CINDY “Checkmate” SERRANO:  UBF World Lightweight Champion gives her thoughts on Smith vs. Linardatou by Richard Spilotro/UBF November 29, 2015

(NOV 29)  In boxing a clash of undefeated fighters is the perfect combination to arouse one’s curiosity or interest in a fascinating matchup and thanks to Lee Murtagh’s Saoirse Promotions the fans of the sweet science will receive just  ...Full Story

At the Scales:  Smith vs. Linardatou Source/UBF November 28,  2015

(NOV 28) Today the weigh-in was held for the anticipated women's bout tomorrow night that will take place at the Aria Suite, Woodhouse Street, Leeds, Yorkshire.The two will be fighting for a UBF International Title.  At the scales:   Sam Smith came in on the scales at 61.2 kg and Christina Linardatou, 60.2kg. Photos:  Courtesy - Full Story

Tomorrow Night: Sam Smith vs. Christina Linardatou for UBF International Title Source/Press Release November 28, 2015

(NOV 28)   There is something special when two undefeated fighters are set to square off with one another, something magical occurs when both participants step between those ropes and face off before the bell rings. In boxing a clash of undefeated fighters....Full Story

Just one question:  How does one get a Title shot when they have lost their last five fights, and having one draw? by Sue TL Fox November 27, 2015 Photo: Tissen/courtesy

(NOV 27)  Tomorrow night at the Stadtwerke Arena Münster, Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, there will be a WIBF-GBU World Title bout on the line according to Boxrec.Scheduled to fight in a female bout will feature Elina Tissen....Full Story

November 2015 WBAN World Rankings!  November  26, 2015

(NOV 26)   Dee Williams has just posted the WBAN computerized World ratings for November 2015. This system is based on Dee's computerized rankings, and they are independent ratings. You can see our top #1's in the sport---which is NO easy task with WBAN! Congrats to all our top ten in the sport.  To check out the latest rankings, Go Here!  

Russia's Tatiana Zrazhevskaya is new 'Golden Girl' in Sweden by Michael O'Neill November 23, 2015

(NOV 23)  The reigning champion Finland’s Mira Potkonen missed the opportunity of defending her Golden Girl championship title when this year’s event took place at the Boråshallen, Borås, Sweden this weekend. Sadly Mira had to withdraw due to injuries sustained in recent tournaments and underwent..Full Story

Technical Draw Ends Fight:  Shannon Received cut that ends bout November 22, 2015

(NOV 22)  Last night at the Bendigo Stadium, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, ended in a third round Technical draw due to Shannon O'Connell receiving a cut over her eye. She was fighting Dayana "Diamante" Cordero. The ringside physician stopped the fight at that time, the two were fighting for the WBC Silver Featherweight title.

Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano Wins by a Third Round TKO over  Djemilla Gontaruk November 20, 2015

(NOV 20) On Friday night at the Aviator, in Brooklyn, New York, in the co-main, will feature women's boxing, Amanda "The Real Deal"  Serrano, 128.5,   of Brooklyn, won by a third round TKO over Djemilla Gontaruk, 135.6 of Belgium.  The two were scheduled to fight eight rounds.

Behind the Scenes:  Beautiful Brawlers V Show by Blanca Gutierrez November 20, 2015

 (NOV 20)  On Friday, November 13th,  I would work all day long on Beautiful Brawlers V preparing for next day and At 6:30 p.m.,  I would greet an amazing young lady who drove with her family from Las Vegas. JO National Champion Yarisel Ramirez would meet me at my gym, the "Babyface Boxing" for...Full Story

Women Behind Boxing:  Up and Close with Jean Dancy November 19, 2015 Photo Credits: Jean Dancy

(NOV 19) WBAN had the pleasure of meeting up with Jean Dancy, via Facebook just recently---and we were absolutely fascinated at her background in the sport outside the ring.  WBAN for many years have not only covered women boxers, both amateurs and pros----but women outside the ring, and behind Boxing." ...Full Story

Tomorrow Night: "The Real Deal" Amanda Serrano Featured in Co-Main on Brooklyn Card November 19, 2015

(NOV 19) For boxing fans in the local area, don't miss Amanda "The Real Deal"  Serrano, 25-1-1 (18 KO), of Brooklyn, who will be featured in a scheduled eight round bout, in the co-main at the Aviator, in Brooklyn, New York, and promoted by Di Bella Promotions. Serrano, one of the top female boxers in the sport, will be fighting Djemilla Gontaruk....Full Story

Worldwide Women's Boxing Action this Weekend! by Sue TL Fox November 16, 2015 Photo/Ramona Kuehne

(NOV 16) This past weekend we had  worldwide boxing action in the sport.  Most of us were anticipating the Rhonda Rousey vs. Holly Holm bout with the UFC, but in our sport we had a lot of great boxing action going on.  Here are the following results and details: On Friday, November 13th, at the Golden Lion Casino, Mexicali, Mexico, flyweight Tania Enriquez, now 7-0-0 (4KO), remained undefeated when she won by TKO over Brenda Ramos, 6-2-0 (3KO),  in the ninth round of a scheduled 10-round bout.  Full Story

Da Costa Goes For Second WBF World Title November 21st in France Source/WBF November 16, 2015

(NOV 16) Former World Boxing Federation (WBF) Women's World Strawweight Champion Anne Sophie Da Costa from France is moving up in weight and will attempt to claim the vacant WBF World Light Flyweight title on Saturday November 21 in her hometown of Reims. Da Costa, 19-2 (8), won the Strawweight crown in 2012 and made ..Full Story

Statement from the International Olympic Committee IOC President Thomas Bach on the terrorist attacks in Paris Source/Press Release November 15, 2015 Photo credit: IOC

