United States Boxing Team to Face off With Ukraine in Second Leg of European Tour by Julie Goldsticker November 30, 2011

(NOV 30) (COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – USA Boxing’s European Tour squad has traveled to Ukraine for the second leg of their international competition overseas. The mixed squad of elite male and female athletes competed in the World Cup of Petroleum Countries in Surgut, Russia, November 24-27 before heading to the next stop on their journey....Full Story

Latest Video Interview of Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton! November 30, 2011

(NOV 30) Check out the latest video on this young world champion Ana Julaton.   Very interesting footage on this boxer. Video Link  (above photo: Ana courtesy of Alfredo Perez Photography

Officials Announced for Holm-Mathis Title Bout Source/PR November 30, 2011

(NOV 30) ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Judges Dave Moretti, Sandy Pino and Lisa Giampa, as well as referee Rocky Burke, have been assigned to work Friday night's "World Dominance" showdown between nine-time world boxing champion Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm (30-1-3, 9 KOs) and six-time world titlist Anne Sophie Mathis (25-1, 21 KOs). "World Dominance," presented by Fresquez Productions, will be held Friday night, Dec. 2 at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Holm-Mathis ..Full Story

Press Conference and More:  Holm vs. Mathis by Sue TL Fox November 29, 2011

(NOV 29) Tomorrow afternoon, at the Route 66 Casino/Hotel, the FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE will be held for the upcoming fight on Friday night between Holly Holm vs. Anne Sophie Mathis.  The press conference will begin at 2:00 p.m. (MT) at the Casino, in the Legends Theatre. The address of the Casino is 14500 Central Avenue, Albuquerque, New Mexico....Full Story

Team USA Wins Eight Medals in European Events by Julie Goldsticker November 29, 2011

(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Eight U.S. boxers took home hardware from two international events in Europe over the weekend. Team USA won three medals at the Olympic Test Event in London, England and five American athletes advanced to semifinal competition at the World Cup of Petroleum Countries in Surgut, Russia. Both competitions took place November 24-27 with different U.S. squads competing in the key international events.  ...Full Story

Off to New Mexico for Big Fight of the Year: Holm vs. Mathis by Sue TL Fox November 28, 2011

(NOV 28) I will be leaving for Albuquerque, New Mexico tomorrow. Holly Holm and Anne Sophie Mathis will be fighting for our WBAN World Welterweight title, in addition to the IBA World Welterweight title. Any female fighters that will be attending this card, that includes the press conference, weigh-in, and the fight itself, please contact...Full Story

British Boxers Excel in London Olympic Test Finals By Michael O’Neill November 28, 2011

(NOV 28) Great Britain, had a triumphant final day at the London International Invitational (The Olympic Test event) here at the Excel Centre in London’s Docklands, coming away with five gold medals in all including Golds in two of the three women’s categories.  Liverpool’s Natasha Jonas took the 60 kg Lightweight crown whilst Hartlepool’s Savannah Marshall struck Gold in the 75kg Middleweight event....Full Story

Chris Namus Back in Action November 28, 2011

(NOV 28) On Saturday night in Santana do Livramento, Brazil, Chris Namus, 140, had a "Tune Up" bout against Victoriana Britez, 138¾. Namus stopped Britez in the first round by a TKO.  A while back, Chris had announced her retirement from the sport----but then the buzz was going around that she would continue to fight.

