NOVEMBER 2014

Just In: Braekhus and Svensson Win by Decisions November 29, 2014

(NOV 29) Tonight at the Falconer Centeret, in Frederiksberg, Denmark, Cecilia Braekhus, 142½, successfully defended her titles(WBO, WBA, IBF, WBC) against Jennifer Retke, 145½, in a ten-round unanimous decision; and Klara Svensson, 138¼, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Lucia Morelli, 135½.

All Or Nothing: Brækhus vs. Retzke – Final Press Conference Source/Press Release November 28, 2014

(JAN 4) Cecilia Brækhus (26-0, 7 KOs) and Jennifer Retzke (15-1-1, 9 KOs) both attended the final pre-fight press conference today ahead of their WBC, WBA, WBO & IBF Female World Welterweight Championship fight at the Falconer Hall at the Radisson Blu in Copenhagen on Saturday night....Full Story

IWBHF Begins Planning for Second Induction Ceremony and announces the venue and date for 2015! Press Release/IWBHF November 27, 2014

(NOV 27) FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA -- The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame [IWBHF.COM], following the historic induction of seven women into the IWBHF ranks in 2014, has begun preliminary preparation for the second ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2015, in the Panorama Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The IWBHF Induction Ceremony will be held from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm prior to the "Finals" of the 2015 National Women's Boxing Golden Gloves tournament, also ..Full Story

Arely Muciño seeks the WBC crown Story/Photos by Pepe Rodriguez/WBC November 27, 2014

 (NOV 27)  "I owe it to my people and every time I climb in the ring, is to do big fights", explains Arely Muciño, from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Muciño, who is also called "La sultana del nocaut" seeks to take over the WBC flyweight world crown, next Saturdayh..Full Story

She's Back!  Carrie Flock Returns to the Ring! by Sue TL Fox November 26, 2014

(NOV 26)  Professional female boxer Carrie Flock, of Charlotte, North Carolina who boxed from 2000 to 2005, having her last pro fight in June of 2005, when she TKO'd Tristen Jones.  AND...the good news is that Flock is back!  On November 13, 2014, she entered the squared circle again.....Full Story

Ireland's 'Golden Girl' Receives Warm Welcome at Dublin Airport. by Michael O'Neill November 26,  2014 Courtesy photos: IABA

(NOV 26) The crowds, from near and far, and the usual 'media representatives', including national TV, gathered at Dublin Airport this evening to honour one of the country's all time greats in the world of sport, as Katie Taylor arrived at Terminal One proudly displaying yet another Gold ..Full Story

Brækhus ready for ‘no-show’ Retzke Press Release/ Sauerland Promotions Photos: Viasat November 25, 2014

(NOV 25)  Cecilia Brækhus met with the Norwegian media at a press conference today in Oslo ahead of her WBC, WBA, WBO & IBF Female World Welterweight title defence on Saturday night at the Falconer Hall at the Radisson Blu in Copenhagen.   ..Full Story in Press Release

November 2014 WBAN World Rankings! November 25, 2014

(NOV 25) Dee Williams has just posted our first world ratings for 2013! Check out the "just listed"  WBAN November 2014 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! Ae sport!

Claressa Shields and Katie Taylor strike Gold on finals day of AIBA Women's Elites in Korea by Michael O'Neill November 25,  2014

(NOV 25) The 2014 Eighth edition of the AIBA Women’s Elite championships was brought to a close this morning in the Halla Gymnasium in Jeju, South Korea. It was, by general consent, the best in the series to date with several new ..Full Story

Team USA’s Marlen Esparza and Claressa Shields Win Gold at the 2014 Elite Women’s World Championships by Julie Goldsticker November 25, 2014

(NOV 25) The United States’ two 2012 Olympic medalists returned to the podium on Monday with gold medal victories at the 2014 Elite Women’s World Championships in Jeju, South Korea. ...Full Story

Nazym Kyzaybay and Yang Xioli take Gold for Asia in Jeju Finals by Michael O'Neill November 24, 2014