 (NOV 15) These attacks are deeply shocking. The IOC condemns these barbaric and cowardly acts. This is not only an attack on the people of France and Paris, this is an attack on humanity...Full Story

RING MAGAZINE:  Let's see Holly Holm on the Cover of your Mag! by Sue TL Fox November 15, 2015 Photos/Facebook

 When it was announced that UFC fighter Rhonda Rousey was featured on the cover of RING MAGAZINE, in the January 2016 issue, boxing fans, including WBAN was incensed, as we had so many excellent top female boxers to choose from---not to mention the fact our GOLD MEDAL winner in the OLYMPICS, Claressa Shields could have been featured on the cover. ..Full Story

Multi-World Champion "Amazing" Layla McCarter: Up Close Interview! by Sue TL Fox November 11, 2015

(NOV 11)   Layla, first of all,  I would like to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to be interviewed by WBAN.   Your career, as you probably know,  began at about the same time that WBAN came into existence...Full Story

Results Just in Japan:  Daniela Bermudez Wins by a Fourth Round TKO over Tomomi Takano November 11, 2015

 (NOV 11) Today (time zone/Japan) at the Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan, Daniela Bermudez, 18-3-2 (6KO), 114, of Santa Fe, Argentina, won by a fourth round TKO, in 1:26 seconds, over Japan's Tomomi Takano, now 8-2-0 (5KO). The two were fighting for the WBO World Super Flyweight Title. Photo: Facebook

Hillyard, Marston & Khan World Title Battles Co-Headline 6th Dec London Event Source/PR November 9, 2015

(NOV 9) London promoter Mark Lyons has joined forces with Championship campaigning Marianne Marston to co-promote a huge pre-Christmas event, aptly named LET BATTLE COMMENCE, at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, on Sunday 6th December. Full Story

Shutout for Debora Dionicius - Wins by a decision over Scaranello November 8, 2015

(NOV 8)  Last night at the Club Social y Cultural El Cruce, Malvinas Argentinas, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Debora Anahi Dionicius, 113.5, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Aline de Cassia Scaranello, 114.5.  Dionicius was  defending her IBF Super Flyweight title.  On all judges scores:  100-90 on all cards.

Ornella Domini to fight Cecilia Braekhus for unification Multi-World Titles November 6, 2015

(NOV 6)  On November 28, 2015, at the ESPRIT arena, Düsseldorf, Germany, Ornella Domini, of Tanney Switzerland, 9-0-0 (2KO), and EBU Welterweight champion, will take on tough foe Cecilia Braekhus, of Bergen, Norway, 27-0-0 (7KO), when she defends her WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO titles, and fighting for the IBO Welterweight title. 

GB Championships set for EIS Sheffield on 26th November by Michael O'Neill November 5, 2015 Photo:  Savannah Marshall

(NOV 5)  The British Amateur Boxing Association (BABA) has named 12 boxers to compete in the GB Boxing Championship 2015 at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield on Thursday 26 November 2015 (Doors open at 6.00pm, boxing begins at 6.30pm).  Full Story

Three Female Bouts on Halloween Night Source/PR November 4, 2015

(NOV 4) On Halloween in Houston, Allison "Boom Boom" Edwards, 132.5 lbs, of Spring, Texas, made a successful professional debut with a 2nd round TKO over Kathryn (Jolie) "Thunder" Talley, 131 lbs, from Fort Walton Beach, Florida, but now residing and training in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Edwards was a former Women's Golden Gloves novice division champion with an overall 6-3 amateur record. Talley  Full Story

Where are they Now?  WBAN  Gets the Latest News on Elena "Baby Doll" Reid! by Sue TL Fox November 3, 2015

(NOV 3)  In our third series of stories on "Where are they Now",  WBAN has recently been in contact with Elena "Baby Doll" Reid" a flyweight who fought from 2000 to 2010 accumulating an impressive amount of pro fights over the 30 mark.  She fought such greats as Regina Halmich, Layla McCarter... Full Story

Mikaela Mayer Wins the Final Gold Medal of the Olympic Trials for Women's Boxing by Julie Goldsticker November 2, 2015

(NOV 2) MEMPHIS, TENN.- It took a day longer than she hoped, but lightweight Mikaela Mayer (Los Angeles, Calif.) achieved her dream of becoming Olympic Trials champion on Sunday afternoon in Memphis, Tenn. Mayer and 2014 Youth Olympic gold medalist Jajaira Gonzalez (Glendora, Calif.) Full Story

Just In:  Noemi Bosques to Rematch Heather Hardy!  November 2, 2015

(NOV 2) In a highly anticipated rematch, Noemi Bosques and Heather Hardy will be fighting once again on December 5, 2015, at the Barclays Center, in Brooklyn, New York.  They will be fighting on the card of Kid Chocolate / Danny Jacobs Shobox undercard.  This should by all respects be a very interesting rematch between these two.

Carla Torres Named WBAN's November 2015 Fighter of the Month!  November 1, 2015

(NOV 1) WBAN would like to congratulate Carla Torres, who was named WBAN's November 2015 Fighter of the Month!  Torres had a fantastic win recently when she fought in Canada, and won by a decision over Olivia Gerula, winning the WIBA featherweight title, and becoming the new WIBA champion.

Fuchs and Shields Win the 2016 Olympic Team Trials; While Gonzalez Pushes the Lightweight Division to a Winners Takes All Bout on Sunday by Julie Goldsticker November 1, 2015

 (NOV 1) MEMPHIS, TENN. - In a scenic venue usually reserved the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, two female boxers won gold at the U.S. Olympic Team..Full Story