Boxing Action In Japan Photos/Results by Samart of Japan November 27, 2011

(NOV 27) On Wednesday night (Nov 23), at the Kawasaki Todoroki Arena, in Kanagawa, Japan, bantamweight Kimika Miyoshi won a six-round unanimous decision over Kai Johnson. The bout was an action-packed toe-to-toe bout. It looked like Kai Johnson had the fight early, but Kimika Miyoshi came on late with effective short-range punches. The judges scored the bout 59-55, 59-56 and 58-56. ..Full Story

Video Footage: WBAN posted video footage of Weigh-In-Las Vegas November 27, 2011

(NOV 27) WBAN has just posted the video of the weigh-in of the three women's bouts that took place at the Texas Station Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The footage was taken bout Sue TL Fox- Video Link

MMA Super Star Jon Jones helps Holly Holm prepare for Anne Sophie Mathis Source/PR November 26, 2011

(NOV 26) Mixed-martial-arts superstar Jon "Bones" Jones has been helping his friend, nine-time world boxing champion Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm (30-1-3, 9 KOs), prepare for her December 2nd "World Dominance" showdown against French knockout artist Anne Sophie Mathis (25-1, 21 KOs), to determine the mythical..Video and Full Story

Breaking News: Hernandez to fight Farias for WBC Title   November 26, 2011

(NOV 26) WBAN was notified yesterday that Melissa "Huracan" Hernandez, of Florida, is set to fight undefeated Erica Farias, 11-0-0 (6KO) of Argentina.  The two will face each other on December 10, 2011, in Farias' home ground of Argentina.

Five U.S. Boxers Claim Opening Bout Victories in Europe By Julie Goldsticker - USA Boxing November 25, 2011

(NOV 25) COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – Two USA Boxing squads missed out on the joys of the Thanksgiving holiday yesterday, choosing to represent the United States in the ring at the Olympic Test Event and World Cup of Petroleum Countries instead of digging into turkey and all the fixings. Five U.S. boxers enjoyed successful opening contests at the two key international events in Europe on Thursday and Friday. In London, male heavyweight Joseph Williams (Queens, N.Y.) won the lone victory of the opening two days...Full Story

Boxers Supporting Boxers by Sue TL Fox November 24, 2011 Photo: K.West (left), Knight (r)

(NOV 24) I wanted to write a special report and give recognition to the female boxers who not only were on the boxing card at the Texas Station Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 20th,  but also to the many, MANY other female boxers who came and attended the event to support the "featured" women boxers who were on the card.  Full Story

WBAN Fundraiser Coming to an End on November 30th By Sue TL Fox November 23, 2011

(NOV 23) WBAN is coming to the final week of having the Fundraiser for the Retired Boxers Foundation.  We still have some great autographed memorabilia available. We will be ending the Fundraiser on November 30th.  On December 1st, I will be in Albuquerque New Mexico, and will be at the Holly Holm vs. Anne-Sophie Mathis weigh-in, where I will HAND-DELIVERING a check from WBAN to Alex "The Bronx Bomber" Ramos, President of the Retired Boxers Foundation with what we were able to raise for the Retired Boxers.  Full Story

Promoter Lenny Fresquez Speaks About 'World Dominance: Holm vs. Mathis' Source/PR-Bob Trieger Photo: Lori Steinhorst

(NOV 22) ALBUQUERQUE, NM "World Dominance" features the top two women's boxers in the world, American favorite Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm (30-1-3, 9 KOs) and French knockout specialist Anne Sophie Mathis (25-1, 21 KOs), in arguably the No. female fight of all-time.  "World Dominance," presented by Fresquez Productions, will be held Friday night, Dec. 2 at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Holm-Mathis 10-round bout will be contested for the IBA Welterweight title and WBAN Championship Belt, as well as to determine the mythical No. 1 pound-for-pound world championship today in women's boxing.  Full Story

Spokane to Host Historic U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Women's Boxing by Julie Goldsticker USA Boxing November 21, 2011

(NOV 21) (COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The journey that the sport’s pioneers started decades ago will culminate next summer with the Olympic debut of women’s boxing at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. The 24 American women vying to compete in the sport’s inaugural Olympic Games will start their own run toward the history books at the first-ever U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Women’s Boxing, February 13-19, at the Northern Quest Resort in Airway Heights, Wash., just outside of Spokane. ..Full Story

Tonight: Three Womens' Bouts on Sampson Boxing Card! November 20, 2011 (photo: Sue Fox) *all Weigh-in photos/ Mary Ann Owen

