New Zealand national (PBCNZ version) Cruiserweight title, which ended in a draw. After the fight, the gym tried to claim Tinta and Trish as double....Full Story

Johnson becomes two-division world champion after MC Lt. Dan Hennessey announces the wrong winner by Benjamin Watt May 12, 2024

(MAY 12) Tauranga-born Maori (Ngāti Ranginui) Cherneka Johnson makes history by becoming the second Maori boxer to become a two-division champion after winning the WBA Bantamweight title against Nina Hughes. However, it came with controversy. After ten rounds of boxing, we go to the judge's scorecard for a decision where we have a Majority decision winner. But American-New Zealander Lt Dan Hennessey announced..Full Story

Laura Price Wins by a Technical Decision over Jessica McCaskill for the IBO and WBA World titles by Sue TL Fox May 12, 2024

(MAY 12) Last night at the Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales, in front of a packed hours,  Lauren Price, 145 1/2, remained undefeated with now a 7-0-0 (2KO), of Ystrad Mynach, Wales, United Kingdom when she won by a technical decision as Jessica McCaskill, 145, now 12-4-1 (5KO) of Chicago, Illinois, USA, had a nasty cut over her left eye and the scores went to the judges, that had the fight in favor of Price, with 90-82 on all cards. Full Story

The International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame “Night of the Stars II’ Makes Exciting Announcement!  Source:  Press Release May 9, 2024

LAS VEGAS, NV (May 9) – The IWBHF “Night of the Stars II” is returning to Las Vegas, Nevada in our 12th year of honoring and inducting the top Elite Athletes and those who work outside the ring We are happy to make a huge announcement today!  Full Story

Atif Oberlton, Bree Howling, Stephanie Han and David Whitmire Part of Loaded Undercard Source:  Press Release May 7, 2024

(MAY 7)  Philadelphia  -THIS FRIDAY NIGHT at The Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, bantamweight contender Christian Carto will take on Jesus Martinez in a eight-round bout that will headline a seven bout card promoted by King's Promotions.  Carto of Philadelphia is 21-1 with 14 knockouts. The 27 year-old is an eight-year professional is riding a four-fight winning streak.  Full Story

Laura Price to Face Jessica McCaskill in World Title fight in Wales May 5, 2024

 (MAY 6)On May 11, 2024, at the Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales, Lauren Price, 6-0-0 (1KO), of Ystrad Mynach, Wales, United Kingdom will be facing Jessica McCaskill, 12-3-1 (5KO) of Chicago, Illinois, USA, in a ten-round championship fight. The two will be fighting for the IBO and WBA Welterweight world titles.

Two Female Bouts on Argentina Card May 5, 2024

(MAY 5) Last night at the Estadio Luna Park, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Evelin Nazarena Bermudez, 107 1/4, won by an eighth round TKO [1:40] over Jessica Salazar, 107 2/4. Bermudez was defending her IBF and WBO Light Flyweight title in a ten-round contest. In a second female bout, Jennifer Meza, 101, won by a ten-round unanimous decision over Roxana Maria Colmenzarez, 101 1/2.More on Fight Results Page

Ardi Ndembo's death leaves unanswered questions - Athlete's Voice Committee statement Source:  Press Release May 3, 2024

(MAY 3) It is with heavy hearts that the Athletes Voice Committee, a sub-committee of the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports, extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and teammates of Ardi Ndembo, a talented fighter whose life was tragically cut short.  The allegation that Ardi Ndembo was knocked unconscious in training shortly before his fatal bout deeply troubles and concerns us. If true, it is our belief that this death was preventable if recognized post-knockout protocols..Full Story

Behind the Scenes with Sheree Johnson of "Fight Like a Girl" Docu-Series! by Sue TL Fox May 2, 2024

(MAY 2) Recently, I had the chance to spend time with Sheree Johnson, a filmmaker, cinematographer, and editor of the upcoming "Hit Like a Girl" Docu-Series. She traveled all the way from Florida to Portland, Oregon to meet up with me. Sheree is currently working on filming this exciting Docu-Series, which will showcase several talented female boxers including Laura Ramsey, Terri Moss, Carisse "Taz" Brown, and many others. I must say, Sheree's dedication to promoting women's boxing and her involvement in various projects is truly inspiring...Full Story

Curry and Popravak Battle to a Split Draw Story/photos by Ron Scarfone May 1, 2024

(MAY 1) On Saturday, April 27th, at the Miccosukee Casino & Resort in Miami, Florida, Olivia Curry, 159.8, and Melody Popravak, 158.4, fought to a draw in a six-round bout in the middleweight division.  The rounds were each two minutes in duration. Curry is a contender in the super middleweight division with a rating of No. 5 by the International Boxing Organization (IBO). Popravak had a record of 1-1 before this fight, but her one loss was by split decision in a four-round bout to super middleweight contender Kaitlin LaVigne who is rated No. 12 by the IBO.  Full Story

WBAN's May 2024 Fighter of the Month! May 1, 2025

(MAY 1) We would like to congratulation Montreal's Jessica "The Cobra" Camara who is our WBAN May 2024 Fighter of the month.  She had a recent win against a boxer from South Korea (in South Korea) and gave her opponent,Myun Hi Choi her first loss, with a convincing ten-round unanimous decision!  Check out her fight with Choi

The Power of Boxing Hall of Fames by Sue TL Fox May 1, 2025

(MAY 1) PORTLAND, OR - In the last two years I had made a decision to attend many of the boxing hall of fames that have taken place throughout the United States. It was an incredible experience to witness the legends of the sport being celebrated and honored----to many "unsung heroes" who dedicated their lives to boxing, with each inductee having a unique story that transcended the boundaries of the ring.  Full Story