I Guess I still DON'T get it! by Yvonne Reis September 29, 2009 (Reis-L, Canino-R)

(SEPT 29) Bernie McCoy gave me a compliment earlier this year in a story saying, “I get it.”  Well I guess I still don’t get it and do I really want to? I lost to Hanna Gabriel by a decision in a fight that took place on September 26, 2009.  Did I really lose?  Well, what fighter will admit to a loss on a decision?  I would, and no,  I don’t feel that I lost, but...Full Story

Farias defeats Maderna in Argentina September 29, 2009

(SEPT 29) On Saturday night, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, lightweight Erica Anabella Farias, 133½, won an eight-round unanimous decision over Maria Elena Maderna, 133¼. The judges scored the bout 80-72, 80-73, and 80-73½.

Ann Marie Saccurato...Why? by Bernie McCoy September 28, 2009

(SEPT 28) A chronicling of the professional boxing career of Ann Marie Saccurato must begin with a one word question: Why. Why has this remarkable American fighter ..Full Story

Team USA to Compete in the 2009 Women’s Continental Championships by Julie Goldsticker/PR September 27, 2009

(SEPT 27)  The competition will be the first women’s tournament for the United States since the August IOC announcement of inclusion of women’s boxing in the 2012 Olympic Games.
More than 13 countries are expected to compete in the event, which will feature the best female athletes from North, Central and South America.  Full Story

Tonight: Two Women's Bouts on Card September 26, 2009

(SEPT 26) A terrific seven bout card that will feature two title bouts will take place this Saturday at The Yesha Center in South Philadelphia which be highlighted by undefeated Jr. Welterweight “Hammering” Hank Lundy taking on forty-one fight veteran Justo Sanchez in a scheduled ten round affair fight for the UBC Jr. Welterweight crown.  Full Story

Salinas Anticipates another knockout September 26, 2009 Photo: Mary Ann Owen

(SEPT 26) CHANTILLY, VA (September 26, 2009) - U.S. Professional women’s boxer, Jennifer Salinas of Manassas, Va. will take the ring TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m. against Caitlin Dance of Louisville, Ky. at the Patriot..Full Story

Grace Baley Mosaic Art presents GLOVES OFF! September 25, 2009

(SEPT 25) Brooklyn, NY - Mosaic Artist Grace Baley and a group of females boxers from world famous boxing gym, Gleason's, will take off their gloves for a special cause during the 13th...Full Details on Art Show

As the boxing world turns, so does Austin September 25, 2009

(SEPT 25) Jennifer Fenn (Ann Wolfe's daughter), James Kirkland and Jesus Chavez are three Austin boxers going in different directions. One is on the way up. One is headed to prison. And the last one could....Full Story on the Statesman.com

Latest News Updates on WBAN by Sue TL Fox September 25, 2009

(SEPT 25) First off, we are happy to announce that two upcoming amateur tournaments that will be held in Washington D.C. and another in Equador in October, will be giving a WBAN Patch with a letter of achievement from WBAN to each winner of the tournament in each weight class.  Full News Updates

Photos: Cruz vs. Egglink September 25, 2009

(SEPT 25) WBAN has just posted a huge Photo gallery #510 of over 60 photos, and a Flash Photo Slideshow #110 of the Stephanie Eggink vs. Brittany Cruz bout that took place on Saturday at the Silver Reef Casino in Ferndale Washington.

Serrano Continues to Remain Busy! September 24, 2009

(SEPT 24) Rising boxing star Amanda Serrano, of New York, will be fighting on October 30th, in El Paso, Texas.  The bout will be on the undercard of the PPV Camacho Jr. vs Campas.  We will announce her opp. soon

7th Women's European Championships By Bernard O'Neill September 21, 2009

(SEPT 21) Katie Taylor and the Irish team are due to arrive home via Budapest (Malev airlines) through Dublin Airport tonight (Monday, September 21st) at 9pm.  All media are invited to attend this evenings homecoming.  Full Story on Amateur Event

Cruz and Egglink Fight to a Majority Draw Photos/Story by Mike Blair September 21, 2009