(NOV 24)The 8th edition of the AIBA Women’s World Championships which concluded in Jeju Monday was a very successful one as far as the Asian contingent was concerned, more so remembering the absence through injury or suspension of such as India’s...Full Story

International Boxing Association President hails ‘magnificent’ new Women’s World Champions Press Release/AIBA November 24, 2014

(NOV 24)  JEJU, KOREA -– The President of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Dr Ching-Kuo Wu paid tribute to the ‘magnificent new champions’ on the final day of the 8th Women’s World Championships in Jeju, Korea......Full Story

Olympic Champions Shields and Taylor Through To AIBA World finals in Korea by Michael O'Neill November 24, 2014

(NOV 24)  Claressa Shields and Katie Taylor, Olympic champions from London 2012, continued their winning ways in Jeju, as today they saw off the challenges offered by Canada’s Ariane Fortin and China’s Junhua Yin respectively....Full Story

Seven Asian Boxers Progress On Semi-Finals Day in Korea by Michael O'Neill November 23, 2014

(NOV 23) Seven top Asian stars progressed on semi-finals day at the Halla Gymnasium in Jeju with particularly fine performances from Shamjetsabam Sarajubala (48kg), Nazym Kyzaybay (48kg). China’s Li Qian also excelled on another dramatic day in Korea as did Lazzat Kungeibayeva (+81kg). ....Full Story

Olympic Medalists Claressa Shields and Marlen Esparza Defeat Familiar Faces to Advance to the 2014 Elite Women’s World Championships Finals by Julie Goldsticker/USA Boxing November 23, 2014

(NOV 23) The two historic American women to reach the Olympic podium in London moved up another step on the World Championships medal stand with semifinal....Full Story

Layla McCarter vs. Melissa Hernandez III by Laura Serrano Photos by Mary Ann Owen November 22, 2014

(NOV 22) Yesterday at the Orleans casino in Las Vegas, Layla "the Amazing" McCarter defeated Melissa "Huracan" Hernandez in their third match. Layla won for the second time giving Hernandez a great performance and looking very good despite she hasn’t fought in more than two...Full Story

Layla "Amazing" McCarter Wins Trilogy with a Decision! Photos by Mary Ann Owen November 22, 2014

(NOV 22) In a highly anticipated fight featuring Layla "Amazing" McCarter, 133,  vs. Melissa "Huracan" Hernandez, 135, that took place last night at the Orleans Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, did not..Full Story

'Super Sunday' is semi-finals day at 8th AIBA Elites in Korea by Michael O'Neill November 22, 2014

(NOV 22)  Some ‘mouth-watering’ semi-finals to look forward to on Sunday morning in Jeju, where the 8th AIBA World Championships reach the ‘business end’ of the tournament.  You can watch all 20 bouts (over two sessions) live, as usual on AIBA’s own website and ‘You Tube’ Channel....Full Story

Team USA’s Marlen Esparza, Tiara Brown and Claressa Shields Clinch Medals at the 2014 Elite Women’s World Boxing Championships by Julie Goldsticker/USA Boxing November 22,  2014

(NOV 22) (COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.)  - Three of the Team USA’s most decorated female athletes have secured a new piece of hardware for their trophy cases with quarterfinal wins on Friday at the Halla Gymnasium in Jeju, South Korea. 2012 Olympic bronze medalist Marlen Esparza (Houston, Texas), reigning featherweight ..Full Story

WBAN goes One on One with WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman! by Sue TL Fox November 21, 2014 Photo: Pepe Rodriguez/WBC

(NOV 21) This week WBAN had an opportunity to talk with WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman about the highly successful and history-making WBC Women's Boxing Convention that took place in September of this year, and his thoughts, hopes and what he feels may be the future of the sport and other issues. ..Full Story

Final Press Conference:  Ibeth Zamora vs. Yessica Chavez photos by Pepe Rodriguez Translated PR (edited) November 20, 2014

(NOV 20) Yesterday, on Wednesday, the final press conference was held for the boxing card to take place on Saturday with Ibeth "Roca" Zamora, the current WBC flyweight champion and challenging Yessica "Kika" Chavez, the two face each...Full Story

