Wang Ya Nan to fight Charity Mukami November 30, 2009

(NOV 30) On December 20, 2009, at the Malvern Town Hall, in Malvern, Victoria, Australia Peter Maniatis Events & Asia Pacific Entertainment Group will present a WBC Female World Title Fight between Wang Ya Nan vs..Full Story

Belinszky Wins by Decision Photos/story by JollyDee of Hungary November 29, 2009

(NOV 29) Last night at Körösi Csoma School Gymnasium, Érd, Hungary, in the main event, Hungarian Krisztina Belinszky (100,25lbs) won a ten-round unnanimous decision over American-Philippino Sarah "Da Thrilla" Godson (102 lbs) and defended her GBU female strawweight, and captured vacant WIBF Minimumweight world titles.....Full Story

Weigh-In in Hungary:  Belinszky vs. Goodson by Jollydee of Hungary November 27, 2009

(NOV 27) Today the weigh-in was held for tomorrow's championship bout at theKörösi Csoma School Gymnasium, Érd, Hungary, between GBU strawweight world champion Hungarian Krisztina "Baby" Belinszky (23-6-2; 9KO's) vs. Sarah "Thrilla" Goodson (28-16-1; 9KO's).  Belinszky and Goodson will be fighting for the vacant WIBF strawweight title and Belinszky will be defending her GBU title. The weigh-in was held at the today afternoon in Festal Rastaurant Henessy Club Resort, Érd, Hungary.  The weights: Belinszky 45,5 kgs/100,25 lbs; her opponent american-philippino weighed at 46,3 kgs/102 lbs in second attempt.

Weigh-in in South Korea Report by Lori Steinhorst November 27, 2009 Photo: JP Yim

(NOV 27) Sang Ju South Korea: The weigh-in started of with an issue of controversy concerning the scale that was used. The scale, apparently not a current model and not calibrated, showed Rhonda Luna weighing in at 1.2 pounds over weight. Having already weighed earlier on another scale and being right on target weight, this was called into question. Woo also weighed in over weight, by 1/2 pound...Full Story

Todos con Kina Malpartida el 5 de Diciembre! Por: Milagros Lizárraga 26 de Noviembre del 2009 Photos/Milagros Lizárraga

(NOV 9) Kina Malpartida dio cita a la prensa el día de ayer 25 de Noviembre, en su gimnasio “Maywood Boxing Club.”
En medio de un vecindario residencial, entre casas y calles sencillas; se encuentra localizado este semillero de campeones, en donde el Sr. Mando Huerta, entrenador de Kina Malpartida, ha dado a luz a varios pugilistas..Full Story

Hungary: Previews Kocsis-Zatyko Sunday! by Mark Elwood November 26, 2009

(NOV 26) Hungary ranks as the 83rd-largest country in the world in terms of population, so it seems unlikely that it would boast seven of the 20 active female super middleweight boxers, but that is the case. Over the past two years a crop of seven Hungarian super middles and a light-heavyweight have put together a bit of a round robin tournament amongst themselves in that Central European nation.  Full Story

Gladney Wins over Meachum November 25, 2009

(NOV 25) On Saturday night, at the  Radisson Hotel in Columbia, South Carolina, Angel “Non Stop” Gladney, 125,  won by points in a four round bout over Lucritia Meachum, 125.  WBAN was told that this was an impressive performance by Gladney.  

Latest Update on Rita Figueroa by Lori Steinhorst November 24, 2009

(NOV 24) Rita Figueroa said,  "I thank God everyday, and I am doing really good considering my friend Francisco Rodriguez suffered a similar injury and passed away yesterday following his brain surgery."  "I love boxing, always will, but I am no longer going to glove up to spar or compete. When I am able, I will be in the gym hitting the bag and stuff, that's for sure. Right now I am just going slow, taking walks...Full Story

Malpartida to fight Scragg November 23, 2009

(NOV 23) WBAN has received a press release that on December 5, 2009, at the Citizens Business Bank Arena, in Ontario, California, Peru's Kina Malpartida, WBA world champion will be fighting Lindsay Scragg.  The press release stated the following:  ...Full Story

Lenny Fresquez One of the Smart Guys by Bernie McCoy November 23, 2009 Photo: Lori Steinhorst

A guy named "Skinny" D'Amato, who ran the "500 Club" in Atlantic City, before the casinos turned that town brighter but dingier, once provided me with some sage counsel: "Listen to everybody, but pay attention to the smart guys." While that advice has a decided tendency to significantly narrow the listening field in the sport of boxing...Full Story

Luna Prepares for South Korean Fight Photos/Story by Lori Steinhorst November 22, 2009

(NOV 22) When Rhonda Luna (15-1-2 2KO) leaves Monday headed to Sangju, South Korea for her fight with Ji Hye Woo (10-1 1KO), she leaves knowing that there has been a sea of controversy over the last few fights in Korea.. "I can't concern myself with that. The only thought I have on that, is that I know I am going to have to leave everything in the ring, no punch unanswered." .Full Story

