Photo Gallery:  Moreno vs. Dunaway! September 30, 2007 Photos by Alan Messick

(SEPT 30) Boxing Fans have been contacting WBAN wanting to see the photos of this bout between Carina Moreno vs. Hollie "Hot Stuff" Dunaway. We have now published a huge Photo Gallery #445! 

Emery vs. Blair to fight at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino! September 30, 2007 Photos by Alan Messick

(SEPT 30) On December 6, 2007, there is yet ANOTHER great women's bout scheduled to be featured on a boxing card at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, in Lemoore, California. On that card Jill Emery of New York will be fighting road warrior Terri Blair.  Full Story with photos

Photo Gallery:  Saccurato vs. Rakoczy September 29, 2007

 (SEPT 29) WBAN has JUST posted a huge photo gallery (over 65 photos), Photo Gallery #444 of the Ann Marie Saccurato vs. Jessica Rakoczy bout that ended in a KO in the 10th round for Saccurato winning. Photos: Alan Messick

Winner Takes All? Source: Ewan Whyte September 29, 2007

(SEPT 29) More in the oncoming saga of Marcela Acuna vs. Alejandra Oliveras....It was first reported that Acuña and Oliveras were offered 20 000 dollars each to fight each other (with an option on two further fights).  Full Story

Quick Results! Saccurato KO’d Rakoczy; Moreno Wins by Decision Photo by Alan Messick September 28, 2007

(SEPT 28) Last night at the Tachi Casino, in Lemoore, California, Ann Marie Saccurato, 133½, of White Plains, New York, became the new WBC Lightweight world champion when she stopped Jessica Rakoczy, 134, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1:58 seconds of the 10th round.  More

Tonight: Two Women's Boxing Title Bouts!  September 26, 2007

(SEPT 27) Tonight there will be two women's bouts, both title fights, at Tachi Casino, in Lemoore, CA.  Jessica Rakoczy, 133.5 vs. Ann Marie Saccurato, 134. and Carino Moreno,  104, vs. Hollie Dunaway, 105.  Photo by: Alan Messick (more to come!)

Saccurato to fight Raika for WIBA World Title! September 26, 2007 Ranking Analysis

(SEPT 26) On November 10, 2007, at the Shinjuku FACE, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, Ann Marie Saccurato, 12-2-2 (5KO),  of White Plains, New York, will be facing Japan’s Emiko Raika, for the WIBA lightweight world title. Saccurato has continually proved to be a warrior in this sport. She has taken on some tough opposition where she is the fighter coming into another boxer’s turf.  Full Story
 

Freeman to fight McGee September 26, 2007

(SEPT 26) On October 19, 2007, at the Adam's Mark Hotel, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Tawnyah Freeman, 8-4 (3KO), will be fighting Mary McGee for the (NABC) Lightweight North American title bout. Octavius James, CEO of One In A Million Inc., in association with Classic Auto Insurance and Childers Promotions, will be promoting this event.  Full Story
 

Latest Update on Rijker "Striker"! September 26, 2007

(SEPT 26) WBAN has been in contact with Lucia Rijker (aka: Rijker Striker) this week, and she has given WBAN an update on what she is up to lately!  Lucia told WBAN the following:
I am here in Thailand at this time, to host a reality Kickboxing show called, It's Showtime.  It is a K1 like tournament between European male fighters of 75 kg.  Full Story

Talmadge Featured on Riot Card September 26, 2007

(SEPT 26) Joining three undefeated prospects from Salinas who are trained and managed by Team Garcia, the fighter who earlier in his career achieved a #1 World ranking at Welterweight returns to Monterey. Jose Celaya, who last fought at THE RIOT in 2001 when part of Team Garcia is now an independent after 2 televised knockout losses on shows promoted by Latin Sports Group.  Full Story

Anne-Sophie Mathis in Florida! September 25, 2007

(SEPT 25) WBAN has received an update on WBAN's July 2007 Fighter of the Month, Anne-Sophie Mathis, of France was in South Florida and had a sparring session with Yvonne Reis.  Bonnie Canino told WBAN, "Yvonne Reis had the pleasure to meet WBA and the WIBF World Champion French Boxer Anne Mathis. We had ..Full Story

