Saemi Hanagata Wins by a Split decision over Yuko Kuroki for the vacant IBF Atomweight title Photos and source: Samart September 30, 2018

(SEPT 30) Last night at the Korakuen Hall, in Tokyo, Japan,
Saemi Hanagata, 101¾, a former OPBF Mini-flyweight champion won a ten-round split decision over Yuko Kuroki, 101½, a former WBC Mini-flyweight champion.  This was a rubber match for the two.  the two were fighting for the vacant IBF Atomweight title. This was a rubber match between them.  The final judges scores were 96-94, 96-94, and 95-96.  Photo gallery by Samart

France:  Results from Two female bouts on card September 29, 2018

(SEPT 29) Tonight at the Palais des Sports Saint-Sauveur, Lille, Nord, France, Licia Boudersa won by an eight-round TKO over Hasna Tukic. The bout was scheduled for ten rounds. The two were fighting for the vacant WBF featherweight title. In a second female bout lightweight Sayda Mosquera, 135, won a four-round unanimous decision over Marlene Aguilar, 132¼.

Salazar, Frias & Robledo: Ready for the HOF! West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame THIS Sunday by Michele Chong September 28, 2018

(SEPT 28) There will be a new Class of 2018 Inductees being honored THIS Sunday at the West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame's (WCBHOF) Banquet of Champions. This event has been SOLD OUT for months and the spotlight will soon be shining on these deserved individuals being honored for their contributions in the sport of boxing.  Full Story

Video: Highlights of Selina Barrios' NABF Lightweight Title Fight with Patricia Juarez by Mario Serrano September 28, 2018

(SEPT 28) Check out video highlights of Selina "Aztec Queen" Barrios' (5-0, 2 KOs) fight with Patricia Juarez (4-1) where she retained her NABF Lightweight title. This event titled "Heavyweight Boxing Showdown" was brought to you by CCC ENTERTAINMENT in conjunction with CC HOOKS, HOUSTON ASTROS, and KEEPPUNCHING ENTERTAINMENT.  Video and links to weigh-in and fight report

Rising Star Pugh Back In Action to Face Sirajeva this Saturday Source:  PR September 28, 2018

(SEPT 28) Back in April this year Emily Pugh made her professional debut, and boy oh boy did she do it in style. Emily and her opponent Jelizaveta Cerkasova, who was also making her pro debut, put on a master-class.  The contest was a true master-class, but not in the normal sense of the word as used within boxing circles, whereby one boxer 'gave a master-class to their opponent', oh no it was a true closely fought master-class of boxing full stop, one of ...Full Story

Nicola Adams to Fight Isabel Millan for World Super-Flyweight Title by Jem Amy September 27, 2018

(SEPT 27) It was in 2010 here in the U.S. when we noticed Nicola Adams’ weigh-in difficulties. Since then, the British boxer from West Yorkshire, England, has made quite a name for herself in the sport. Babyface became the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in 2012, beating China’s Ren Cancan in decisive fashion in front of some 16,000 spectators at the ExCeL Arena...Full Story

Barrios Retains NABF Lightweight Title Winning by Decision over Patricia Juarez by Mario Serrano September 24, 2018

(SEPT 24) On Saturday night at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, TX, San Antonio's female boxing sensation, Selina "Aztec Queen" Barrios (5-0, 2 KOs), remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision victory over Patricia Juarez (4-1), sister of WBC Bantamweight champion, Mariana "Barbie" Juarez (50-9-4, 13 KOs). With the victory, Barrios retains her NABF Lightweight title.  Full Story

Ava Knight won by a Unanimous Decision over  Nancy Franco Photo Credits: Mary Ann Owen September 23, 2018

(SEPT 23) Last night at the Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a action-packed female bout,  Ava Knight,111.6, now 16-2-4 (5KO), won a six-round unanimous decision over Nancy Franco, 112.2, 17-14-2 (5KO), of Jalisco, Mexico.   Final judges scores were 59-55 on all cards.  Huge Photo Gallery

Tonight:  Nancy Franco to fight Ava Knight in Six-Rounder on Mayweather Card Photo Credits: Mary Ann Owen September 22, 2018

(SEPT 22)  Tonight Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, in Las Vegas, Nevada, there is one female bout that will be featured on the bout that has Ava Knight, 15-2-4 (5KO), who will face Nancy Franco, 17-13-2 (5KO), of Jalisco, Mexico, both are former world champions. Full Story with photos

AIBA hosts Gender Equity Forum Source:  AIBA Press Release Photos:  AIBA September 22, 2018

(SEPT 22)  For the first time in history, AIBA hosted its own Gender Equity Forum. The Forum welcomed over 50 participants from all over the world, including national women’s boxing leaders, coaches and referees. The AIBA Gender Equality Forum started off with a grand opening ceremony that featured welcome speeches from: Tom Virgets (CEO of AIBA), Krasen Kalev (Minister of Sport in Bulgaria), Franco Facinelli (Executive Vice President and EUBC President) and Emilia Grueva (moderator).  Full Story

