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Tsunami Tenkai Wins by a Second Round TKO over Carleans Rivas Source/photos: Samart November 30, 2017

(NOV 30)  Last night at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo Japan, Tsunami Tenkai, of Japan won by a second round TKO over Carleans Rivas, from the Philippines in a scheduled ten round bout.  The two were fighting for the vacant WBO Light Flyweight Asia-Pacific title. With Tsunami Tenkai winning this bout, she will next fight for the WBO..Full Story

New AIBA Press Release confirms many changes to existing bylaws November 30,  2017

 (NOV 30) WBAN has received notice that there is a latest press release by the AIBA in regards that confirms many changes to existing bylaws.  WBAN has added a link to a PDF 15-page link to the AIBA Bylaws.  This became effective from the November 4, 2017 date.
Link:  PDF File/AIBA Bylaws

Kali Reis and Tiffany Woodard Bring down the house with Action-packed Six-rounder Source/Star Boxing November 27,  2017

Uncasville, CT, On Saturday night (Nov. 25) Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presented another rendition of the "Slugfest at The Sun" series at the Mohegan Sun arena in Uncasville, CT.  In a female six-rounder between Kali Reis and Tiffany Woodard brought the house down. Reis, who had a huge following in attendance, started fast, throwing bombs with both hands landing flush on the chin of Woodard who showed an incredibly strong chin as well as a huge heart as she tried to fend off the assault of Reis. The action was non- stop throughout ...Full Story

Citlalli Ortiz Wins Welterweight Youth World Championship Title--Isamary Aquino Brings Home Bronze Medal Source/PR November 27, 2017

(NOV 27)  GUWAHATI, India  -- Coachella, California-native Citlalli Ortiz closed out her impressive 2017 Women's Youth World Championships campaign with a split decision victory over Russia's Nataliya Sychugova to take her first major international title in Guwahati, India.  Full Story

Five countries win golds as 2017 AIBA Youth Women’s World Boxing Championships come to a close in Guwahati Source/AIBA November 26, 2017

(NOV 26)  Sunday witnessed ten thrilling finals of the 2017 Women’s Youth World Championships in the north-east India city of Guwahati, at which Russia, Kazakhstan, USA and South Korea topped the podium along with the hosts India whose boxers dominated the lighter weight categories. A total of 160 boxers from 31 countries began the week-long tournament, which also made available four quota places for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires.  Full Story

Tonight is Fight Night in Connecticut - with Female bout on card Source/PR November 25, 2017

(NOV 25)  Tonight in Uncasville, Connecticut, Live boxing will take place at this event.  On the card there is a female bout that features  Kali "KO Mequinonoag" REIS (12-6-1 3KOs) vs. Tiffany Woodard 4-8-3 (3KO).  At the scales Reis weighed in at 158.2, and Woodard, 159.5.  The two are fighting..Full Story

Claressa Shields will defend her 168-pound titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson Source/Press Release November 20, 2017

(NOV 20)  NEW YORK – Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields will defend her 168-pound titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson on Friday, Jan. 12 live on SHOWTIME.  A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Shields (4-0, 2 KOs) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event of ShoBox: The New Generationlive at 10 p.m. ET/PT from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y.  Full Story

AIBA and Ching-Kuo Wu – Joint Statement:  Mr. Wu has decided to step down from his position as AIBA President Source/AIBA PR November 20, 2017

(NOV 20) International Boxing Association (AIBA) and Mr Ching-Kuo Wu announced today that they have amicably agreed to resolve the management issues within AIBA and to withdraw and terminate all related pending procedures before civil courts and AIBA Disciplinary Commission.Both parties agreed that at this stage there is no indication of any unethical behaviour by either party.  Full Story

AIBA Women’s Youth World Championships: ones to watch Source/AIBA-PR November 19, 2017

(NOV 19) After a year of key tournaments around the world, nearly 200 top Women’s Youth boxers arrive in India this week for the start of the 2017 AIBA Women’s Youth World Championships in Guwahati. The season began in January with the Nation Women’s Cup in Serbia, followed by the prestigious Golden Girl championship in Sweden in February. Along with the medallists from more than a dozen such events, Guwahati also welcomes six former AIBA Junior World Champions, and with such a strong field ready to compete, we pick some of the ones to watch from 19-26 November.  Full Story

Official Draw in Guwahati confirms line-ups for 2017 AIBA Women’s Youth World Boxing Championships Source/AIBA November 19, 2017