Team USA’s Tiara Brown and Claressa Shields Advance to the Quarterfinal Round at the 2014 Elite Women’s National Championships by Julie Goldsticker/USA Boxing November 20, 2014 Photo/Facebook

(NOV 20) Two American boxers familiar with international success each added to their winning streaks on Thursday at the 2014 Elite Women’s World Championships in Jeju, South Korea. 2012 Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields (Flint, Mich.) and reigning world champion Tiara Brown (Fort Myers, Fla.) enjoyed unanimous  Full Story

Twenty Three Asian Medal Hopes Shine On Day 5 In Jeju by Sue Fox and Michael O'Neill November 20, 2014

(NOV 20)  In recent months (WBAN) has been featuring reports on Asian boxers from various sources and different parts of the sub-continent so tonight we would particularly welcome those of our new readers who have joined us – wherever you are – for coverage of the 8th AIBA Women’s World Championships in Jeju, Korea.....Full Story

Mexico: Public Workout - Ibeth Zamora vs. Yessica Chavez! Photos by Pepe Rodriguez/WBC November 19, 2014

(NOV 19) Yesterday afternoon, in front of a huge crowd,  at the Plaza de lo Martires in downtown Toluca City, Mexico, there was a "public workout" held for the hot matchup between Ibeth "La Roca" Zamora, current WBC ..Full Story

Shields wins in 11 seconds as United States dominate day 4 of Worlds' in Jeju by Michael O'Neill November 19, 2014 Photos of Shield: Facebook

(NOV 19) Following Tuesday’s loss of both Queen Underwood and Alex Love, Wednesday proved to be ‘a good day at the office for the United States with four wins including 19 yrs old Olympic Gold medallist Claressa ...Full Story

Melissa Hernandez:  "She's not fighting a little girl no More" Photos/Video/Text by Mary Ann Owen November 19, 2014

 Today at the Mayweather gym in Las Vegas I met up with former WBC Featherweight Champ Melissa Hernandez.  Hernandez is fighting Layla McCarter in an eight-round fight. This is the third time that Hernandez will be fighting McCarter.  They are 1-1...Full Story

Goodbye to Josie Gabuco, Queen Underwood and Christina Cruz on day of shocks in Jeju by Michael O'Neill November 18,  2014 (Additional reporting from AIBA)

(NOV 18)  The big shock on day 3 of the AIBA Women’s World’s in Jeju Tuesday was the defeat of the Philippines’ first ever AIBA World Champion Josie Gabuco who went out at the hands of Chinese Taipei’s Pin Meng Chieh (48kg). ..Full Story

Alex Love Advances in World Championships Competition While Two American Boxers Fall in Preliminary Bouts by Julie Goldsticker/USA Boxing November 18, 2014

(NOV 18) Day three of 2014 Elite Women’s World Championships competition in Jeju, Korea, started off in winning fashion for Team USA on Tuesday but unfortunately the American squad couldn’t maintain the momentum in their final two bouts of the day. Light flyweight Alex Love (Fort Carson, Colo.) won her tournament opener in the third bout of the afternoon session to advance on to the next round.  Full Story

Layla McCarter Training in Las Vegas at the Hit Factory Gym Text/Photos by Mary Ann Owen November 18, 2014

(NOV 18) Yesterday I went behind the scenes with the "Amazing" Layla McCarter  who is training at the Hit Factory Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, in prepartation for her upcoming fight against Melissa "Huracan"  Hernandez, that will take place on November 21, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas...Full Story

Olszewski To Defend her IFBA World Flyweight Championship By David Selwyn November 18, 2014

(NOV 18)  Eileen "The Hawaiian Mongoose" Olszewski will defend her IFBA World Flyweight Championship on January 16, 2015 against Christina Fuentes. The fight will take place in Fuentes' hometown of Laredo, Texas. It will be the first Female World Championship to be held in Laredo, Texas and is being promoted by Triple  ..Full Story

Marlen Esparza Stars On Day Two of the AIBA Women's Elites in Jeju Island by Michael O'Neill November 17, 2014

