Seniesa Estrada and Marlen Esparza ready to settle bad blood Full Story: Badlefthook.com October 30, 2019

(OCT 30) Seniesa Estrada and Marlen Esparza have been on a collision course for some time now, sharing not-so-kind opinions on one another over the last couple of years, and on Saturday, the two flyweights will take to the ring on the Canelo-Kovalev undercard to settle their grudge.  Estrada, 27, and Esparza, 30, are both geared up for the fight, a rivalry that goes back.. www.badlefthook.com

Denise Castle Stops Sutthinee Bamrungpao in the Fifth Round winning the WIBA World Title by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Photo credits: Facebook October 28, 2019

(OCT 28) Bournemouth’s Denise Castle secured the WIBA World Minimumweight Crown on Saturday, with a sensational fifth round stoppage over Sutthinee Bamrungpao in Bangkok, Thailand.  Castle, who was named the World Boxing Council (WBC) most inspirational athlete of the year in 2013 when she was the WBC Muay Thai World Champion, switched disciplines to Professional Boxing in 2014 and scored her first victory over..Full Story

Two Female Bouts Featured on card in France Source: WBF/BoxRec Photo Credits:  Facebook October 27, 2019

(OCT 27) Last night at the Salle Gayant, Douai, Nord, France, there were two female bouts on the card.  In one bout WBF Super Bantamweight World champion Segelone “Majestic” Lefebvre, of  Douai, Nord, France, successfully defended her title against Ana Maria Lozano, of  Caracas, Venezuela.  Full Story

Good Sportsmanship and Respect Goes a very long way in this sport by Sue TL Fox October 27, 2019 Photo Credit: Facebook/ Karen Dulin

(OCT 27)  On Saturday night, at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA,, promoted by King's Promotions, there was a female bout featuring Karen Dulin vs. Avril Mathie.  The four round bout ended in a unanimous decision for Mathie----with a final score of 40-36 on all the judges scorecards.  Full Story

Rosalinda Rodriguez-Velez Wins by a unanimous decision over Myrka Aguayo Source:  Press Release October 27, 2019

(OCT 27) RENO, Nevada) -- Last night at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino, in Reno, Nevada, in the female bout of the evening, undefeated WIBA World bantamweight champion Rosalinda Rodriguez-Velez (11-0, 3 KOs), fighting out of Miami, cruised to a non-title fight victory by way of as six-round unanimous decision against her Mexican opponent, Myrka Aguayo (2-2).  Full Story

Argentina: Debora Anahi Lopez Wins by a Decision over Natalia Alderete October 26, 2019

 (OCT 26) Last night at the  Club Sportivo Barracas, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina, super flyweight Debora Anahi Lopez, 113, of Buenos Aires, won a six-round unanimous decision over Natalia Alderete, 114 3/4, of Tucuman, Arizona.   Lopez remains undefeated with a 15-0-1 (1KO), and Alderete is now 3-3-0 (1KO). 

Hannah Rankin to Face Sweden’s Undefeated Patricia Berghult Source:  PR/Salitas Promotion October 24, 2019

(OCT 24)  On Wednesday, November 27, women’s WBC #7-, WBA #2- and IBO #2-ranked Hannah Rankin of Glasgow, Scotland, will look to add the interim WBC Super Welterweight World Championship to her history-making resume when she faces Sweden’s undefeated Patricia Berghult at the Hotel InterContinental St. Julians in...Full Story

Jessica "The Cobra" Camara Wins by decision over Beatriz Jimenez Source:  Press Release/Excerpt Photo Credit: Mary Ann Owen October 21, 2019

(OCT 21) PETERBOROUGH, Ottawa, Canada ---Last night hometown hero and world-rated Canadian boxer Cody "The Crippler" Crowley made a major statement last night before a sold-out crowd, headlining a loaded "Homecoming V: Going Global" card, at Peterborough Memorial Centre in Peterborough, Canada.  Full Story

Tonight:  Claudia Lopez to face Adriana Dos Santos Araujo October 18, 2019

(OCT 18) Tonight in boxing action in Argentina, at the Arena de Lutas, in Sao Paulo, Claudia Andrea Lopez, 25-10-0 (6KO), of Trelew, will be fighting a ten-round bout against Adriana Dos Santos Araujo, 4-0-0 (1KO), of Sao Paulo, Brazil.  The two will be fighting for the vacant WBC Silver Super lightweight title.  Photo credit:  Facebook 

Lefebvre Looking To Remain “Majestic” On October 26 Source:  WBF October 15, 2019

(OCT 15) Segolele “Majestic” Lefebvre takes on Venezuelan Ana Maria Lozano in her fifth defense of the World Boxing Federation (WBF) Womens World Super Bantamweight title on Saturday October 26 at the Complexe Sportif Gayant in her home-town of Douai, France. 
Undefeated Lefebvre, 12-0 (1), beat Simone Da Silva for the title in March of 2017, and has since fended off challenges from Naroyuki Koasicha, former world champions Gabriela Bouvier and Yesica Patricia Marcos, and Laura Soledad Griffa.  Full Story

Mariana Juarez Wins by Decision over Carolina Duer for WBC Belt October 13, 2019 Photo Credit: Facebook

(OCT 13)  Last night at the Centro de Convenciones, Fresnillo, Mexico, Mariana "Barbie" Juarez, 118, of Mexico City, Mexico, moved her record to 54-9-4 (18 KO), when she won a ten-round unanimous decision over Carolina Duer, 118, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, who is now 19-6-1 (6KO).  The two were fighting for the WBC Bantamweight world title. More Details on Fight Results

Las Vegas: Marlen Esparza to fight Seniesa Estrada on undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev Mainliner Source/PR October 11, 2019

