Kristin Gearhart Wins by a Unanimous Decision November 28, 2013 Photo: Facebook

(NOV 28) Last night at the Horseshoe Casino, in Hammond, Indiana, Kristin Gearhart, a junior welterweight from Chicago, Illinois,  won a four-round unanimous decision over Allanna Jones. This will be on a Hitz Boxing. [In the photo, former boxer Rita Figueroa stands next to Gearhart]

Jenny Lugo: Amateur Boxer on the Scene by Sue TL Fox November 27, 2013

(NOV 27) Earlier this week WBAN learned that Mike Bradburn has a female amateur boxer, Jenny Lugo he is training at the Camarillo Boxing and Fitness Center. Bradburn describe this Lugo by saying the following, "She is a Tough Cookie with Class!" He went on to briefly tell WBAN about Lugo, that she was a fourth year college student, a member of USA Boxing, a competitor in the sport, she has worked the corner at some bouts for Bradburn's team.....Full Story

Mississauga Boxer Returns Canadian National Champ! Source/PR November 26, 2013

(NOV 26) Caitlin ‘Tigger’ Trenholme returns to HUF GYM a National Champion and inspiration! Tuesday November 26, 2013–The best boxers showed up in Quebec City last week to earn their spot on the Canadian National team. Trenholme earned her spot on by way of two unanimous decision victories. The first one was over Manitoba Boxer, Sheyanne Rattai; and the second victory was over Ontario teammate, Brianna Franklin....Full Story

Claudia Lopez Wins by a Close Split Decision November 26, 2013

(NOV 26) On Saturday night, at the Estadio Pedro Estremador, San Carlos de Bariloche, Rio Negro, Argentina, Claudia Lopez, 128¼, won a close 10-round Split Decision against Betiana Patricia Vinas, 129½.  The fight was action-packed throughout the bout.  WBAN posted the video on the Fight Results Segment.  Go Here

Weekend Review of 'Amateur' boxing news from Europe by Michael O'Neill November 25, 2013

(NOV 25) WBAN.com brings you the main news stories from the world of ‘Amateur’ boxing in Europe this past weekend. 1. ABAE agrees to implement AIBA Rules :Fears that top English boxers such as Olympic Gold medallist Nicola Adams, Natasha Jonas and Savannah Marshall (plus male colleagues) would be banned from major tournaments such as the 2014 European Championships, Commonwealth Games and indeed from all International competition were removed Sunday as the English Amateur Boxing Association (ABAE) agreed to implement AIBA Rules and Regulations in full. ...Full Story 

Video: Noemi Bosques Wins by first round TKO over Hill November 24, 2013

(NOV 24) Last night at the Jefferson high School, in Tampa, Florida, Noemi Bosques, of Florida, won by a first round TKO [1:33] over Savanna Hill, of Russellville, Arkansas,. The Night of Fights card, was promoted by Alessi Promotions.  While Bosques remains undefeated now at 4-0-1 (1KO), Savanna Hill drops to 7-12-0 (3KO).  Flash Photo Slideshow

Boxing Chicks Documentary Going to New York! Source: Amy Green November 24, 2013

(NOV 24)  Atlanta, GA-- “Boxing Chicks” featuring former WIBF champion Terri “The Boss” Moss and her female fighters will be shown Saturday, December 7 at the Shadow Box Film Festival in New York. “Boxing Chicks” was created by Tomorrow Pictures, and chronicles Terri training and interacting with her female fighters. “We're very excited to see the completion of “Boxing Chicks,” Terri said, “and to see it come to fruition. To be featured so quickly in such a specialized festival as the Shadow Box festival makes us even more hopeful about the future of the film, women's boxing and the message.” Go Here!

Hitz Boxing: Kristin Gearhart & Allanna Jones conference call November 23, 2013

(NOV 23)  On November 27, 2013, at the Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, Kristin Gearhart, a junior welterweight from Chicago, Illinois, will be fighting Allanna Jones.  This will be on a Hitz Boxing card:  "Fight Night at the Horseshoe: The Black Wednesday Battle." Get your tickets at hitzboxing.com today!  To Hear the Conference Call, Go Here!