(SEPT 21) Saturday night at the Silver Reef Casino in Ferndale, Washington, Stephanie Eggink, 123, and Brittany Cruz, 123, faced each other for the second time. Eggink scored her first professional win in January when the women faced each other in Ferndale, a fight in which Cruz tasted defeat for the first time.
Full Story on the Cruz vs Eggink boxing bout

Video Streaming: Braekhus vs. Morelli September 21, 2009

(SEPT 21) The fight between Cecilia Braekhus, 146, vs. Lucia Morelli, 142¼, has been published on You Tube.  The two fought on September 12, in Herning, Denmark.  Video of fight 

Gleason's Gym: Boxing Art Show - Free Event By Keisher Mcleod Wells September 20, 2009

(SEPT 20) Featuring Special Mosaic Art Done By Gleason’s Gym Female Boxers, located at 77 Front Street, Between Washington & Main St. Bklyn, NY 11201. This weekend (Sat & Sun), September 26-27, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Full Story on Boxing Art Show

Why Have Weight Classes? Why Not Just Call Outs! By Coach “K” September 20, 2009

(SEPT 20) First, lets make this clear I love the game of boxing. The problem I ask is where are we going? Do we want it to become wrestling? My “God” no please! Loving the game like I do, how is it we allowed for a fighter to demand a catch weight (144 lb, Floyd Mayweather who fought last night) then miss his own declared weight and weigh in at 146 just one pound..Why Have Weight Classes in Boxing?

7th Women's European Championships by Bernard O'Neill September 20, 2009

(SEPT 20) Defending champion Katie Taylor is through to the European Championships lightweight final following an 8-0 semi final win over Denica Eliseeva of Bulgaria in Nikalaev City in the Ukraine this morning.   Full Story

Latest Changes: Official WBAN Patches by Sue TL Fox September 20, 2009

(SEPT 20)  We have made changes to the WBAN Patch program that began March of this year. This is due to the higher demand than expected for the WBAN Patches.  The WBAN Patch is very high quality, that is beautifully embroidered.  The patches were originally for the top three women boxers in each weight class on our ratings, and women past ..Full Story

60 Minutes in Ana's Corner By Lori Steinhorst September 19, 2009 Photos: Bob Silverman [Photo Gallery #509]

(SEPT 19) A week ago Ana Julaton won a hard fought victory over the tough and experienced veteran Kelsey Jeffries.  I wondered what she was thinking and feeling now that she had won a world title. When I had the chance to speak to her, I felt her overwhelming and amazing sense of gratefulness. “I worked hard and always did my best.  We (her team) had one common goal, and although we have had our ups and downs through this whole journey, we came together to accomplish..Full Story

Knight Out of Action By Joe Rodriguez September 17, 2009

(SEPT 17)  Ava "The Lady of Boxing" Knight is under treatment with Dr. Manish Lal of Chico, Ca. for two slipped discs that prevented her from training right for her last bout against Ana Maria Torres in Mexicali, Mexico back in August of 2009. ...Full Story

Lamare vs. Saccurato is On:  WBF Light Welterweight Clash September 16, 2009

(SEPT 16) On October 9th, 2009 in Marseille, France former world champions Myriam Lamare (34) and Ann Saccurato (30) will clash. Both women will be fighting over a distance of 10 rounds for the vacant title of the World Boxing Foundation (WBF). The agreed weight for this championship is 140 lbs (light welterweight).   Full Story

Cristy "Code Red" Nickel Announces her Retirement September 16, 2009

(SEPT 16) Over the years, I've read many retirement letters posted on WBAN. I've often thought of this day when I would sit down to write one for myself. Well, this day has come. I've waited for my heart to be in the condition it's in. That's how I know it's time.  Full Story

Emily and Katy Klinefelter Win Bouts in Iowa City Courtesy photos/report September 13, 2009

(SEPT 13) On Friday night at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, before a large and enthusiastic crowd, Emily and Katy Klinefelter were both successful in their respective professional boxing bouts. Lightweight Katy moved to 4-0 with a first round knockout victory over Waterloo MMA veteran Lacy Terrell. After a cautious start by Klinefelter, who felt her opponent out and landed solid jabs to the body, Katy suddenly landed a short, well-thrown, crisp left hook to Terrell's jaw that caused Terrell to stagger and wobble about the ring, unable to regain her balance, forcing referee Pete Henkels to stop the bout.  Full Story