(NOV 20) Tonight at the Texas Station Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, there are three excellent women's bouts scheduled to be featured on the card, and three men's bouts.  The card is promoted by Sampson Boxing.  ..Full Story

WBAN off to Las Vegas November 18, 2011

(NOV 18) I am leaving today to Las Vegas, Nevada, to cover the boxing card that has three matches and men's boxing at the Texas Station Casino.  If you are a female boxer and will be attending this card, email me at wban100@aol.com. It would be great to see local female boxers support these women on the card, and be in attendance...Sue TL Fox

Kaliesha West Supports Women's Boxing Source/Press Release November 18, 2011

The WBO Champion West will attend the women’s championship boxing card in Las Vegas on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, featuring the main event between Ada Velez and Melinda Cooper.  World Boxing Organization (WBO) Bantamweight Champion, Kaliesha “Wild Wild” West (Moreno Valley, California, 14-1-3, 4 KOs) will travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, to support the women’s championship boxing card on November 20, 2011, held at the Dallas Events Center, located within the Texas Station Gambling Hall...Full Story

WBC News: Partial Open Scoring a Must for the Future of boxing November 16, 2011

(NOV 16) The World Boxing Council has enjoyed great success with open scoring throughout the world. The announcement of the judges’ official scores after the end of the fourth and eighth rounds has been a great rule which has been used in many countries. This topic will be one of the priorities to be discussed during the WBC Annual Convention, which will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada from December 11-17, as we believe that all of those countries or local boxing..Full Story

Oscar De La Hoya Foundation to Host 15th Annual Turkey Giveaway November 16, 2011 Photo: Sue Fox

(NOV 16) The Oscar de la Hoya Foundation will host its 15th Annual Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, November 19. Join Oscar de la Hoya and Abner Mares as they help distribute hundreds of turkeys, fixings and other products to the East Los Angeles community.  Giveaway time: 11:00 am to...Full Story

Fundraiser for the Retired Boxers Foundation: Proceeds to be presented at Holm vs. Mathis Card! by Sue TL Fox November 15, 2011

(NOV 15) This year the sport of women's boxing is set to see one of the biggest women's boxing fights in the history of the sport when Anne Sophie Mathis of France, fights Holly Holm on December 2, 2011, at the Route 66 Casino Hotel, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  In celebration of this huge card, WBAN has decided to have a first-time Fundraiser to raised money for the Retired Boxers Foundation (RBF) to help the Retired Boxers.  At this upcoming event..Full Story

Mathis to fight for a WBAN World title belt by Sue TL Fox November 15, 2011 Photo: Fox and Mathis in New Mexico/2010

(NOV 15) WBAN is looking forward to December 2, 2011, at the Route 66 Casino Hotel, in Albuquerque, New Mexico,  on the 'World Dominance,' card, when Anne Sophie Mathis, (25-1, 21 KOs), of France, fights for the WBAN Welterweight World title belt.  Mathis will be fighting Holly Holm, 30-1-3, 9 KOs), of New Mexico,  in the 10-round bout, with the addition of the IBA World Welterweight Title in this contest...Full Story

Zita Zatyko Wins WBF Crown Press Release/WBF November 14, 2011

(NOV 14) Zita Zatyko, 14-0-1 (10), is the new World Boxing Federation (WBF) Women’s World Super Middleweight Champion after a close and competitive fight for the vacant crown against compatriot and great local rival Diana Kiss on Saturday November 12 in Szekszard, Hungary. .Full Story

Today: Joe Frazier Funeral November 14, 2011

(NOV 14) The Joe Frazier funeral will take place on Today, Monday, November 14, 2011.  He will be laid out on y at the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2800 West Cheltenham Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19150...Full Details

Ann Wolfe - A Flash from the Past Memory by Sue TL Fox November 12, 2011 Full Videos