(NOV 17) Another full day’s program Monday at the Halla Gymnasium in Jeju Island where the second day was split into two sessions.  Tomorrow sees the four time World and London 2012 Gold medallist, Katie Taylor, enter the arena in defence of her 60kg lightweight...Full Story

Amasheh-Hamzaoui Bout Ruled No Contest Source: WBC Press Release November 17, 2014

(NOV 17)  The German Boxing Commission (Bund Deutscher Berufsboxer – BDB) and the World Boxing Council (WBC) have jointly declared the WBC Silver flyweight championship between Raja Amasheh and Amira Hamzaoui as a "no contest" due to irregularities in scoring and with the officials.  On October 18th in Saarbrücken, Germany, Hamzaoui had originally been declared the winner by split decision of the fight, and the WBC title. The WBF world flyweight championship was also on the line. WBF judges Toni Tiberi (97-94) and Vincent Dupas (96-94) had scored the fight in favor of Hamzaoui, while WBC judge Steve Mertz clearly scored the fight for Amasheh (98-94). Full Story

Boxing: England's Sandy Ryan Stars on Day One of the AIBA Women's World Elites in Jeju by Michael O'Neill November 16,  2014

 “The 21-year-old amazon used her longer hands to keep the distance against Hungary's European Union Women's Champion Bianka Nagy. The English boxer knocked down her Hungarian opponent in the third round and dominated all of the rounds in Jeju which means she will now meet with Turkey's two-time AIBA Women's World Champion Gulsum Tatar Kaptan”. In your correspondent’s view, Ryan is certainly one to watch for the future albeit there is no 64kg division yet in the Olympics but don’t rule out her being in contention with Natasha Jonas and Chantelle Cameron for the GB 60kg spot in Rio. .Full Story

Tori Nelson Wins by Decision over Cisneros November 17, 2014

(NOV 17) On Friday night at the Patriot Center, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, Tori Nelson, 145¾, of Ashburn, Virginia, now 13-0-3 (1KO), when she defeated Victoria Cisneros, 143¼, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, 11-17-2 (4KO), by a 10-round unanimous decision, defending her WIBA welterweight title, and fighting for the vacant UBF welterweight belt.

France:  Maiva Hamadouche Wins by a Third Round TKO November 17, 2014

(NOV 16) Last night at the Salle Louison Bobet, Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, Maiva Hamadouche, 134, of Clichy la Garenne, France. Hamadouche remains undefeated with a 5-0-0 (5KO) won by a third round TKO over Johanne Cavarec, 132¼, of Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. The bout was scheduled for six rounds.

AIBA Congress Recommends 'No Headguards For Males BUT Women must wait . WHY we ask? Your views? by Michael O'Neill November 15, 2014 Your Comments

(NOV 15) One of the key decisions taken at this year’s AIBA Annual Congress in Jeju, was that on the basis of available medical evidence, headguards will not be required by men in future.  Nonetheless until further studies take place and the result of the men’s experiment is known, women MUST continue using them. Odd?  Full Story

The Largest Elite Women’s World Championships Tournament in History to Open Competition on Sunday by Julie Goldsticker/USA Boxing November 15, 2014

(NOV 15)  (COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - Over 300 female athletes from 72 nations across the globe traveled to the beautiful island of Jeju in South Korea for the 2014 Elite Women’s World Boxing Championships, November 16-25. The 2014 tournament is the eighth edition of the event, which began in 2001 in Scranton, Pa...Full Story

Tonight:  Boxing Action in Mexico - Alejandra Oliveras vs. Erica Farias! Photos: Alma Montiel November 14, 2014

(NOV 14) Big Fight tonight in Mexico!  At the Plaza de Toros, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Alejandra "Locomotora" Oliveras, 31-2-2 (16 KO), of Santa Fe, Argentina, will be facing Erica Weigh-in Video and photos

Ariane Fortin On The Golden Trail Once More In Jeju by Michael O'Neill November 14, 2014 Photo: Fortin Photo credit: Raquel Ruiz