Esquibel to fight Warner for NABF Title November 21, 2009 Photo: Warner

(NOV 21) WBAN received a press release that reported that on December 4, 2009,  Jodie Esquibel (5-4-1, 1 KO Albuquerque, NM), will be fighting  Suszannah “Destiny” Warner (8-8-1, 2 KOs Los Angeles, CA) for the second time in an eight round NABF title fight scheduled to be the semi-main event on the “Bad Blood” Holm VS Hernandez undercard.  Esquibel is ranked #7 and Warner #11 with WBAN. ..Full Story

West to fight Chamblin November 20, 2009

(NOV 20) Just over four months after scoring an impressive unanimous decision over a tough Rolanda Andrews in the Featherweight division, female sensation K "Wild Wild" West is preparing herself for another tough battle, this time, dropping down to her normal fighting weight in the..Full Story

Photos: Two Bouts in Canada! November 18, 2009

(NOV 18) WBAN just added a huge Photo Gallery #514, and Flash Photo Slideshow of the Ann Marie Saccurato vs. Jelena Mrdjenovich and the  Lindsay Garbatt vs. Ayana Pelletier.  Copyrighted Photos: Mary Ann Owen

Clampitt to fight Clark on Rhode Island Card  November 18, 2009

(NOV 18) Unbeaten junior welterweight prospect Danny O’Connor fights Friday night for the first time as a professional in Rhode Island, continuing the native New Englander’s tour that also includes appearances..Full Story

Hernandez Departs to Colorado to prepare for Holm fight November 17, 2009

(NOV 17) Melissa "Huracan" Hernandez (11-1) today for Denver, Colorado, to continue training for her "Bad Blood" WIBA welterweight showdown with Holly Holm (25-1-3).  Hernandez will return to Delgado's Gym, where she trained when filming her March 2009 episode of MTV's "Made".  Full Story

Serrano to fight Nunez November 17, 2009

(NOV 17) This Friday, Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano will be fighting Ella Nunez in a four rounder. The two will be fighting in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This will be a tough fight for Serrano but she has proven early in the game that she is fearless in the sport.  This should be a very good fight...

Morelli to fight in Aachen by Torben L. of Denmark November 17, 2009

(NOV 17) Lucia Morelli (13-1-0) returns to the ring on Saturday 21st November in Aachen, Germany. She will be facing southpaw Daniela David (4-17-0) of Romania in a 10-round junior welterweight bout.  Full Story

Melissa Hernandez: Angles and All by Bernie McCoy November 16, 2009

(NOV 16) Melissa Hernandez, like many boxers, is about angles. However, Hernandez's penchant for angles often extends beyond the confines of ring ropes. Watch her moving around Gleasons Gym in what, at first glance, appears to be haphazard path, cutting zigzags between the rings, the heavy bags, the various stools and benches.....Full Story

Tsagouris and Larcinese Victorious in Canada! By Rick McLean November 15, 2009

(NOV 15)  Last night, in the co-main event,  Sandy Tsagouris of Brampton,  now 10-1 (4KO),  pounded her way to a decisive 60-55, 60-54 and 60-53 unanimous decision victory over now 5-1 (4KO) Mayrline Rivas of Venezuela in a six-round contest. In the opening round, Tsagouris pressured Rivas and landed crisp head and body shots mixing up her combinations well. However, Tsagouris was warned for hitting behind the head and Rivas protested loudly to the referee.  Full Story

Photos: Pucek vs. Johnson Photos by: Mike Blair November 15, 2009

(NOV 15) WBAN has just published a huge photo gallery #513 (over 85 photos), and a Flash Photo Slideshow #112 of the Sarah Pucek vs Tammie Johnson bout that took place on November 7th fight at the Emerald Queen Casino, in Tacoma, Washington.  To check out the newest photo gallery and Slideshow, go here!

Latest Update: Rita Figueroa by Molly McConnell November 15, 2009

(NOV 15)  After having brain surgery on Friday, Rita Figueroa was released from the hospital on Tuesday. The doctors expect that she will make a full and complete recovery..Full Story

Tonight:  Two Women's Bouts Don Canada Card!  Photo: Mary Ann Owen November 13, 2009

(NOV 13)  Tonight at the Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Canada, there will be two women's bouts on the card.  In an undercard attraction, in a six-rounder, Ayana Pelletier, 6-1-0 (4 KO), from Winnipeg, will be fighting Lindsay Garbatt, 3-2-0 (0KO), of Courtice, Ontario, Canada.   Full Story

Shea to fight Shiver in New York Source/excerpt PR November 13, 2009

(NOV 13) Bronx's fan-favorite, Maureen Shea (13-2, 7KO) has been added to Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing upcoming, "Hustler Boxing" card Thursday December 3rd, at the Manhattan Center. Shea will square off against Jenna "Cowgirl" Shiver (9-4-1, 2KO) for the Interim WBA Female Super Bantamweight Championship of the World. The bout was made possible when Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin pulled out of his scheduled bout due to his appendix suddenly rupturing and having..Full Story