Malpartida to fight on Ballroom Show September 25, 2007

(SEPT 25)  On September 27th, at the Irvine Marriott, in Irvine, California,  fans will get to see two exciting bantamweights, a female warrior coming off a big win, and a young amateur star hoping to take his greatness to a new level.  In the featured six round bout of the night, two very exciting bantamweights will mix it up..Full Story

Linden and Garland fight to a draw September 25, 2007

(SEPT 25) On Saturday, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, junior welterweight Michelle Linden fought to a four-round draw with Michelle Garland, who was making her pro debut.  Linden returned to the ring after not fighting since 2005.

McGee TKO'd Moorehead in First Round (Chuckle) by Sue TL Fox September 25, 2007 Ranking Analysis

(SEPT 25) On September 21, 2007, in Merrillville. Indiana, “Merciless” Mary McGee TKO’d Willicia Moorehead 1:33 seconds of the first round. Moorehead is now 2-18-0. Mary McGee is still undefeated now with a 11-0-0 (6 KOs) record. Impressive, huh? NOT....if you know anything about the background of Moorehead. Read More Folks....>>>

“TNT” Daniels Earn Victory at Tampa September 25, 2007

(SEPT 25) On Saturday night (Sept. 22), a full house was on hand at the Tampa Letter Carriers Building where West Tampa Boxing Club hosted one of the best amateur boxing shows in years - “Giving kids a fighting chance”.  Over 300+ fans were treated to 25 action packed bouts. All were filled with excitement, but the most technical and exciting bout of the night came in the second bout..Full Story

Missy Fiorentino: Easy to Spot By Bernie McCoy September 24, 2007

(SEPT 24) "Everyone I fight is taller than I am." The boxer's words came through clearly over the phone without a hint of regret or self pity. Instead, the sentence was tinged with a "that's the way it is" sound, accompanied by an "I deal with it" attitude.  The boxer is Missy Fiorentino, speaking from her home in Cranston, RI and reiterating, for a writer, one of the many characteristics that make her familiar ...Full Story

Torres to fight Ryu in North Korea September 23, 2007

(SEPT 23) On October 18, 2007,  in PyongYang, North Korea, Mexico’s Ann Marie Torres will defend her world title against Muyng Ok Ryu The fight was moved from taking place in September to this new date, according to Notifight.com.

Looking For a fight? September 23, 2007

(SEPT 23) An opponent is needed to fight Elena "Baby Doll" Reid who is set to fight a 6-8 rounder next Saturday in Sacramento, California. The weight is 110-118, and pays $250 a round (6 or 8 rounder). If interested contact Steven Bash: bashlaw@gmail.com

Garside Stops Dierdorff in War!..by Andre Courtemanche photos by Scott Statson September 22, 2007

(SEPT 22) (SEPT 22) A vocal crowd estimated at more than 3,000 crammed into the "Boxing Under the Stars" event Friday at Meadow Brook Music Festival in Rochester Hills, Michigan, to watch WIBA super-featherweight champion Jeannine "G9" Garside of Windsor, Ontario (now 8-0-1 ..Full Story with Photos

Holm Leaves no Doubt - Retains IFBA Crown over Martinez By Andy Rivera Photos: Tom Hernandez  September 22, 2007

(SEPT 22)  A few questions were answered Friday night at Santa Anan Star Casino Friday night. Is Holm still New Mexico's top draw? The answer is yes;  2560 paid fans showed up to support Holm and other New Mexico fighters on the card. Is more than just a fighter who gets on her bicycle and outpoints opponents? No, Holm showed she could stand flat footed and punch toe-to-toe. Does Holm..Full Story

Acuna Turns Down offer to fight Oliveras.. Translated by: Ewan Whyte  Ranking Analysis } September 22, 2007

(SEPT 22) WBAN has received news that was translated from the Ole website that Marcela Acuna and Ramón Chaparro (her husband and trainer) have turned down the offer to fight Alejandra Oliveras. They want 30,000 but Livera says the existing offer [20,000] is very generous in the light of the local market and he won't increase it...Full Story

Holm Wins by a Decision Ranking Analysis September 22, 2007

(SEPT 22) Last night at the Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalillo, New Mexico, welterweight Holly Holm, 142, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Angel Martinez, 142. She won the IFBA Welterweight world title.