Jill Morley Keeps Punching by Bernie McCoy November 22, 2013 Photos/Courtesy Facebook/Morley

(NOV 22) Jill Morley's sizable stockpile of talents includes, among others, writer, film director, producer, college athlete, amateur boxer and fighter. And, no, the last two attributes are not redundant. Morley advocates and brings to her chosen causes the same ferocity and stick-to-it attitude that she carried to the New York Golden Gloves ring. And those qualities were never more apparent than in the fruition of her documentary film, "Fight Like A Girl," which, after winning the Best Director prize earlier this year at the "Other Venice Film Festival" in California, will be shown at the Shadowbox Film Festival in New York City on...Full Story

Behind the Scenes with the "Amazing" Layla McCarter by Sue TL Fox November 19, 2013 Past photo: McCarter

(NOV 19) This last weekend at the Andre Ward vs. Rodriguez fight that took place in Ontario, California, I got an opportunity to not only spend time with Two-time world champion Jolene Blackshear---but also with Six-Time World Champion Layla McCarter.  As I have said before---there is nothing any better or personable than to meet the fighters in person, and not just communicate solely through Facebook, emails, text messages and phone calls....Full Story with photos

Jolene Blackshear:  You've Come a Long Way... by Sue TL Fox November 18, 2013 Past Photo: Blackshear

(NOV 18) This last weekend I had the pleasure of spending quality time with Two-Time World Champion Jolene Blackshear-----all of 5 feet tall----and if it is the "right" doctor she has a documented 5' 1/4" record.    Blackshear said, "I like that doctor!"  I find it very interesting that I can spend massive amounts of time on the net to find out what is going on with the female boxers, and most the time I get it right and stories that go up on WBAN.  Full Story with past Photos

November 2013 WBAN World Rankings! November 18, 2013

(NOV 18)  Dee Williams has just posted our November 2013 world independent and computerized rankings.  This system is based on Dee's computerized rankings, and they are independent ratings. To check out the latest rankings, Go Here! We also archive all of our ratings and others ratings throughout the years Here

Lateet Olney and Latisha Adams Score TKOs in Toppenish, Washington! Photos and Story By Ricardo Ibarra November 18, 2013

(NOV 18) Three women’s bouts were featured last Thursday night on Corpuz Promotions’ Thursday Night Fights at the Toppenish Community Center in Toppenish, Washington. Full Story

Salinas Wins the WBF Title in Bolivia Source/PR November 17, 2013

(NOV 17) With more than 10.000 fanatical supporters cheering her on at the Estadio Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Jennifer Salinas turned in a clinical performance to defeat co-challenger Yolis Marrugo Franco for the vacant WBF Super Bantamweight title on Saturday night, November 16. ... Full Story

Klara Svensson to fight Goranova on Denmark Card Photo credits: Photo Wende November 15, 2013

(NOV 15) Tomorrow night at the MusikTeatret, in Albertslund, Denmark, Klara Svensson, 11-0-0 (4KO), of Malvo, Sweden, is set to fight Borislava Goranova, 6-36-1 (5KO), of Sofia, Bulgaria, in an eight round non-title fight. At the scale yesterday, Svensson weighed in at 64.3 kg, and Goranova, 64,5 kg. ..Video and photos

Sonya Lamonakis title fight Nixed - Martha Salazar says "Fight Me" for the title Source/PR November 15, 2013

Jennifer "The Bolivian Queen" Salinas Set For WBF World Title Fight Source/PR November 13, 2013

(NOV 13) WBAN has received a press release, via the WBF that  Jennifer “The Bolivian Queen” Salinas is set for the biggest fight of her career on November 16, as she takes on Columbia’s former World Champion Yolis Marrugo Franco for the vacant World Boxing Federation Womens World Super Bantamweight title at the 33.000 capacity Estadio Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. ...Full Story

Outside the Ring Documentary Will Screen in NYC's Shadowbox Festival - Dec. 6th and 7th! November 13, 2013

(NOV 13) 'Outside The Ring' will screen in NYC's Shadowbox Festival on both Saturday December 6th and Sunday, December 7th. What a great idea for a festival----there will be ALL boxing Films! .Full Story

Women in the Sport Honored at the Golden State Boxers Association "Knock Out" Event! November 12, 2013 Press Release Photos by H. Johnson/ GSBA Photographer