(NOV 12) WBAN would like to give special recognition to Ann Wolfe---Recognition as a female boxer, AND trainer as one of the best in the business.   Wolfe is a true inspiration in the sport.  Wolfe may not have gotten her just rewards she deserved when she was an active female boxer, and had won many world titles.  She had years of frustration never getting an opportunity to fight Laila Ali---but Wolfe paved her own road in the sport without riding on the coat tails of others to achieve what she has accomplished in the sport in the past and today..Full Story

Latest Update on Terri Moss by Amy Green November 12, 2011

(NOV 12) Retired WIBF/WIBA strawweight champion Terri Moss was awarded the Most Influential Person in Boxing Award, and the Critics Choice for the Georgia Boxing Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 5 by the Georgia Fighter's Association. Terri also accepted an award for her former trainer Xavier Biggs, placing him in the Georgia Boxing Hall of Fame, and stood by as her fighter, junior lightweight Jackie Breitenstein (6-1, 5 KO) received the Georgia Female Fighter of The Year award. "It means a lot to be awarded by my peers and critics," Terri said, and acknowledged Xavier's appreciation..Full Story

Special Tribute: Personal Memories of the Late Great Smokin’ Joe Frazier By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro November 9, 2011

(NOV 9)  I was deeply saddened to hear that Joe Frazier passed away earlier today, like I’m sure most of the boxing world was. He was a living legend and right up to his passing was so dedicated to the sport that bought him fame and fortune. Whilst most people will remember Joe for his trilogy of fights with Ali, I remember him with deep affection for a totally different reason... It was Joe and his son Marvis...Full Story with photos

AIBA "Skirts" the issue until January 2012 by Sue TL Fox November 8, 2011

(NOV 8) WBAN has received an update on the ongoing saga of the Boxers' Uniform for Women. In a recent press release, dated November 4, 2011, the AIBA said that the AIBA has recently noticed a strong media/press interest on the issue of Boxers' Uniform for Women.  ..Full Story

Weekend Results and More... November 8, 2011

(NOV 8) WBAN has just updated the full details of last week and weekend action on our November Results Segment.  If you would just like to have a quick look at results, you can hit Dee Williams "Last seven Days" results on this link!LQuick Last Week's Fight Results

Latest Update on Sarah Pucek by Mike Blair November 7, 2011

(NOV 7) Sarah Pucek is stepping back in to the ring a year after dropping a decision in a title fight in September 2010. That fight, in Calgary will not define Pucek. She is fighting in the main event in Edmonton on December 9th against veteran Jelena Mrdjenovich. Pucek sees the WIBA title bout as a chance to “redeem myself from the last fight.”..Full Story

Moreno seeking a rematch with World Champion Yesica Bopp by Mario Serrano November 3, 2011

(NOV 3) After last Friday's unanimous decision over Sharon Gaines, former world champion Carina Moreno (22-3, 6 KO's) says she'll be ready to rematch WBA & WBO Light Flyweight champion Yesica Bopp (18-0, 8 KO's) after two more tune up fights. ..Full Story

WBAN's November 2011 Rankings! November 2, 2011

(NOV 2) Dee Williams has posted the latest WBAN November 2011 rankings.  This system is based on Dee's computerized rankings, and they are independent ratings. To check out the latest rankings, Go Here!

Video: Knight KO'd Mucino November 2, 2011

(NOV 2) WBAN just posted the fight between Ava Knight and Arely Mucino, who fought in Colima, Mexico, Knight was victorious when she stopped Mucino by KO in the second round! Knight won the IBF flyweight world title. To check out the video go here!

Amanda Serrano to fight Diana Ayala November 2, 2011

(NOV 2) On November 18, 2011, in the Dominican republic, Amanda Serrano, of New York, will be fighting Diana Ayala, in an eight rounder.  The two are fighting on the undercard of Joan Guzman who makes his ring return.  The fight is a swing bout---so there is a possibility that it can be televised.