Velez Defeats Chavez in Six-Rounder!

(SEPT 22) On the undercard of the Holm-Martinez card held at the Santa Ana Star Casino, Ada "The Ace" Velez, 122, of Hollywood, Florida, won a majority decision over Jackie Chavez, 122, of New Mexico,  in a scheduled six-round bout.

Sidoroff receives Special Honor September 21, 2007

(SEPT 21) A well-deserved honor will be given to Margaret Sidoroff  (aka: Canty), when she is inducted in the Windsor/Essex County Sports Hall of Fame. In the Windsor Star News, she told them, "I was in such shock they thought I'd got terrible news on the phone.” She added, "I just wasn't expecting that. It's such a wonderful thing.”  Full Story

Oliveras and Acuña offered deal to fight each other September 21, 2007

(SEPT 21) On an Argentinean News site, they report that Alejandra Oliveras, 10-0-2, of Córdoba, Argentina, has accepted a deal proposed by the manager of Luna Park, Esteban Livera, to fight..Full Story

Latest Update on Carina Moreno! September 21, 2007

(SEPT 21)  WBAN has received a latest update on Carina Moreno, who is set to fight September 27th, at the Tachi Casino, in Lemoore, California. Moreno will be fighting #2 ranked Hollie Dunaway , and in that bout she will be defending her WBC title. Full Story

Weigh-in in New Mexico! September 20, 2007

(SEPT 20) The weigh-in was held today at the Santa Ana Star Casino, in Bernalillo, New Mexico, for tomorrow night’s “No Excuses” boxing card. The following weights were the following: Holly Holm  and Angelica Martinez weighed in at 142. This will be a rematch for the two and they will be fighting for the IFBA Welterweight title. Full Story

Today: Boxing Under the Stars -Press Conference - Weigh-in September 20, 2007

(SEPT 20) The press conference/weigh-in for promoter Joseph Donofrio's "Boxing Under the Stars" event will be held at the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel at 6:00 pm today, Sept. 20.  The Wingate by Wyndham Hotel is located at 2200 Featherstone Road in Auburn Hills, Michigan (tel: 248.334.3324). All fighters will be available for interviews and photos.  Full Story

Tonight: Morales to fight Gonzalez September 20, 2007

(SEPT 20) Tonight at the Sagebrush Cantina, in Calabasas, California, Crystal Morales, will be fighting Luz Gonzalez in a four-rounder. Also, In another women’s bout Katarina De La Cruz will be fighting Leonie Hall in a four-round bout.

Photo Gallery:  Nava vs. Biggers Photo Gallery #443 September 19, 2007

(SEPT 19) WBAN has just posted a new photo gallery of the weigh-in and fight photos of the Jackie Nava vs. Donna Biggers bout. Photos by Mary Ann Owen of BILV!

From the Former Disgruntled Manager By Stacy"Goodnight"Goodson September 18, 2007

(SEPT 18)  I have started a lot of people out in this game called boxing some just fought to pay a few bills, some fought to have a little fun & there have been a few that fought for the same reason I put a pair of gloves on for the 1st time and that was to one day be the best and to be called champion.  Well,  if you know me and my career you know that simply did not happen.  Full Story

Valley braces itself for the biggest night of Prizefighting in Years! September 18, 2007

(SEPT 18) LEMOORE, CA - In what promises to be a night of Championship professional boxing that will forever change the lives of the participants, Valley boxing fans are turning out to be the biggest winners already. The Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions presents “Fall Brawl” on Thursday night September 27th highlighted by three WBC Title fights.  Full Story

Gerula to fight Tsagouris September 18, 2007

(SEPT 18) On October 13, 2007, at the Powerade Centre, in Brampton, Canada, in the in the co-main, they will feature a women's bout, between Sandy Tsagouris of Toronto, Ontario, vs. Olivia Gerula of Winnipeg, Manitoba in an 8-rd. title bout.