(NOV 12)  On Saturday, November 9th, at the Luminarious Restaurant, in Monterey Park, California, the Golden State Boxers Association [GSBA] presented "Ladies First" Hall of Fame Awards honoring eight women, both prominent boxers and females outside the ring who have had a significant impact in the world of boxing with California connections to the sport.
The honorees' were the following:  Lucia Rijker; Layla McCarter; Mia St. John; Sue TL Fox; Jacquie Richardson; Carol Steindler;  Gwen Adair; and Michele Chong.Full Story with photographs

Boxing: Tough New American Opponent For Katie Taylor at Mansion House by Michael O'Neill November 11, 2013

(NOV 11)  For the four times World and current Olympic Champion, it will in fact be the second bout in 24 hours as she is scheduled to meet current joint United States no 3, Melissa Parker in the Long Room at the Mansion House on 29th November...Full Story

Medel vs. Perez Fight for IFBA Title on the Fight Club OC Last Show Of Year Source/PR November 8, 2013

(NOV 8) It will be a night to remember if you are a fight fan as the Thursday, December 5th Fight Club OC show is set to showcase not one, but three TOP boxers on a huge eight bout card, as some of the top promoters in the country are bringing their stars to The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center.  First it will be undefeated and top heavyweight prospect Alexander "The Great" Flores, looking to go 14-0, but he will face his toughest opponent in his young career meeting Houston's 12-12 Arron Lyons who has never been knocked down. This bout will be a watershed mark for Flores career and for his promoter Roy Englebrecht Promotions as a win propels him into the top 50 rankings...Full Story

Canadian's Jelena Mrdjenovich in Thailand at the 51st WBC Convention! by Sue TL Fox November 7, 2013

(NOV 7) This week I had an opportunity to talk with WBC World champion Jelena Mrdjenovich to get the latest scoop on her traveling to Thailand for the 51st WBC Convention.  I asked Mrdjenovich about the convention and how it came about that she decided to attend the event.Full Story with Photos

Nicola Adams To Star in Hour Long 'Sports Life Series' on British TV by Michael O'Neill (additional reporting ITV.com) November 6, 2013

(NOV 6)  “I almost feel like it was my destiny to go to the Olympics and win gold. Something was always telling me at the back of my mind that you need to stick at boxing, this is going to be your way out, this is your way to having a better life. Boxing is your path.” - Nicola Adams ...Full Story

A.I.B.A's November Rankings by Michael O'Neill Source/AIBA November 5, 2013

The A.I.B.A’s November rankings list has just been issued with a few notable changes to the previous list albeit due mainly due to the method by which ratings are determined. Rankings are based on performances at AIBA approved tournaments over a two-year rolling period.The system has resulted in some changes in most weight categories...Full Story

A Night With Champions:  Mia St. John Foundation Source: PR November 4, 2013 Photo: Mary Ann Owen

(NOV 4) On December 7, 2013, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., a special event "A Night of Champions" , a Dinner and Silent Auction presented by the Mia St. John Foundation, will take place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, California.  On this night they will be honoring Sugar Ray Leonard, Former World Boxing Champion, Boxing Hall of Famer, Motivational Speaker, Actor and Philanthropist, with our Courage and ......Full Details

Shelito Vincent Wins by a Fourth Round TKO over  Alisah McPhee Photos by: Jenifer Ives /Hamid Lahrizi/Team Vincent November 3, 2013

(NOV 3) PROVIDENCE, R.I.  Last night on the "The Connecticut Classic," card presented by Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment & Sports, at the Foxwoods Resort, in Mashantucket, Connecticut,  Shelito Vincent, of New London fought Canadian Alisah McPhee in a six-round bout.   Full Story with Courtesy photos!

Arrazola Retains WBF World Light Flyweight Title Photos:  Facebook/Arrazola Source/WBF November 3, 2013

(NOV 3) While her declared ambitions of a knockout victory failed, it was still a very successful evening for World Boxing Federation (WBF) Womens World Light Flyweight Champion Ana Arrazola as she made her first title defense against compatriot Maria Del Refugio Jimenez Cruz on Saturday in..Full Story

Chile: Rodriguez Wins by a Fifth Round TKO November 2, 2013

 (NOV 1)  Last night at the Gimnasio Municipal, Puente Alto, Chile, Carolina "La Crespa"  Rodriguez, of Santiago de Chile, Chile, now 10-0-0, won by a fifth round TKO [1:56] over "La Princesa" Natalia Vanesa Lopez, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, now 3-13-0, in an eight round bout. The two fought in the super bantamweight division.