(NOV 14) Canada has dispatched five of its best boxers to represent the country at the 8th AIBA World Championships commencing Sunday at the Halla Gymnasium in Jeju, South Korea.  The most notable absentee is the three times AIBA World champion, Mary Spencer whose place at 75kg goes to one of the country’s top hopes for a medal in Jeju – Ariane Fortin...Full Story

Sarita Devi Facing AIBA 'Life Ban' - We ask YOUR view - 'Is this Justice'? by Michael O'Neill November 13, 2014 Send in your Comments

(NOV 13)  Outrage today in Indian boxing circles as news came through that the AIBA was considering a life ban following Sarita Devi’s refusal to accept the bronze medal she had ‘won’ when ‘defeated’ by the host nation’s Jina Park at the recent Asiad in Incheon, Korea.  We ask you, our readers, for YOUR view on the AIBA’s proposed ban. We ask you, our readers, for YOUR view on the AIBA’s proposed ban. You can contact us as usual by emailing wban100@aol.com  or via our Facebook pages. ..Full Story

Boxing: Irish Team Settled in Jeju as Katie Taylor Seeks Record Fifth In A Row World Crown by Michael O'Neill November 13, 2014

(NOV 13)  Olympic Gold medallist and already four times World champion, Katie Taylor heads a strong – but small – Irish team at the eighth edition of the AIBA Women’s World Championships beginning in Jeju City, Korea on Sunday.  Full Story

At the Scales in New York:  Amanda Serrano vs. Carla Torres! November 12, 2014

(NOV 12)  Today the weigh-in was held for tomorrow night's boxing action with a female bout on the card, - Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano vs. Carla Torres.  The two made weight today with Serrano weighin in at 130, and Torres, 129.  The two are fighting a six rounder...Full Story

AIBA Launches New Deal for 'Amateurs' with Changes for Women Also 'In The Pipeline' by Michael O'Neill November 12, 2014

(NOV 12) At first glance a new AIBA competition exclusively for Male boxers may not seem of much interest to WBAN and its readers yet WBAN understands from usually reliable sources in Korea that this newly launched competition may well have significant implications for women boxers, albeit not immediately. ...Full Story

USA Boxing’s Elite Women to Complete World Championships Preparations in Jeju, Korea by Julie Goldsticker/USA Boxing November 12, 2014

(NOV 12) (COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - USA Boxing’s top female boxers arrived in Jeju, South Korea last Thursday ahead of the 2014 Elite Women’s World Championships, November 16-24. The 10 boxers, their accompanying coaches and support staff are currently getting acclimated to their home for the next two weeks and preparing for the start of competition on Sunday, November 16 at the ..Full Story

Record Entry For Women's World Championships in Jeju by Michael O'Neill November 11, 2014 Courtesy photo/Taylor

(NOV 11)  WBAN understands - albeit no confirmation or Press Release on the subject (as the time of writing) from the AIBA that the organisation has received some 480 entries from 75 countries for this year's 8th Edition of the AIBA Women's World Elite Championships Full Story

Claudia Gutierrez Wins by Decision over Jeffries Story and Photos by Ricardo Ibarra November 11, 2014

(NOV 11) Patrick Ortiz' Ringside Tickets Inc. returned to the Seven Feathers Casino in Canyonville, Oregon last Friday night with a seven bout fight card that featured an intriguing women's ....Full Story

AIBA Women's World Elite Championships Preview - Jeju 2014 by Michael O'Neill November 10, 2014 Pinki Jangra copyright: sportskeeda.com

(NOV 10)  The 8th Edition of the AIBA World Women's Elite Championships begins at the Halla Gymnasium in Jeju on 16th November with the opening ceremony scheduled for later that evening. The general weigh in will have taken place a day earlier.  Surprisingly little news from the organisers, AIBA, with at the time of writing no reference to the event on their official AIBA.org website or on their social media pages. Very sad to see that the AIBA world is not being kept informed by its own organisation as to the entrants for Jeju, how many boxers/countries are taking part or details of any TV or Live ..Full Story