One on One Interview: Julia Fikus of Germany By Marcin Zimerman -Poland November 12, 2090

(NOV 12) This week I had an opportunity to interview Julia Fikus, of Germany, one on one about her boxing and Thai boxing career and about her upcoming fight that will take place this month.   Full Interview

Open Letter: Brooke Dierdorff by Eddie Montalvo November 12, 2009

(NOV 12) On behalf of Brooke Dierdorff - present WBC International Lightweight Champion... In regards to the May 29, 2009, comment on WBAN by Team Pucek's Dave Allison; and in particular reference to the last two paragraphs of said article; I take personal offense (as Brooke's Representative) by Dave Allison's statements. He has literally harassed Brooke for months regarding a match up with Sarah Pucek. Full Story

Press Conference:  Mrdjenovich vs. Saccurato Text & Photos: Mary Ann Owen November 11, 2009

(NOV 11)  Yesterday in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, at the Shark Tank Sports bar, Ann Marie Saccurato and Jelena Mrdjenovich met for the first time since their first fight that took place on November 4, 2006, when Saccurato won a split decision and the WBC Lightweight title from..Full Story

IFBA Statement: Lisa Brown vs. Kim source/Press Release November 10, 2009

(NOV 10) IFBA Statement on the Korean Boxing Commission’s hearing of the protest for the Lisa Brown/Hyo-Min Kim fight. 
“The Korean Boxing Commission informed the IFBA late Monday night that they have reached a decision on the IFBA’s protest of the outcome for the Lisa Brown- Hyo-Min Kim fight that took place on Oct. 15.  Full Story

Pucek-Johnson:  Boxing Action at the Emerald Queen Photo/story by Mike Blair November 8, 2009

(NOV 8) The semi main event at the Emerald Queen Casino last night pitting young unbeaten Sarah Pucek against tough traveling Tammie Johnson was fought as every woman’s bout should be fought. The action started at the opening bell, and neither woman backed down through the..Full Story

Oliveras Wins by decision November 7, 2009

(NOV 7)  Last night in Cordoba, Argentina, Alejandra Oliveras, now 14-1-2 (4KO), of Cordoba,  won a 10-round unanimous decision over Natalia Burga, 5-6-0 (0KO), of San Luis.  The two fought for the WBA Fedelatin featherweight title.

Hernandez Signs with Brian Cohen's Bionic Bull Management November 7, 2009

(NOV 7) Brian Cohen's Bionic Bull Management signs three top fighters - from the ring to the bargaining table is how he describes it.  Full Story

Figueroa Hospitalized after fight November 7, 2009

(NOV 7) Last night in Chicago, Illinois, Rita Figueroa fought Kita Watkins Rita Figueroa fought Kita Watkins, and lost the fight. After the fight, she was taken to the hospital where she had brain surgery. She is in ICU at this time.  WBAN hopes that she makes a 100% recovery.

Memorabilia: Free Drawing Contest November 5, 2009

(NOV 5) On December 4, 2009, Sue TL Fox will be ringside in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the mainliner Holly Holm vs. Melissa Hernandez, and Jodi Esquibel vs. Becky Garcia.  She will be getting autographed memorabilia signed that will include boxing gloves, posters, photos, etc. WBAN is having a free drawing for those...Full Story

Pucek-Johnson Rematch in Tacoma Photo/Story by Mike Blair November 5, 2009

(NOV 5) Sarah Pucek (3-0-1) will face Tammie Johnson (4-2-2) On Saturday night at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington. This is a rematch of a fight that after four rounds ended in a draw in April. This time the women will fight five rounds, assuring one will emerge the winner..Full Story

Moreno Suffers Second Loss November 3, 2009

(NOV 3) Carina "La Reina" Moreno suffered her second professional loss when she relinquished her WBC minimumweight belt to Anabel Ortiz this past weekend in Toluco, Mexico. The fight went the full 10 rounds and scorecards read 96-94..Full Story

WBAN's November 2009 Rankings! November 2, 2009

(NOV 2)  Dee Williams has posted the latest WBAN November 2009 rankings.  This system is based on Dee's computerized rankings, and they are independent ratings. To check out the latest ratings,  Go Here

Julaton Receives Highest Honor November 2, 2009

(NOV 2)  Filipina World Champion Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton received the highest honor in her career when a personal letter of recognition was sent and read to Ana by Philippinie Consul General Aragon from her excellency the President of the Phillipines Gloria Macapagal...Full Story

Boxing Action in Argentina November 2, 2009

(NOV 2) This Friday, on November 6th, in Cordoba, Argentina, Alejandra Oliveras, 13-1-2 (4KO), will be fighting Natalia Burga, 5-5-0 (0KO), in a 10-round WBC world title bout. Also, heavyweight Fabio Eduardo Moli will fight Adenilson Rodrigues.

Ortiz Wins by Decision; Torres by TKO November 1, 2009

(NOV 1) Last night at the Gimnasio Del Imcufide, in Toluca, México, strawweight Anabel Ortiz, 104¾, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Carina Moreno, 104¾..Full Story