Tonight: Selina Barrios to fight Patricia Juarez in Corpus Christi Source:  Mario Serrano Photo Credit:  Robert Elizondo/ Team Barrios September 22, 2018

(SEPT 22) SAN ANTONIO, TX - Undefeated NABF Lightweight champion, Selina "Aztec Queen" Barrios (4-0, 2 KOs) will be fighting Patricia Juarez, 4-0 tonight, September 22nd. Patricia is the sister of WBC Bantamweight champion, Mariana "Barbie" Juarez (50-9-4, 13 KOs).   On the line will be Selina's NABF Lightweight title. The 10-round bout will take place at Whataburger Field, home to the Corpus Christi Hooks, the double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros.  Full Story

AIBA Women's World Championships set for New Delhi, November 13-25th by Michael O'Neill September 21, 2018

(SEPT 21) The AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships will be held in New Delhi in November 13-25 and herewith all the latest news of deadlines if you or your country wishes to enter these championships.
The upcoming AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships will be the highlight of the end of the year in the globe’s boxing map. The tenth anniversary edition of the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships will be held for the elite female boxers in New Delhi, India from November 13 until the 25th.  Full Story

Ava "Lady of Boxing" Knight to fight Nancy Franco on Mayweather Promotions Card Source: Internet/Facebook September 19, 2018

(SEPT 19) This coming weekend, Saturday, September 22nd, live boxing action returns to Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, in Las Vegas, Nevada, there is one female bout that will be featured on the bout that has Ava Knight, 15-2-4 (5KO), who will face Nancy Franco, 17-13-2 (5KO), of Jalisco, Mexico, both are former world champions.  Full Story

Leona "Downtown" Brown inducted in the Ring 44 Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2018 by Sue TL Fox September 19, 2018

(SEPT 18)  WBAN would like to congratulate Leona "Downtown" Brown, retired IWBF and IFBA World Super Bantamweight champion, and WIBC Bantamweight champion, who is in the 2018 Buffalo Veteran Boxers Association Ring 44 2018 Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame inductees.  In addition to Leona Brown, the Buffalo Veteran Boxers Association Ring 44 announced its hall of fame class of 2018, that include Pat Cuillo, Charlie Ferraro, Gene Tortorice, Charley Sacco and Dean Eoannou.   Full Story

Lei D Tapa to fight on September 29th in Charlotte, North Carolina September 18, 2018 Photo credit:  Facebook

(SEPT 18)  On September 29th, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Lei D Tapa (Seini Draughn) is set to fight her third pro bout, hoping to bring her record up to 3-0 in the heavyweight division.  Tapia  is known for her wrestling in the ring on WWE, TNA & other wrestling outlets. She also has had her pro MMA fights in Japan, She just won the GOLD medal in the World's Jujitsu tournament in Vegas

USA vs. Germany Duels to take place in Chattanooga alongside Eastern Qualifier Source:  Press Release September 17, 2018

(SEPT 17) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (September 17, 2018) -- Two of the world's top amateur boxing powerhouses will meet in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for two separate duels taking place Saturday, October 6 and Friday, Oct. 12, at the Chattanooga Convention Center.  The duels will feature some of the top male and female elite boxers from both the United States and Germany...Full Story

European Champ Boudersa Goes For WBF World Title Source: WBF Press Release September 17, 2018

(SEPT 17) European Featherweight Champion Licia Boudersa will move up in weight to fight for the vacant World Boxing Federation WBF World Super Featherweight title on September 29th at the Palais St. Sauveur in Lille, France. From Lille, 26-year-old Boudersa, 12-1-2 (2), will face former world title-challenger Hasna Tukic, 10-7 (9), a Bosnian based in Germany who lost a decision to current WBF...Full Story

Naoko Fujioka Wins by a Unanimous decision over Irma Sanchez Source:  Samart September 16, 2018

(SEPT 16) On Friday night, September 14th, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, in the featured female bout on this card, Naoko Fujioka, 111, of Tokyo,  won a ten-round unanimous decision over Irma Sanchez, 111. Final judges scores were 100-90 across the board.  Fujioka was defending her WBA Flyweight world title.   Full Story

Cecilia Braekhus Presented With Ring Magazine's First Women's #1 Pound-for-Pound Title Belt Source: Press Release September 14, 2018

(SEPT 14) Las Vegas, Nevada-- Undisputed Women’s Welterweight World Champion ‘The First Lady’ Cecilia Braekhus, (34-0-0, 9 KO’s) was honored on Thursday afternoon, September 13 with a presentation of THE RING Magazine’s Women’s #1 Pound-for-Pound Title Belt.  Full Story

Selina Barrios Training Camp Quotes & Photos Ahead of Corpus Christi Showdown Press Release/Photos by Mario Serrano September 14, 2018