(NOV 19) Saturday afternoon in the north-eastern India city of Guwahati saw 160 names from 31 countries go into the draw for the 2017 AIBA Women’s Youth World Boxing Championships, with all boxers born in 1999 or 2000. The week-long tournament, running...Full Story

Katie Taylor Headlines WBA lightweight belt defence against Jessica McCaskill on December 13th - LIVE on Sky Sports by Michael O'Neill November 14,  2017

(NOV 14)  Recently crowned WBA Lightweight champion Katie Taylor makes her first title defence against Jessica McCaskill of the United States at the iconic York Hall in London on December 13th it was confirmed by promoter Matchroom Boxing and Eddie Hearn this morning. Full Story

South Korea:  Hye-Soo Park vs. Hei Tao Zhang For WBF Title Source/WBF November 14, 2017

(NOV 14)  KBS N Sports will televise live to the people of South Korea when Hye-Soo Park fights undefeated Hei Tao Zhang from China for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Women's Intercontinental Light Flyweight title on Saturday November 18.  The fight is the co-feature of a championship double-header at the Gyeyang Gymnasium in Incheon, a harbour-city 30 kilometres west of Seoul. Full Story

Irish hopes are high for AIBA World Youth Championships in India by Michael O'Neill November 13, 2017

(NOV 13)  The 2017 AIBA Women’s World Youth Championships take place in Guwahati, India from 19-26 November with the vast majority of the competing nations now on their way to or already in India.  There is an eight strong Irish contingent leaving Dublin early Wednesday and they’ve been training for some weeks now both at the Two Castles Club in County Tyrone and in Dublin’s National Stadium.  Full Story

Combat Sports star Seini Draughn to make professional boxing debut Source/PR November 12, 2017

(NOV 12)  Charlotte, NC - Combat sports star Seini Draughn will step into the ring on Friday, November 17th at The Grady Cole Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The show is promoted by Pretty Girl Promotions.  Draughn, who maybe better known as a professional wrestler Lei'D Tapa has appeared for TNA Impact Wrestling, Ohio Valley Wrestling, Global Force Wrestling and WWE Developmental  Full Story

New Zealand Heavyweight (NZPBA Version) Champion Alrie Melesiea, defended her title Source/Benjamin Watt November 11, 2017

(NOV 11)  New Zealand Heavyweight (NZPBA Version) Champion Alrie Melesiea, defended her title against Sarah Long at ABA Stadium in Auckland.   Alrie Meleisea (3-0-0) is ranked 6th in the WBA, UBF Asia Pacific champion, New Zealand champion and has peaked at 4th on boxrec back in April this year. After taking eight months off from the ring, Meleisea returns to defend her New Zealand title.  Full Story

China take Four Golds but MC Mary Kom the 'star' in ASBC Championship Finals by Michael O'Neill November 9, 2017

(NOV 9)  Chinese Taipei’s Lin Yu Ting won the Best Boxer award as the 8th Edition of the ASBC Asian Championships came to a close in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Wednesday but undoubtedly the ‘star’ of the finals day was the ‘evergreen’ Chungneijang Mary Kom Hmangte who took a record 5th Asian title to go with her 5 AIBA World titles.  Full Story

Two Female Bouts on Card in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico November 9, 2017

(NOV 9)  This last Saturday at the GasMart Stadium, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, there were two female bouts on the card. In one bout, Jr. Flyweight Sandra Robles, now 19-2-0, (9KO), from Tijuana,  won a six-round unanimous decision over Linda Contreras of Mexico City, Mexico.  She is now 1-2-0 (1KO).  Full Story

Helen Joseph New WBF Intercontinental Bantamweight Champion! Source/PR/Amy Green November 8, 2017

(NOV 8)  Atlanta, GA- Helen Joseph (15-3-1) pounded her way to a TKO victory over Elizabeth Anderson (5-9) to become the new WBF Intercontinental Bantamweight champion on Saturday November 4th, on the Under Ground Showdown 2 at Buckhead Fight Club. Full Story

It's Official:  Shields to Defend her Super Middleweight Titles Against Undefeated Mandatory Challenger Tori Nelson Source/Press Release November 8, 2017

(NOV 8)  NEW YORK - Unified Women's Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields will defend her 168-pound titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson on Friday, Jan. 12 live on SHOWTIME. A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Shields (4-0, 2 KOs) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event of ShoBox: The New Generation live at 10 p.m. ET/PT from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y.  Full Story

Cool Story of the Week: Oscar De La Hoya to Host 5th Annual After-School Program Giveaway at Garden Grove Boxing Source: PR November 7, 2017