Luna and Ramirez Fight to Majority Draw Photos and Story by Lori Steinhorst September 12, 2009 Photo Gallery #508

(SEPT 10) Yesterday at the San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino Rhonda Luna weighed in at 131.5 and Gloria Ramirez weighed in at 130.1 the catch weight was 133. The two will fight tonight for the San Manuel Title Belt. Full Story

The Caribbean Fury September 10, 2009 Photo: Mary Ann Owen

(SEPT 10) Corinne “American Gladiator Panther” DeGroot fights for WIBA title and Leon “Hurry Up” Moore in NABA title fight.  On Saturday, September 26th, the eyes of the boxing world will be on the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Georgetown, Guyana as one of the sport’s budding superstars, WBC #7, NABA #1 Leon “Hurry Up” Moore (24-2, 22 KO’s) tries to become The North American Boxing Association (NABA), The Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE), the WBA Fedecaribe and the WBA Fedelatin champion in one night when he...Full Story

Brown FINALLY Gets Paid Source: Press Release September 10, 2009

(SEPT 10) WBAN received a press release earlier yesterday in regards to Lisa "Bad News" Brown finally getting paid for a title bout that she had in Trinidad.  They stated the...Full Story

One on One Interview with Rhonda Luna Photos and Interview by Lori Steinhorst September 9, 2009

(SEPT 9) Thursday night at the San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in Highland, California Rhonda Luna (16-1-1) will take on Gloria Ramirez (10-15-6) at a catch weight of 133lbs. I recently had the opportunity to spend a little time with Rhonda at her Gym in Duarte, California, while she prepared...Full Story

Results from Bosnia September 9, 2009

(SEPT 9) On Friday in Zenica, Bosnia, lightweight Rola El Halabi won by a fifth round TKO over Agnese Boza. In another women's bout Irma Balijagic-Adler won by a 10-round unanimous decision over Galina Gumliiska for a WIBA Title.

Yvonne Reis Gets It by Bernie McCoy September 7, 2009

(SEPT 7) It was Benjamin Disraeli who said, "most people die with their music still inside." The English statesman did not have Yvonne Reis in mind; her melodies cascade forth in torrents of fast paced words, phrases and full voiced declarations, backed by the harmony of the flat "a's" and absent "r's" of her native Massachusetts. Reis is never more in tune that when she speaks of her sport, boxing.  Full Story

Kim Wins by TKO September 5, 2009

(SEPT 5) Today at the Anyang Sports Complex, in Anyang, South Korea, Juhee Kim, 105¾, won the WIBA, WIBF, and GBU Junior flyweight title over Fahpratan Looksaikongdin, 105¾, of Thailand. The fight ended in the fourth..Full Results

Blackshear and Brown to fight in South Korea Source/excerpt-PR September 3, 2009

(SEPT 3) On Thursday, October 15, 2009, in Incheon City, South Korea, Jolene Blackshear (5-2-0, 2KOs) will take on Dan-Bi Kim (5-1-0) for the vacant IFBA Mini Flyweight (105 pounds) World Title. The 10-round bout will mark Blackshear’s championship return to the ring after a long layoff.  Full Story

Estrada, Martin and McGirt all winners at New York State Fair Source/PR September 3, 2009 Photo: Mary Ann Owen

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (September 3, 2009) – 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, women’s boxing trailblazer Christy “The Coalminer’s Daughter” Martin and super middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. were all impressive winners last night at the “Fight Night At The Fair” show, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with the New York State Fair...Full Story

Latest Update on Rising Star: Jennifer Barber September 2, 2009

(SEPT 2) WBAN is happy to report that Jennifer "The Razor" Barber, 8-1 (4KO), hopes to be back in the ring in October. Although she has not fought in about nine months, she has been busy training.   Full Story

Martin to fight Stone September 1, 2009 Photo: Mary Ann Owen

(SEPT 1) On Wednesday (Sept. 2), at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand, in Syracuse, New York, in the co-main event, Christy Martin, 47-5-3, (31KO), of Orlando, Florida, will be fighting Dakota Stone, 9-7-5 (1 KO), of Seattle, Washington. The two will be fighting for the WBC junior middleweight title. The card "Fight Night at the Fair" will...Full Story