(SEPT 14)  SAN ANTONIO, TX - Undefeated NABF Lightweight champion, Selina "Aztec Queen" Barrios (4-0, 2 KOs) is getting ready for her Corpus Christi Showdown on September 22, 2018, against Patricia Juarez (4-0), sister of WBC Bantamweight champion, Mariana "Barbie" Juarez (50-9-4, 13 KOs).  Full Story

Avril Mathie to fight Samantha Salazar on October 6th in Florida Source: Press Release September 11, 2018

(SEPT 11)  TAMPA, FLORIDA– Undefeated bantamweight and famed swimsuit model Avril Mathie will face Samantha Salazar Fire Fist Boxing’s “Night of Champions” card Saturday, October 6th at the St. Petersburg Coliseum in St. Petersburg, Florida.  Full Story

Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano Makes Another Historical Imprint Saturday Night by Sue TL Fox Source:  Media September 10, 2018

(SEPT 10) On Saturday night, at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano, now 35-1-1 (26KO), of Brooklyn, went for her sixth title, in six weight classes, making history when she fought in a WBO Super Lightweight World Title against Yamila Reynoso. Serrano won the bout by a ten-round unanimous decision..Full Story

Serik Konakbayev enters race for AIBA Presidency by Michael O'Neill Photo credit: asbcnews.org September 7, 2018

(SEPT 7) News just in from Asia on the forthcoming AIBA Elections which will undoubtedly be watched closely by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in view of their previous concerns regarding the current Interim President, Gafur Rakhimov and his suitability to lead the International Boxing Association (AIBA) in 2019 and...Full Story

Beautiful Brawlers VIII Show in Brisbane, California at the Ring of Fire Boxing Inc.! by Sue TL Fox September 6, 2018

On Saturday, September 1, 2018, at the Ring of Fire Boxing Inc., located in Brisbane, California, an All-Female Boxing Card the Beautiful Brawlers VIII show took place that featured 66 fighters on the card. Before the event took place, owner and founder of the "Beautiful Brawlers" Blanca Gutierrez had "thanked" Founder Jimmy Ford of the Ring of Fire Boxing Inc., and to all his crew for their support in acceptance into their boxing family and community. Full Story [Videos, photographs, and results, and list of 2018 champions]

Results: Odero Wins WIBA Title over Monalisa Sibanda September 5, 2018

(SEPT 5) On Saturday night at the Nyumbani Restaurant, Hurligham, Nairobi, Kenya,Everlyne Odero, 140, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Monalisa Sibanda, 135, to win the vacant WIBA Light Welterweight International Title. On the undercard, Jane Kavulani won a six-round unanimous decision over Valente Aciro in a lightweight bout.  Photo credit: Facebook

King Carlos Promotions Features Minimum Weight Women's Bout Source/PR:  Amy Green September 4, 2018

(SEPT 4)  Patzcuaro, Michoacan: “King” Carlos Molina announces his venture into boxing promotion with a fight card Friday, September 14 in Patzcuaro. The show will coincide with the city's annual Mexican Independence festival, which is a major event, drawing tourists and visitors from all over Mexico and the United States. “Bringing a show here to my community gives locals and festival visitors a chance to enjoy boxing, which is THE sport in Mexico,” Carlos said.  Full Story

Japan: Naoko Fujioka to face Irma Sanchez Source: Samart September 2, 2018

SEPT 2)  On September 14, 2018, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, WBA female flyweight champion Naoko Fujioka, 17-2-0 (7KO), of Tokyo,  will face interim champion Irma "La Guerita" Sanchez, 30-7-1 (8KO), of Jalisco, Mexico.  Fujioka last fought and won the WBO Flyweight title in December of 2017.  Sanchez's last fight was in October of 2017 where she won by a split decision over Brenda Ramos, where they fought for the Interim WBA Flyweight title.

Rematch:  Briana Gonzalez fight fight Mandy Fuentes September 2, 2018

(SEPT 2) WBAN has been notified via social media, that Briana "Queen Bee" Gonzalez will be having a rematch with Mandy Fuentes on October 27th on a Famoso Production card.  The bout will be for the American Boxing Federation 122 lb.title.  It was reported that in their first fight, it was a barnburner that "stole" the show. Photo credit: Boxrec /Mandy Fuentes

Muay Thai Genius Girl Nillada Meekoon Goes for Olympic Boxing Gold Results/Photo by Samart September 2, 2018

(SEPT 2) On Thursday night (August 30th) in Budapest, Hungary, Nillada Meenkoon (a.k.a. Phetjee Jaa O. Meekoon) won a silver medal (48KG) in the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships 2018.   Nillada Meenkoon is Muay Thai super star called “Genius Girl” in Thailand. She holds the WMC 45kg and WPMF Mini-flyweight world titles.  And she is aiming to become a boxing gold medalist in Tokyo 2020.  Full Story