Martha Salazar Wins WBC Heavyweight Belt! Release/Blanca Gutierrez Photos: Steven Solidarios November 10,  2014

(NOV 10)  On Saturday, November 8th in front of a sold out crowd at the Longshoreman Hall in San Francisco, California,  Martha Salazar and Tanzee Daniel fought for the WBC Heavyweight World title. This would be the first time in two years that a WBC title would be fought for by female boxers in the USA and these ladies did not disappoint...Full Story

Kentikian Delivers First loss to Naoko Fujioka in Germany! November 8, 2014 Photo: Spotlight

(NOV 8)  Tonight at the Porsche-Arena,  in Stuttgart, Germany, (Time zone in Germany) WBA World Flyweight Champion Susi Kentikian successfully defended her title when she won by a 10-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Super Flyweight Champion Naoko Fujioka.

Vincent Wins by a Majority Decision winning the UBF Title November 8, 2014

 (NOV 8)  Last night at the Twin River Event Center, in Lincoln, Rhode Island, in what was described as an action-packed bout, Shelly “Shelito’s Way” Vincent won a majority decision 95-95, 96-94, and 98-92, over Jackie Trivilino, winning the vacant UBF female super-bantamweight title.

At the Scales: Vincent  and Trivilino make Weight for Tomorrow nights Main Event in Rhode Island! November 6, 2014 Photos: Team Vincent

(NOV 6) PROVIDENCE, R.I.  -- Earlier today the weigh-in took place for tomorrow nights boxing event, that will be held at the Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, the main event is a 10-round championship bout for the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) female super bantamweight world title between Providence's Shelito Vincent (12-0, 1 KO) and Jackie Trivilino (9-8-3, 1 KO) of Plattsburgh, N.Y. Full Story with Photos

Vizaniari Wins by a 10th Round TKO over Rivers for the Vacant WIBA Heavyweight Title November 6, 2014

(NOV 6) Today (Australia Time zone) at the  Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia, Lisa Vizaniari, 269 3/4, won by a 10-round TKO, 1:58 seconds over Kathy Rivers, 180, of Hollywood, Florida. The two were fighting for the vacant WIBA Heavyweight belt.

Melinda Cooper Wins by Decision in Comeback fight in Mexico! November 6, 2014

(NOV 6)  Last night at the Discoteca Hangar 27, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Melinda "La Maravilla" Cooper, now 23-2-0 (11KO), of Las Vegas, Nevada, won a six-round unanimous decision over Zenny Sotomayer, 10-8-3 (3KO), of Mexico.  This was a "come back" fight for Cooper who last fought in 2012. 

WBAN Appeals To Boxers To Seek Assurances Re Future of Women's 'Amateur' Boxing by Sue Fox / Michael O'Neill November 5, 2014 WBAN Petition

(NOV 5)  The eighth edition of the AIBA Women's World Elite Championships takes place in Jeju, Korea later this month (Nov 15/24th) so an ideal opportunity exists for the AIBA through their President Dr Ching Kuo-Wu to take 'time out' to explain to boxers, their coaches and the wider boxing fraternity exactly what plans the AIBA has for developing women's boxing worldwide including countries like Cuba who were not represented in London 2012. ..Full Story with WBAN Petition

Perozzi to fight Reis for vacant IBA World Middleweight Title! Source/PR November 4, 2014

(NOV 4) On Friday, on November 21, 2014 at the Southhampton Resort, in Southhampton Resort, Bermuda, The following three fights will take place.   All fights have been sanctioned by the Bermuda Boxing Commission and the World Title fight by the IBA...Full Story

Kenia Enriquez to fight Ana Arrazola for Vacant WBO flyweight World Title Source/PR November 1, 2014

(NOV 1) With a commitment to showcase "boxing at its best", the last fight card of their schedule is no exception for California boxing hall of fame promoter Bobby D. Presents. On Friday, November 21st, San Diego, CA, will be the host of a world title when Tijuana's Kenia Enriquez (12-0, 6KO) faces the much more experienced Ana "La Bronca" Arrazola (20-10-2, 13KO) for the vacant WBO flyweight world title. .Full Story