(SEPT 17) Last night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jackie Nava, of Mexico,  won a unanimous decision over Donna Biggers, with winning every round on the judges cards 100-90 x 3. Nava cut the ring off as Biggers was back pedaling trying to keep her distance from the crafty more experienced Nava. Full Story

(SEPT 17) On September 15, 2007,  in Lofberg Arena, Karlstad, Sweden, middleweight Åsa Sandell, 158¾, of Sweden, had a six-round draw with Teresa Perozzi, 156½, of Bermuda. Final judges scores were 57-57, 57-57, and 58-57. The two were fighting for the World Boxing Empire Middleweight Title.  (In a six-round bout?)  Full Story

(SEPT 17) Last night in Seoul, South Korea, IFBA Bantamweight Champion Terri Cruz, lost her title to Eun Young Kim, who won by a 10-round split decision in their rematch for the IFBA Bantamweight Championship.

(SEPT 16) Last night in  Stadthalle, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, Super flyweight Alesia Graf won a 10-round unanimous decision over Zulina Munoz. Graf won the GBU super flyweight title. More details

(SEPT 16) Last night in Karlstad, Sweden, Asa Sandell, 158¾, of Sweden, had a six-round draw with Teresa Perozzi, 156½, of Bermuda. Final judges scores were 57-57, 57-57, and 58-57. For all details of fight results, Go here

Bianchini and Olszewski fight to Majority Draw! Ranking Analysis ( September 15, 2007

SEPT 15) Last night at the  in Rovigo, Italy, Stefania Bianchini, 110¼, of Italy, defended her WBC Flyweight title against U.S. Eileen Olszewski, 110. The two fought to a 10-round majority draw.

(SEPT 15) Today the weigh-in was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, where tomorrow night Donna Biggers will be fighting Jackie Nava for a WBC title bout. The card will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.  Both made weight, at 122 lbs. Photo: Mary Ann Owen

(SEPT 15) Tonight at the Campo Grande, Mato Grasso do Sul, Brazil, there will be four women's boxing bouts on the card. In the main event, Duda Yankovich, will be fighting Liliana Palmera in a 10-round WIBA  junior welterweight..Full Story

(SEPT 15) WBAN has received the latest update for the September 27, 2007, boxing card, that will take place at the Tachi Casino, in Lemoore, California.  There are two women's boxing world title bouts on the card.  Carina Moreno vs. Hollie Dunaway, and Jessica Rakoczy ..Full Story

(SEPT 15) Last night on the undercard of the Team Palle card at the Forum, in Horsten, Denmark, Vinni Skovgaard, 137¾, of Vejle, Denmark, won a six-round unanimous decision  over Angel McKenzie, 139, of London,  by 60-54 on all three score cards. Full Story

(SEPT 15) Last night at the Forum, in Horsens, Denmark, and promoted by Team Palle, Anita Christensen, 117¼,  defeated Bettina Gabriela Garino, 116, by a 10-round unanimous decision.  Christensen retained her WBA, WBC, and GBU belts. The judges scored the bout...Full Story
 

Collazo to make her pro debut September 13, 2007

(SEPT 13) (Merrillville, IN)- In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, One In A Million Inc. will feature the professional debuts of three of the region's most promising Hispanic boxers..Full Story

(SEPT 12) WBAN had a chance to talk with Marcel Niessen of MatchBox this week. Niessen is currently living in Germany, and has been involved in women’s boxing since the 1990’s. Niessen’s wife is former world champion ...Full Story

(SEPT 11) On September 21, 2007, at the Santa Ana Star Casino, in New Mexico, former IFBA Champion Jackie Chavez (9-3, 3 KO’s) of Los Lunas, New Mexico, will be taking on Ada Velez (14-3-2, 6 KO’s) of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.  This women's bout will be on the same card as the...Full Story

