Yvette Raposo: A "Ring" of her own in Canada and much more! November 30, 2020

(NOV 30)  Yvette Raposo is one of the most diverse females in the sport today----there is hardly anything that she has not done or is actively doing today in the sport.  Yvette's legacy is as a boxing entrepreneur, instructor and speaker to the benefits of boxing training used as a life-learning tool. 20 plus years of her life has been devoted to study and teach fighting and fitness, and everything in between.  Full Story

Nicaragua:  Jamileth Vallegos and Wendellin Cruz Fought to a Split Draw November 29, 2020

(NOV 29)  Last night at the Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua Jamileth Vallejos of Nicaragua, had a six-round split draw with Wendellin "La Flaca" Cruz, of Managua, Nicaragua. The judges scores were 57-57, 58-56, and 56-58. Vallegos is now 1-3-1 (1KO), (0KO), and Cruz is now 2-0-1 (0KO).

The late Johnny Tapia remains strong influence for Albuquerque amateur boxer Sharahya-Taina Moreu November 23, 2020

(NOV 23) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The late, great Hall of Fame boxer Johnny Tapia played a significant role in the development of Albuquerque welterweight Sharahya-Taina Moreu, and the 3-division... Full Story

The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Announces our 2021 IWBHF Inductees for our August 14, 2021 Induction Ceremony! Source:  Press Release November 20, 2020

(NOV 20) Sue Fox, founder of WBAN and the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame [IWBHF] is excited to announce the twelve honorees who comprise the 2021 class of the IWBHF.  Included in the eighth inductee group are ten former boxers, a leading male West Coast promoter of the sport and a longtime female advocate and supporter of Women’s boxing.  Full Story

Taylor Abbott, Naomi Graham and Kamran Madani receive upgraded medals from Pan American Games Lima 2019 Source:  PR/Bob Trieger November 19, 2020

(NOV 19) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today announced that Panam Sports has upgraded boxer Naomi Graham and karate athlete Kamran Madani to gold medals, and open water swimmer Taylor Abbott to the silver medal, for their performances at the Pan American Games Lima 2019. The medal reallocations are a result of three athletes receiving disqualification rulings for doping offenses and having their medal wins revoked.  Full Story

Over Two Million in the UK and Ireland Viewed Katie Taylor’s Fight on the Last Saturday Source:  Matchroom PR Photos/Facebook November 17, 2020

(NOV 17) Katie Taylor’s masterful Undisputed Lightweight World Title defence against Miriam Gutierrez at The SSE Arena, Wembley drew more than two million views across the United Kingdom and Ireland.  Sky Sports made the historic World Title triple-header, featuring Terri Harper and Rachel Ball, available to all, customers and non-subscribers alike, via multiple digital platforms including their YouTube channel, Facebook page and website.  Full Story

Beautiful Brawlers Prepare with a day of Sparring for the USA Boxing Nationals Video: Blanca Gutierrez November 16, 2020

 (NOV 16) Beautiful Brawlers are preparing to fight in the 2020 USA Boxing Nationals. A special "thank you" to Blanca Gutierrez for sending in the "part of history with the amateurs boxers in 2020" video, and also featuring trainer and mentor of Beautiful Brawlers retired WBC Heavyweight world champion Martha Salazar. Video

Huge Triple Hitter a Success in Women's Boxing:  A Day To Remember by Sue TL Fox November 15, 2020

(NOV 15) Saturday night brought a great night for women's boxing on a Matchroom Boxing card, in what was reported as the "first female triple-header in the United Kingdom in boxing history" and streamed on Sky Sports, DAZN, at the SSE Arena, in Wembley for boxing fans.. Full Story

“La Loba” Muñoz Wants a Shot Artwork and Story by Joe Serrat November 14, 2020

(NOV 14) With the recent changes in the female bantamweight division, one that is itching for a chance at the crown is former world champion Zulina “La Loba” Muñoz (52-3-2, 30KO) of Mexico City.  Earlier this month Yulihan “La Cobrita” Luna scored a shocking one-sided unanimous decision over long reigning WBC world champion Mariana “Barbie” Juarez. Now with the changing of the guard, Muñoz wants to get in the mix at the top tier of the 118-pound limit.  Full Story

Matchroom Boxing Signs WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Hyun-Mi Choi Source:  PR November 13, 2020