(OCT 11) Exciting news in women's boxing, when on November 2, 2019, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Marlen Esparza will be fighting Seniesa Estrada.  This should be a barnburner of a fight between these two.  Also on the undercard, Ryan Garcia, Bakhram Murtazaliev, and many others will be featured on this high-profile card. Tickets for Canelo vs. Kovalev are ....Full Story

One of Womens' Boxing Greatest "Women" of All Time:  Barbara Buttrick Retires approaching 90th Birthday Source:   PR/Jimmy Finn October 9, 2019

(OCT 9) After a lifetime of service to the sport of boxing, Barbara Buttrick has finally decided to hang up her gloves. Coming up to her 90th birthday on December 3rd Barbara believes it is time to call it a day. Since the sad passing of her longtime business partner Jurgen Lutz in June, Barbara has given much consideration to her position as President of the WIBF and GBU. Hence, she has decided to hand over full control of both organizations to Jurgen’s close friend and successor Rainer Gottwald of Germany.  Full Story

Kozin Edges Lindberg In WBF World Title-Defense Source:  WBF Press Release Photo Credit:  Facebook October 7, 2019

(OCT 7) Slovenia's Ema Kozin retained the World Boxing Federation (WBF) Womens World Super Middleweight title for the first time on Sunday night, October 6, at the Arena Stozice in Ljubljana.  In the main event of a show promoted by Rudolf Pavlin, Kozin (20) scored a unanimous decision over tough Swedish challenger Maria Lindberg, a former multiple world champion.  Full Story

Estelle Mossely Successfully defends her IBO Title, winning by Decision over Ana Romina Guichapani October 6, 2019

(OCT 6) Last night at the Salle du Casino, Enghien, in France, Estelle Mossely, 135, of Bagnolet, Seine-Saint-Denis, France, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Ana Romina Guichapani, 132 1/4, of Santa Cruz, Argentina. The two were fighting for the IBO Lightweight world title. Final judges scores were 90-100. Photo credit: Facebook

AIBA 2019 Women's World Championships in Ulan-Ude, Siberia by Michael O'Neill Photo credit: Facebook October 5, 2019

(OCT 5) Another fine win for Ireland at today's 2019 AIBA Women's World's in Ulan-Ude, Siberia when Cill na Martra's Christina Desmond gained a split decision win over England star Sandy Ryan from Derby.
The Rebel southpaw, whose backhand repeatedly stung the Derby orthodox, won the first round on the unofficial cards, and Ryan, benefiting from a surprise public warning for slapping, claimed the second.  Full Story

Geovana Peres Retains World title with the first TKO of her Career by Benjamin Watt October 5, 2019

(OCT 5) New Zealand Boxer Geovana Peres defended her WBO Light Heavyweight title against Canadian Claire Hafner, in dominating fashion. From the beginning, Geovana controlled the fight with her hands speed, combination and power. Things started becoming difficult for Caire when she received a cut in the first round above her left eye from a punch. The cut got worse in the second round, however, it got stable throughout the fight.  Full Story

Shields Vs. Habazin Fight Called Off; Full Card of Local and International Fighters Source:  Press Release Photo Credit: Stephanie Trapp/Showtime October 4, 2019

(OCT 4) FLINT, Mich. – October 4, 2019 – The Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin WBO and WBC 154-pound world title fight has been called off following an altercation prior to Friday’s official weigh-in that resulted in an injury to Habazin’s trainer, James Ali Bashir. Without her chief second available for Saturday night, Habazin withdrew from the fight.  Full Story

Poland: Brodnicka to fight Edith Soledad Matthysse October 4, 2019

(OCT 4) Tonight at the Hala Sportowa, ul. Zuzlowa 4, Czestochowa, Poland, Eva Brodnicka, 17-0-0 (2KO), of Warsaw, Poland, will challenge her undefeated record against Edith Soledad Matthysse, 16-10-1 (1KO), of Chubut, Argentina, when Eva defends her WBO Super Featherweight World Title.  In the weigh-in Eva slapped Edith, after Edith grabbed a quick "kiss" in their face on photos taken at the weigh-in.  Photo Credit:  Facebook/Tymex Boxing Promotion.

Fredia "Cheetah" Gibbs:  "Where Are They Now" Segment on WBAN! Source:  Press Release/ Team Fredia Photo Credit: Facebook October 4, 2019

(OCT 4) PHILADELPHIA, PA----- In recognition and celebration of Gibbs’ legendary and inspirational athletic career, a group of sports historians from the Philadelphia area is planning a 6 FOOT BRONZE STATUE of Gibbs to be unveiled in 2020. The Sculptor is Jennifer Frudakis-Petry of the famed Frudakis family of sculptors, whose clay model of the statue appears to the right.  Full Story

Yu-Ting Lin and Chol Mi Pang learned their first rivals at AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Ulan Ude Source:  AIBA October 3, 2019

(OCT 3) AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships first bouts took place in FSK-Arena in Ulan Ude, Russia. At Day 1 there were no sensations, but couple unexpected and exciting results.  First seeded light flyweight boxer Hyang Mi Kim (PRK) meets with Risa Nakata of Japan, who took the first RSC in a second round against Lethabo Modukanele (BOT). Despite the first sustainable win Japan boxer will have tough challenge against Kim who are the bronze medalist of the last edition of AIBA World Boxing Championships. Full Story

Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano Named WBAN's October 2019 Fighter of the Month! October 1, 2019

(OCT 1) WBAN would like to give a huge congratulations to Amanda Serrano, who just recently had a fantastic fight with another lil' warrior Heather Hardy---both did women's boxing proud the night they fought just recently.  Serrano won the fight, winning two federation belts and the WBAN belt. More on the fight, Full Story