(SEPT 10) On September 29, 2007, at the Port of Spain, in Trinidad, Giselle Salandy of Trinidad will be fighting Dakota Stone, of Seattle, Washington, USA.  The two will be fighting at 154 lbs., for multiple world titles.  It has been reported to us that it will be for five belts.  Full Story

(SEPT 9) Last night at the Maritim Hotel, in Berlin, Germany, Natascha Ragosina, 167, stopped Gardy Pena, 161¾,  at 1:41 seconds of the second round in a scheduled 10-round title bout. Ragosina won the vacant WIBA super middleweight..Full Story

(SEPT 9) WBAN has received an update on heavyweight boxer Carley Pesente, who has been out of the ring for close to three years----last fighting Jacqui Frazier-Lyde on August 31, 2004.  Pesente will be returning to the ring on September 27, 2007..Full Story

(SEPT 8) WBAN has added amateur boxer,  Samantha Guzman of Chicago, Illinois. She is an amateur champion who won her last title on July 14, 2007. To read more about Guzman, go here

(SEPT 8) WBAN was notified early yesterday that in the (AP) news, it was reported that female boxer Cindy "Checkmate" Serrano, a talented boxer from New York,  was arrested along with 24 other persons.  Full Story

(SEPT 8) Susianna Kentikian left no one in doubt about the rightful ownership of the WBA Women's Flyweight Belt last night. It took her less than 3 rounds to defeat English contender Shanee Martin, who never got ...Full Story

(SEPT 7) Today the weigh-in was held for tomorrow night's card in Berlin. Weights: Natascha Ragosina-167.1; Gardy Pena-161.8;Oksana Vasilyeva -117.9; Natascha Guthier -117.5; Kuhl -144.4; Dieckmann-146.8;Tissen -122.8; and Bojare - 124.3.

(SEPT 7) NEW YORK (AP) — Two dozen people, including a professional female boxer, were charged Friday in an undercover investigation of two New York City gyms suspected in the peddling of steroids and Link to Story

(SEPT 7)IRISH world lightweight champion Katie Taylor will be doing her bit to help endorse women's boxing as a future Olympic sport when she takes part in an historic all female bout at the men's World Senior ..Full Story

(SEPT 7) We have received a tremendous response to this new segment.  Take a few moments to become listed on this database. This is free of charge to everyone!  For more .Full Story

(SEPT 5) On September 1st, four weeks after his last boxing show, Juergen Lutz, the man who discovered the female boxing legend Regina Halmich, presented another female boxing contest in Karlsruhe, Germany. As before, the show was an open-air event, presented by Regina Halmich and as before most matches were sparring fights. Full Story

(SEPT 5) WBAN has received an update on Japan's female boxer, and former WBC strawweight champion Nanako Kikuchi. Kikuchi arrived in the United States on August 8, 2007, for a two-month stay in Watsonville, California, where she will be training with Carina Moreno..Full Story

Two very different personalities, who share the passion for boxing, will meet in the ring at the next Team Palle show in Horsens, Denmark. Vinni Skovgaard, who ended a very successful amateur career in 2006 as reigning European Champion, will be fighting Russian born Angel McKenzie from London. The bout will be fought in the Light Welterweight division over 6 rounds.   Full Story

(SEPT 2) German TV station ProSieben continues its Fight Night series with an eight-bout fight card in Düsseldorf on Friday 7th September.  The followers of women's boxing will be pleased by the news, that no less than 4 of the bouts are featuring female boxers, including the main event. Full Story

(SEPT 1) Dee Williams has posted the latest WBAN September 2007 rankings.  This system is based on Dee's computerized rankings, and they are independent ratings. To check out the latest rankings, Go Here!

(SEPT 1) On September 16, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jackie Nava of Mexico will be fighting Donna Biggers. The bout is set for 10 rounds in the junior featherweight division. No other details at this time.