(NOV 13) Some great news came out this week to find out that Hyun-Mi Choi has been signed by Matchroom Boxing.  WBAN has covered Choi since she made her pro debut in 2008, and she has an extraordinary background in the sport and about her life. In the press release from Matchroom they said the following: Matchroom Boxing are delighted to announce the signing of undefeated WBA Super-Featherweight World Champion Hyun-Mi Choi on a multi-fight promotional deal.  Full Story

A Triple-Header of women’s world title bouts on the bill Source:  Press Release Photo credits/Facebook November 11, 2020

(NOV 11) Katie Taylor says the bill she is headlining on Saturday is the kind of thing she never thought she would see when she was growing up.  Ireland’s undisputed world lightweight champion faces Spaniard Miriam Gutierrez at Wembley’s SSE Arena.  That is among a triple-header of women’s world title bouts on the bill, with WBC super-featherweight champion Terri Harper fighting Katharina Thanderz, and Harper’s fellow Briton Rachel Ball taking on Jorgelina Guanini for the WBA bantamweight belt.  Full Story

Kali Reis - Kandi Wyatt Championship Match to air November 14 on Impact Network Photo credits: Damon Gonzalez November 9, 2020

(NOV 9) This past Friday night, Kali Reis won the WBA Super Lightweight world championship with a unanimous decision over Kandi Wyatt in an action packed fight in front of a sold out crowd in Saint Petersburg, Florida.  The fight will air on Saturday, November 14 on Impact Network to 90 million homes. The start time is 10:30 PM ET.   Full Story

Sa'Rai Brown-El : The future of women's boxing source:  PR/Bob Trieger November 9, 2020

(NOV 9) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.  - The future of women's boxing, perhaps, is 15-year-old Sa'Rai Brown-El, who has already captured top honors in 11 national and regional tournaments. Dince she started boxing in 2015, Sa'Rai has collected gold medals at the 2019 Junior Open, 2019 National PAL, 2019 & 2017 National Junior Olympics, 2017 Western Regional Open, and Eastern Regional Open in 2017, 2018 and 2019.  Full Story

Split-T Management's and Team Empire Boxing Kali Reis Weighs-in For Title Bout in Tampa Source:  PR November 6, 2020

(NOV 6) NEW YORK )-- Tonight, two members under the Split-T Management banner will be in action at the St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater in Saint Petersburg, Florida.  Kali Reis will take on Kandi Wyatt for the WBA Super Lightweight title; And undefeated super middleweight Isaiah Steen battles Juan De Angel in a bout scheduled for six-rounds.  Full Story

Impact Network To Provide Promoters and Fighters Opportunities Source:  Press Release November 4, 2020

(NOV 4) Kali Reis battles Kandi Wyatt For WBA Super Lightweight Title on Impact Network at 10:30 PM ET.  Over the past few years, the top of sport of boxing has become segmented into de-facto leagues, with three big distributions platforms controlling the all of the high-end fights and fighters.  Full Story

Natalie Zimmermann to fight November 7th in her Second Pro Bout November 4, 2020

(NOV 4) This Saturday, on November 7th, Natalie Zinnermann, of Germany, 1-0-0, will be facing a pro debuter Wiebke Braatz, of Rostock, Germany, in a four-round bout.  Zimmermann first fight took place in August of this year, when she defeated Abilgail Quashie in a four-rounder, winning by a split decision.

Flash From the Past:  When Valerie Mahfood Stopped Ann Wolfe November 4, 2020

(NOV 4) Even the best of them in the sport can get stopped in the ring...On this night on November 30, 2000, in Houston, Texas, Valerie Mahfood, stopped Ann Wolfe in the third round by TKO. The bout was scheduled for six rounds. Check out one of the latest videos, among many other "Flash From the Past Fights" go here! Video

Savannah Marshall: WBAN's November 2020 Fighter of the Month! November 4, 2020

(NOV 4) WBAN would like to give a "congratulations" to Savannah Marshall who was our top pick for WBAN's November 2020 Fighter of the Month!  She recently had a fantastic win and is well on her way to continue her success in the sport. We are hoping to see a Shields vs. Marshall face off soon!

Worldwide Results in Women's Boxing This Weekend by Sue TL Fox November 2, 2020

(NOV 2) (NOV 2) It was a busy weekend for women's boxing considering we are in the middle of a pandemic.  WBAN will give boxing fans a rundown on what action took place.  On Friday, October 30th, at the Club Atletico, Social y Deportivo Camioneros, in  Luis Guillon, Buenos Aires, Argentina, in a battle.. Full Story