(NOV 7)  Olympic Gold medalist and 10-time boxing world champion Oscar De La Hoya will host his fifth annual after school program equipment giveaway in which he will present new-state-of-the-art boxing equipment valued at thousands of dollars to the youth of Garden Grove Boxing. De La Hoya will be on-hand to present the equipment to dozens of youth that train at the gym, while also encouraging them to continue in their training and to lead positive lives. Interviews with Oscar De La Hoya will be available immediately following the presentation.  Full Story

Claressa Shields to fight Tori Nelson January 12th, 2018 in New York November 7, 2017

(NOV 7)  WBAN has been notified that Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, 4-0-0 (2KO), will be fighting Tori “Sho Nuff” Nelson, 17-0 (2KO) at the Turning Stone Casino, in Verona, New York on January 12, 2018.  The two will be featured in the main event on ShoBox after Dark, according to our sources. Contracts have been signed and it looks like 2018 will begin with a bang for sure with this great matchup on the horizon!  Full Story

Golds for Harrington & Walsh - Bronze for Duffy in Tenerife by Michael O'Neill November 5, 2017

(NOV 5)  Two Golds and a Bronze was the reward for a three strong IABA team at the prestigious 2017 International Box Am Tournament in Santa Cruz, Tenerife on Saturday when both Kellie Harrington and Grainne Walsh struck Gold in their respective final bouts.  Harrington, the AIBA World Silver medallist gained a comprehensive 5-0 decision over Romania’s Christa Cosma with the result...  Full Story

Suspension of AIBA President by Unanimous Vote of the Executive Committee Source: AIBA Press Release November 5, 2017

(NOV 5) The Executive Committee of the International Boxing Association has voted unanimously to provisionally suspend its President Ching-Kuo Wu, pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings for several serious disciplinary charges including financial mismanagement. The decision was taken by a vote of 14-0 at the EC meeting...Full Story

Lefebvre Still WBF World Champion After Special Fight With Koasicha! Source/PR/WBF November 5, 2017

(NOV 5) It turned in to one of those rare, special fights where the styles blended perfectly to provide an all-action affair, as World Boxing Federation (WBF) Womens World Super Bantamweight Champion Segolene Lefebvre defended her title against Mexican challenger Naroyuki Koasicha on Friday night, November 3, in Douai, France. Full Story

15 Days to go – Mary Kom announced as Ambassador for 2017 AIBA Women’s Youth World Championships and official mascot unveiled in Guwahati Source/PR/AIBA November 5, 2017

(NOV 5)  15 Days to go – Mary Kom announced as Ambassador for 2017 AIBA Women’s Youth World Championships and official mascot unveiled in Guwahati.  The world’s top women’s boxing prospects will descend on the Indian city of Guwahati in 15 days’ time for the start of the 2017 AIBA Women’s Youth World Championships. Running from 19-26 November, it is the first time that a standalone competition for the age group has taken place, reflecting the growth of the sport and level of talent coming through in the new Olympic cycle. Tokyo 2020 will...Full Story

Selina Barrios Spooks Her Opponent Zarina Tsoloyeva as She Backs Out of Fight has been sent Source/PR/Mario Serrano November 2, 2017

(NOV 2)  RAYNE, LA - WBAN received a press release earlier today, and in the release they said that just two days after Halloween, unbeaten female sensation, lightweight Selina "Aztec Queen" Barrios (2-0, 1 KO), has spooked her opponent, Zarina Tsoloyeva (Pro Debut) from Zhaksy, Kazakhstan, as she backed out of their scheduled 4-round bout, set to take place today at The Rayne Civic Center in Louisiana. Tsoloyeva refused to step on the scale at yesterdays weigh-in.   Full Story

Katie Taylor of Ireland and WBA Lightweight World Champion wastes little time returning to the Ring! Source/BBC.com November 1, 2017

(NOV 1) WBAN was notified yesterday that Katie Taylor, who just fought on October 28^th, at the Principality Stadium, in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, winning a unanimous decision over Anahi Sanchez for the WBA Lightweight title, will return to the ring on December 15, 2017...Full Story

Selina "Aztec Queen" Barrios Assembles Dynamic Team Source/PR/Mario Serrano Photo Credit: Courtesy November 1, 2017

(NOV 1) SAN ANTONIO, TX - After two pro fights, super-lightweight female sensation, Selina "Aztec Queen" Barrios (2-0, 1 KO), who hails from San Antonio, TX, has assembled a dynamic team to help guide her the pinnacle of women's boxing.  Full Story